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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
MENTAL LABOR DEFENDED
By President Eliot at Education Con.
vention Last Night.

Boston. July Marked by the over.
rnling Of the prejudice against Mrs.
Ella Flagg Young OF Chicago, as presi-
dent, and by the oyergiling Of the pre-
judice against nominations from the
floor, the annual convention Of the Ma.
tional Education association ended here
last night.
@There Is ncthing low minded about
menial work done in order to improve
on any chances Of earning a good liyeli-
hood whether in oveplls, apron, or in
street clothes said Dr.. Charles w. Eliot.
president emeritus Of Harvard, in his
address at the closing session last evenl
ing.
American society" he said. has got.
ten over the idea that gentleman can
have no other occupation than that Of
a soldier, priest or a land owner"
President Eliot's subject was @The
Value During Education OF a Life Ca
reer Motive"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
i YEARS IN ONE OFFICE.
DR.. o. H. Reed Is vacating, After Very
Long Occupancy.

With the moving out Of the tenants
in the old National bank building, which
il to b replaced by a modern business
block, there is one Office in this old land
mark Of Barre that is being vacated for
the first time in a years, and during
an those years 1t has been occupied BY
the same man. This Office is that OF
DR.. o. Fl. Reed, who rented the Office in
the month Of May Of the year 1869
Here he hung out his first shingle as a
practicing dentist, and here he has re-
mained for nearly half century.
This Office, which Il the one on the
east side Of the second floor Of the
building. has been well known by great
many people in Barre and vicinity during
all the years that Or. Reed has been at
his chair IN the Office When tine doctor
first hung out his shingle from this Office,
Barre was a small country village and
he was the only dentist Of the town for
many years following
tn looking back over the years to the
time he first began practieing dentistry
land commenting an the many changes
tnat have taken place in Barre, the
doctor said that he remembered seeing
Alvin +. Smith Of 10 West street, who
IS now 95 years old. actively engaged in
drawing granite blocks with team
from the quarry on Cohble Hill to the
village. Barre granite was then only
used locally for foundations curbing and
the ike, and the quarries on the hill
were then unopened, except that Asa
Harrington had quarried some stone.
The doctor has moved his Office fur
niture and furnishings TO his house on
Elm street, where he viii still do a little
work at his profession when his health
win permit,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
MERRILL.


Barre Nan was Marrea n wseress
H On JuIy
Newport n T.. July 9. sers qufei
home wedding ceremony was performed
in the presenee Of few friends on
July / at 1880 ii the evening, at the
home Of the bride on Winter street
Newport, \. H., when Charles F. Smith
of Barre and Mrs. Eta N. Merrill Of
Newport, NJ H., were united in mar
riage By Rev. II. f. Iuenon. pastor Of
the II. i. church at Newport.
Mr. Smith is engaged in the real es
tate and auction business and il con
nected with the u. A. Perry Real Is
tate Agency he has served in both
branches Of tie Vermont legislature and
was sheriff Of Orange county for six
years. in which county be was born
and where tie was IN business for
great many years. Mrs Smith is a mem
Der Of the NJ. f. church. also Of the
Epworth league at Newport Of which
she has bcen president and secretary
She win be missed in both church and
league by her many friends who wish
her much happiness IN her new home
Mrs. Smith Il step-daHghter Of the
late Col. Dudley X Andres Of Bradford
VT. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith viii occupy
the Fred Bgaley residence at 81 Mer-
chant street. Barre W.T., whore they viii
be at home after July Is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
TERRIBLE Cruelty
Alleged Against Burlington Man In Ne
gleeting a Horse.

Burlington, July "a bad looking
mess was unearthed yesterday afternoon,
when Humane officer Fuller took look
into barn on North Champlain street.
He found horse, said to belong to
man named Tucker, which was in about
as bad condition rs he could be and
live. He was dispatched at once with
shot from Air. FulleF's revolver.
The horse was so weak from starya-
tion and disease that he could hardly
stand It is said BY the nearby resi-
dents that Tucker went away Tuesday
morning and made no provision for eth.
er feeding or even watering the horse.
whose face was worn into one big sor
where he had rubbed against the manger
in search Of food. The hind legs Of
the animal were swollen from blood
poison, and he had other ailments too
numerous to mention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
Not wanted In Springfield.

