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B A TTD VTT TO q VOL. VII NO. 108. BARRE, VT., TUESDAY, JULY Ll, 190; PRICE, ONE CENT. THE WAlILY CARDINALS IN ASSEMBLY Oreglia is Now Head of Church, ALL TOOK OATH SECRECY Remains of Pope Leo Viewed by Car dinals Previous to First Congregation. Rome, July 21. The cardinals, now in Home, assembled jn the consistory chapel this morning and held the first congrega tion of the Interregnum. After the cus tomary oath of secrecy had been taken the prelates proceeded to transact business connected with the affairs of the Vatican between now and the consecration of the new Tope. Previous to gathering in the consistory hall the cardinals visited the remains of Pope Leo. At 6.45 Cardinal Oreglia in his capacity ofearpinal Camerlingo viewed the remains of the late pontiff. Afterward he signed the final papers certifying that His Holiness was dead. The noble guard this morning appeared in red gala uniform and extended rgal honors to each of the cardinals, signifying their collective reigo during the interregnum begun today. HELD FOR GRAND JURY. Albert C. Hathea Chanced With Km- bez.lln 15,MH. Dover, X. If., July 20. Albert C. Mathes, formerly treasurer of the Straf ford Savings bank here, and alleged em bezzler from that Institution, came' here from Stilton, X. IL, and was arraigned in a local court on the charge of embezzling f l.yxx) from the Strafford bank. Judge Forest ordered the defendant held fur the September term of, the grand jury and complying with the suggestion of County Solicitor Scott fixed the bail at $6,000. DIED AT TEE AGE OF 101. Chlrn Woman Had Seen All the 1'real- drill Kr-it VCai'liltigtoft, Chicago, July L'O. Mrs. Helen M. KoekweLl died from old age early today. She celebrated her 101st birthday anniver sary on April tt. Mrs. KoekweUwas born in Cold Brook, Conn., in 102. Among the interesting incidents of her life she had seen ail the presidents of the United Slates except Washington. Opon the occasion of the return of Lafayette to the United States she met him. CAPTAIN ALONE SAVED. Of Schooner fiolilneeker Which Causliied off Mosquito Ccmt, New York, July 21. The steamer Yu catan from Colon arrived today, bringing tin captain of the Nova Sootian schooner, Goldseeker, which capsized off the Mos quito coast July 1, drowning the mate, cook, boatswain and a Columbia custom house officer. The captain was the only one on board saved. HAIL DOES DAMAGE. I,o of SI, 000,000 In Minnesota From Severe Storm. I.uverne, Minn., July 21. A hail storm which passed over the eastern portion of lioek county yesterday destroyed fully one third of the crops of the county, and en tailed a loss approximately of $ 1,000,000. One hundred and twenty-two sections of grain were destroyed. Sprague Win Tenuis Cup. St. Johnsbury, July 20. The invitation tennis tournament under the auspices of the Old Pine Uolf club was won today by Arthur G. Sprague, who beat Joseph Fairbanks 02, 02, 6 I in a closely contested match. James Sprague, who is the State champion, secures the silver cup, having won this tournament for three suc cessive years. EAST BARRE. Mrs. Herb Sargent is confined to the house with diphtheria. George French is stll busy painting In Webstervme. A large number of our citizens went to Montpelier today to attend the circus. , A ten pound girl was born to Mrs. Bert Davis on the evening of Saturday, July 18. Charles Scott's young boy wandered to East Barre last Saturday and knew him self lost. Kind friends recognized him ana arove uun to uis uome. J. II. McArthur, M. D returned home last evening. He seems much benefited by his trip and has already resumed his work. 1UC n"''t VUIMUUJ JI. . Gray are expected in town this coming rn.....n, anil vytantr rtf tTia ntf?ana era . . , . i ... .. i i looting Xurwttiu vu seeing uu iicaiiug something worth while. The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational will Yinlil Htt,lf iiaiin! inocitlnnr nn the afternoon of Thursday July 23 at the home of Mrs. Nye. They desire a large attendance as they are anxious to finish the puff they mean to send to the Mackin tosh home. ST. ALBANS DEFEATED. Kulland Won Clone Game In Eighth Inning. Rutland. July 20. About 700 people saw the St. Albans team defeated by the home team here today by a score of Sto 4. The game was hard fought up to the eigiith inning, when the score stood 4 to 3 in favor of the visitors and it looked as though Kutland would be defeated. In the eighth inning, however, Spring, the St. Albans pitcher, apparently lost his head and the remainder of the team fol lowed suit, letting lu five runs. Spriug pitched good ball with the exception of this inning. LEAGUE BASE BALL. New York and Cleveland Americana Split Even. Yesterday's American League scores: At Boston, Detroit 3, Boston 2. At Washington, Washington 4, Chicago 3 At Philadelphia, St. Louis 3, Philadel phia 2. At Xew York, (First game), Xew York 7, Cleveland 3 : (second game), Cleveland 2, Xew York 0, s American League Standing. Won. Jjt. Pet. Won. Lost. Frt. Boston 41) 2S M Detroit gt 30 JWO 1'lilJa. 