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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
VICTIMS WERE
ROASTED ALIVE
IN BIG WRECK
PARKHURST PLOT
WAS ONLY A HOAX
Confession by Lawrence Rogers, Who
Said That the Noted Reformer
Was About to Be As
sassinated.

New York, March 16.--The alleged
plot to assassinate the Rev. DR.. Charles
Parkhurst, the noted divine and reform
er, was all hoax, according to con-
fession made yesterday by Lawrence
Rogers, the man who told the story.
Rogers confession was made before Po-
lice Magistrate Wahle while he was be,
ing examined in John Doe proceedings.
He was promptly arrested and held on
a charge Of perjury.
According to the story upon which pro-
ceedings were begun, Rogers, former
prison guard, alleged that he had been
approached with an offer of $500 if he
would put DR.. Parkhurst's lights out. +"
He was led to unfold his story to
Robert Kelly of the citizens union,
through gratitude, it was said, because
Kelley had once done him good turn.
In this story Rogers involved the police
in the alleged plot. 1t was through
Kelley also that Richard Wilson, pri-
vate detective, made a statement to the
district attorney in which he likewise
accused the police.
Kelley finally laid his information be-
fore the Parkhurst society, and the dis.
trict attorney was notified.
The district attorneys men overheard
a conversation, between Rogers and Will
son, up town, in which they discussed
the case and they used their knowledge
OF this conversation afterward as a lev
er to get Wilson to tell what he knew.
Rogers told his story willingly to the
district attorney, but Wilson proved an
unwilling witness.
When Rogers was taken into court
yesterday to testify against two police
men who had been named in his story,
he@made the confession: 1T was all
Joke" he said. Il started it as n
joke and when they got pressing me
hard l kept striking them, so I could
hold my job. | made the affidavit all
right, but won't send any innocent
man to jail. Ill take ten years myself
first"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
APPOINTMENTS NEXT WEEK.
Mayor Barclay Win Try to Complete
List Tuesday.

Since entering upon his third term OF
office Mayor Barclay has given almost
all Of his time to city affairs, leaving
the management OF his granite interests
to his two sons, William, Jr., and Doug
las. For the first time since the city
was organized the room marked May
or's office" in the City Hall, is occupied
nearly all the day. From early in the
forenoon until late in the day Mayor
Barclay can be found in this office or
about the city building, and if citizens
have anything they wish to bring to
his attention they can find him easily.
The Mayor stated today that he viii
present the remainder of his appoint
ments to the board of aldermen next
Tuesday evening, including those OF
assessor and city engineer, which We're
not confirmed by the aldermen at the
last meeting. The position Of assessor
is troubling him the most us he realizes
that it will take strong man this year
and he thought he had strong one in
II w. Scott, whom the aldermen re-
iected. On Monday evening there will
be a special city council meeting to hear
the report of the committee on salaries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
DROPPED DEAD IN OFFICE.
James H. Clark Of Burlington Died Of
Apoplexy.

Burlington, March 16.-James II.
Clark, who for the past three years has
been engaged in the renting and selling
Of mileage books in the American House
block on st. Paul street, dropped dead
yesterday afternoon about three o'clock
while in the act of figuring up n mileage
sale with William H. Mead Of Murray
street, who was about to purchase
mileage TO Essex, n. \. Mr.. Mead ask
ed Mr.. Clark what the charge was ami
he answered Si.26 At once the mileage
broker threw up his hands and in re-
sponse TO an inquiry from Mr. Mead said
lie was III and should not be there. Mr..
Clark then dropped backward into Mr.
Mead's arms, who supported him from
falling to the floor Mr.. Mead then
called help and the mans body was
placed on the bed. DIR. Baylies was called
but life was extinct before he could ar
rive.
Health Officer ]. W. Courtney was
notified and he went to the scene and
took charge of affairs, with the assist
ance of Dr. Baylies. DR.. Courtney pro-
nounced death due to apoplexy. For
the past few days Mr.. Clark had COM
pldined of dysentery and yesterday
morning be was not as well as usual
The remains were later removed to the
undertaking rooms of John a. Corbin.
The funeral arrangements were not
completed last evening but the inter
ment will be in Alburgh.
Mr.. Clark was born in Alburgh 40
years ago. He came to this city four
years ago and worked as carpenter for
i year aud then began the mileage bust
ness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
TROOPER SHOT IN HAND.
Sergeant Davic of Fort Ethan Allen Ex.
pected to Recover.

