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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
BULLET FLEW CLOSE.
Burlington Woman Nearly Hit BY Mis-
sile Intended For a Cat.

Burlington. Aug. 9.-Afrs. Marin Be-
leska Of 81 Pitkin street, an elderly
lady, had narrow escape from death
Sunday afternoon from a stray rifle
ball intended for cat. The cat e..
capped, but the ball kept on its way
and after passing through d picket fence
and post, pierced the clapboards and
walls of the Beleska home, struck the
corner Of table beside which Mrs. Be-
leska was sitting, overturning it, and
lodged between the leaves of a large
Bible on the table.
Had it been deyiated a few inches it
would have struck Mra Beleska.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
Cut off One Toe, Slashed
Throat, Took Paris Green
IN A RELIGIOUS MANIA
Joseph Sims of Danvers Mass, Ended
His Life in Most Horrible Man
ner To-day, Dying at Hospital
IN Peabody.

Peabody, Mass, Aug. e.--Joseph Sims
of Danvers died at the Thomas hospital
to-day as the result Of taking dose
Of Paris green and cutting his throat.
He committed the deed as the result
OF religious mania. Tle believed that
he was commanded to destroy life and
to mutilate himself Besides taking the
poison and clashing his throat, Sims con-
tinued the mutilation by seyering the
big toe ON one Of biz feet. believing
that to be part OF his religious end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
HIS BURNS FATAL.
Edward A. Hall of Providence Died Last
Evening.

Providence. r. l., Aug. 0. Edward A.
Hall Of 10 Paece street, saved by his
wife from being burned alive while sick
III bed, died last night at the hospital.
Mrs Hall was seriously burned about
the arms and hands in her attempt to
rescue him. Halls clothing was on fire,
his hair was singed and he was shock
inaly burned.
John Riley, with the assistance Of Mrs.
Hall. succeeded IN getting Hall out Of
the house and into the street. Several
spectators took of their coats, which they
used 10 smother the fire In his clothing.
Then they assisted the man and woman
into neighboring house and called the
ambulance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
mo IMMEDIATE DANGER"
Says Report from Hospital Early This
Afternoon.

Hoboken, n j., Aug. 9.--Early this
afternoon, the following bulletin was
issued at ST. Mary's hospitals Mayor
Gavnor was shot on the right side, the
bullet entering the posterior upper por-
tion downward and forward. The posi-
tion Of the bullet is yet undetermined,
but will be later by the X-ray. The
mayor is conscious and resting quietly.
There seems to be no immediate dan
ger.n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
STRUCK BY UMBRELLA.
BlOOdpOisOning Follows and Years Old
Boy Is Dead.

Marlboro Mass, Aug o. Bloodpoisun-
ing. following a blow on the forehead
from the point Of an umbrella, eausen
the death of Edward Dautelin, the ~
year.old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Dautelin Of Holland street, at the City
hospital yesterday. The blow was ac-
cidently struck by d playmate, and Fri
day, bad swelling developed, and an
operation failed to save his life. Death
was due, not TO the blow, but to the
poisoning BY the umbrela point.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
LORD ON WAY HOME.
Boston Ball Player to Remain on Full
Salary, Too.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 9.--Harry Lord
left for his home at Cape Elizabeth,
near Portland. Me-, last night, with writ
ten authority from President John /.
Taylor to draw full pay until some sat
isfactory trade is made for his services.
Taylor and manager Donovan both
said last night that there il no truth
in the story going the rounds to the
effect that Harry Lord had made an
effort to get the management Of the
Red Sox.
That was fake story, pure and
simple" said President TAYLOR, "and
wish YOU would quote me to that eff.
feet"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
TROOPERS INJURY FATAL.
Private Baker of Troop NJ Was Shot
Accidentally.

Fort Ethan Allen, Aug. 9.-Private
Baker Of NJ troop, vino was accidentally
shot by comrade OF the same troop n
the early part Of July, died at the post
hospital early Sunday morning Baker
was serving his first enlistment, which
expired during his illness. His father,
Oscar Baker OF Taylorsville. Ky. has
requested that his remains be shipped
there for burial. According to law, the
beneficiary Of deceased soldier receives
from the government sum Of money
equal to six months pay Of TIE a.
ceased.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
RAISED CHECKS
Charge Brought Against Youth at Ban
gor, Nc.

