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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Twenty-Five We're Taken Out
Alive and Well
FROM PENNSYLV VANlA MINE
They Had Become Imprisoned by Rush
Of Mud from Reservoir Which
Burst-The One Killed Was
Buried Under Debris.

Williamsport, Pa, Feb. 1s.-Twenty-
five of the 26 men who were entombed
in the Mid-Valley coal mine near Mount
Carmel yesterday by the bursting Of a
reservoir, were rescued alive and well
about midnight. One had been Killed
under the debris. The others stood in
water up to their hips until the rescue
party dug them out.
The men had been employed in num-
Der four drift Of the east side gangway
driving a heading to the surface. The
heavy rains and thaw Of the last few
days had caused great dam Of water
to accumulate in No 20 breast Of No.
A drift and the pressure became 80
heavy that it finally broke through and
great sea Of mud flowed into the gang
way where the men we're at work.
Three different rescuing parties we're
put to work in an endeavor to release
the entombed men. One force dug away
the great bank of mud which filled the
gangway, another was engaged in driv-
ing heading from an adjoining gang
way, while a third force was put to
work at the point where the entombed
men were to have driven the heading to
the surface from the gangway in which
they were imprisoned.
The work of rescue was under the di
rection OF Mine Inspector James A.
O'Donnell, assisted by Inspector y. !.
Evans. O'Donnell had force Of 100
men working under him in regular re-
lays of two hours work and four hours
rest.
Great crowds Of people gathered
around the mouth Of the stope and an
nounced their intention of remaining
during the entire night. Tnev included
the families Of some Of the entomhed
men, and also the families Of some of
the workmen who were engaged in the
effort to rescue the imprisoned men.
In the course of the day women and
children were gathered about the mine.
having rushed there from their homes at
the first alarm of the disaster. They
could not be prevailed upon TO 60 home
but insisted upon remaining about the
mouth of the stope until they received
some word from inside. After the rap
ping was heard from the entombed men
these fear-stricken ones were greatly re-
assured and many Of them returned to
their homes while Others built big bon
fires with the intention of camping out
during the entire night,
The miners about the colliery we're
formed into q temporary police force
during the day to keep the crowds back
in order that there should be no inter
ference. but later IN the afternoon
squad of state eonstabulary appeared on
the scene and performed excellent ser
vice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
PERJURY INDICTMENT.
Brought Against c. w. Morse, Making
Three.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE legal entan-
clements OF Charles w. Morse. former
banker and promoter, are multiplying.
A third indictment alleging perjury BY
M Morse during an examination before
the grand jury was found BY the special
grand jury yesterday short time after
Mr.. Morse had appeared in court to
answer the two indictments found last
week against him and charging grand
larceny.
Another development in the case yes
terday was the serving on Philip J.
Britt, counsel for Mr.. Morse, with sum
monscs in two actions brought against
the former banker The complaints in
the suits have not yet been filed, but it
was stated they were in accordance with
stock transactions that occurred some
time ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Comes up Smiling and Uniaded
After a Hard Day
REACHED BOSTON ATTAIN.
Took Breakfast at the Union Club and
Left Shortly Afterwards for Concord,
NJ H., Where lie Was Scheduled
to Speak This Afternoon.


Boston, Feb. Is.-Smiling and uniaded
by hard days work in Connecticut,
and only brief rest on the sleeper from
New Haven, Secretary Tart arrived here
at o'clock this morning He was met
by Ex-Governor Rollins of New Hamp-
shire and committee from the Tart
league Of that state and taken to the
Union club for breakfast He left Bos-
ton IN a private car for Concord, n. IT..
shortly after nine o'clock, where he was
scheduled to make public address in
Concord at two O'Clock this afternoon
and then 10 to Manchester. where he was
due 70 speak tonight Nashua, n. IT.,
and Lowell Mass. win have him to-
morrow AT luncheon in Concord to-day,
he will meet more than a hundred lead
ing Republicans oil that state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
SKATED INTO HOLE
IN CHAMPLAIN ICE
George Shepard Drowned Near The Bur
lington Ereakwater Yesterday Af-
ternoon-was Home on
a visit.