44 K j?.l CHiengo 34 .4'j; Cleveland 40 :4 .Ml I St. Louis 31 SS .4-19 New York So 30 Wash'g'n VI tl A Yesterday's Xational League scores: At Chicago, Chicago 3, Pittsburg 2. At St. Louis, St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 1. National League Standing. M'on. Lout. I'ct. rittsliiira iM i!5 .H7 New Vol k 4ft M ,V1 fhicaso 4S a.) C iuemnat i4i '6j JXii Won. Lost. rot. Brooklyn 37 ms JH17 Ho too ;) 44 .4oT st. Lou to in so 1'liila. 'ii 55 DED IN BURLINGTON. Mit Jennie Whltcoinh, a Former Montpe lier Kefcldent. Burlington, July 21, 1005. Miss Jennie Whitcomb, aged 40 years, dinl at the home of her brother, ilenry Whitcomb, 47, South Winooski Avenue, yesterday afternoon, after a lingering ill ness 01 about tnree years. Her failure in health was gradual until about two months ago, when it was more perceptible and one week before her death she suffered a severe attack from which little hope was expressed of her recovery. Miss Whitcomb was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asahel Whitcomb and was born in 1S(7 at Danville. The greater part of her early life was spent in Montpelier. About 22 years ago sue moved to this city and for several years was engaged as trimmer in the millinery store of Miss L, M. Strain. MILES' NINETY MILE RIDE. Head of Amir Provea rttyalcal R bustueaa t Awe f Slty-(nr. Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles reached Fort Ueno from l'ort Sill, uiu ty miles away, the other day lu ulne hours and Ion minutes, says a special telegram from EI Reno. O. T., to the Philadelphia Public Ledger. He rode horseback ail the way. The trip was made to prove to the army and the peo ple gem-rally that General Miles, at the age of retirement, sixty-four years, 5p etill robust The record breaking part of the trip was the thirty-five mile? stretch between Fort Sill and Anndarko. This was ac complished in two hours and Iweuty five minutes. During the trip the gen eral had nine mounts. Captain Sayre of the Eighth cavalry made the ride with Lira. The rest of the escort used government teams and cmbulnnces. The general was the freshest looking man in the party. He wore dark trou sers, canvas leggings and light blue shirt. As he dismounted he remarked: "I enjoyed every moment of the trip. There was one time I felt particularly good; that was whoa I cani6 up to the men who had charge of the pack teams. Just south of the Canadian river. They had a lunch ready, and I enjoyed It with them. It made me feel extra good." MRS. JOHNSTON'S DEVOTION How Former Wblte lloime Mlatreaa Cared For Her Boy a. Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston's death has revived the memory of the tactful and gracious mistress of the White House during the presidency of her tinclo, James Buchanan. An old Baltimorean at the Fifth Avenue hotel the other day related some anecdotes of the other side of her life, as mistress of her own home and devoted mother of two fine lads, whom she brought up as though they were delicate exotics. A dinner party was in progress at the Johnston home when the nurse ap peared at the dining room door. "Mrs. Johnston," she said solemnly, as If she were a bearer of sad tidings, "Buchanan has sneezed." It was a vivid, if somewhat ludicrous. Illustration of the extreme care Mrs. Johnston took of her boys, Henry and Buchanan, both of whom, however, died In their teens. New York Times. Welsh Mineral. Wales Is the richest part of Great Britain In mineral wealth. England produces annually about 2 to each acre, Scotland a little less than 2, but the product of Wales amounts to over 4 per acre. Anarchistic Altrebra, A young pennant in a village In Rus sia who was trying to educate himself was arrested for being In possession of a book on algebra. The justice of tus peace before whom he was brought ac quitted