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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
DEATHS REACH
FIVE HUNDRED
Terrible L0ssOf Life in Mexico
Towns
BY EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE
Two Cities and Three Villages Were
Completely Destroyed - Panic
stricken People HeIpless-Gov-
ernment Sends Aid


City Of Mexico, March 2s,--Deaths in
the earthquake Thursday night are ex-
pected to reach five hundred, Two
cities and three villages were completely
destroyed and many villages were dam
aged. The combined population Of the
municipalities destroyed is $4,000. GOV,
ernment troops and provisions we're
rushed 70 the scene Of the disaster to-
day.
The greater part Of Cnilapa Il burned
and the panic stricken people have made
no effort to extinguish the flames or
care for the dead who are thought to
number three hundred Many Of the
dead were incinerated and the exact
number may never be known.
In Chilapancinga, not a building was
left standing. Tho shocks continued
all Friday and the people had no sleep
last night The greater part Of the
damage Is in The district lying south Of
this city, from 90 to 1l5 miles, The
towns and cities to the north did not
suffer heavily. Starting from Micr.
near the Rio Grande the earthquake
followed the Goth meridian southward
five hundred miles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
VERA KRUz ALSO SHAKEN.
An American Woman Dropped Dead in
The Earthquake Panic.

City Of Mexico, March Is. Mira
Emma jeanette Doryille, an American.
dropped dead Of heart disease Thurs
day night ia the Tiburcio theatre in
Vera Cruz, during a panic which follow
ing the earthquake, When the earth
quake was felt, the audience rushed
for the exits, AMI many persons were
severely bruised but none was serious
II injured During the crush, Mrs.
DorYilIe dropped dead.
A gendarme was killed, fifteen per
SONS were slightly hurt and one was
fatally injured in Mexico City Thurs
Gay night by falling beams and walls.
All OF these were wofkmen.
FL Impercial the government organ,
received a dispatch yesterday from its
correspondent ii Cliilapercingo. saying
that the town Of Iniapa, thirty miles
from that place, was totally destroyed
By tho earthquake, and that fire in the
ruins completed the work of destruction
The people Of the town are terror.
stricken and many are praying in the
open plazas and fields adjoining the
town, the report said
Several hours later the same CORES
pondent sent the following dispatch:
Later returns confirm my first telc-
gram Chilapa has been shaken to the
earth and reduced to ashes. / avoid
the sending Of details"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
COMPLIMENTARY BIDS.
Are Made as Result Of Conspiracy, 1t
Is said.

Boston, March rs Members Of the
finance commission which i investigat-
ing the affairs Of the city OF Boston,
intimated last night that action might
be taken hy the federal authorities I'M
der the Sherman antitrust law as 4
result Of the alleged eonspiraeies and
collusive bidding on the part Of the cor
porations doing an interstate business
as disclosed at the last few meetings
af the commission.
At the meeting Of the commission last
night, Charles n. Fits. secretary Of the
New England Structural Iron & Steel
Works, testified that he had communi
Gated with L firms, most Of whom do
an interstate business as to the contract
for the Brookline bridge in order that
his corporation might get the contract.
Among the firms which he named as
having entered into an agreement to
make complimentary bids were the
Pennsylvania Steel company, Frederick
w Sage Construction company Of Roeh-
ester. N. VI. Boston Bridge Works, East
ern Bridge & Construction company, Can
ton Bridge company, New Jersey Bridge
company. Groton Bridge company, Ber
lin Construction company, and the 0s-
wego Bridge company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
ENJOYING SMOKE
WHEN ATTACKED
Fred La croix, Farmer Died Last
Night From Shock-His Wife
Only One Present Was
Terror-stricken.

Fred LaCroix. farmer residing in
tho Jones Brook neighborhood, sustain-
ed a shock last night and died within
a short time. He ate his supper as
Usual and sat down IN the kitchen to
smoke and have chat with his wife.
While lie was engaged in conversation
he uttered an exclamation and fell from
Ills chair. Mrs, Ia Croix, who vas the
only person in the house. was terror
stricken. She tried to raise the pros
trate man, but failing. started for Peter
Earazzi's a long distance away She ar.
rived there exhausted but was finally
able to tell what She wanted.
On the arrivals Of assistance at La
Croix' house, vain effortsAwere made to
locate four physicians, and at last DR..
Lindsay Of Montpelier was reached But
lefore lie reached the house the victim
ol the attack was dead.
He was IA years Of age and was horn
in Canada, coming 10 the States about
fifty years ago. He leaves his wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
DEMOCRAT INSISTED
ON HAVING ROOSEVELT
But President Told N. g. Chamberlain
Of Burlington That He Appreciated
Good Wishes Better Than
Nomination.