Burlington, Feb. 1s George Shepard,
recently OF Seattle Wash, % years OF
age, was drowned Yesterday afternoon
about 145 o'clock in Lake Champlain.
Mr.. Shepard, who arrived from Seattle
last week, was visiting his mother, Mrs.
Rose Shepard Of North avenue. He left
his home at noon, saying that he was
going skating on the lake.
on reaching the lake II Is supposed
that Shepard skated alone for a con-
siderable time. The first news of the
accident came to a party consisting Of
George Buck, Albert Stevens and Rich
ard Sawyer, who were skating nearby
and who we're notified BY a small boy
that man was drowning just south of the
gap near the north end Of the break
ater Upon looking up they saw hand
waving from out OF the water and they
immediately skated to the scene Upon
arriving at the open water they saw
nothing but a small derby hat in the
water They then went uptown and no
titled the police and newspaper men.
A rescuing party was organized and
with boat and grapples they went
to the scene about $3.50 O'Clock. Tne
space Of open water was found TO be
about 30 feet in diameter where ice
had been cut, although il had not been
bushed the water being about 40 feet
deep.
A boat containing John Ross. Frank
Ricney, w. w Peters and Frank Tebo
was pushed off and after a half hours
work they brought the young man to
the surface No one present recognized
Dis name and address His face indicated
him but papers in his pockets disclosed
that he had put up hard struggle be
fore death overlook him
His body was put into a boat and
drawn to the yacht club dock, and then
carried to the Central Vermont freight
sheds. The pockets were thoroughly
searched by Drs. Clarke and Dalton ami
sl77.30 were found in cash. besides
check from DR.. G. i. Latour for $500
His watch when was also found had
stopped al seven minutes Of two. While
the searching was in progress, brother
of the dead man came into the room
and identified him. The body as then
removed to the undertaking. rooms Of
.Arsene boucher
Mr. Shepard was formerly a resident
Of this city, working for Morgan Broth
ers, ami going West 1s months ago. He
expected to leave in a short time for
Conn, where he had po-
sition in view Tine cheek from DIR
Iatour was in settlement Of Shepard
share IN the estate If Fred perrault, an
uncle, DR. I-atour being the administra
tor. Ife1is survived hv his mother. two
sisters, Rose ard Mary, and By two |
Joseph and Burt, all Of this /
city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
ne Rnnor.
APPOINTED YESTERDAY.
Charles P. cranheld, Successor to Frank
H. Hitchcock.

Washington, D. G., Feb. 1s.-Tne
president sent to the Senate yesterday
the nomination of Charles P Cranfeld
of Missouri to be first assistant post
master general to success Frank II.
Hitchcock.
Frank H. Hitchcock yesterday pre-
sented the president his letter Of resig-
nation. The president accepted the re-
signation and made a felicitous response
tu it in which he referred TO Hitchcocks
services in the postoiiice department.
Hitchcock expects to enter upon his
new duties as manager Of the presiden-
tial campaign Of Secretary Taft Offices
for headquarters have been secured in
the Union Trust eompany's building in
this city and in day or two Hitchcock
expects to have a force Of clerks at
work. Offices may be established also
in New York city but that has not been
determined definitely yet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
STRIKE IN BANGOR.
Car Men and Inspectors of Bangor &
Aroostook Go Out.

Bangor, Me-, Feb 1S.--A strike Of all
the car men and inspectors Of the Bangor
& Aroostook railroad went into effect
yesterday The strikers include men
who either repair OF clean the cars,
there being about 175 on strike, At
Houlton there are only The foreman and
an assistant TO do the work ordinarily
looked after by crew of IS. Efforts
are being made to hire other men.
1t Is stated that hours OF work or
wages had nothing to do with the
strike. but that the difficulty is over
articles Of agreement that on the dis
charge of men the younger ones should
be allowed to 60 first and the older
ones kept.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
ORDERS THEATRE FIXED.
Augusta Council Directs That Opera
House Be Made Safe.

Augusta, Me-, Feb 1s.-A sensation
was created at the regular monthly
meeting Of the city government last
night when an order, introduced by AL
derman Andrews, directing the opera
house company TO place the opera house
in a safe condition as to danger from
fires to the satisfaction Of the city build
ing Inspector, was passed. Ii this order
is not complied with in two weeks the
license Of the company to use the build
ing for theatrical purposes is to be can
eeled.
w. w. jackson, building inspector.
made a report that the building was
dangerous in the event of fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
HAVE ROYAL GOOD TIME
AT 18TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Batchelder Unexpect-
edly Called Upon to Entertain
a Party Of Friends Last
Evening.

A jolly gathering Of Is or more rela
tives aud friends gave Mr.. aud Mrs. Phil
Batchelder genuine surprise visit at
their pleasant home on Che East Mont.
pelief road last evening and helped them
celebrate the 18th anniversary Of their
marriage February II, 25 years ago,
PhilhfoolS Batchelder 0t Barre and Miss
Nellie Fields of Berlin we're married. III
Barre. BY ReY. Peter Mcmillan. pastor
Of the Congregational church. Their
married life has all been spent in East
Montpelier, where Mr.. Batehelder owns
good farm They are still Young
both being yet in the forties. Three
children have been born to them. and
are all with them to gladden. their home,
Miss Lucy, who Is 23 George 20, and
Eddie. nine years Of age,
Barre City and Town. Plainfieid and
East Montpelier were all well represent
ed bY the company present and every
body had good time aud wished Mr.
and Mrs. Bateheider many happy returns
OF their anniversary day A fine gram
0phone was used for entertainment dur
ing the evening Those who wished
played whist and the young people
danced Several Young ladies served
bountiful supply Of cake and coffee.
a handsome polished oak center table
with very pretty large lamp on IL and
a decorated china salad dish and linen
table cloth, also a sum OF money, were
presented from all, with a delightful
speech by DR. G. NJ Barber, who spoke
Of the happy married life of the couple
whom the friends present were glad to
be with on the occasion and hoped to
be with them and help them celebrate
their 50th anniversary.
Though grateful and very much pleas
ed, words failed Mr.. Batehelder to re-
spond. and by request a neighbor, A. G.
Whiteher, in a few words thanked all
in behalf Of Mr. aud Mrs. Batch.
elder, for their presence and gifts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
SINKS THROUGH ICE.
Lewis Jasper, i2, browns at Stoneham,
Mass