Burlington, March 49, Sergeant John
i. Davie, Troop G, at Fort Ethan Allen,
was the victim Of painful accident
yesterday Dayie was cleaning his 3s.
ealibre Colts revolver and did not know
that the gun was loaded. He was snap.
ping the trigger and his left hand was
in front of the muxzle of the gun. One
cartridge happened to be in the chamber
and this exploded. The bullet passed
through the palm Of the soldiers hand
and came out at the knucxle Of the
third finger. The sergeant was taken 10
the hospital and the wound dressed by
surgeon. No serious results are ex-
pected. Davie will not be confined to
the hospital but viii be treated in his
quarters, being excused from all duty
while the hand is sore.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Harry Lowe Said to Have
Drawn the Money
FROM MONTPELIER BANK
Now the Bank Is Sued-Motion Yester-
day to Have Case Continued as
Lowe Cannot Be
Located.

Montpelier, March 16.--When wash
ingtpp county court resumed its session
this morning, the jurors were excused
until Monday afternoon at two o'clock,
and the court viii adjourn this after
noon to that time. An order was handed
down in the Massucco-Tomasi breach Of
promise case, dissolying the attachments
on the property Of the defendant, Domiu-
leo Tomasi, and in place OF it he was
put under bonds Of 81 $500.
Then the court handed out the fol-
lowing divorces:
10 Lucille A. Green from her hus-
band, Charles Green of Montpelier, on
the ground Of willful desertion. The
woman is the daughter of Aughtney
Jangraw Of this city.
TO Carrie b. Yeartaw from i. Frank
Yeartaw OF Barre, on the ground Of in
toIerable severity. The custody of the
child Blanche, is left with the mother
during the few remaining months of her
minority.
Attorney General Fits yesterday af-
anee in the three cases Of Clara b. Lowe,
Harriet Bailey and Ella NJ. Bailey
against the Vermont Savings Bank Of
Brattleboro on the ground that Harry
Lowe, formerly of Montpelier, the prin-
cipal witness for the plaintiffs, is ont
side the state and his whereabouts can
not be aseertained. The motion was
opposed by H. II. Deavitt, counsel for
the plaintiffs. About $4,000 ii involved.
1t appeared in argument that Mr.. Lowe,
formerly Of this city, deposited the
above amount in the defendant bank as
trustee for the three plaintiffs, and later
drew it nearly all out for his personal
use. The bank is now sued on the
ground that the money should not have
been paid to Mr.. Lowe. II is said that
Mr.. Lowe is in New York. but in argu-
meut Mr.. Deayitt said according to his
knowledge and belief neither Clara b.
Love, bis wife, or either of the other
plaintiffs had heard from him since he
left Montpelier in 1903. The court took
the motion upder consideration and viii
render an opinion today.
In the general assunpsit case Of Eta
NJ Ryan vs.. NJ NJ Gordon, F. l.. Laird,
attorney for the plaintiff, moved that
declaration Of the plaintiff regarding the
book account be dismissed as not being
properly entered. A lengthy discussion
ensued. after which the court took the
matter under advisement
The court ordered eontimanees in
these cases as follows; James Sawyer
vs.. Mrs Arthur 5. Atkins, general as
sumpsit; Kent g. Ninton VS.. Paul Their
iault, case; J. G. Graves VS.. town Of
Waitsfeld, injury on highwayi A. H..
Pierson vs.. Frank Il. Huntington, gener-
al assumpsit; N. j. Mckenzie VS., Jo-
seph Suitor, general assumpsit.
The case of Randall & Roberts VS..
Barney Wescom, trespass and trover, by
agreement of counsel, was referred to S.
Hollister jackson as referee.
IN the case of Moses Fertel against
George b, Peck, in which the jury
brought in a verdict OF $3.50 for the
plaintiff on Tuesday, a motion to set
aside the execution was entered by the
defendant.
On the chancery docket a decree was
ordered in favor of the petitioner in the
case of Fidelia b. Smith VS.. John II.
Kelley, foreclosure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
NEW INDUSTRY IN RUTLAND.
Cement Blocks to Be Made by Akron,
Ohio, Man.

Rutland, March 16-W. u. Patch Of
Akron will build factory at the inter
section Of Main street and Cold river
road, which will give employment to
so men. Cement building blocks viii
be manufactured of sand and Portland
cement. Mr.. Patch recently purchased
the Burr farm, where valuable holdings
of sand have been found. The new fac.
tory will make an addition to Rut.
lands industries and its equipment will
consist Of mixers and moulders. As
yet no buildings have been erected in
Rutland where the cement blocks have
been used, but in the larger cities they
are in great demand and Il Is from
such places that Mr. Patch expects most
Of his patronage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
4rEA CUPS IN SESSION.
Pleasantly Entertained at Mrs. A, D.
Morse's Home.

