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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12

Rutland Railroad Men Want $3.50 Per
Day.

burlington, June l2.-1on employees
og the Rutland railroad freight house
and four section men OF the same ioa'l
went on strike yesterday, the freight
men demanding more pay ami the Sos
ton men wanting less work. 5eeoiiiig
to the freight men the troubls began
about month ago, when they asked for
$3.50 day instead Of $l.s5. On the
first Of June they ceased worg lor trn
days more when something better than
their present pay would be offered them.
Yesterday they stopped work again and
were offered $l.35 4 day which they re
fused. OF late the men hase been OBJ
ligcd TO work night and received lsl4
cents per hour Yesterday tnsy claimed
they were offered IS cefts per hom The
freight men also had to work on Sun
day nights. icing refrigerator rars nte.,
and yesterday that work was given TO
the section men, When thc latter men
learned of tleir new work fonr Of them
also struck.
-Four new men were taken ou Yes
terday in The freight .orss and more
win probably be given wors tohv at
the old prices. A. n. Tryna, agent OF
tho Rutland railroad stafeI last evyi-
ing that he did not considpf Tie nct on
4 strike. He said that men wese always
leaving their positions ana ttWt others
were always ready TO iill tiiefn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
WEST ToPsHAM.

Miss MARY Chalmers visited at home
several days last week.
DR.. J. A. Dow and wife were in Barre
last week on business.
a few from this vicinity attended, the
circus at Montpelier Saturday.
DR.. j. A. Dow sold d nice horse TO
Barre parties last week.
Fred Bagley is attending 70 The grind
ing at the grist mill for u week.
Arthur White lost valuable horse
last week by collie.
Quite a heavy frost last night, killing
a large lot of garden truck.
w W. Reyes was injured quite sc
yerely by being thrown from his wagon
last Sunday and striking on bis head
G. III Hight has moved to his new
home which he purchased Of Charles
Poole.
Fred Magoon and BENZ Chalmers re-
turnel from Lake Morcy Monday and
report fine catch Of all kinds OF fish,
The Ladies' Aid viii sell ice cream and
cake at tile church each Saturday even
ing during the hot season
Mrs. Walter Mentzcr of Boston Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. Il.
Thurston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
CLASS DAY PROGRAMME.


The class day exercises Of the class
Of 1906, spauIding high school, will be
held at the opera house this year, in
stead of at the Spaulding building. The
exercises will be held Thursday after
noon, beginning at two o'clock, and those
wishing seats would do well to be there
on time. The programme y a. fol
lows:
Music Piano solo .. Bessie Spcarc
Address of Welcome, james Carswell
Class History ..s..4.. Jessie Nelson
Recitation Markheim," ....-....
... ...s. .'.......s. Georgiana Trail
Class Prophecy s.... ,s....s..8. ......
Misses Jones, Mcdonald, Mar
den and Mcssrs, Wallace and Ayers
Essay-Deeds, not Words honorable
mention) .... Mildred Phelps
Music Duet, Spring Song .......
......... Misses Scott and Jones
Glass Will i. ....s.... =. Max Fisher
Address to the Middle Class ...
....s..-... Mary McWhorter
Presentation 10 the School .....
.....s.. Arthur Gordon
Address 10 Graduating Class ..
.........s Harold Robinson
Music Solo, Sweet Thoughts of Homo
...... ..,s....... Theresa Scott
Presentations
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
HAD LIVED ENOUGH
DECLARED THIS YOUTH
Fred Hutchinson Of Braintrse Attempted
to Blow Off His Head With
Rifle.

Randolph. juno IL. Fred Hutchinson,
the "a years old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John h. Hutchinson. who live in the edge
Braintree near Peth, attempted suicide
early Yesterday morning by shooting
himself with a rifle The young lad got
mp az five o'clock IN the morning with
the determination to put an end TO his
short life. Before the other members
Of the family were up the boy took a
rifle. went to the rear dDer of the house
and Attempted 10 send bullet through
his head and would have succeeded, had
not the weight OF the rifle rs he pulled
the trigger, turned the barrel SO that
the bullet tore Off part 81 the lads ear
and caused quite a scalp wound but did
not penetrate the skull
The explosion of the gun brought the
members of the family to the scene. 4
physician was called, dressed the boys
wounds and pronounced him not danger
.ously injured.
The boy was deliberate and saws he
Intended to Kill himself and that he had
lived long enough For several months
the boys father has been kept from
home because OF the illness OF his moth
er. Mrs Rufus Hutchinson, who lives on
Elm street, and for the greater part Of
the time Fred and his younger brother,
Richard. have had about all the farm
work TO do, and also had TO provide for
themselves in the house a good share
og the thine. HE H. very bright Young
fellow and overwork is the cause at-
u'ibnted for his attempt at suicide
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
MOVING PICTURES.
San Francisco Disaster Shown in Nov
ing Pictures at The Strong.

