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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26

The box shop Of Charles c. Conant, at
Craftsbury, was destroyed by fire satur-
day night. The fire was first discovered
in the working room, the origin being
unknown. The insurance was $500, and
the value of the property is estimated
at $4,000 This shop was formerly a
sash and blind shop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26

TENEMENT TO RENT-Corner OF Park aud
fremont streets. Arthur S. Martin IS Park
street 264tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26

When Fred Reynolds of Hydeville went
to his barn to feed his COWS recently
and went aloft to throw down some hay,
he espied an eagle which had got into
the barn in some way. He shot the bird,
and ii measured three feet, ten inches
from tip to tip Of It's wings. He has
the bird mounted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26
Drag SawOutfit
Four Horse Power Gasoline Engine,
and Drag Saw, complete, with belt
and saw, ready to 60 to work Sl25. 90
A. w. ALLEN, Sunnyside Farm
TO RENT.

TO REET--A store on North Main street In
street 26etf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26

Richard Straehyfeld OF Fletcher, who
was severely injured recently while chop
ping In the woods, is still in critical
condition and helpless. A tree fell upon
him. knocking him to the ground
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-26

A bond issue Of $4,000 has been rec
commended in Rutland for the purpose
of purchasing the Mendon watershed,
which is considered necessary to insure
the purity Of the city water supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
PLOT IS DISCOVERED
 ID KILL GEN. WEYLER'
Spanish Government Has Complete List of Names
 of Those Involved

Madrid. September 1S.-Premier Can- alejas announced tonight the govern ment possessed all details of a revolu- tionary plot, discovered at Barcelona and Valencia. It has the names of all the persons concerned as well as the names of those who provided funds and where and by whom received. The pre- mier announced the government had information to the effect that plans were laid to assassinate General Wey ! Ter. captain general of Catalonia.
 Energetic measures have been taken to- preserve order and the latest off, ficial advices from Valencia are of a more optimistic character. There was considerable rioting there and barri- cades were thrown up but the police charged the mobs and dispersed them
 Artillery has been posted at strate- gical points and other prompt steps have been taken to suppress the disorders. As result the latter half of the day passed without disturbances. All tele- graph wires were cut except those to Madrid.
 The governor of Barcelona said the plot has become a f1asco as not more than 800 workmen sr~uck and none of the ten members of the revolution ary committee were arrested.
 The strikes continues at Corruna and Seville, but no disorders are reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
NEWS OF RAGLAND

Ragland, September 18.-(Special. )-Let- ters from various parts of the state and from many states at a distance are com ing to Senator Brown, Mayor Davis and Postmaster Adams making inquiries re- garding Ragland and the great Southern Industrial. institute. pr. Hambly of OhIo one of the trustees for the school, was here last week looking over the field. He stated that the executives would soon be- gin preparations for the buildings.
 As result of the sudden boom over the industrial school and college of technol- ogy to be opened here, real estate has gone skyward and 1t is difficult to pur- chase property at all. Buyers are numer- ous but the holders of land seem loath to turn loose their holdings 5t
 Henry Lee has staked off a lot on the corner of Church and Main streets for a hotel building and will begin work im- mediately. He is securing materinl for the building, which is to be two story with basement. The first floor will be rented for business houses and the second floor will contain 30 rooms to be used for ho- tel purposes.
 Chief Hagin locked up several negroes and one white man Saturday night and Sunday On pay day the dusky population find pastime In the game of craps.
 J. J. Teague has broken ground for his brick building on Main street.
 The machinery for the new gin plant has arrived and will be placed as soon as possible for this crop of cotton to be ginned here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
SENTIMENT STILL STRONG FOR STRIKE. Kline Says Men Will Strike Unless Federation Is
 Recognized