Washington, March as.-N. r. Cham.
berlain, a Burlington, tVtl Democrat,
stopped Off here yesterday en- route
from the South and went to the White
House offices, accompanied By Repre-
sentative Foster. lie put third term
talg right up to the president, Before
the latter could get word in edgeways
Mfr. Chamberlain assured him many
Democrats wanted him named again and
would support him at the polls, and
that he was going to be elected. No
matter what his own preferences were,
The American people would have some
thing to say about it,
u appreciate this very deeply the
president finally interpolated. but II
will be impossible shall not accept
denomination. The suggestions Of this
kind coming from my friends are ap-
preciated more than the denomination
would be-"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
WOKE UP ROBBED.
Fred Lefebvre Proclaimed Loss Loudly
on Burlington Streets.

Burlington, March 2s. Fred Lefebvre.
was arrested Yesterday morning for in
toxication. although too drunk to
walk on straight line be knew that
he was robbed and proclaimed the same
loudly to the police officers Iefehyre
started out on Thursday for a good
time, having $50 with which to pur-
chase the festive cheer. He was one of
the spectators who was injured last
summer BIZ the falling seats Of the Fore
paugh & Sells Brothers circlis and had
received damages, netting him $50 af-
fer the lawyers fees and other cx-
penses had been paid He then went to
lattery street, Where he joined band
ef good fellows, Who made things
merry for a while A great deal Of
liquor was drunk and Lefebyrr finally
lost al reckoning Of events. He woke
up at Peter Corbett's house and dis
covered that his money was gone, Cor
bett was arrested yesterday afternoon.
charged with the theft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
is SEEKING S5O,O00
FOR HER INJURIES
Mrs. Martha A. Slayton Has Sued Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad, Setting
Very Heavy Damages.

Lebanon, n. H. March 27.-AIrs, Mar
tha A. Slayton, who was seriously in
iured while passing from the train to
the station at Canaan on October :. 1907
has brought suit against The Boston and
Main railroad. The ad damnum is set
at 100000. and the writ is returnable
70 the April term Of the superior court
at Lebanon on the third Tuesday of
April The attorneys Tor Mrs Slayton
are A. IL Chamberiin of Lebanon and
Smith 4 Smith OF Woodsville
The ad damnum is the heaviest ever
named against the railroad in this sec
tion. The case viii probably come up
1t the October term Of the superior court
held here
AIRS Slayton was on her way to at-
tend q meeting Of Maseoma Valley Po
mona Grange at Canaan when the acct
dent occurred.
II secms that the grounds about the
station we're being prepared for concret-
ing and when Mrs. slayton stepped from
the trainf she caught aer foot under
one Of the rails and fell, striking on her
back
The injuries were such that she has
been confined to her bed ever since.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
THEY FAVOR TAFT.
Those Who Hold Federal Offices, Said
Hughes Speaker.

Utica. Y. ", March % a mass meet
ing under the auspices OF the Oneida
County Hughes league was held here
last night, the speakers being Assembly
man Hart Editor Erwin Nndmau of
the New York Press and General Stew.
art e Woodford Of Brooklyn, president
of the National Hughes league.
MIR Wardman declared III his speech
that federal employees in every section
OF the country are devoting all their
and time to the nomination OF
Secretary Taft for the president Gen-
eral Woodiord said none Of the candi-
dates metioned excepting Hughes could
carry New York. and without New York
state the Republicans could not win
3s said Hughes was especially strong
throughout the country because Of his
expose of insurance matters, because
polieyholders are scattered all over the
United States who would give him loyal
support.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
THIRD VICTIM DEAD
FROM MILFORD FIRE
Tenement in Massachusetts Partially
Burned Last Night With Fatal
Results.


