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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
MOTIVE FOR CRIME.
Could Not Be Definitely Assigned at Chi
chester Last Night.

Chichester, y. H.. ian. Is. Although
no motive Tor the crime could be deiinite,
N assigned, il Il thought that in.
tended 70 put the family on Of the way
and then make bis residence with his
sister. Mrs- Bailey, IN this place. liie
fact that he removed some OF his effects
here recently would tend 70 support that
theory.
II is evident that when told how bis
home was burning he realized the rash
ness of his act and also that the only
alternative was to end his life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
WALKED I'M HIS SLEEP,
And South Framingham, Mass, Boy
Was Killed Today.

South birmingham, Mass. Jan 1s.sa
Walter Grover, eyed IS, walked ont of
4 third story window 81 his home here
tlis mofning whileina state 81 solnnem
hulism and was instantly killed His
neck was broken and his skull Nas
brushed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
DISCUSSED BASE BALL.
A Six-team Northern League Was the
Burden Of It.

Rutland, Jan. 1s.-Plans were dis.
cussed here yesterday afternon for the
formation of six.team base bali or
ganization to be known as the North.
ern League and 70 include the cities Of
Rutland, Montpelier Barre, Gone team
for these two piaccs), Burlington, Platts.
blugh and Giens Falls, n. v, and Mont.
real.
One Of the out-of-town men at the
conference was A. W. Daley, manager
OF the 1905 Montpelier Barre team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
BURLINoroN,s POOR.
Cost $4,000 During the Year According
to Report To-day.

Burlington. Jan. is~ lhc annual re-
port Of Orereef Of the Poor Gingrass
shows the expense ol his department for
the year was $1,000 In the aImshouse
ARE IS nmates out q possible 2e. 0ns
hundred and eighty families were cared
for In excess oI last vear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
0aors $1,000 for NuFaes Houla.

Ruiland, sIn fist John NJ Woodia,
president Of The board of state prison
directors has iast Offered donation ef
81 900 TO the Rutlsnd eity hospital for
the purposc Of remodeling one of the
buildings on the grounds Of that insti.
tuition into q house for the nurses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
ENTERTAINED THE LADIES.
yincitia Club Thfow Open Their Rooms
Last Evening.

The pleasant ROOMS of. Nncitia club
in tho Blanchard building were filled
with people last evening on the ooea-
sion Of the club's reception to the Indies,
and an enjoyable evening was passed
BY an TIE affair was very informal
IN every way, the guests being made
free to accept BE clubs hospitality in
their own way. But during the even.
ing u delightful musical programme was
rendered. consisting Of three members
OF n local orchestra OF stFinged insjrH
mcnts, q vocal solo BY Mrs. N. D. Ismb
and piano solo by Miss Alice Avefill.
teacher Of instrumental music at the
seminary. Following The programme
President N y. Phelps announced that
refreshments were in order mud that af
ter chat the rooms were To be turned
over 70 The guests.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
HELD ANNUAL MEETING.
or Congregational Club Of western yer-
mont.

ST Adams, Jam 1s.-~The annual
meeting Of tile Congregational club Of
western Vermont win be held in this
city on February 6th There will be
q business meeting at Q o'clock when
officers will be elected md another meet.
ing VIII be called At 2 O'clock, when
speeches will Be made ~ both clergy
men nnd laymeu
The Rev. Dr. 4. L. Goodspeed OF
Springfield, Mass, pastor Of one Of The
largest congregational churches in tho
country, will speak in the evening His
subject vii be "1he Bible as Ideal
Truth"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
sWAp IMPRESSIONS.