Chicago, September 16.-James w. Kline, president of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Help CTS, returned to Chicago today from San Francisco. where he participated in negotiations between the system federation of the Hartman lines and company officials which were abruptly terminated recently by the refusal of Julius Kruttschnitt to recognize the federation of shop workers.
 MT Kline returned to Chicago by easy stages, stopping at several places to learn the sentiment of the rank and file along the Union Pacific railway.
 q found sentiment as strong as ever for a strike unless the Hartman lines recognize the federation" said Pres ident Kline T expect some definite &C., ton will be taken within few days, but I cannot say what 1t will be-"
 From an authoritative source 1t was learned that no action will be taken on the strike questions of the inter- national union until after the na- tionaI machinists convention, now be- ing held. is over.
 A week ago the officers of the in- ternational machinists at @ meeting held here declined to sanction strike on the Illinois Central and said that 1t would refer the matter to the con- vention to be held this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
BUSY REHEARSING
 FOR BIG CHORUS
Central Division Meets Tonight Good Meeting Held at Ensley
 Last Night

The central division of the Excell chorus will rehearse tonight at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, Fifth ave- nue and Eighteenth street. The largest attendance yet recorded in this division is anticipated. Prof. stephen Allsop will be present and direct the singing.
 Last night Manager Jack x. Thomas held a most enthusiastic meeting of the western division at the First Presbyterian church, Ensley. One hundred and thirty were present. A majority of this num- Der took out matriculation cards for the Bible Training school and the interest manifested by all present was regarded as forerunner of the success of this division in contributing largely to the final chorus which will be directed by Professor Excell upon his arrival
 Manager Thomas, in his genial way, kept the audience In fine spirits. He organized his octette, which will compete with like organization from the eastern division under Manager Nall for honors.
 All divisions are hard at work this week preparatory to the general rehearsal at the First Baptist church, Birmingham, Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
'NAMARA LAWYER l. IS PUT UNDER BOND
Charged With Contempt of Court for Refusing to
 Answer Questions

Los Angeles, September 1S.-A war rant, charging John Harrington, a Chicago attorney allied with the de- contempt of court for refusing to an- swer questions before the grand jury, was issued today. Harrington IS in San Francisco working for Olaf Tveit- me, secretary treasurer of the State Building Trades council. The warrant, according to A. L. Veitch, deputy dis trict attorney, Is the first of a series planned by the prosecution to put a stop to steps to intimidate or influence witnesses for the state at the coming trial of the accused dynamiters The warrant was issued after Veitch had filed with the superior court a citation in contempt against Harrington, accus- ing the attorney of having refused to answer before the grand jury ques- tions concerning an alleged attempt to influence Mrs. Lena Ingersou of San Franciso- It was at Mrs. Ingersolls boarding house that J. B. Bryce, said now to have been J. B. McNamara, was a guest prior to the blowing up of the Times newspaper building, October 1. 1909, and she identified J. B. McNam- ara later as the man she had other wise known as J. B. Bryce.
 Many witnesses said they were beinn annoyed by persons who desired to intimidate or influence them in many ways. Veitch said the result was that he was forced to proceed with the con tempt charges against Harrington.
 Attorneys for the defense denied that anyone connected with their side of the case had tried to influence any state witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
BOUNDARY DISPUTES.
 WILL BE ADJUSTED.

Washington, September 1S.--A speedy ary dispute between Hayti and San Domingo, which dates back 40 years and has several times threatened to plunge the republics into war, is ex- pected to follow the arrival in Wash : ington and qualification of Solon Menes, the newly appointed Haytien minister to this country.
 Some months ago when the quar- rel between the two countries became troops on the border, the state depart ment put forth its good offices and induced them to consent to an arbirta- ton for boundary issue. The minis ters in Washington of the two coun- tries were named as arbitrators, with an umpire selected by the state de- partment. A meeting was held and a settlement of the question apparently was in sight when it was discovered a limitation had been placed by the Hay tien government upon the powers of its arbitration minister that would make a full and free arbitration of the dispute impossible.
 While effort was under way to enlarge the powers of the Haytien minister the revolution broke out in Hayti, which resulted in the over throw of President Simon and nothing could be done until peace had been re- stored.
 Now that the new government is established and a new minister has been appointed to succeed Mir. Sanon in Washington 1t Is believed that with the extended powers he possesses the ar bitration can be resumed and brought to a speedy conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
FEAGIN RETURNS
 FROM HOUSTON
Trip Made in Interest of Southern Educational Meeting to Be Held
 In December