Milford, Mass, March 2s. The death
Of d flve.year-old Armenian boy IN the
hospital here this morning brought the
total victims IN last nights tenement.
house fire up to three. Neither the boy
nor the two Armenian wonQa Who were
burned to death while shielding chill,
dren with their bodles have been iden-
titled Mrs Susie iiates ard Two clil.
dren are in serious condition at the
hospital
The house was occupied by six fami-
lies, which included forty persons, ard
the larger number 81 these were awak-
ened from sleep to find their exit cut OF,
A few managed TO escape to the street
by the single stairway but others were
driven back by the smoke and flames
and sought safety BY means Of the
windows. Several men dropped from
the second and third stories of the build
ing and some Of them in their excite
ment also dropped their children to the
ground
Fortunately none Of these persons
was injured with the exception Of one
child, which was dropped OF thrown from
a window of the third story and struck
on a doorstep of the house The child
was badly bruised, but doctor who
attended her said tllat no bones were
broken apparently and that she would
probably recover. The other children
who we're dropped from windows, were
caught by fremen, many of the in,
mates Of the house were taken down
ladders BY the fircmen.
In room on the third floor the fire.
men found two Armenian women SCI
verely burned and half suffocated, shield
ing two small children from the flames
BY pressing them with their bodies into
a corner Of the room. The women and
children were rescued by means Of the
ladders and were placed In anibulances
to be sent to the hospital. The two
women died from their injuries in the
ambulance
II is supposed that the fire started
from the oyerfurning Of lamp in the
basement 1t was said that quarrel
arose during card party in the base
ment tenement and that in the excite
ment the lamp was upset All the fam
lies were those Of employees Of the Hope
dale mills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
STUDENTS VOTE TO STRIKE
All of Them Threaten to Leave Stan
ford University.

San Francisco, March 2s.-At a mass
meeting OF Stanford university students
yesterday afternoon at which 1000
were present, bitter speeches were made
against the faculty BY several seniors
who were dismissed and a petition to
circulated pledging those who signed TO
seek honorable dismissal from the col
lece providing 250 signatures We're Sc
cured It is believed that number Of
signatures was got.
The claim Of those who are urging
this walkout Is that the withdrawal Of
so many students will compel the trus-
tees to make some change ii the gov
erning body Of the faculty.
At a meeting of the senior class yes
teniav, It was deeidei to abandon the
promenade. the anHual dance ard al
alaiefic games. The only ceremony re-
tanned IS the laying Of the class plate.
in this crisis President Jordan has col
lapsel physically. He was seized with
sn attack Of appendicitis while on his
way t. san Jose last night TO dei-TSf
i lecture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
GOVERNOR JOHNSON
WOULD ACCEPT 1T
II The Democratic Nomination For
President Was rendered Him.
Authoritative Statement.

St. Paul Mimi, March 2s.-Gov.
John A, johnson Of Minnesota yester
day made a specific declaration that
while he has done nothing aud will do
nothing towards procuring for himself
the Democratic nomination for president
he will not refuse the honor If IL IS ten-
dereA him, The governor made this
statement in a letter to Swan J. Turn
bald, publisher Of the Minneapolis
Swedish American Post, who had asked
for declaration on the subject Tae
governor in his letter says
Il do not believe that any American
citizen should be an active, open candi.
date for the nomination to the presi-
dency. Any American would appreciate
the high honor which would come to
him in being selected as the standard
bearer Of his party. While I recognize
that the press has had much to say
about me in connection with this Office,
j have hitherto avoided any public or
private expression regarding my posi-
ton
Matters have progressed 20 far,
however, that 1t seems TO me that |
should al least say in answer to your
Interrogation, that II the Democratic.
party Of the nation believed me to be
more available than any other man and
felt that by my nomination | could con-
tribute any service to the party and 10
the nation, | should be happy to be the
recipient of the honor which ii would
thus confer am not tmnindful,
either Of tie high honor which has been
paid me BY The people Of Minnesota;
and ii the Democratic party Of tho
state desires to present my name to the
next national convention ] am sure |
would have no objection But even If
Minnesota were The only state to le-
clare for me at that time snould feel
tiat the distinction was one Of the
greatest which could come to me-
Il have done nothing and will do
nothing in the way of organization to
bring about this end and shall not be a
candidate in the sense Of seeking the
nomination.
IF, however, those who have the
welfare of the country and the Demo
cratic party at heart should feel chat
/ am necessary IN this year Of grace.
/ certainly shall respond to any call
which may be made upon me-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
CUTTERS CONCERT.
Drew a Big House and Caused Mech
Merriment Yesterday Afternoon.