Ranebr, Ne, Aug 9-After two
weeks Of high living in the red lighs
district Of Bangor, Adello smart 10
years old, Of Eagle lake. was arrested
last night on the charge OF forgery.
The police say that they have evidence
that Smart passed Il least four checks,
asgregatins about 800, his method be-
ing to make q small purchase and pres
ent check. taking the balance in cash
Smart confessed to two complaints
and said that he was ready to take
his medicine"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
AVIETOR FALLS,
RACE KEEPS ON
Lindpainter, Belgian Contestant in the
French Race, Was Injured To-day.
Leblanc Beat in Starting
Finish.

Nancy, France, Aug. 9.-Lindpainter,
the Belgian, was hurt to-day in fall
from his aeroplane at Frolois, near here
He was in big eross-country fight
with six others from Troyes to this
place.
The flight was nip and tuck over the
l00-milc course. The aviators Leblanc
and Auburn led the field on the second
leg, and Leblanc beat Aubrun in start
ling finish at speed greater than a
mile minute, covering the 100 miles
in two hours and II minutes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
LEFT TWO LETTERS.
One Was for Girl and Other for Hotel
Proprietor

Boston, Aug. 0-After writing two
notes, Ralph Fl. Nichols Of Rockford. lit,
a marine, who has been stationed aboard
the battleship Virginia, shot himself
in the right temple at hotei on Cause
way street yesterday. He was taken
10 the Relief hospital where his name
was placed on the dangerous list.
One Of the notes was addressed to u
Young woman in Rockford The police
withheld her name and the contents Of
the note The other note was to the
hotel proprietor and gave directions for
the disposition Of Nichols body
Nfichols' home was at 2224 West street,
Rockford. He is p years Of age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
TWO CITIES CAPTURED
And Entire Honduran Coast in Hands Of
Insurgent Leader, Donilita.

New Orleans La, Aug. o. Dispatches
report that Zebra and Truxillo two of
the largest Honduran cities, have been
captured by the revolutionists and the
entire Honduran coast between them is
in the hands Of former President Dom
ilita. who is insurging against President
Dafk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
STREET CARS STONED.
Disorder In Columbus, o., Following At
tempt to Sart Cars.

Columbus, o., Aug 0. First efforts
to run Columbus street cars without
military protection hast night resulted
in partial failure. The stoning Of cars
began early in the evening and BY eight
o'clock the company began ordering cars
into the barns. All the troops in the
city but one regiment left yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
FIGHT NaxT TUESDAY.
Ketchei and Bin Lang Win Msst at Fair
mount Athlzlsc GLIB.

New York, Aug O. 1t was announced
to-dag that the FIGHT between Ketchal
and Bill Lang, which yesterday was
postponed because Of boil on Ketehel
foot viii occur next tuesday night at
the FairmQunt Athletic cisfb ketchcll
win resume training next Friday jim
Corbeet is coaching Lang at Stratford,
Conn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Only one more day to pay taxes with
out the extra expense added.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-09
VOTE TO BUY SITE
For Memorial Building in Hardwick.
Special Town Meeting Held.

Hardwicx, Aug, 9.--At a special meet
ing, held yesterday afternoon. it was
voted to buy site Tor a memorial build
ing for the soldiers and sailors of the
war Of the rebellion, and the sum Of
$500 WAS appropriated fer the same.
The memorial is to be erected jointly
by the town and the Grand Army post
and will be occupied By the town. the
village the Grand Army post and the
Womans Relief corps.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-15
|NFORMAC|0N LAT|NOAMER|CANA,

lperiodicos, la delegation americana
al centenario ha causado una exec
lente impression aquf. Sus miembros
son va muy populares y estan reci-
biendo muchas invitaciones para las
fiestas.
Santiago, octubre s.-Hoy Sc
lniciaron las fiestas del centenaric
con una gran parada de honor de los
cadetes argentinos de vista aqui, y
Ia reception de los enviados especia-
les por el Vicepresidencte de Ia Re
pdblica fuera de otras fiestas varia-
das en- Ia tarde.
Los delegados americanos fueron
aclamados por Ia multitud despu6s
de la reception.
Valparaiso, octubre s. Hoy
principiaron con gran entusiasmo
las festividades delcentenario. El Vi
cepresidente paso revlsta, a bordo
del crucero "Almirante Centeno'
a veintidos buques de guerra esta ma
mana Mas tarde soldados de marina
de todos los buques desfilaron ante
Fl en- la avenida del Brasil, donde Sc
habia levantado una tribuna espe
cial para las autoridades. Grandes
multitudes formaron ambos lados
de la via, aclamando estruendosa
mente las banderas de las diferentes
nacionalidades que toman parte en-
la parada; sin embargo los argenti-
nos Y los brasilenos flleron aclama
dos con mas entusiasmo.
La ciudad esta profusamente ador
NADIA, con banderas de las Macdonald
dades representadas en- las fiestas, Y
brillantemente lluminada por electr
cidad en- la noche.
Dos de los principales partldos es-
tan luchando por la presidencia en- la
Convencionn que esta reunlda, y CO.
mo nj uno nj otro puede lograr hacer
acceptable su candidate, han acorda-
do proclamar tai 4 Ramon Barros
Luco, liberal moderado.
Ha sido firmado ell tratado de eN-
tradicion con Chile
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-15
Argentina