him of the charge of conspiracy made against him by the police, but warned him uot to buy books which tended to make an anarchist of him. TRAGIC FATE OF YOUNG WIFE Mrs. Arthur RataKs Shot at Laconia AFFAIR WAS AN ACCIDENT The Young Woman Was Alone in Her Room While Her Husband Had Gone Out Seeking Work. Laoonia, July 20. Either by accident or discouraged because her husband could not find work, the beautiful 17-year-old bride of Arthur Batalis, a Greek, ended her life by shooting herself in the right breast with her husband's revolver about 3 o'clock this afternoon in a furnished room at 133 Union avenue. Although the young woman lived for about three-tuarters of an hour after she fired the fatal shot, she was unable to tell the olTicers who she was, where she came from or how the revolver was discharged. Dr. A. H. Ilarrlman, who attended her, said that death was caused by the excess ive loss of blood and that the wound in it self was not necessarily fatal. The husband, who speaks broken Eng lish, arrived at the home just as his girl wife expired. When he learned that his wife was dead he almost collapsed. Katalis in a talk with a reporter said that he could not understand what could have prompted his wife to take her life. " e were married at the city hall in Manchester, February 2;i, bv the city clerk," he said. 'Oly wife's father's name if Michael I. Judge, and he now re sides in Ipswich, Mass. I also have two brothers living there. I came to this country six years ao and lived in Lowell some time and in Ipswich for two years." 1 lie said that he would take the body to Ipswich for burial. Bow he happened to be married in Manchester he did not make ciear. Medical Keferee Keckford pronounced it a case of accidental shooting and gave a permit for the removal of the body to undertaking rooms. FELL WITH ELEVATOR. Frank l'.l;ikl-y of V Rudolph Kfrt-nul In. Juries. Randolph, July 21. Frank Blakley was quite seriously injured at the Salisbury Brothers' furniture factory yesterday morning. The elevator he was running dropped about 80 feet with him lettina him down with his load, part of which fell on him. He was carried to his home and attended by Dr. J. P. Gilford, who found no broken bones and aside from a severe shaking up he received no serious injuries. IMPURE LIQUORS. Alleged to Be Sold In Winooski. An In--eti;ation. Winooski, July 22. Constable Ravlin is busy collecting sauiples of liquors from the stocks of all licensed dealers, which will be anal zed at the State Laboratory of hygiene at Burlington, as to their purity Complaints have been received by .the commissioner, that the dealers were dis posing of Impure liquors, and an investi gation was thought advisable. Young Hot Die of Heart lieue, Bennington. July 20. Melvin R. Lewis, aged 13 years, dropped dead near bis home in Stauford Saturday afternoon. He was driving a cow from a pasture and when almost home felt. His younger brother saw him fall and called to his mother who ran to him. He. was dead before she reached him. Death was caused by heart disease, frotu which he had suffered since a mere lad. "Cycle fumperi," An association of cycle campers has been formed in England with the idea of dispensing; with inns while on tour. Bays the New York World. Rainy and cool ns the English climate is, it Is found possible and pleasant to carry all one's luggage for camping in a com mon luggage carrier. At n recent exhi bition tents weighing from eleven and a half to thirteen pounds were shown. Including bamboo poles for pitching. Two cyclists can get along with a tent and aluminium cooking utensils weigh ing In all only twenty-five pounds. Kataer'a I)nno;hter to l.cnrn to Cook. Kaiser Willicim is having a kitchen fitted out In the new palace at I'otsdam for his daughter. IJrincess Victoria Lou ise, says a Berlin dispatch to the New York veiling Journal. There the prin cess Will learn to cook. When giving the necessary orders for the kitchen the kaiser said: "My daughter must be a model German housewife and be able to fry sausage, roast a Joint or bake a cake as though she had to earn her liv ing as a cook. io must be a womanly Woman of the good old fast loned sort." ry Safe Vaults. The locks of a safety vault contain ing 100,000 in gold at a bank la Hall fas, N". S., became deranged. For three dnvs efforts were made to open them, but finally part of the building had to be pulled down. GREETING WAS MOST HEARTY King Edward and His