Springfield, July 81. o. Perkins Of
the board OF trustees stated yesterday
that If the matter was brought TO local
authorities, he would do all in his power
to prevent the pictures Of the JefTnes-
johnson fight bsing shown in this town.
While Mr. Perkins said that he did not
believe any harm could come from race
animositv as there are only about half
dozen negroes, yet he thought that the
influence 81 the presentations upon the
little children which attended the NOV
ing picture show here would be harm
full.
A resolution looking toward the sup
preston Of the pictures win be present
ID before the next meeting Of the Christ
ian Kndeavor society 70 be held in the
Congregational church Yestry Sunday
evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
JEFF DOES NOT BELIEVE
He WAS DRUGGED
Ate Eggs for Last Meal, and Cotch and
wooIey, Who Ate With Him,
We're Unaffected-Giyes
johnson Credit.

Los AnlYies, CaL. July o ,IefTtes
doesn't believe he was drugged. When he
arrived here yesterday, he refused to
see anyone but to-day he talked with
United Press man. He says he ate eggs
his last meal and doesn't think they
were doped. Re said further, @Gotch
and Wooley were with me when ] ate
that dinner and they were unaffected
1 can't believe was drneged, II was
simply the negro's superior punching
which got me-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
TO MEET AUGUST ii.
Washington County Veterans AssOcia-
ton at Dewey Park.

Secretary John K. Wilson Of Wor-
eester Of the Washington county Vet
erans association. has sent out announce
ments Of the thirteenth annual encamp.
ment Of the association to be held at
Dewey Park August 1872. August II
will be aid Day. at the afternoon
meeting. Representatives Of the sons
Of Veterans and their auxiliary. The w.
r. G. and ladies Of the G. a. 4. will be
largely IN evidence. The evening meet
ing win be IN charge Of the Associate
Members Of the G. A. r., who have an
ranged an interesting program.
In the forenoon Of the second day
will be the usual business meeting. cleo
zion Of officers and the annual sm0k,
talk and a large attendance i antieipat-
ed. Dr. E. J Foster Of Waterbury Cen
ter Is president 81 the association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
STABLE IS RULED orF.
II. G. Bedwell, His Agent and Horses
Under Ban for Doping"

Latonia, KY. July Oh G. Bedwell,
owner Of one Of the largest racing sta.
bles in the West, with his entire racing
stable Of horses and his agent, Thomas
NJ McCreary, were ruled of the La
toria course Thursday. The action BY
Judges Price and Dillon followed the IN.
vesiigation into the condition Of the
horse Nsdzu, which was excused from
the sixth race on July 4.
At that time Nadzu was apparently
under the influence Of stimulants. and
this was so noticeable that the horse
was ordered excused and did not start.
On July 5 the judges suspended Bed
well and his stable pending an investi-
cation. This proved, according to the
judges that The horse had been stimtl-
lated with drugs, hte result being the
ruling Of of the entire outfit. The
case viii be reported bv Judge Price 70
the kentuckY racing commission fqr IN.
ture action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
RUTLAND BARS PICTURES.
Mayor Carpenter VIII Not Permit Their
Presentation.

Rutland, July o. Mayor Henry o.
Carpenter will not allow the presenta-
ton Of the JeiFreS johnson fight pic.
lures III this city should any Of the
three motion picture establishments wish
to present them
He said yesterday when told that an
attempt would be made to show them
here; When so many Of the larger
cities, which overlook lots Of things
which we would not tolerate in Rut-
land, bar the pictures we could hardly
afford to allow them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
WILL CAUSE
POLITICAL WAR
Death Of Congressman Brown
low Last Night
AT JOHNSON CITY. TENN.
He Had the Record Of All Southern Con-
gressnien in the Matter Of Secur-
ing Appropriations for His
District.