The granite cutters were treated to
another concert in Miles hall yesterday
afternoon, all Of the talent being chosen
from their number. The men taking
part kept the large andieee amused fof
two hours. An Of the numbers q inc
program called forth considerable APP
plause and all OF thc performers re-
spondea with cneores.
The program was opened with a vocal
duet By William Patterson aud Teter
Mutch and this WAS followed 81 series
Of limitations by Charles laques; then
came John Mitchell il comic songs. and
a song III French by Napoleon Paquin.
The remaining numbers Of the program
were an imitation Of the corner and Ger-
man hand BY William Florence, coon
songs by Maekie Russell, song in Italian
by Luigi Ryoni a clog dance BY James
Trubc and song hy Thomas MeDon-
aid
A bass solo by Peter Brown. song
in French BY James Lahae, step dance
by James Jeitries and the program was
concluded with a vocal duet by the
Jacques brothers. John 0gg acted as ne
companist.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
CONCERT or MUCH MERIT
Was Enjoyed by $50 People at Presby-
terian Church Last Night.


4 concert Of more tran ordinary merit
was given last evenig at the Presbvteri-
an church and the 80 people in attend
anee were most enioyab'y entertained
and felt more than paid fir their tramp
through the wet and mud. Every num-
ber on the program was rendered in a
most creditable manner and an encore
was called for by the audience each
time.
The program consisted OF selections
by a mandolin club 81 nine pieces under
The leadership Of Mrs. II A. Goald;
vocal solos were given By Miss Annie
Robertson. William Patterson. William
Robertson and Mrs 4. $. Martin, who
WIS accompanied By q part Of the man
dolin club Readings were given by
James Reid and Miss Hattie Peer. both
OF whom did especially web. Two piano
selections we're played by Miss Mabel
Goslant Of Laneshoro. who displayed re-
mafkahle talent and finished work A
male quariefte composed OF Nicholas
Neale William Patterson. William o.
liver ard Peter Mutch sang two selec-
tions very eaioyahly.
The unrk of tho Yof1i sosoists Is
worthy 81 sFsciai eommenaaticn, A. each
one DISPLAYED most pleasing veiees srd
rendered their seiectIeus wfth marked
ability.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
A WOMAN'S BODY
WITH THROAT CUT
Murder Most Likely in Boston, Body
Found in St. PauPs Cemetery at
Arlington Today.

Boston, March 2s.--The body of a
welI-dressed woman, about IS years old,
las found BY boys this morning in st.
Paurs cemetery at Arlington. Her
throat was cut and there was every in
dication Of murder The police are in
vestigating.
From the nature Of the cut and the
fact that no weapon was found on the
seene the police are convinced the
woman was murdered The head was
nearly severed from the body. There
were evidences of struggle in the
grass. The ground was covered with
blood stains. The woman was fully
clothed, even to hat and gloves. Sae
Mas OF slight build and about feet 8
inches tall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

" I. Orme, a Paterson. n. J., granite
dealer, was in the city on business yes
terday
News was received in the city to-day
Of the death at Bangor, Maine, OF 5, L.
Keats. Mr., Keats was q travelling sales
man and was well known in the city.
There viii be special meeting Of
Court al Barre, No. 1917, J. O. F., in
,heir hall. Sunday at ! p m. Let all
members be present. Per order Chief
Ranger.
Tie whist party given by the Ladies
Of the Maccabees at X. Of r. hall last
evening was attended by eight tables of
PLAYERS and an had an excellent time.
The first prizes we're awarded to F. b.
Morse and Mrs. Snow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
oFFIcERs, wIvEs DIVORCED.
chittenden County Court Grants Bills
in Two Cases.

Burlington, March 2s.-A bill Of di-
torce was granted in Chittenden county
court yesterday in the case Of Anna Z.
Pickel VS. Lieut. Arthur n. PielSel, Mrs
Pickel also gets alimony according to a
stipulation on iile The hearings in this
case were held during the past week in
private.
The divorce case OF Emma II, r.
ConlSlin vs. Major Conklin was also
concluded yesterday. Mrs. Conklin giy-
ing evidence which was to the effect that
Major Conklin was intolerably severe
in his conduct toward her by reason OF
his incorporate habits, which resulted
in his publicly abusing her, etc. Mrs
Conklin was granted bill for intoI.
cradle severity, and the custody of a
minor child, a girl aged eleven. There
was no alinony deereed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
PURE FOOD LAW HAS
HELPED BUSINESS


Stowe, March 2s.- There have been
two good runs Of sap and large quan.
tity Of sugar and syrup has been male.
The quality Is excellent The prices for
sugar range from nine to eleven cents
ard for syrup from rs cents to o..
Miles \ Mc uahon have more orders
than they probably can hIl, They say
that the new pure food law has Inn
proved the maple sugar business a hun.
dred per cent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
ATTEMPT TO MURDER
BULKLEY WELLS
Bomb was Placed This Morning Under
the Porch Of the House Where He
Was Sleeping.