Moving pictures were again the at.
traction at The Strong Theatre last
evening. San Francisco pictures had
been featured in the advertising and
were not disappointment TO the large
number of people present. Colored
views Of buildings and places of inter-
est in the city before the earthquake
and fire were shown, followed by pic
turcs Of some Of the same places after
the disaster had fallen. One moving
picture was especially commendable. II
showed what the camera saw while on
wagon on drive through the city,
three miles one way and two the other.
The scenes Of desolation and destruction
were pictured clearly with the people
moving about as il in the life. There
were, besides, number Of humorous pic
tures of more than ordinary worth,
while the last picture was a hand paint
ed one sent from Paris and taking Ii
minutes in the showing. All in all the
evenings entertainment was entirely ac-
ceptabIe.-Free Press.
At the opera house Thursday evening.
For the benefit Of the ushers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
Grand COmmandery Of Yer
mont at Burlington
E. B. TAFT ELECTED HEAD
AT Election Yesterday Afternoon DR.. j.
Henry Jackson Was Chosen
the First Lieuten-

Burlington, June III. The second day
Of Masonic week opened with the cath
annual conclave of the grand comman-
dery Of Vermont, Charles A. Calderwood
OF st. Johnsbury, grand commander, pre-
siding. There was an encouraging report
Of growth. The parade WAS omitted.
There was one death during the year,
that Of Grand Captain Horace e. Pierce
Of Barton.
Elihu b. Taft Of Burlington was elect
ed grand commander this afternoon, H.
III. Ross OF burlington, grand recorder,
md G. w. Whitcoinb of Proctorsville,
grand treasurer. Tonight the 53rd an
nual assembly of the grand tonncil will
be held, With o. q. Baker Of Brandon,
grand master.
Az the close Of the commanders adj
dress al the Scottish Rite Masons yes
terday afternoon, the annual report OF
the secretary was given by II. H. Ross.
IL showed the membership Of the vari
Gus branches OF the rite to be as fol-
lows; Consistory 422, chapter 4a3, coun-
ell 4sf, lodge 100.
This ii an increase in every branch
as compared with last year.
The election resulted al follows. J.
Henry Jackson Of Barre, first iieutcn.
ant colnmander; d. s. Danforth OF st.
AIbans, second lieutenant commander;
g. Fl. Kingsley of Burlington, grand
minister of the state; G. +. Flanders,
White River Junction, grand prior; u.
b. Trne Of Newport, grand chancellor;
g. WI. Whiteomb Of Proctorsyiile. grand
treasmers H. II. Ross Of Burlington,
grand secretary; II. Il. Stillson of BEN
iiington, grand architect and engineer;
G. A. Calderwood Of st. Johnsbury,
grand hospitaler; II. 5. Peck OF Burling-
ton, grand master of ceremonies.
The following appointments were an
nouneed BY Commander Perkins: Grand
standard bearer, G. 4. Somle OF BurIing-
ton; grand captain Of. the guard, O. w.
Daley Of White River Junction; grand
marshal. G. A. Chapman Of Fcrrisbnrgh;
grand sentinel, Albert kilIam Of Bur
lington
The annual meeting of the Vermont
consistory, Walter f. Ranger, now super
intendent OF education in Rhode Island,
presiding, was held last evenirS, w5ien
the a0th degree was eAemplifed upon
d class OF candidates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
TUCKER DIES, PRO
TESTING INNOCENCE
TO LAST MOMENT

a Weston highway, March 81, 1904,
stabbed to death.
The condemned murderer, whose case
had aroused public interest unparalleled
for many years in the history Of Mas
sacllusetts crime, and to save whom the
most extraordinary measures had been
undertaken both BY his counsel and as
o result Of the aggregation Of opinion
of great body of people who believed
him guiltless, walked from the death
cell unassisted and even without the
guiding arm elusplof 4 prison guard. His
manner was solemn, yet careless. He
walked with precision, vet with indifler-
ence. The prison guards had opened
his cell door and said:
Tucker, we are ready.
The condemned man stepped quickly
from his cell and almost before the
legal witnesses to the execution, who
numbered but six persons, had realized
that the moment OF the death punish
mcnt was at hand, he had. appeared
before them in advance Of the Jail of
ficials
just before reaching the electric chair
he drew forth from the right hand
pocket Of his trousers a piece Of paper.
From this paper he read. mechanically
and in a tone 80 low that the Witnesses
could hear but few Of the words, the
following.
II hope that God will forgive me for
all the wrongs have ever done in
my past life. forgive everybody who
has ever wronged me. am at peace
with my Maker. May God have mercy
on my soul"
The exact phraseology was only learn
cd when the paper which Tucker had
replaced in his pocket with wonderful
deliberation aud calmness when be had
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
REFUSES TO REPLY.
Gut Gov. Guild Stands by His First
Opinion.