Montgomery, September 1S.-(SpeciaI.)- William +. Feagin, chief clerk of the de- partment of education, returned to Mont gomery today after weeks trip to Hous- ton. Tex, where he has been making arrangements for the sessions of the Southern Educational association, which are to be held November 8, to December ?. Mir. Feagin is secretary of the asso- citation, and Is taking enthusiastic interest in the fall sessions in the Texas metrop- oils.
 While in Houston MT. Feagin made ar engagements with a passenger association for a rate of one and two-fifths for points west of the Mississippi river, and Is now taking up the question of securing similar rate cast of the Mississippi river to Houston. In addition to these tenta- tive arrangements, MT. Feagin selected the Bender hotel as headquarters for the association. A few of the details of the general and departmental programme were taken up, but no definite conclusion was reached.
 MT. Feagin was accompanied by State superintendent of Education F. M Brad ley In his trip. and by City Superintend- ent of Schools P. w. Horn. It was agreed between them that a tentative programme Of the meeting be published not later than October 1, and that the permanent programme be published October 15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
ODD FELLOWS MEET
 . IN GRAND CONCLAVE

Indianapolis. September 1s.-With ban quet and exemplifications of degree team work, the first day of the convocation of the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows
 was closed today. Thousands of Odd Fellows from every state in the union and every province of Canada arrived today to attend the meetings of the grand lodge or the encampment of the military branch of the order. the patriarchs militant, at the state fair grounds.
 Grand Sire John B. Cockrum of h. and former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks welcomed the del- ega tes to the grand lodge today and they entered immediately upon consider ation of proposed constitutional changes. One of the most important is recom- mendation by MT. Cockrum that the office of general of the patriarchs militant be appointive by the grand sire and not elective as at present. The encampment will continue throughout the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
.CORONER'S INQUEST
 DEVELOPS NOTHING

Hendersonvile, N. C., September lS.- When the inquest of the death of Myrtle Hawkins was resumed today witnesses were introduced in an effort to establish the fact that a man and young woman were seen walking on the Lake Osceo,o roadway Thursday evening, the night the Hawkins girl is believed to have been killed, two weeks ago.
 Walter Bedding testified that on Thurs day he saw George Bradley, who, ac- cording to his own statements on the stand, kept company with Miss Hawkins before his marriage" walked with small woman on the road and engaged in earn est conversation. Witness said the girl was not Miss Hawkins.
 Miss Lucy Wright, daughter of Mrs. Reuben Wright, testified that Wednesday night about midnight she heard a wo- mans screams Other witnesses testified they had seen Miss Hawkins and Bradley walking on the road Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Wright also testified to finding a watch in the dry spillway of the lake Saturday last and that the watch stopped at 9:30.
 Another phase is the discovery indica- tive of possibility of assault Detec- tives working on the case would say nothing along this rumor. This rumor the coroner stated tonight would be in- vestigated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
NEWS OF ROANOKE

Roanoke, September 18.-(Special.)- MT. William P. Awtrey and Miss Susie Dudley were married yesterday morn ing by Rev. s. l.. Dobbs. The affair had been kept secret and was a sur prise to the many friends of the couple Mir. and Mrs. Awtrey left this after noon for a weeks visit to relatives and friends in Atlanta and other points in Georgia.
 Dr. Disharoon has purchased w. H. McMurray's fine two story residence and large lot on Wedowee street, pay ing $5000. On the other hand MT. Me- Murray purchased of Dr. Disharoon a prominent vacant lot near the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic depot, on which the former will erect a nice, modern residence, which he will oc- cupy.
 Joseph s. Pou, who has for several months been superintendent of the cleo tric light and water works plant, owned and operated by the town of Roanoke, has rendered his resignation. to take ef- feet October 1. He resigns to accept u position in Savannah, Ga.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert P. Phelps have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter. Miss Mary, to Daniel David Hurley, the ceremony to take place in this city at noon, Wednes- day, September 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
ENDURANCE CONTEST
 FOR MOTORCYCLES
Three Men Make Perfect Scores in One Hundred and Fifty
 Mile Run