Ageficas, Spain Jan Tho second
sitting ~ the Moroccan conference be.
gan at three this afternoon 1hc meet
ing today Is solely for tho purpose OF
enabling the delegates TO exchange im-
Pressions rhe American feet has Left
Gibraltar for 1'angisr,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
DENIED THE RUmoR.
Assistant State Librarian Goddard Not
Goiug to Resign

Montpelier, Ian. 1s.- Assistant State
filmtian T. ~ Goddard. who returned
last evening from brief vacation, de.
niod the current rumor that he WAS to-
resign to,meept 4 more lucrative position
INT Albahy, y. T. Alr. Goddard said
the place he was reported "a have ac.
ceptcd was filled three weeks ago that
hp had never been "a applicant for il
and was unable 70 understand how such
o rumor originated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18

Dr. +. b. Whitaker went to Boston 70.
day on few DAYS business trip.
D. M Miles returned this afternoon
from New York whore he went TO ait.
tend the automobile shows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-18
MURDERED SEVEN,
BURNED THEM,
KILLED HIMSELF

arrival up 70 the receipt of news reached
the family of the fire. Then Aver shot
himself, and remained is an unconscious
condition until his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Metcalf,

The people of San Francisco are reported
to be angry with Secretary Metcalf be-
cause of his report in the Japanese case.
They had expected him. it is stated, to in
dorse their attitude regardless of what his
investigation had revealed. In other
words, being a Californian, he was to see
through California eyes and support with
out qualification the California contention.
Mr.. Metcalf had a public duty to perform,
and did it, as his report shows, without
fear or favor. There were two sides to
the question, and he heard both. Any
other course would have been futile and
dishonorable. A national issue was in
volved-the duty of this government to
protect aliens in their treaty rights-and as
a national official, member of the national
administration he properly took a national
view of the disclosures. His report, we
may be sure, was not shaped to suit any,
body's conclusions but his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Too Much Wilhelm.
Providence Tribune.

From the Providence Tribune.
The kaisers recent complaint that he
was grievously annoyed by the word
eichsyerdrossenheit, popular disgust
with imperialism. comes quickly to mind
at this time 1t is plainly that feeling, in
creasing very noticeably of late, which IS
mainly responsible for the crisis that has
now been precipitated Efforts for Ger
man expansion in southwest Africa nave
cost the taxpayers scores OF millions OF
dollars and brought as yet only the pal
triest return in trade. The proposal to
add to that burden might have been In
itself quite enough to cause revolt. But
back Of that is that general Re1chsver-
drossenheit which has been for some time
impelling the people of Germany. admir-
ing and even loving their strenuous young
emperor as they may. to chafe under ms
disregard of public opinion in the pusuit
of his very large ambitions When this
feeling finds effective voice, as it may IN
the coming elections, the period of what
has practically been one-man rule will be
ended in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

not be true, as Representative Clark OF
Missouri asserts, that ''jobs' are framed
up in those last days under cover Of the
confusion. Mr.. Clark says he has cases
to cite and promises to cite them. His
speech will be awaited with interest
Maybe Mr.. Clark believes he is on the
trail of democratic issue. If so, now
ever. he will probably change his mind
when he reflects that the same conditions
have existed for many years, under dem
ocratic as we'll as republican majoriti1s.
Perhaps the congestion of the last days
is unavoidable and would occur even
though Congress remained in session
throughout the holidays-of course with a
Christmas adjournment. The eleven days
lost out of the session-ten excluding
Christmas-might not, under the present
arrangement. be actually gained through
being devoted to legislation. On the
other hand. perhaps If it were known in
advance that Congress intended to work
throughout the Christmas-New Year period
the committees would have more work cut
out for the houses and the days might be
used to good effect. $500
Possibly Mr.. Laceys strong word in this
connection will start members to think
In this rushing business age 1t assuredly
does not look like good management to
cut some IA per cent out of a session that
is peremptorily limited by the Constitu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

colonel OF infantry Is serving as bootblack
here, captain Of cavalry as a cook there,
sailor Of distinction as a gardener yon-
der. Since the reduction of the forces fol-
lowing the close of the war with Russia, a
number of public servants both in military
and civil life, have been re-assigned, and
many have been sent after the secrets OF
other powers. They are to sleep very lit
tie, and when at all with one eye and one
ear open, take notes of everything that
goes on, explore every place that may be
reached, photograph, and IL possible meas
ure. everything in sight, and report home.
Thus armed, and when ready. Japan is to
strike, with full knowledge of the weak
nesses of her target
The japanese of this century are an alert,
an observing, and very intelligent peo-
pie, and like all such people curious about
progress and new inventions. They want
the best, and a mere suggestion is worth a
good deal to them. All countries these
days are open to travellers. japan is as
open as the rest Many people, represent
ing all nationalities, are running about
the world. Are Japanese travellers more
numerous than others? And is there any
thing to indicate that they are on spying
expeditions? Bugaboos at high noon are
out of place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
The Boss Emeritus.