Queen in Ireland. LANDING WAS BRILLIANT Royal Procession Was Greeted Along the Route With Unclouded Enthusiasm. Dublin, July 21. King Edward and Queen Alexandra today reached Irish shores on their visit which promises to do much toward welding together the hearts of Englishmen and Irishmen. The royal yacht was sited off Kingstown at 8.30 this morning. A heavy rain was falling and threatened to mar the situation at the landing of the king and queen. Crowds, however, began to gather fully two hours before the time set for the arrival of the royal party. Amid the boomins of guns the roval barge left the yacht and landed at Kings town at 11 o'clock. At the same time the sun broke through the leaden clouds and the landing became a brilliant scene. The long route from Kingstown to the vice re gal lodge outside of Dublin was litied with great erowds. As the procession passed along It was greeted with unclouded en thusiasm. The king has cancelled the gala perform ance at the Theatre Royal, Friday, as a mark of respect to the memory of Pope ieo. THE DATE IS FIXED. Burlington Fall Festival Will be Held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Burlington, July 21. The organization of the Burlington Fall Festival has been completed and the men who fill the ottices are well known for their push and energy, in making everything they have a hand in a success. The officers chosen are W. B. MeKiilip, president and general director; Chas. E. Tease, treasurer; C. A. Rarber, secretary and director of concessionaries; J.J. Hvnn. chairman of all committees; II. I. MoMahon, supt. of grounds and di rector of transportation; L. M. Hays, di rector of amusements and publicity. The date set for the. Festival is the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. S Inclusive. Everything Is moving along nicely and the Festival promises to be a huge success. Extremely low rates are to tie established on all the lines of railroad and steamboats, and crowds are expected from all iuarters. SEC SHAW THE ORATOR. Programme For Old Home Day 1 xercisei At Stow AuguHt 10. Stowe- July 20. The programme for Wednesday, August 19. as far as com pleted willbe as follows: Musio; greet ing by C. L. McMahon, president of the Old Home society; prayer by Rev. Will lam Exeell; music; report of the soldiers' memorial building by II. G. Thomas ;pres entation of the building by H. C. Akeley of Minneapolis; acceptance of the build ing by G. S. McAllister, chairman of the board of selectmen; short speeches; mu sic; address by Secretary Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa; singing, Old Hundred, by the congregation ; benedictiou by the Rev. D. L Evans; reception. MUCH INTOXICATION. Montpelier Police Keginter Nine ArresU & Inert Last iight. Montpelier, July 21. The police and city court have been busy since last night, at which time the collecting of drunks was begun. Circus day brought out a big list of intoxication eases. l.ast night James Burke of Montpelier, O. M. Mack and Thomas McAnany of Hard wick, and Fat rick Kilroy of Montreal were in court. All were found guilty of intoxication. The two Hard wick men paid and the others go to jail for ten days. This forenoon an assortment of five was collected, three being Montpelier resi dents and two liarre. AT POLNT OF DEATH. S. L. Griffith of DanbT, Well Known Ver. mooter. Rutland, July 20. Ex-Senator Silas L. Grittith of Danby is dying at San Diego, C'al. A telegram was received Saturday night by Y Hour Jl. (iriilith of Danby from Mrs. S. L. Griffith at San Diego, asking him to come at once. He left im mediately. This morning another tele gram was received from Mrs. Griffith, stating that coma had set In and the ex Senator would probably not live more than a few hours. v THROWN' FROM TEAM. Homer Dnttou anil Howard Sharps of Northlield In Accident, Northfield, July 21. Whiio Homer Dut ton and Howard Sharpe were driving down Main street yesterday forenoon their horse became frightened and turned quick- iv throwing the young men out. Mr. Sharpe was dragged several feet face downward, but his Injuries were more painful than serious. He pluckily held to the reins ana saved damage. WILL TAKE DAY OFF. Manufacturer to Tlnit Qtiiucr Friday an OunU of Qulucr AoclaUoa. The granite manufacturers of Barre close their places of business Friday and Saturday of this week in order to accept the invitation of the Ouiucy Mannfactnr- ; ers' Association to visit the latter