Over the Tea Cups club held domes.
tic science afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
A. ID. Morse yesterday, with nearly every
member present. Each was presented
with card, which was found TO be a
guessing contest, "All About Kate"
which was very amusing. Mrs Rickert
won the prize, a beautiful bouquet of
carnations. Following this the guests
were invited to the dining room, where
the domestic science part was given,
when an elegant dinner WAS served and
it was fully shown that this part was
greatly enjoyed. The ladies Of the com.
mittee were Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Piage, Mrs.
Sheplee, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Brad
ford.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
FINED ON OLD CASE.
A. Scampini and c. Zanleoni, Former Ii
censess, in County Court.

In Washington county court at Mont
pelier yesterday afternoon, two old Barre
cases against Charles Zanleoni and An
gelo scampini were resurreeted and dis
posed of, Attorney General Fits APP
pearing in behalf Of the state in place
Of States Attorney jackson, who was
disqualified to appear through former
connection with the cases. Zanleoni and
Scampini took ont wholesalers licenses
to sell liquor and began selling by the
small quantities as well as large. This
was held to be an infringement on the
second class license. Yesterday after.
noon the men pleaded guilty to selling
contrary to their license, and the fine
of $500 was imposed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
WILL NOT RECOMMEND
SUCCESSOR TO ALLEN
Central Labor Union Executive Commit
tee VIII Not Ask Mayor Barclay
to Name a Man of Their
Clloice.

A committee from the Central Labor
union met last evening and discussed
the matter OF recommending to Mayor
Barclay someone whom they would like
to have the mayor appoint for first con-
stable to fill the vacancy in that office
on account Of G. ]. Allen having decided
not to qualify for the Office. The com
mittee decided, however, that as com
mittee they would not recommend any
ma
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
PROMINENT MILTON MAN.
Jed P. Clark Died Today at Age of 80
Years.

Milton, March 16.-Ted P. Clark, age
80 years, and until within few years
prominent in the business and political
of the state, died today, leav-
ing a widow, two sons and two daughters.
lie was at one time a state senator. He
was the son of the late Joseph Clark
who amassed large fortune and vino
was a pioneer in the management Of the
Central Vermont railroad. Jed 7. Clark
was later associated with him in the
Of the road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
WON'T ACCEPT
JUDGESHIP
Secretary Taft Rejects PreSi-
dents Offer
ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Returned to Washington Last Night AT
ter Conference With Hos Brothers
President Will Take
Time Now.
ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY

Washington, D. G., March 16.-Sec.
retary Taft has declined the proffer of
place on the United States Supreme
court bench. Teh announcement made
at the White house today, says that the
President win take further time to de-
eide the question Of Justice Browns
successor.
Secretary Taft returned to Washing.
ton last night from New York, where
he consulted with is brothers, regard
ing the question of acceptance Of the
appointment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Goes Up to Supreme Court.

Rutland, March 16.--The case Of
Goodrich, executor, vs.. the Rutland Say.
ings Bank and isabelle Creascr, which
has been on trial two days IN Rutland
county court, was taken from the jury
this morning and sent to the supreme
court 20 decide important legal ques-
tions. The case involves a 1900 deposit
claim. Mrs. Goodrich gave Cleaser
money and she retained the interest.
The question is whether that constituted
h real glft. Lawyers q greatly in
terested in the outcome OF the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Nelson to Give rerry Another Fight

philadelphia, March Battling Nell
son and Ferry MeGoyeln may fight again
in a few weeks. The Dane, through his
manager, Billy Nolan, announced that he
would give McGovern another chance,
and is ready to make a match at once.
Nelson says he thinks McGoyern is
easy" and meeting him would be like
finding money.
Terry asked for another chance at
the end Of his fight Wednesday night,
and be said he could win ii in better
trim.
Nolan, in his offer TO make the second
mitch with Terry, made no mention
Of the number OF rounds be would want,
the bout to 90 as one of the coast
clubs may secure the contest, putting
the men on ior 20 or 20 rounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Yarn MIN DESTROYED.