In some current discussion of Ohio poll
tics we are again assured that George b.
Cox is out of the game. He Is represented
as adhering strictly to the resolution he an
nounced year or so ago. With comfort
able estate, and profitable private bust
ness, he Is content now to let younger men
pull the strings, and take the lambastings
that go with political leadership. He has
had his fill, and no longer yearns for the
fray.
At the same time We are told that Mr..
Cox is still consulted about matters when
the plots thcken. His old cronies and
former pupils seek him out in their diff
culties and ask for a suggestion or two.
And of course they are not denied. How
could Mr.. Cox find it in his heart to turn
away from them in the hour of trial? They
have served him repeatedly, and turn about
is fair play and good fellowship.
This is the course pursued by Richard
Croker another boss who in his day was a
power. He insists that he is out of the
game and could not be induced to re-enter
it. Let the younger men bear the burden
and take the lash. The job at best is
thankless, and he has had enough of it.
STILL as was recently seen Mr.. Croker, as
matter of fact, is not out of the game
When he was appealed TO IN the hght
against Mr.. Hearst he promptly responded
and sent his reply by cable. 1t counted,
too. Many an old Tammanyite, little cool
toward the head of the Buffalo ticket, grew
frgid after reading Mr. Croker's message
to Pat McCarren. That settled it. He
either remained away from polls. or else
scratched the democratic candidate for gov
ernor, or voted for Mr. Hughes. He knew
las old boss voice as far away as Dublin,
and obeyed it.
Here We have the boss emeritus. The
forefront of the fight has lost Its charm
for him. He prefers a quieter post. But
his eye is still on the field, and he knows
all that is going on there. His heart, too,
"still bends to his good old friends and
responds to their petitions. When they
want tip they know where to get it. He
is near by. or within call by wire, and a
word to him is sufficient.
Count no boss out until he is physically
dead. The man who has grown up in an
atmosphere of politics and breathed 1t for
years could not very well live without it.
He knows nothing thoroughly but that
game, and wherever it is being played; and
particularly when his old friends are in
terested, he is certain to be all attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
The brownsville Dilemma.

Murderers and accessories to murder
among the discharged colored soldiers de-
served to be hanged. Those who were
neither murderers nor accessories to muir
der did not deserve to be hanged, and did
not deserve to be punished in any fash
ion The discharge without honor of
soldier from the army, tainting him with
incapacity ever again to serve the United
States, whatever it may be technically, Is
in fact one of the severest punishments
which can be inflicted. This penalty is in
adequate for murderers or accessories to
murder, but is intolerable when inflicted
upon the innocent.
1t is the duty of the Furnishing power to
discriminate between the guilty and the
innocent. In the Brownsville case the guilt
of all the discharged soldiers either as muir
derers or as accessories Is assumed (not
proven), and the only suggested escape
from the sweeping verdict of guilty in the
case of the individual soldier is by personal
testimony which will convict somebody
else. 1t does not suffice that proof of his
own guilt is lacking; or that he swears that
he is innocent of murder or of knowledge
concerning the murderers. 1t is conceded
that some of the discharged soldiers may
know nothing which would be evidence
against the murderers. How are these SOL
diers under the governments requirements
to cleanse themselves of the stain of aid
ing and abetting murder except by commit
ting perjury and swearing away the lives
OF other soldiers who may be as innocent
as themselves? The government says in
effect: II will believe you innocent of MUIR
der as principal or accomplice only if you
point out the actual murderers, and shall
not believe you if you say that you do not
know the murderers."
1t is impossible to be too vigorous in de-
nouncing actual murderers and their &C
complies; it is impossible to be too eau
tious in convicting men of crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Holiday Adjournment.