Boston, June f2.lt was stated at the
executive department this morning that
tiovernor Guild had no comments TO
make upon Mr.. Valleys statement, in
which he criticised the governor for
his decision in the Tucker ease GOV.
Guild said that IN preparing his answer
10 the Tucker petition, every statement
he made regarding the Page murder
or as to the prisoners acts and habits
was carefully verified by reference to
The public admissions of MIR. Valley him
self. or BY page and line TO the sworn
evidence OF the proceedings in the lower
.ou,t. in the higher court, at the hear
inQs. or in the council chamber. No
modification Of the governors statement
n. therefore, possible.
The statement referred TO was issued
h, Attorney Nahey early this morning
was a lengthy article Commenting in
Il upon the prisoners general reputa-
lion. Mr.. Valley saidi
I'm justice TO him, certain statements
which have assumed large proportions
Ind are malicious, unjust, unfair and
untrue. should be- noticed. We believe
Mat tie defendant did not have the
sliohtest responsibility Tor the death of
his wife. Her people arr convinced of
that. The most revolving stories have
attributed to him condnct toward the
bodies Of his wife and Mabel Page,
which not only have no foundation in
fsct. b,t have been wickcdly and ma.
l;eiously circulated for the purpose Of
;n;uring this unfortunate young man
On The failure Of the defendant to
,e.tify. Mr. Valley said
~ ought to be stated that he Tuck
e,1 had never appeared as witness
Il court: that lie Was young and mex
uerienccd; that be had not had any
pducation beyond the first few grades Of
NV GRAMMAR school; that the attorney
',eneraI vas one Of the most skillfu and
sssourcef,il cross examiners in criminal
.siols in this state, and would have
XXI defendant at a tremendous disad-
sn,aop because OF the statements made
y tbe time Of bis arrest TO Chief Shaw
y lie state police"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
MEETS DEATH WITHOUT
ANOTHER WORD
Left Long Statement to His
Counsel Attorney Vahey
Makes a Statement Gov
ernOr Guild Makes State
ment In Reply.

Boston, June H. Declaring to the
very last his innocence Of the muir.
der Of Mabel Page, Charles I.
Tucker was electroeuted at the Charles
town state prison At l2:l4 o'clock this
morning for the murder Of Mabel Page
OF Weston, on March 81, 1904.
Tell the warden there won't be a
tear she'd" he said, when asked II he
thought he could face the ordeal with
out physical weakness. SO far as he
was concerned, the message was literally
true. Not so much could be said, how
ever, for the witnesses, or for the off
GERS whose duty required that they
should execute the mandate OF the law,
The fact, however, is compliment to,
rather than a reflection on, their man,
hood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
HASKINS' VICTORY
is INCREASING
He Now Has a24 Delegates, Either
Pledged or Fayorable--Gordon Is
Second and Bell
Third.

Additional returns from the second
district congressional contest show that
Haskins swept Orleans county spretty
thoroughly. All the towns with the ex-
ception Of Craftsbury, which voted for
Bell, will give their support to the Brat
tleboro man, increasing the Brattleboro
mans sweeping victory. Al the figures
now stand, Haskins has 324 delegates
either pledged outright o. iayo,apse 10
him; Gordon has 30 either pledged or
favorable; Bell has 10 pledged. This
leaves 4 votes yet to be credited. They
lie in three counties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12

Weather Observer Shaw Becomes Local
Forecaster.

!, Northfeld, June 12.-W, A. Shaw,
weather observer at the government sta
tion located az Norwich university, is
in receipt Of letter from Prof. Willis
u. Moore, chief Of the United States
weather bureau, Washington. that he
has been promoted to local forecaster,
to take effect July !. Mr.. Shaw said
that he saw no reason why the change
would affect his residence. The promo
tion was probably made because OF the
recognition and Importance of the station
here. Mr.. Shaw entered the employ OF
the government as weather observer
October 30, 1883, being located at this
station for the past ten years. He has
been stationed at Boston, New York
city, Portland, Me, Pierre, So. Da., and
Sioux City, Ia, previous to coming to
this town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON,
Galen c. Maxham's Remains Buried at
Northfield Center.