The first endurance contest of the h. dian Motorcycle club was held Sunday. The run was to Gadsden, from Gadsden to Springfield, then to Bessemer by way of the south road, and from Bessemer to Birmingham by way of the north road, a total distance of 157 miles.
 Fifteen men started in the contest, all of them riding Indian machines. The start was made from Birmingham at a. m.. and Gadsden was reached at 10:3O. Leaving Gadsden at ii o'clock the con- testants arrived at Springfield at 1 oclocls, where stop was made for dinner. Bes- semer, the next stop on the route, was reached at AIS D. m., and one hour later the contest was closed at Birmingham
 First place was tied for by three men, John Bevell, G. w. Staples and J. L. Brevard. all of them finishing the 157 miles of the course without mark against them and in perfect condition. A handsome loving cup had been offered by Robert Stubbs for the winner of the first place, but owing to the tie. another race will have to be arranged between these three in order to determine the award of the cup.
 A gold medal was offered to each of the entrants who finished the course with a percentage of 300 or better, and this record was made by the following men s. D. Yam, W. M. Mayes. W. D. Gres- ham. R. F. Atchinson, Robert Stubbs, T. Derryberry, and J. H. Yam.
 Out of the fifteen entries ten finished the course. One man was taken sick at Springfield, and was left there in the care of doctor, three went out of the contest on account of tire trouble, and one went off of the road and wrecked his machine.
 The showing of the contest is consid- cred by motor experts remarkable. con sidering the kinds of roads that had to be traversed. There were rocky roads, rough and hilly roads. and roads with plenty of sand; number of creeks were crossed. and there was every obstacle to test the machine and the ability of the rider.
 The penalties for the contest were very severe. Marks were given for the slight est defect in the engine at the finish, such as a loose or broken spoke, or small bolt. Penalties were also given for get ting into any of the controls ahead of or behind time.
 The average running time during the contest was Sla hours, and the average speed was IS miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
LIGHTNING KILLS
 HOGS; JUST SHOCKS
 NEGRO AT THE PEN
Fine Barn Burned by Lightning During Severe Storm at
 Fort Deposit

Fort Deposit, September 1S.-(Special.l-- Last night an electrical storm, which passed over Fort Deposit about 8 o'clock did considerable property damage.
 During the storm negro living few miles north of town was shocked by light ming while feeding his hogs. It seems that the negro had built a hog pen around a water oak tree The bolt of lightning striking the tree,, killing three of the four hogs in the pen, and the negro was un- hurt.
 w. w. Horton, q planter about five miles east of Fort Deposit, sustained the loss of very fine barn, containing sev- eral bales of seed cotton, fifty bushels of peas and large quantity of stock provender. The building vas set on fire by lightning during last nigets thunder storm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
TUSCALOOSA NEWS

Tuscaloosa, September 1S.-(SpeciaL) One of the saddest deaths that has ever occurred in Tuscaloosa was that Of Miss Josie Flanigan. which occurred late yesterday afternoon at the Tus- caloosa infirmary.
 Miss Flantgan came here last Sat urday from her home in Clinton to ac- cept a position in the Stafford public school. She met her classes on Mon day but was taken i'll Monday night at her boarding house and grew stead fly worse from that time. She was re- moved to the infrmary on Thursday and every medical attention was given her, but with no avail.
 Miss Flanigan had been most sue successful teacher ih the public schools of Green county for 12 years and was known as a woman of superior char acter and teacher of great worth. Her mother, father and sister have been in constant attendance at her bedside. The remains of Miss Flanigan were re- moved to the home of W. s. Patton on Sixth street last night and carried to her late home at Clinton this morning, where the funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 Prof. M. E. Ward former instructor at the Southern university. has ar rived to accept & position under Pro- lessor Pullian. head of the univer- sity training school. An unusually large enrolment necessitated the serv- Ices of an additional teacher and Pro- lessor Ward comes highly recommend ed as trainer of boys.
 Dr. John w. Abercrombie and his charming family have moved in from the university and have taken apart ments at the Tusca loosa college for the winter. It is gratifying to know that the Abercrombies are not going to leave Tuscaloosa at present and 1t is hoped that whatever work pr. Aber- crombie engages in will not necessitate the removal of his family from Tusca- loosa
 Miss Irene Snedicor was the inspir- ation of one of the most elegant lunch compliment by Mrs. Matthew Maxwell at her pretty home on University ave nue Saturday. The guests, 12 In num- Der, repaired to the dining room at l o'clock and found the decorative scheme to represent a wedding. The place cards were hand painted Cupids on wedding bells while the cakes, of hearts. At the end of the second course Mrs. Maxwell made the fol- lowing interesting announcement:
 pr. and Mrs Geors- Snedicor an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter. Irene to MT. Jesse Maxwell, the marriage to occur in October. All formality was done away with after this and the pretty bride to be was showered with good wishes.
 Mrs. Maxwells guest list included Miss Snedicor, Miss Hattye Snedicor Miss Burton, Miss Werner, Miss Nc Alpine Miss Hargrove. Mss Somerville of Aliceville, Miss Little Mrs. Green Wilson of Dallas. Tex. Mrs. James Brown and Mrs. George Little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
LIGHTNING KILLS
 NEGRO ON HIS MULE