Representative Lacey's declaration that
the adjournment of Congress over the
ChristmasNew Year holidays is 'idiotic''
may be severe, but ii is likely to strike a
responsive chord throughout the country
1t is undeniable that a strong sentiment
prevails that the long recess, especially at
the short session, is serious handicap on
Congress. The present session will cover
seventy-eight week days, Of which eleven
will be lost by this adjournment, reducing
the actual working time of the House and
Senate to sixty-seven week days. There is,
furthermore, a great deal of lost time in
the beginning because of an indisposition to
begin certain discussions before the Christ
mas adjournment. Let this go over until
after the holidays" Is often heard, land
then we will push it through" So many
matters thus ''go over until after the holi-
days that the calendars become congested
early in January and only specially favored
items can be properly treated.
This year much more time has been taken
than usual in the reading of messages from
the President In addition to the annual
there have been no loss than six specials, -
the mere recital of which by the clerks has
filled several hours. Fully two Legislative
days have been thus consumed, further re-
ducing the working period.
1t is well known that in consequence of
the shortness of the last session of each
Congress there is an unbusinesslike con-
gestion of important bills at the close.
Sometimes half dozen of the great ap-
preparation bills remain Enacted upon
two days before adjournment. involving
hundreds of millions. 1t may or it may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
"Seeing Things" in Cuba.
The fc
Havana:

The following grisly news comes from
Havana:
''Three Japanese who arrived here on
Thursday are being watched. They go
about in automobile. They visited Ma
tanzas on Sunday. Apparently nothing is
known about them. During the republic
graphed the fortresses of Havana without
any interference by the officials
Terrible terrible! Undoubtedly conspira-
tors preparing the way for Admiral Togo,
who when he arrives with his ships on his
way to smash our coast, may decide first
to try his guns on the coast works of
Cuba. Everybody knows that he Is COM
ing. and by the way of Suez. The Japa-
nese war council has decided to leave our
Pacific coast to earthquakes. and to knock
us fat on the Atlantic side.
Some very silly stun circulates at the
expense of the japanese, and yet in a way
1t is complimentary. II one believed q
tenth of the yarns current about Japanese
bumptiousness and Japanese scheming his
men of Nippon are described as all alive
now to the necessity of conquering the
world. Russia has simply whetted their
appetites. Bear meat has given them a
taste for other things, and they are bent
on a feast. Uncle Sam is to furnish forth
the next table, Germany the next. and
so on.
Preliminary to the new move. We are told
Japan has sewn the world with spies. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
A Congressional Trip to Panama.

1t is reported that number of members
elect of the next House contemplate a visit
to Panama, for the purpose of inspecting
the work on the canal and informing them
selves generally as to the situation. Many
should go. The time could not be better
spent. The visitors would enjoy the oppor-
tunity the President did to appraise mat
tiers under the guide of those competent
to explain not only what is now in hand
but what the future will call for
1t is an ordinary thing for members Of
Congress, senators and representatives
alike, to visit about the country looking
into the improvement of rivers and har-
bors, and inspecting propositions for new
work of that kind. In such way Congress
has greatly benefited in making it's appro-
priations has voted large sums with a
clearer idea of where the money was go
ing and how and by whom it would be ap-
piled No appropriations more popular
and few yield such large returns. All sec
tons and both parties unite in supporting
the policy of keeping our waterways in
good shape for interstate commerce.
Now, the Panama canal when completed
Will be an American waterway-our most
important waterway. Congress will be ap-
prOpriating money for it, not only during
the digging, but for keeping it in order after
the last shovelful of earth has been re
moved and ships are passing through from
ocean to ocean. Congress, therefore-the
next and the next, and straight along
should keep thoroughly informed as to the
progress of the enterprise and what is de-
manded at the hands of the government
All of us easily recall the fruits of the
visit of congressional party to the Philip
pines under the escort of Secretary Taft
Some of the party left home in doubtful
frame of mind about the situation in the
islands, but nearly all returned home after
a personal inspection satisfied that the
heavy American responsibility there was
being met American fashion, and of the
opinion that while we remained we owed it
both TO ourselves and to the Filipinos to
give the people of the archipelago the best
government possible.
There is. when they are properly con-
sidered, no politics in either our Philippine
or our Panama problem. Both are difficult
The credit of the country is at stake in
both. A change of party control would not
start the country on the back track. and
for that reason both problems should be
considered and provided for by Congress
solely with the view of advancing the ma
tional credit in handling matters of great
magnitude and of worldwide interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Encouraging Children to Swim.
rom the Providence Journal