and be their guests for two days. In connection with this trip President V. S. Alexander and Secretary James Campbell of the Bar re Association have issued the following notice to members: "At a regular meeting of the Granite Manufacturers' Association, it was voted to accept the invitation so cordially ex tended to them by the Granite Manufac turers' Association of Quincy, Mass. "The committee in charge have made the following arrangements: "A special train made np of two regu lar cars and two Pullman sleeping cars will leave Barre at 0.:10 o'clock on the eve ning of Thursday, July 23; returning, leaving Boston at 1 o'clock a. m. Sunday morning, July 2ii. The sleeping ears will be at the disposal of members until Friday morning, July 24. "Tickets can be procured on application to the secretary, July 21. Any member having a friend who wishes to go on the train may procure a ticket on application to the Secretary. "Hope everybody will come and have a good time." Tickets for the excursion can now be had at the Central Vermont ticket cilice. They will be good going on the 23, and good coming back np to 'and including next Monday, Ae 27. HAST ARE GOING. Vermont G. A. It Men Will Flock to Cal ifornia. Montpelier, July 20. Col. A. C, Brown received a letter.Sunday from Capt. Ken- field In regard to the transportation to the Grand Army encampment at California.ln which the captain expresses pleasure be cause of the encourauement received from the Grand Army men of Vermont. Ac commodations have already been retained by 75 people and probably more than aouble that number will attend from this state. Capt. Ken field stat es that a special tourist car will be ' set in at Montpelier for the benefit of the Grand Army men of this section and wishes those who desire accommodations to secure them immedi ately, as it is Imperative that he should know how many are going, as It may be necessary to set In another car. Berths should be secured and paid for at once and those who intend to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity should give the matter their Immediate attention. WENT TO COUNTY JAIL William Wright Wan Tnable to FuruUh Bail of r00. Having been unable to secure the bail of f ."i00, William Wright, who ytsterday waived examination on the charge of burg lary, was taken to the cou'ity jail at Mont pelier by Chief of roltee iirown this fore noon to await the opening of the Septem ber term of Washington county court. Louis tart, who yesterday appealed his breach of the peace case to county court, changed his mind last evening, waived his appeal and paid a total of 13.94 to the city court. The two young lads mixed up in the same fracas were placed under the eare of probation officer Z. S. Stanton who looked the situation over yesterday after noon. DIED QUITE SUDDENLY. Mrs. George Sawyer ol Waterbury Parted Away Sunday. Waterbnry, July 20. Mrs. George Sawyer died quite suddenly on Sunday morning at nine o clock, aged oO. She had not been in good health for over a year but had yet been able to sit up and walk about until Saturday when she grew rapidly worse. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. II S. Morey, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Wheeler. The funeral will be held at the house on Tues day at 2 o'clock, P.ev. Mr. Knowlton officiating. DEATH IN WILLIAMSTOWN. Mrs. M. Joanna White Died on Saturday Evening. Williamstown, July 20. M. Joanna Ainsworth, wife of the late John A. S. White of Northfield, died here on Satur day evening, after a long Illness, at the age of "S. The funeral will be at 11 o'clock A. M. on Tuesday at the residence of the late Calvin Ainsworth, and the In terment will be In the Center village of Northfield. " FOR NON-SUPPORT, Edward Mamtey of Montpelier Arrested Teeterday. Montpelier, July 20. Edward Massey, residing in the Dudley block, was arrested early this morning by Officer Connors on a warrant made out by Grand Juror Ther- lault for non-support of family. In city court this morning he pleaded not guilty and bail fixed at 50 was furnished by William Miller. He will be tried Wed nesday morning. Special Service In Honor of the Pope, Montpelier, July 20. The bell of St. Augustiue's church was tolled for half an hour this afternoon when the news of Pope Leo's death was received by Rev. Fr. W. J. O'Sullivan. No special service was held this evening but on receipt from the lit. Iiev. Bishop Michaud of official news of the