johnson City, Tenn, July o.--con-
gresham Walter Preston Brownlow Of
the first Tennessee district, died here
last night Of Brights disease after serv-
ing seven terms in Congress During
that time he made record surprising
all other congressman from the South in
the matter Of appropriations for his dis.
trict. His death will cause a state Of
political confusion and Il Is expected
there viii be struggle between the
Brownlaw and Evans factions in the Re
publican party.
Congressman Bfownlow was born IN
Arlington, Va. From the age Of ten
Years h began TO support himself his
father having died and he became ap-
penticed at the timers trade and later
as locomotive engineer. After several
years service in those capacities he be.
came a reporter on the Knoxville Wing
and Chronicle. which was edited by his
uncle. Hon. William G. Brownlow, United
States senator A short time later he
purchased the Jonesboro, Tenn, Herald
and Tribune a Republican paper, Of
which he has since bfen editor and pull
Usher
He entered politics actively when he
was elected delegate to the Republican
convention OF 1880. The same
year he was chairman Of the campaign
committee Of his district, and two years
later was elected to the Republican state
committee, serving eight years He was
aupOinted na4tua ster of IOnpsboro in
1881 and resigned to become assistant
ioorkeeper Of the ma tional House. In
1854 1896, 1900 and 1904 be was elect
ID delegate to the national conventions
II his party. and after two defeats for
he United States Senate he was elected .
70 the 5sth Congress, be-
ng reelected 70 each Of the Following (
Congresses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
TOWN LOSES pAUPER CASE.
Plaintiff Gets Verdict Of $500 and Costs
In Lumber Case.

Middebwy, July 9.1In the case Of M.
w. Calvin vs.. Brassau & Lanorier the
plaintiff was given a verdict yesterday
to recover damages Of S200,Sl and costs
This was case in which ii was sought
to recover $500 on log cutting con
tract.
The pauper case Of the town Of Bris-
tol VS.. jesse s. Farr Of Bristol was tried
yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff
sought 5000 damages from Mr.. farr for
transporting a pauper, named Iapresse,
from Lincoln to Bristol last january
The defense was that Laprese, who Is
cripple, was simply accommodated with
ride at his own request and was
charged nothing for the favor. The case
went to the jury at five o'clock and
shortly after adjournment Of court
brought in sealed verdict Of not gull
ty, the defendant to recover his costs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
CUNNING FOR JOHNSON
At Least, That Is What the Police
Thought In Chicago.

Chicago, July Richard McGuirk, q
Sc Louis machinist, was arrested yes
terday after he had attempted to force
an entrance to the home Of Jack john
son. the negro pudhst, at 1914 Wabash
avenue. McGuirk was armed with a
rife. The police were called BY excited
neighbors OF johnson. They feared that
Metuirk intended to kill the heavy
weight champion.
McGuirk Is held in Jail pending an
investigation. When examined at the
police station, McGuirk said that be
had lost $50 on the prize fight at Renc.
He denied that he intended to harm,
johnson. He said that his home was in
Bransford, Canada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
SEEK CRY cHARTER.
Some Of Winoosk Voters Prefer Separa-
ton from Colchester.

Winooski, July 9.-The legal voters
Of the village OF Winoosh will soon be
petitioned and warned to meet for the
purpose Of applying to the legislature
Tor city charter and separation from
the town Of Colchester The date of
the meeting has not as yet been fixed
but considerable talk is going the rounds
at present. In separating from the town
the voters Of the village avoid paying
3 town tax, which at the present time
Is IS cents on the dollar The object
Of the meeting Is to discuss the PROPOSE
fion and leave Il to the voters 10 de-
eide. If the vote should result If the
affirmative the legislature viii then be
appealed to. to effect the change and
grant The village a city charter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
MAYOR BURKE OPPOSES.
Says He Won't Allow Fight Pictures In
Burlington.

Burlington, July 0.-Mayor Burke
stated last evening that he would nos
allow the Jeifries-Johnson fight pictures
To he shown in Burlington. As the use
Of these reels costs $500 day It is
not probable that the mayor will br
called upon to show his authority very
soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
ONE MAN KILLED
And Several Fatally Injured In New York
Last Night.

New York, July 0-The motorman on
Brooklyn trolley car lost control last
night and the car left the rails after a
burst Of speed and dashed into an iron
trolley pole on the roadside. George
Bengel, a resident Of Brooklyn, was killed
instantly. Eighteen passengers were in
jured, some fatally.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-09
FUNERAL OF MRS. RLAIspELL
was Held Yesterday Afternoon In
Charge Of salvation Army.