Ha sldo firnado ell tratado de ey-
tradlcion con Chile.
Buenos Aires, Octubre OS.-.A
Congreso ...ha presentado el Gohier-
no un proyecto de ley monetaria
Elrasgo mas importante es la unifor
mldad del ORC y Ell papel moneda, POI
medic de la reduccl6n del valor de
peso q A centavos- 1gualanoo asi e]
valor del ORC y del papel. En- el Men
SAFE Sc hacen resaiuar los inconve-
nientes que resultan de la doble mo-
media Official
Algllnos han sugerido Ia adopci6n
del franco como la unidad monetaria
FL Gobierno ha consultado Ell punto
4 eminentes financcistas que Sc de
claran todos contrarios a Ia idea.
En- los circulos bancarios Sc ha re-
cibldo el proyecto de ley con senti
mientos varios. Unos temen que IL
promulgacion de la ley provoque di-
ficultades, en- tanto que otros Green
que Ia ley es inoportuna, y piensan
en- 10 extralo de que estando en- su
portrimerias la actual administra-
cion ,haya acometido Ia solucion de
smejante problema, que debia ha-
Der dejado q la entrante.
La Camara ha aprobado una ley
prohibitiva de las carreras de caba-
Hos en- los dias de labor, exception
del Jockey Club, al que Sc le permite
tener cArreras los jueves por el ter
mlno de diez amos.
En- el Casino Aleman hubo tuna
representation de "Lohengrin' bajo
los auspicios de la colonia alemana.
Todos los establecimientos conner
ciales alemanes permanecieron cerra-
dos durante el dfa de hoy.
Ciudad de Mexico, octubre s.
A Ia llegada de la fragata escuela ar
gentina 1Sarmiento' 4 Veracruz Sc le
hizo un gran recibimiento por las
autoridades y el pueblo Cambi6 con
la plaza los saludos de costumbre. En-
tren especial vinieron para esta capi
tai 20 cadetes y oficiales, ,el capellan
del buquey l25 marineros todos los
cualesfueron saludados en- iaestacion
por una multitud de personas y una
banda de misica que TOGO el himno
argentine. La banda "Sarmiento" co !
rrespondio Ia cortesia con el de Ne
Yico.
A petici6n de los oficilales los ma
rinos argentinos tomaronparte en- el
desfjle de 20. 900 hombres en- honor
de los heroes de la independence.
Mahana tomaran participation tam
bien en- ell desfile de los marinos bra
slle1os, alemanes y mexlcanos.
Santiago, octubre s.-A juz-
gar por las charlas de los diplomati-
eos y concentrates editoriales de los
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-15

6PObRzA SANGRE
yenedad
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
Abolition of the Duckina Stool.

The most noteworthy of all the in
struments designed for the correction
of Ewes offending daughters was the
ducking stool. known as the tumbrel
and the trebuchet. A post, across
which was a transverse beam turning
on swivel and with chair at one
end, was set up on the edge of a
pond. Into the chair the woman was
chained, turned toward the water
a muddy or filthy pond was usually
chosen for this purpose when avail
able-and ducked half dozen times.
or if the water inhamed her instead
of acting as u damper she was let
down times inHlmerable until she was
exhausted and well nigh drowned.
From the frequency with which we
find it mentioned in old local and
county histories. in church warGens'
and chamberlains' accounts and by the
poets Gay. for one, has a description
of the process in his third pastoral.
'The Shepherds Week., we shall
probably not be wrong in concluding
that at one time this institution was
kept up all over England. In Liver
pool 1t was not formally abolished
until 1776.-London Graphic.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