Pope's death special services will doubtless be held and it is thought probable the bishop may recommend some uniform service to be held throughout the diocese of Vermont. New Principal Black Elver Academy. Ludlow, July 20. F, E. Heald of Wal pole, N. II., has been elected principal of Black River Academy for the coming year. Mr. lleaid has accepted the place and will begin bis duties early in September. BULLET WOUND PROVED FATAL Attelio Bini Accidentia Shot His Hand AND TETANUS DEVELOPED Accident Happened Seventeen Days Ago, on trie Night Before the Fourth. The first fatal result following the cele bration of the Fourth of July In Barre occurred last evening when Attilio Bini died from tetanus, resulting from a wound received on Friday evening, July 3, seven teen days having elapsed since the acci dent. This is the first case of tetanus that has developed In this city, but all through the country scores of deaths have resulted from this dreaded disease. Like most Fourth of July shootings this was accidental. Bini had a S2-calibre re volver which he was shooting off to cele brate the approach of the national holiday, and had emptied the chambers as he sup posed. But there was one cartridge left, and when he opened the revolver with one hand over the muzzle, the weapon was discharged. The large bullet ploughed its way entirety through his left hand, Inflict ing an ugly wound as the hand was pressed agaiust the muzzle. Bini went to Dr. F. 0. Ligouri immedi ately, and the wound was dressed. Then as the injured man was a member of the. lorestors of America the regular nhvsician of that order, Dr. J. E. MoSweeney, was called to attend him. The Injured man improved enonah so that he was on the street last week, and to all appearances was on the road to re covery. A. few days ago, however, he grew rapidly worse and tetanus or lock jaw set In. He died last evening at nine o'clock after considerable suffering. ine deceased was 21 vears of aue. and was unmarried. He had no relatives re siding in this vicinity, but an uncle, a res ident of Quincy, Mass., was here at the time of the death. The deceased came to this country while he was a small bov. lie came to Barre four vears asio and had lived here since with the exception of one year spent In Quincy. itie funeral will be held W ednesdav af ternoon at 2 o'clock. MRS. GEORGE W. MANN SUES FOR DIVORCE. At Same Time Secures an Injunction Restraining Mr, Mann From Selling Property. . Marv F.llen Mann has Institute! th her lawyer, K. A. Hoar, a suit for divorce from her husband, (lemrca w Mont, claiming as the cause therefor to be Intol erable severity. The papers were served on Mr. Mann yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Wm. O'Donnell. included in the papers served was an Injunction restraining Mr. Mann irom selling, disposing of, or in any way encumbering any real estate of Mrs. Mann's, and from in any way interfering with Mrs. Mann and her residence in the house on Wellington street until further order of the court. The petition for divorcee sets forth that Mr. Mann is the OWIlftr tit 11 firm u a a ami considerable personal property valued at 9-u,iiw, wuicn sne claims lie proposes to turn into cash. Mrs. Mann asks temporasy alimony and expenses pending hearing at the Septem ber term of county court. - Mr. and Mrs. Mann were married at Plainfield, In March, 1S74, and they have one daughter, Jennie Mann, aged id. IMPORTANT MEETING. Retail Clerk Heouented to Be Preent iliurmiay Evening, All members of K. C. I. P. A. are re quested to be present at the next regular meeting, Thursday, July 2U, at 7.J p. m. According to our new by-laws all dues must be paid at the lodge room and mem bers wishing tickets for the excursion Aug. 12 will please remember that this is the last meeting before that time. The financial secretary will be there at 7 o'clock to accommodate any who have engagements for that evening. Geo. M. Gates, Pres., C. C. GmswoLD, Fin. Sec. OFF FOR THE CIRCUS. Crowds of People Left Barre This Morn ing. Larue orowds of rmnnln lpfr tM nit,. day to attend the Barnaul & Bailey circus t iuoiujifiitT. uom sieam railroads, the Central Vermont and the Montpelier & Wells River, and the eWtrl ried bljj passenger lists, all the roads put Forester, Attention I A special nipptlnf? nf No. 3 Wednesday, 22, at 1 :.!0, for the pur- wivDimiiijj urn juiierai of our late brother. Bini Attilio. Whit. i andjregaiia. Per order Wtu. L. Taylor,