Gar, negro boy 19 years old, and the mule which he was riding, were killed by lightning near here about o'clock this afternoon during an electrical storm. The boy lived and worked on the Stoddard place near Cahaba in the western part of the county.
 This afternoon while working in the field a. rain came up shortly before clock and the boy got on the mule and started for his home about mile away. He had gone about half the distance when there was a sharp flash of lightning and the negro and mule fell in the field dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
"The House Next Door"

''The House Next Door," J. Hartley Menners' popular play, proved an ex- cellent drawing card last night at the Bijou. The play itself Is effective and full of good situations, and the cast is equally good.
 Briefly the situation is this Sir John Cotswold and Sir Isaac Jacobson have reversed the positions of their grand fathers. Sir Johns grandfather was the landed plutocrat while Sir Isaac's was the poverty stricken chair mender at his door. Now Sir Isaac is the man of wealth. while Sir John is the tenant in his own former estate, under Sir Isaac Each has son and daughter, and the com plication arises when the son of the gen. tile falls in love with the daughter of the Jew, and the daughter of the gentle wishes to marry the son of the Jew. There arc other complications. the operatic ca reer of Cicl, Sr. Johns son; the help Sir Isaac has secretely given Cicil in his studies abroad: the blunders of Sir Isaac's position seeking wife, and more than anything else, the racial prejudice and hatred of Sir John, which is finally con- quered after many struggles and many revelations of himself to Sir John.
 Henry Hicks as Sir John Cotswold is the star of the play, and his portrayal of the character is excellent. w. A. White- car, Sii. Isaac Jacobson. Is also good The best of the female characters, prob ably, is Miss Mabel Caruthers as Ulrica, the daughter of Sir John Cotswold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
NEWS OF GREENVILLE

Greenville, September 1S.-(special.)- The northern section of the county was visited by heavy rainfall and with much high wind, which damaged the cot ton crop. The open cotton in many places was blown from the bolls on the ground. The extent of the damage is not known here as reports are meager.
 Preparations for the opening of the schools in rural districts are being made. Many improvements are being made to several of school buildings in the county. Education is on the uplift throughout the county and only thorough teachers are being employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
Don't Forget the Nuu7aber-2320 Second Avenue
FIVE NATIONS REPRESENTED
 AMONG AUBURN'S ENROLMENT

Auburn, September 1S.-(Special) )-Five nations are represented among the stu dents of the Alabama Polytechnic insti- ute. Besides the United States, there arc represented South Africa, Germany, Turkey and Mexico. Pieter Koch from the Transvaal, Ernesto Lopez of Acam- baro, state of Guanajuato, Mexico, Cara bad Ohannes Nourian, who Is a real count. of Constantinople, Turkey. and Franz Paul Schone of Dresden, Germany, are bona flde residencts of their respective native lands. Count Nourian and Mir. Koch are students sent by their respec- tive governments to acquire at Auburn some knowledge of American agricultural methods MT. Schone and MT. Lopez are students of electrical engineering.