Northfeld June IL. The funeral OF
Galen c. Markham, who died on Friday.
took place this afternoon at his late
home at the Center village, the Rev.
u. W. Sharpe officiating. Interment
was made IN the family lot at Elm
wood Mr.. Markham was resident OF
Ncrtbfeld since 1861, coming here from
Stoughton, Mass, and has always been
in the best Of health until about ten
days before his death. He was the only
survivor of the Mexican war in this
town, enlisting in the 9th New England
regiment, which was engaged in all the
important battles OF the war. He is
survived by wife, two daughters and
a son, and q sister, Mrs. Emeiine Twitch.
ell OF Athol, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
INSTANTLY KILLED.
George A. Warner Struck By Falling
Derrick.

Rutland. June IL. George A. Warner
was instantly killed and Fremont Win
ship, teamster. had cAe leg broken by
a falling derrick used in loading marble
on ears at the Foley switch. two miles
from South Dandy depot this morning.
The derrick was Of the kind used by all
quarrying companies in this vicinity
Warner was 80 years old and married,
AMI was one Of the most prominent of
the younger men Of the town He had
held several town Offices and was SUI
perintendina the loading when The acci.
dent occurred.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
BODY TAKEN HOME.
Parents of Tucker Are in a Sort Of
Daze.

Boston, June 12.1'ueker's body was
given 10 the undertaken at seven O'Clock
this morning. After il has been prepared
for burial il will be conveyed 20 the
Tucker home in AuburndaIe, where a
private service viii be held before being
taken to Worcester for burial. II is
not yet decided when the service will
be held.
Walter Tucker, x brother Of the dead
boy, said this morning that his father
and mother were as well today as could
be expected. They were both up and
around the house, but seemed TO be in
sort Of dazc, not fully approaching
that Louis was dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12

During his last day, Tucker gave ev-
idence that the terrible strain was af-
fecting his mind. His body remained
healthful, but the realization, gradual
~ brought to his mind BY his counsel,
and friends, that his death was but a
matter Of few hours, soon induced
a nervous breakdown and an emotional
collapse. But, despite this, he ate regu.
larly and heartily on the day of his
death and retained his composure to
the end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
SEVEN CANDIDATES.
For Office of Sheriff Of Franklin County
Thus Far.

ST. Albans, June l2.l'he following
is list Of names of the men who have
been mentioned for sheriffs in Franklin
county; George q Holmes Of 1ighgate,
George e. Stebbins Of sheldon, Harry ~
Martin OF Richiord, b. w james Of
Swanton, George I. Taplin Of Hiehgate,
William 5. Robbie Of Franklin AMI Dam
iel r. Danfofth of st. Adams.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
Section Of SoduS, N. Y, Prac-
ticalIy Wiped Out
LOSS IS NEARLY 100000
A High Wind Swept the Flames in
Both Directions--One Fireman
Was Killed in South
Omaha.

Rochester, N NJ, June III Fire,
which Ii supposed to have been started
by the men who were burglarizing a
Gaylord store in the village Of Sodus,
practically wiped out the eastern bust
ness section Of the village early this
morning. a high wind swept the
flames in both directions and more than
ii dozen buildings were destroyed, cans-
ing loss upwards of d 100000,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
HONEST MAN FOUND IT.
And Herbert Wells Of Msrshtield Didn't
Lose $i25.

Marshfeld, June lt,--Herbert Wells
missed his pocket book when he reached
home from Montpelier last Saturday
which contained the vahic Of nearly Si25
but the pickpocsct visions Of his neigh.
bors and friends were that only. as the
pocket book and contents were found in
the station IN Montpelier by an honest
person and duly returned 70 Mr.. Wells.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
PARLIAMENT PAY ATTACHED.
Hungarian Deputies Gambled and Did
Other Things.

Vienna, llne i2. One hundred and
sevcuty,two deputies Of the New Hun.
garian parliament have had their par-
liamentary pay attached by the courts,
on the application Of creditors. The at
tachmcnt IN 20 eases Is due to gambling
debts, d = TO election expenses Twenty
sx deputies left their families without
support and were called OH 10 pay ali-
money, and the rest were sued on prom.
issory notes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
TALK OF THE TOWN.