Franklin, Mass, March 16.--The mill
Of the Franklin Yarn company here was
destroyed by fire last night the ross
aggregated about 100000 on buildings.
stock ana machinery. The origin Of the
fire is in doubt, although II Is thought
that the blaze started in the stock
house. The factory was owned prin-
cipally by Jacob y. t.Ss and Fred r.
Chapman. About sixty hands are
thrown out Of employment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
HOWARD PLEADED GUILTY.
Man Who Escared from Charles Street
Jail, Boston.

Boston, March 16.--Charles Howard,
who. with confederate named Carr,
escaped from the Charles street jail last
December, yesterday pleaded guilty in
the superior court on two counts Of
breaking and entering. The burglaries
be admitted yesterday were those on
which he had been awaiting trial when
he and Carr escaped Howard and Mary
Coyle, the woman who aided in the
escape, were later arrested in New
York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Body Found in Ruins at Stonington
Conn.

Stonington. Conn. March 16.--The re.
sidcnee Of Mrs. William G, Ide, aged
Sc years, was burned to the ground yes
tSrday, and Mrs. lde's body was found
in the ruins burned almost 70 crisp.
She Is supposed TO have fallen down
stairs while carrying lighted lamp.
She was widow and leaves one son,
who is also q resident Of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
CARNEGIE OFFERS $4,000.
To Amherst College If Like Sum Is
Forth Coming.

Amherst, Mass, March 16.--It was an
nounced here hast night that Andrew
Carnegie has offered SIS 900 toward the
construction Of geological and biolo-
gical laboratory for Amherst college,
provided an equal amount is raised by
the college authorities Action on this
offer has not vet been taken by the col
lege authoritites.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
GRAND JURY FINDS
TWO MORE BILLS
Special Session Closed It's wrok Today
Was Called to Investigate Water
bury Asylum Case of
November. 1908.

Montpelier, March 16.--The special
session Of Che county grand jury closed
its work today and reported two true
bills. It is expected that both the bills
we're in the Waterbury asylum case,
in which Peter Durant, patient, was
beaten so badly that death followed.
The two attendants who we're arrested
al the time were i. ]. Dennis and
B. ID. Coon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
CANADIANS GET LICENSE.
And They Can Seine in MissisquOi
Bay.

Stowe, March 16.--After many months
Of eeaseless activity, the hsh and game
commissioner has something definite on
which to work in the matter Of seining
in Missisquoi bay. The Canadian az
thoritics have settled II BY granting IL
ccnses for seining, with the understand
ing that no licenses shall be granted
after this year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
REoUIsITIoN REFUSED.
Colorado Governor Declines to Honor
Massachusetts, Request.

Denver, Col, March 16-Goyernor Nc.
Donald yesterday refused the requisition
from the governor OF Massachusetts for
Mrs. isabel Fenwiek, charged with kid
mapping her niece, Relta Sully, from the
home of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ. Bishop Of Maiden, Mass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
STRICKEN WHILE sHovELNG.
Prominent BrOckton, Mass, Citizen Died
Today.

BrooSton, Mass, March Enos II.
Reynolds, one Of the city's best known
citizens pnd d former shoe manufacturer,
aged 72' was stricken with heart failure
while shoyeling snow this morning, ana
died almost instantly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16

There viii be whist party in Odd
Fellows hall, Gordon block, on Saturday
evening, March a..
Dr. J. Henry Jackson returned from
Burlington this morning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
ENTERTAINED FATHER.
President Guest of Daughter and Son
in. Law.

Washington, March 16. - President
Roosevelt was guest at dinner az the
home of Representative and Mrs. Nicho-
las Longworth last night. Others pres.
ont We're Speaker and Miss Cannon and
Miss Marjorie Mott.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16

First Lady And Is this the first time
yon've been in Parisl
Second Lady Oh, dear, no; I'm quite
a Parasite. London Sketch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Prominent poIo PLAYED pead.

Lawrence, Mass, March 16.--E Esmond
Fl. Cayitt, we'll known roller polo
player, died this morning as the result
Of accidental poisoning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
FEW OF PASSENGERS
ESCAPED DEATH
In the Midst Of the Wreck
age Gas Tanks Blew Up
and Flames Broke Out,
Making Terrible Scenes
No Help Was Near.