From the Providence Journal
It is a good work that is being done by
the United States Volunteer Life-saving
Corps in Rhode Island in encouraging
boys and girls to learn to swim. This or
ganization concluded yesterday prize
ESSAY contest for which pupils in the
eight grade of the day and night schools
of Providence were eligible, the contes-
tants to state 1.-The best ten reasons why
a Rhode Island boy should learn how to
swim while he is young and "the pest
five reasons why a Rhode Island girl
should be able to swim, and also the best
five reasons why most girls in the city or
Providence grow up without being able
to SWIM" This competition must have
increased popular interest in the subject,
especially among the children of the
city; and it is well that this interest
should be increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Delicate Reasoning.

'.You surely would not take an umbrella
that does not belong to you" said the nor
rifed friend.
No" answered the man with the elastic
conscience; 'but have lost SO many thou-
sands of them in my lifetime that I'm
never positive that any umbrella see
doesn't belong to me-
IF a young man I know said Uncle
Eben could git up as much faith In nara
work as he kin in a policy gig. he never
would be broke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Open Evenings Until Xmas.
Elphonzo Youngs Company

42s Ninth Street. Phone Main 1853.
Observation-Disclosures and Retail.
The Christmas rush is on
most everybody is coming here
for their Christmas Good
Things. We have the most
complete stock in the city
everything for the table-all
the delicacies and substantials,
at reasonable prices.
We are equipped in every
department to give you prompt
and efficient service.
CHRISTMAS TURKEYS
We'll have those fine ones
for which this store has long
been famous. If you have ever
bought one here, you'll buy
here this time; if you never
have, you'll be glad always
that you saw this ad, if it
brings you here to buy your
Christmas Turkey. Market
prices. We are taking orders
for them now.
Make it a point to see this
store-it's different from other
stores.
We make a speciality of pack
ing and shipping X NJ AS
BOXES.
Down TOWN.
Near the Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Pot 2ourri.

A little bit O. sunshine
And in an hour or so,
A little bit O. sleetin'
An little bit O. snow.
A little balmy zephyr
An a splash O. gentle rain
An next the wind gets goin'
Till it's most a hurricane!
A little bit o. freezin'
An a little bit O. thaw-
It's bout the strangest weather
That a mortal ever saw!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

Despite the Scottish criticisms of his uni
versity donations, Mr. Carnegie can depend
on being able to give away more money
whenever he feels like making the condi-
tons of acceptance easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

A scientific publication points out that
passengers in airships would suffer from
difficulty in breathing. But the d1fhculty
could not be much greater than in the
average railway tunnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

The President does not for an instant per-
nit any doubt that his report on the
Brownsville affair is strictly in the nature
OF information and not in any sense to be
construed as an apology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Holiday Sentiment.

81 kinder likes to look at Christmas
tree" said Meandering Mike.
so do l." answered Flooding Pete LIS
a kind of a comfort to feel dat dere's one
kind of wood dat nobody's liable to ask you
to chop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
Such Carelessness!
from the Inc

From the Indianapolis News.
Amid all our unparalleled prosperity it
comes with a good deal of shock to
learn that the minis of the country didn' t
make much money last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20

Perhaps Mr.. Tillman will decide that
there is no use of wasting red pepper and
vtriol in congressional speeches when peo-
pie are willing to pay for it In lectures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-20
SHOOTING STARS.
The Significant "For."

..your constituents must realize that you
are working for them
YES" answered Senator Sorghum put
q good many of them have gotten the loea
that l am emitting the proposition.