The funeral Of Mrs. J. f. Blaisden
was held at o'clock yesterday after
noon from the home On Washington
street and was in charge Of the Saliva
ton Army. The service was wei at-
tended By friends and neighhers. The
interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29

St. Georges Church, Valley Lee.
will hold lis annual festival on Tues
day. Oct 4. Or the church premises:
The friends Of the congregation are
rendered q cordial Invitation 10 &C.
cept Of the hospitality which the
hundred Of st. Georges il noted for.
Dinner will be served al 12o'clock
under the able supervision Of Mes
danes Richard Hebb and VIM. Red
man aided by . generous corps Of
ladies' and gentlemen who know how
10 please the most fastidious.
Mrs. George Cecil a. d Mrs. Perry
Petit will preside at the Ice Cream
and Confectionery booth They will
De assisted bv young ladies and gen.
tlemen costum, d for the occasion.
The Fancy Table will be under
themanaRement Of Mesdames Roberts
and Russell. A feature o. the dis.
play will be some fine Photographic
views Of the old church with its new
addition and belfry-a fine souvenir
for the numbers of the congregation.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29

Having arranged our dates Oct.
IL. IL and IS for our Fall Races I
want TO say to all lovers OF the sport
that nothing will be left undone TO
make this a most pleasant affair.
During the Rockville fair DIR.
Chase 2 10f and Bed worth Jr., had
several workouts together and al.
though the former is the fastest trot-
ting horse in Washington, many
who saw them were willing to put
their money on Bedworth Jr., II
they were raced. Mr.. Goodacre,
owner of DIR. Chase. came TO our
town and assured me he would be
here to enter against Bed worth Jr.
which in ITSELF alone, means a
horse race.
There are other gentlemen we'll
k'own to US that have promised to
come namely: DR.. Sansbury with
LinkwoOd May; Doc. Richardson
with Bob r. and Cariceta; W. e.
Miller with Axis; Richard Hent-
oh all with Bon Ton or King Red
wood. also Mr.. Mott our Old stand
by and friend.
L have arranged With Mr.. Plum.
kett. OF Washington. to take care care
OF the runners aud every day will
be concluded with a running race
OF from to 6 horses. With the
above and Mr.. Sale as starter | can,
weather permitting. safely assure
the public they will Do well paid
for the trip to Leonardtown.
Very truly yours.
HARRY NJ. JONES.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29
LOCalViSe and Otherwise.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Fsnwick. of
Washington. are visiting relatives
in Leonardtown.
Mr. Gendason Of Gendasou a
Jones who has been away buying
fall goods In nov home.
The Supervisors Of Election will
meet on Thursday. October 10th, 10
receive the books and alphabstic
lists.
Because Of the Jewish New Year
holiday, M. l. Millison's Store,
Leonardtown. will be closed next
Monday and Tuesday.
Al Tuesdays meeting the Supar.
visOrs OF Elections appointed George
Thomas registration Judge for the
Island District. vice Charles L
Robrecht, resigned.
Don't fail 10 make arrange ments
10 attend the Wheeler Shows nj
LeOnardtown on Tuesday. October
II, proximo. This In o genuine high
class circus. See advertisement.
Mrs. l. A. Jones. buyer Of coats,
furs, Millinery. Dress goods, &c,
for Gendason g. Jones, returned
from Baltimore today accompanied
by Miss Mamie, O'Neal who will
have charged OF the trimming de-
psrtment.
Charles MsttlnRly, youngest son
OF w. G. Mattingly, Leonardtown,
has returned from Providence Hos
pital, Washington. where he was,
successfully operated on for ade-
nOids and enlarged tonsils. Charles
is now all right.
Mr.. Martin G. Shields, State en-.
gineer on the Leonardtown end Of
the State road, has been removed 10
Hartford county TO superintend the
construction OF q 200 feet concrete
bridge. During bis stay at Leonard
town, Mr.. Shields made many friends
who regret his departure to another
field.
The store and dwelling Of Fred,
S. Wiley. near Mopktion. Baltimore
county burned with its entire con.
tents on the night OF Monday, Sep
TENDER IS. instant. The Ere was
discovered about IL O'Clock. and the
family barely escaped with their
lives. Besides losing all Of his
stock OF goods Mr.. Wiley lost all of
his household and kitchen furniture
and clothing. Mr.. Wiley married
Miss Mamie Shermantine, daught4r
OF Mr.. Benz ]. Shermantine, OF this
county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29