Denver. Colo, March 2s. An attempt
was made early this morning by un-
known persons to dynamite the resi-
ley Wells, general manager Of the Snug
gier Union mines at Telluride. Wells
was in charge Of state troops during the
mining troubles several years ago at
Telluride and incurred the emnity Of
miners then. He arrested Mover, Hay
wood and Pettibone on the charge OF
having killed Governor Steunenberg. lie
is a graduate Of Harvard
The side OF the house was completely
torn ont Wells was s'eep.ng in an
outer screened D; A bomb was
placed under the orch Wells. was
thrown many feet and wa badly bruised
but otherwise was rnhnt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
DETERMINED TO STRIKE.
Mechanics and Helpers of N. Y, N. H.
& H. r.

Boston, March 2s. The general fed
Grated council OF the mems organiza-
tions, consisting Of mechanics and help
ers Ia the various shops Of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford railroad,
met last night and reported that their
organizations were still determined to
strike rather than to submit TO the
piece work and bonus system which tie
railroad has given notice it wished to
inaugnrate on its system
The committee from the mems or
gauizaiions will hold a conference at
10 o'clock with officials Of the New
Haven road The road will be repre-
sented by President c. S. Mellen. Man
aeen G. Higgins, O. NJ Shepard and
G. w. Wildin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
FAIRFAX YOUNG MAN
SWEPT UNDER ICE
Fred st. Pierre Drowned Yesterday AZ
ternoon While Trying to Walk
Across Rotten Ice.

Milton, March os Fred st. Pierre of
Fairfax, aged p years, was drowned
yesterday afternoon while trying to cross
the river on the ice. He started ACROSS
near the foot of the island and had gone
but few rods from Tic shore when tie
rotten ice suddenly gave way and he
disappeared, being swept under it by
the current. His body has not heen
recovered.
The young man worked here for henry
Wells
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
Put on Stand in Tangled Legal
SquabbIe
IN COUNTY COURT CASES
Secretlsry Of State Board Of Health
Called Up from Brattleboro to Give
Testimony-0thers to Be
Called.

Plumbing, defective or not the Jury
has got to say, occupied the attention
of Washington county court to-day and
- likely to occupy it for several days
yet The litigants are Mrs. Erhardt, 4
summer resident Of the town OF Berlin,
and Peek Bros. Of Montpelier the latter
having done job Of plumDing for Mrs.
Erhardt, who sued the ilrm and was in
return sued By the firm.
DF II. H. HoIton, secretary oi the
state board Of health, was called IL
from Brattleboro to-day as an expert
witness on the matter Of plumbing. Al.
ter giving his qualifications for an ex.
pert, pr. Holton was quizzed with a
series of Hypothetical questions, and af-
ter the lawyers had got through with
him, four other witnesses were called,
they being Mr., Shepard, a mason Of
Berlin, and three employees OF Mrs. Er.
hardt, Messrs. Twombley, Blanchard and
Dalfie. Frapk Plumley, one Of the many
attorneys mixed up in the case. stated
for the defense to-day that very likely
several more experts on the question
Of plumbing and the possibility OF the
escape Of germs win be called next
week
The monotony OF the conduct Of this
case Was varied yesterday afternoon BY
q personal visit Of the jury to the scene
of the legal fights start This was
done on the suggestion Of Judge Hall,
that they might get better under
standing Of the case BY a personal IN
speotion. 50 they went over by train,
returning last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
WAS BORN AT SEA.
Bruno Miner Of Rutland Dies After a
Brief Illness.

Rutland, March 2s. Bruno Miner, S4
years Old. who was born on a ship on
the way from France to this country,
diea at BIZ home III this city Thursday,
after an illness of only few hours.
He came to Rutland when very young
and had lived here since. For many
years he was employed as 4 painter IN
the local car shops. ie is survived BY
his wife and four daughters
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
coNrINuEs 10 IMpRovE.
Governor Guild was Better Today Al
though Not Marked.

Boston, March 2s.-Continucl i'm
Is noted in the condition Of
Governor Guild A bulletin issued ct
the State House a nine o'clock this
morning was as follows
The change for the past tWeutv.four
hours in the governors condition has
not been marked but Is for the better
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-28
Death Of Aged Woman.

burlington, March 2s Mrs. Paulina
Bailey Weshcrhr aged s4 years, died
this morning at the nome of her son.
.H +. NVetherby She was the last of
eleven children and was native Of
Fletcher