stoneham, Mass. Feb. Lewis
Jasper. an orphan, 12 years old, who
lived with his uncle, W. w Boyce Of
~ Marble street, was drowned while
stating on Dikes pond yesterday after
noon. The boy. with bis companions,
Sentured on the thin ice, which broke
under him.
The other boys tried to help him as
best they could, but tae little fellow
sank and was drowned in IL feet of
water The police were notified and
Grief Green, assisted by Selectman A..
N. Newhall, recovered the body some
time afterward.
The lee company has recently har-
vested its crop and the new ice was
tIin. This made the work Of rescue
slow and dangerous. The body Of the
boy was taken to the home of his uncle
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
ALDERMAN CAMPBELL
HAS OPPOSITION
Papers Filed With City Clerk For I. G..
Beck as Candidate For Election in
The Sixth ward-Time For
Filing Closed Last Night

The time for filing nominations for
the city election to take place March 3,
closed last evening, and aside from the
socialist nominees, the only contestant
Of the regular caucus nominees viii be
T. c. Beck, who has been selected to
run against A. r Campbell for Alder
man ii ward s The socialist ticket IN
cludes but three names, Alex. Ironside
for mayor, VIM. H. Jones for assessor
and Frank Caslani for alderman in warl
A..
The papers placing +. G. Beck in nom
ination as a candidate for alderman IN
ward 6 were filed last evening and bear
these signatures: r. L, Clark, Jas. Aaic,
VIM. H. OLIVER r. H. Ranny, Ne G.
Morgan. W. Morgan, r. II. Jones and
James Trail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
NEW ICE RECORD.
Dave (. Beat Worlds Mark for the
Nile Distance.

Montreal. P. @, Feb. Is.--A new
worlds record for trottine on the ice
was recorded in the free.for-all at the
DcloIimof park races yesterday after.
noon when IN the first heat Dave X.
came home in 2sls This is second
and a quarter better than the previous
record. made last year at Ottawa By
Phoebe u.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
DEMOCRATS STILL ACTIVE.
Named a Ticket at Caucus in St. Albans
Last Night.

St Adams, Feb. 1sThe Democratic
CITY caucus was held at the city hall
last evening with G. D Watson acting
as chairman and john G. keenan,, seere-
tary. The following ticket was nomi-
mated: For mayor, jeremiah f. 0'Neil;
clerk and treasurer, 81 Melvin Hopkins
constable and collector. Frank III Prior:
lister. eJrry IT Cummings; auditor, NJ.
r. Sullivan; overseer Of the poor. Ma
poleon ]. Jarvis; trustee e. S. deposit
fund. Francis J Houghton: city grand
Jurors, John G. Keenan,, Aiyah H. George
and stephen S. Gushing; trustees St..
Albans free library, Nathan n. Post and
Elmer Johnson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
WANT II ABOLISHED.
Eight Track Crossing at Write River
Junction.

White River Junction, Feb. 1s-The
state railroad commissioners are urged
in petition BY citizens Of this place 70
abolish the famous eight-track crossing,
where FIVE divisions of the Boston q
Maine and Central Vermont railroads
meet.
Fifty passenger trains pass over tae
tracks daily and there II constant
Sitting Of freights. Several accidents
have occurred
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TAFT BANQUET IN NASHUA.
citizens' Committee viii Send Delegs-
ton to Meet Their Guest.

y ,llua. y. H.. Feb. ls.-The commit
tee citizens to receive Secretary Of
War illiam IT Taft has practically
compile is arrangements for the re-
ccpiion Wednesday. special commit
tee viii + appointed to 90 10 Manches-
ter 70 meet Secretary Taft aud his party
aud escort them to Nashua On the train
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
SLIDING ON THE ICE.
Two Boys Drowned at MiddletOwn,
Conn.