Pueblo, Colo, March 16.--A head-on
collision Of passenger trains on the Den
yer and Rio Grande railroad near Port
land, Colo, shortly after midnight, re.
suited in scores Of lives being lost. Fol-
lowing the collision, the coaches caught
fire and most of the victims were roast
ed to death. One report places the dead
at $50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16

Denver, March ls.The latest reports
from the wreck on the Dcsver & Rio
Grande railroad near Portland Colo, this
morning, say that between forty and
Gfty were killed or roasted alive. The
two trains were running at high speed
and met on curve The locomotives,
baggage cars and smokers OF both trains
were overturned, while the rest of the
coaches were piled in awful confusion
The gas tanks exploded and in few
minutes the entire mass Of wreckage
was in flames and the helpless passen-
gers were slowly roasted to death. No
one was there to give assistance. All
the trainmen are among the missing.
Unofficial reports say that not more
than twenty of all those on board the
trains escaped.
Both the engineers and one fireman
were killed, one fireman escaping by
jumping, although he was badly hurt.
Express Messenger Mcfarland was
caught under the wreckage and was
burned to death, while number of per
sons attempted to stop the flames by
throwing snow on him.
A dozen Of the injured were rushed
to Pueblo on a relief train. The scenes
at the wreck after the cars began to
burn were too horrible to describe. One
man, who was badly hurt, wGs pinioned
under an iron rod. He begged for help,
but when the flames reached him he
said to his rescuers;
Il am too badly hurt to want 10
live. Save yourselves and let me die"
A man and wife were trying to get
ont of car window when an iron
rod caught them. They were burned
alive, together with their little clild.
Another man begged to be taken from
the wreckage. When his rescuers took
hold Of his hands all the flesh came from
the bones. IEe burned moment later.
A majority Of the dead were passen.
gers in the forward coaches Of grain
No. 8. How many met their fate will
never be known. This car, together with
ten others, was entirely consumed Every
person killed in the wreck was partially
Eenated and nothing remains except
blackcned tiHbers and twisted rods,
with here and there a pile Of human
ashes.
Happened in Snow Storm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-16
Happened in a Snow Storm.

One of the trains was local pas
senger, made up at Leadyille, and the
other was west bound Utah & Cali
fornia express, which left Denver at
eight last night. The trains met in a
binding snow storm. heavy snow
storm impedes the work Of the wreekers
A doctor who has reached Portland from
the scene of the wreck says forty are
dead. The accident occurred four miles
east Of Florence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-16
HE RAIDS A HENCE"

Copyright, by The Century Co) Copyright, 1906. by Joseph B. Bowles) Great was the day that Policeman Barney Flynn raided fence" But, of course, he never would have done | it if he had not been properly prompt | ed by his wife. Like many another
 man, Policeman Flynn does not go out hunting for trouble and work, and it takes certain amount of feminine
 sarcasm and criticism to make him
 even reasonably ambitious. But once
 reused to action, there IS no man on
 eth foorce" who can surpass him in either resourcefulness or nerve.
 "Oho! I've found fnce," he an
 nounced joyously to his wife one night. "Whatll ye do with it?" demanded Mrs. Flynn.
 "Whatll I do with it?" repeated PO- liceman Flynn. What d ye suppose Is it ye-er idee that I'll give it ye fir to put r-round ye-er ga-ar-den? TT is a shtrang conciption ye ha-ave iv me official juties an tn worries iv me
 daily toll. I pray-sume ye think t is
 a shtoue fince with filagree wor-rk on
 tn ir'n gate, but we're wrong. This
 fnce is a pla-ace where shtolen goods
 is nego-shated fr hazard cash.''
 "Did ye Fave thim at tn station?' ?''
 asked Mss. Flynn
 Lave what?" inquired Policeman
 Flynn. "Th' goods?'
 No; tn min. They s min that r-runs tn fince, iv coorse. Did ye get thim?"
 "Ye'd like fir to be widdy, wu'd yer" retorted Policeman Flynn, some what warmly. "Ye'd like to ha-ave me
 go feminist tin or twilve desp'rit min an come home lukkin' like Foorth- iv-July taarget in shootin' -galry
 sos ye c'u'd put on ye-er black dhress an ha-ave livery wan ca-astin' eyes at ye an sayin', There goes tn widdy iv tn bra-ave po-lisman that was planted awa-ay with sivin pounds iv lead in him. But I'll not give ye tn
 shanst I'll rap-poort tn fac's at r-roll call an Fave tn capt'in plan tn raid.
 "Ha-and over th' gun ye're carryin' Barney" said Mrs. Flynn, with decis.
 ion.
 "F'r why?" asked Policeman Flynn "Ye don't need it. answered his
 wife, with infinite sarcasm. TT is you