Next Tuesday. Oct. 4. the annual
Oyster Scald will be hold on the
Church grounds IF Our Lady's Chap
ell at Medley $ Neck. Now is the
time for little healthy relaxation
after the lab 'rs Of the long hot and
wet Summer. for as the poet Riley
put it.
THE frost is on the pumpkin
And the corn in in the shock,
SO let man from his toll,
OF one day knock"
Excuse the doggerel, but come to
the succulent feast OF oysters.
The Tournament was To have come
Oh last July. but a violent storm
prevented the Knights from riding
for the coveted crowns, which will
be contended for at the October
meet. Leonardtown friends, please
take notice. Should Tuesday be a
rainy day, the 'Scald" will be post
pone until Wednesday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29
LaOnardtOYn, Tuesday, October II, 1910.

81. T. Mbeeler's New Model Shows.
100 New Acts, Sensations and Features.
Worlds best Acrobats, Aerilists, Trained Hor-
ses, Ponies and Dogs. Miss Josie Ashton
Americas greatest horse woman and her string
OF Blue Ribbon High School Horses. Fam
GUS Mollete Family of Death-defying feats.
Great Carl, modem Sampson in amazing feats
of strength. Capt Snider, King Of Lions.
A choice collection of rare specimens of animal
kingdom A herd of Giant Siberian Camels
including "Rajah" largest camel ever on exhibi-
ton and MEDIA only Siberian Camel bonn in
Captivity. Special added attracdon-Prof.
Pemott and his wonderful airship "Skyscrap-
per positively appearing at ever performance.
20 Funny Clowns, headed by AL F. Wheeler
Jr. Americas youngest fun maker. 2 Superb
Bands. Grand Free Spectacular Street Parade
at II o'clock. Two performances, at | and
2 Pm. Free outside exhibitions on the show
grounds before each performance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-29
Academy Societies.

At the annual reorganization OF tho
Blessed Virgins Sodality of St.
Mary's Academy on Tuesday, Sent.
~. number OF new pupils were
first received as postulants to be
publicly admitted ia December.
The balloting for officers to serve
for the year 1910 IL resulted as fol-
lows: Project, Miss Marie Mating
ly; First Assistant, Miss Madelsir a
Bailey; Second Assistant, Miss
Heloise Abel; Treasurer, Miss Rose
Cunningham. The Consultors were
appointed by the Moderator: viz
the Misses Eva Springer, Mar
guerite Dawson, Bessie Mattinplv.
Agnes Greenwell and Mary Fowler.
A very solemn and touching scene
was enacted in st Aloysius Church
on Thursday morning of last week
Ii was one month after the sad and
untimely death OF Lily Herbert. one
of Leonardtown's best and bright
est young girls. a promising mem
Der OF the class OF 1911. and a fer
vent member OF the Sodalitv As
q prayerful and affectloua:e Tribute
70 her memory. the Sodality attend.
ed in body q Requiem High Mass
and received Holy Communion for
the repose Of her soul. The Direc-
tor Of the Sodslity was celebrant Of
Mass and the Sodality choir chanted
the music. It was no empty memoir
ial OF mere words, but the best and
highest tribute that Divine mercy
and human affection combined could
cffer for the dead-the Mass and
Holy Communion.
The Apostleship OF study was also
organized for the new school wear
during the past week. Its object is
20 apply practically to class work
aud TO studies. the devotion To the
Sacred Heart Of Our Lord. The Of.
ficers for the year are the fol owing:
President, Miss Madeleine Bailey
Secretary, Miss Rose Cunningham
Treasurer. Miss Marie Mattinqlv-
In keeping with the usual custom.
and 70 ask God Is special blessing on
the new school year. q High Mass
in honor OF the Holy Ghost was ceIe.
brated at 5, Aloysius Church. Mon.
day, Sept 26. by Rev. Father Har.
mon s. j., At which the faculty and
students OF Leonard Hall and ST
Mary's Academy assisted in a bod
An appropriate sermon for The oc
cssion was preached by Rev. Fathe,
Schmidt s. ]. The music was ran
dered by the Academy choir,