+. q. Batehelder of Braintree was in
the city to-day on business.
The regular meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid society Of st. Monica's church viii
be held this evening NJ 100 O'clock
sharp at the convent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
DAMAGE OF 100000.
BY Fire Which Swept a Bronx Factory
Today.

New York, june More than $780,
600 damage was done by Il fire which
swept placrs Of the Stuyvesant & Whec-
lock company and ChsrRs h. Reigcrs
&, Son bank and bar fixture factory in
the Bronx this morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
WILLIAMSBURG.

The delegates chosen al the Republi.
can caucus Saturday weres State. Carl
Scaver, 6. NJ. Seayer and Henry Baker;
district, Frank Martin, George Beckett
and Ewyn Coyillc.
There was shaip frost here last
hiight aad those who failed 10 cover up
growing things lost considerably. Az
~ O'Clock last night Thermometers In
Two places registered 80 degrees above
zero.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
ONE FIREMAN KILLED.
BY Falling Wall of Armour Plant in
South Omaha.

Omaha, Neh., June ie. Eire early to-.
day destroyed the buildings containing
the oleomargarine department 1T the
Armour cofnpany's plant IN South om.
aha. The loss Is $4,000. One tiremrn
was killed by falling wall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
Charged with smuggling wool

Richford, June 12.- Alfred Como OF
sutton, r. @, was arrested here yestcr-
day for smuggling wool and was taken
this morning to burlington for hear
ing before Z. s. Commissioner Geo. L.
johnson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
BoNFIREs TO SAVE CROPS.
Farmers About Rutland Kept Them
Burning All Night.

Rutland, June l2.--Frost leveled corn,
beans and tomatoes on the outskirts Of
this city today The temperature ip
Rutland early this morning was 90 de-
grees. Many farmers kept large bon.
fires going in their gardens all night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
THE EXECUTION
tucker went to His Fate Calmly and
Cafelessiy.

poston. .Iunc i2. Charles Louis
,,,.,sLer of Auburndale was electroeuted
l"s W. Massachusetts state prison at
~ ,9t, o'clock this morning, pursuant
sentence Of death issued against
& W as thc penalty Of having murdered
w, sts Mabel Page, who was found dead
y ~ secluded home Of her father on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12
Garden STUFF Destroyed.

Braintree, June 10 There was a
heavy frost on the ground here this
morning and much garden stuff was dc.
stroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12

st. Albans, June l2.-Heayv frosts
this morning we're reported IN tic towns
Of Hsrdwick and sheldon aud light
frost in Montgomery Center.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-12

CONTINUED on second psgs,)
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

Rev. A. R. Kasey's sermon last
Sunday morning, was one that
marked the path of duty, that
pointed out the way clearly and
hit where the ticks were needed.
1t is blessing of inestimable
value for any community to hear
such sermons. Plain duty pre-
scribed, righteous criticism or re-
buke given, can not fail of good
results. In the right spirit his
plain, strong message was de-
livered.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

What a sad picture is present
ed by the staggers of a man I'M
der the influence of strong drink!
How strange that men of good
intellect will yield to the tempta-
ton of the bottle, forsake
friends, surrender honor and
WalloW in the mire of dissipa-
ton! We have often wondered
why these things happen, why
the young man of good training,
honorable parentage and bright
intellect, endowed ty the Creator
for great usefulness, can make
such a tremendous sacrifice.
The wrecks in every part Of the
country, the shame and certain
destruction of the drunkard
stand out to warn the young man
of the dangers of drink. The
man who has passed the merid-
ian of an average life, who has
been Indifferent to the advice of
his best friends and his own
judgment is not so much an OBJ
ject Of pity as the young man
who is just starting, probably
unconsciously, to a drunkard's
grave-an untimely ending.
The whisky traffic, it's manufact-
ure and sale is an evil so power
full and SO destructive that the
people throughout the land are
really becoming alarmed. It's
sale is becoming more and more
restricted, and the Legislatures
of nearly every State are Crap
ling with this monster to stamp
it out, In the face of local gov
eminent, overriding desires of
communities and State laws, our
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

Congressman Bennett, of the
Ninth District, was the victim of
an over dose of confidence a few
days ago. He was attending fes-
tivities in Charlestown, when an
acquaintance asked for a loan of
$40. The Congressman was too
much engaged to write a check
so his friend prepared it for $4,000
instead of $4,000 which he signed
in a hurry and joined the merry
whirl. Next day he found that
he had been pulled and immedi-
ately took steps to recover his
loss. The party was arrested in
Cincinnati.