clubhouse may be kept constantly in
formed of the progress of the race. A
large new board erected for the pur-
pose of showing just where drivers
ere on the track at given time. So
much interest was taken in the driv-
ers in the big races of last year rLst
The association decided that it woul
be good policy to keep spectators in
formed on this point Whenever
there is change in. drivers the fact
will be recorded promptly on the
boa.a in the same manner thai jock
eys are shown 1T Sc races, except
that the names will be loft up cen.
tiarously willie drivers are on the
coatre-
An important change in the warning
signs has been decided upon. Hither-
to. after nigntfall red lights have
marked the contour of the motor
drome for the benefit. of contestants.
Frequently, however, drivers have
become confused as to whether these
red lights were tail lights of cars
ahead. In order to obviate any posi-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
PINCHCT ADDRESSES
W0MEN'S FEDERATION
(By Union Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, O., May 13.-Reports of
committees again occupied the con-
vention of the General Federation of
Womens Clubs when the morning
session opened. Later a. conservation
session will be held. The program
for the day is as follows:
Clifford Pinchot, on "The Forrest and
the Family" Joseph E. Ransdell,
president of National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress, on Our National Wa
terways," and Mrs. Emmons Crocker,
of Massachusetts, on "Other Wastes"
This session closes with greetings
from honorary vice-presidents, Mrs.
Susan Look Avery, of Louisville, KY:
Miss Margaret ]. Evans, Norfield,
Mimi, and Mrs. Charlotte B. Wilbour,
New York city. This afternoon Me-
mortal Hall, conferences on Forestry,
Waterways and Health Department.
At five o'clock the citizens committee
of Cincinnati Business Men take
charge of the clubwomen for a river
excursion, with music, refreshments
and illumination of the waterfront of
the city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
CONCERT FOR BENEFIT
Of CRIPPLED CHILDREN
(sy Union ssociated Press

London, May 12.-Under the pat.
ronage Of the Princess of Wales, a
concert was given today for the bene-
fit of crippled children cared for by
the Waits and Strays Society. Two
Duchesses and dozen Countesses
were also among the patronesses.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
TELEGRAPHERS SECURE
MANY CONCESSIONS
Special to The Netos.

Special to The Netos.
Philadelphia, May 13.-Several i'm
portant concessions have been secur-
ed by the, 5000 telegraphers on the
Pennsylvania railroad system east OF
Pittsburg following a meeting of the
general committee representing the
operators and general superintendent
Myers of the company in addition to
the general per cent increase in
wages recently declared by the COM
pany, supplementary increases were
granted to equalize wages with the
amount of work performed.
Extension of the pass privilege to
include some employees of the tele-
graph and agents departments to
whom the privilege has not hitherto
been granted
An agreement between the tele-
graphers and the company that when
vacancies are advertised any employee
may bid for them regardless of his
rate per day or the rate of pay of the
advertised position was made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
Circumspect,

A very circumspect and conscien-
tious young miss of four was sent into
the parlor of certain Philadelphia
household TO entertain a caller for Al
few minutes untQ her mother should
appear.
The conversation drifted to discus
sion of the youngsters intellectual ac-
quirements. and the visitor asked:
''Do you know the alphabet. Marie?"
yes. ma'am."
'Will you say 1t for me?'
Marie began glibly enough. but aft
er she had given three or four letters
she stopped short, saying, IF you
please. ma'am. I don't think better
say any more"
"And why not?" asked the caller.
surprised.
..Those are not all | know" explain
ed the yeungster; but. you know.
mamma says mustn't tell all
known
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

The Knights of Khorassan, who are
one of the most elaborate banquets of
the year Tuesday night to begin the
celebrations. Forty candidates were
initiated by them into the sacred
mysteries of the order The "Hefty
Mokanna" and his brogands will be
remembered in Greenwood until the
next coming of Halley's comet. The
regular sessions of the Grand Lodge,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
iowa NAN WORTHY
Of RESPECTFUL HEARING

consideration. In recent communi-
cation he said
After years of suffering from
chronic stomach trouble, and trying
nearly every known remedy, as well
as treating with some of the best ply
sicians in the country, l found myself
a nervous reck. My appetite was
gone, and the little / did eat distress
ed me. l could not get sound nights
sleep, and arose in the morning feel
ing tired and worn out. My failure
to secure relief discouraged me, and
/ began to feel that there was little
hope of my ever again enjoying good
health.
Some time ago, however, | became
interested in some newspaper articles
dealing with the ideas and beliefs of
l.. T. Cooper. His theory that the
stomach is responsible for the state of
ones health, either good or bad, i'm.
pressed me to give his New Discovery
medicine trial. The first bottle help
ed me wonderfully. continued the
treatment, and improved rapidly. Four
bottles made me we'll | am sixty
years of age, and today feel younger
and enjoy better health than in the
past ten ears
Cooper's New Discovery is a boon
to stomach sufferers. We sell it,
HAYS & FIELDS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
Knights of Pythians has been holding
its sessions in the spacious auditorium
of the Lefiore county court house.

The meetings of the Kings Daugh-
tiers which is In session in this city
is growing in interest, and a large
number of delegates who were not
present on the first day have helped
to swell the crowds. Last night the
visiting delegates were rendered re-
ception following an automobile ride
over the city. The election of officers
for the new year will be held today,
and the meeting will be brought to
close at the night session.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

Drink Mammoth Springs Mineral
Water. 1O-6t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
PROGRESSIVES Win
in GREENWOOD RACE

Special to The Net0S.
Greenwood, Miss, May 12.-In one
of the most holly contested city pri-
maries ever held in this city Tuesday
Latham Ray, assistant cashier of the
First National Bank of this city, de-
feated the present mayor, Gid Mont
JOY, ST., by good sized vote.
Much interest was taken in the
mayoralty race as it was considered
contest between old fashioned ways
and progressiveness. r. l.. Miller
was nominated marshal, W. l. Carr
street commissioner, and Judge D. P
Montgomery, police justice.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13
Big MOTOR CAR RACE
begins in new YORK
(By Union Associated press.)

10Y Union ASSoctdteo SrcSS.)
New York, May 13.-Some of the
fastest cars and most daring drivers
in the world will take part in the
twenty-four hour automobile race on
the Brighton Beach Motordrome to-
day and tomorrow. The motor rae
ing association has offered $2,1OO in
prizes, of which 81 900 will go to the
entrant of the winning car. A big
crowd is expected to watch the flying
machines in their rapid fight twice
around the clock" and it is not un.
likely that all past records will be
broken.
With its new top dressing OF clay
and cement and slightly increased
banking on the turns, the track is be-
lieved to be several seconds faster
to the mile than it was before.
In addition to the new field stand,
there has been erected temporary
stand for chauffeurs conveniently sit
uated to the parking space, so that
drivers will be within easy reach
when required by owners of cars. Par
ticular attention is to be paid this
year to the score boards, so that oc-
cupants of all the stands and of the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

The castor bean is a native of India.
The United States produces most Of
the eearser kind of oil. while all the
finest comes from Italy. Common cas-
tor oil is of an ugly greenish tinge and
has TO be allowed to stand In the sun
to bleach. but the Italian article is
beautifully clear when first cold
drawn. Cold drawn oil II the best 1t
is got by crushing the fresh seeds be-
tween steel rollers The castor oil
plant can be grown IN England. but
there 1t is an annual. In southern
Italy 1t becomeya tree twenty feet
high and strong enousiI for 3 child to
climb up into il.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

For more than twenty years George
Hyde has been a resident of Maquo.
keta, Iowa., where he enjoys the re-
spect of the entire community. When
a man of Mr.. Hyde's standing makes
a statement, 1t is worthy of careful
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

If you have sore feet, tired feet,
sweaty feet, lame feet, tender feet,
smelly feet, corns, callouses or bun
ions, read what happened to Mrs.
Crockett, of Jacksonville. TIZ DID
1T. Mr.. Crockett says: "After the
second treatment she walked down.
stairs one foot at a time. She has
net been able to walk downstairs be-
fore in past five years, except by
stepping down on each step with one
foot at time. This ie remarkable.
Send five more boxes."
No matter what ails your feet or
what under heaven you have used
without getting relief, just use TIZ.
It's different. 1t acts right off. It
cures sore feet to stay cured. It's the
only foot remedy ever made which
acts on the principle of drawing out
all the poisonous exudations which
cause sore feet Powders and other
remedies merely clog up the pores.
T IL cleans them out and keeps
them clean. You will feel better the
first time it's used. Use il a week
and you can icrget you ever had
sore feet. There IS nothing on earth
that can compare with it. TIZ is for
sale at all druggists, csc per box, or
direct, if you wish, from Walter
Luther Dodge & Co., Chicago Ill.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-13

ble chance of accident growing out
Of such confusion the Brighton Beach
Committee has decided to marx tne
fence line with green lights. EVERY
possible effort is to be made to pre-
vent accidents in future contests o..
the tract by the sea.