Middletown, Conn, Feb. 1s.--1ohn
Gassor, Is years old, and August Balser,
about the same age were drowned in the
rubber shoe pond yesterday afternoon
and George and Harry Davis. brothers,
narrowly escaped meeting death the
same way, The boys were skating on
the Ice and striking a weak spot, all
broke through The bodies of Gasser
and Balser were later recovered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TO ERECT BARRACKS
AT NEWCASTLE, N. H.
New Hampshire People Enter a Protest
to the President, Who Promises
to Look Into the Case.

Washington, D. G., Feb. ls. The war
department has decided to establish mill
tary barracks ON the beach at Neueas-
tie, n. H.. midway between Forts Con
stitution and Stark. The president to-
day received a delegation OF citizens
who protested against the barracks on
the ground that it would spoil the place
as summer resort. He said he would
do what he could after booking into the
case. All four representatives Of New
Hampshire at Washington accompanied
the delegation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
NO PAY, NO PLAY.
Manchester Band Refused Flatly to Play
Tonight.

Manchester, n. FL, Feb. ls.-The mill
tary reception TO Secretary Of War Taft,
which will be held at the state armery
this evening, viii be devoid of music,
owing 10 the flat refusal OF the First
infantry band. composed Of Manchester
musicians, to take part without pay for
their services
Arrangements had been made for the
reception, and the announcement yes
terday that the band had refused to
participate created a big sensation, es-
pecially in military circles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
WIN Go out Of State.

The officers Of Company H, 1st Yer
mont regiment Of Montpelier have re-
ceived word tnat Governor Proctor has
accepted the invitation from the war de-
parimenf for the Vermont troops to
take part in the manoeuvers which hre to
take place in June at White Plains. \.
y. The troops will be in camp there for
about two weeks. and il K stated that
about I2a90 soldiers wiz take part in
H.. a-fff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
SUBJECT TO CALL.
Next Conference Between Manufacturers
and Cutters Committees.

The manufacturers and cutters com
mittees held another conference last
night. being in session until 1880 and
going over the proposed settlement The
next conference will be subject to the
call of the chairmen Of the two commit
tees. II j NJ. Jones for the manufaetur
ers and Richard Grigg for the cutters.
A member OF the conference stated to-
day that there was nothing to give out
regarding the things discussed.
From other sources, it was learned
that the manufacturers submitted propo
sitions in writing to the cutters com
mittee, with a request that If the com
mittee could not accept the same, they
submit them to meeting Of the union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
4. Alayor Albert

arriving here at ll;i7. Mayor Albert
Shedd and others will meet the party
at the train and the militia will do
escort duty to Beasom hail. where the
banquet viii be held. Tickets for the
banquet have been issued to TO- The
speaking which win follow will be held
at ODonnell memorial hall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
RECEIVER IN STATE COURTS.
Attorney General Jackson to Proceed
Against Mutual Reserve Life Ins. Co.

New York Feb. Is. States Attorney
General jackson announced yesterday
that he intended to seek the appoint
ment OF receivers for the Mutual Re-
serve Life Insurance company, despite
the fact that the company is already
under a receivership made in the federal
courts.
Mr.. jackson said he had sent for the
papers filed in the federal court proceed
ings and would use statements there to
make out hts case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
AMERIcAN N rHE LEAp.
In The New York to Paris Auto Test
run, Today.

Erie. Pa. Feb. 1s-The Thomas flyer.
the American contestant in the New
York to Paris race. left Erie for the
West at : A. m. today followed at S.os
bv the French car. The Italian had
tire trouble at Ripley. n. Y, and has
not vet reacher Erie The roads arr
nsrca better and faster time is being
nsde.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
RUMoR OF DARK HORSE
Being Enterd for the Montpelier Mayor
alty-Sibley Out of 1t.

A, Z SibIey Of Montpelier has an
nouneed that he win not be a candidate
for mayor OF that city. thus cutting
down the list Of those IN the field to
two. they being Fred 1. Laird and Alder
man Frank w Dawley. There is rumor
to-day Of dark horse" being entered
in the contest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
CAUSED A PANIC TODAY
Harry Rosenberg Of New York Was I'M
balanced by Worry Over His Money
Being Tied UP, and He Jumped
Under Subway Train.

New York, Feb. 49, Fear that he
was losing his mind and worrying over
the tying-up of his money in the Me-
chanies and Traders bank are believed
to have driven Harry Rosenberg. q we'll
to-do pawnbrokcr, to suicide to-day be-
meath the wheels of subway train.
He jumped before southhound local
at 50th street. Six passenger cars pass
ed over his body. A panic followed
among the passengers and traffic was
tied up for half an hour until the body
was removed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
FLEET OFF PERU.
Wireless Message Received To-day at
Lima, Peru.

Lima. Peru, Feb ls.--A wireless mes.
sage received here from Admiral Evans
feet says that his vessels are $50 miles
from Callao The message was dated
at 9s45 a. m. to-day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

Basket bali, Spaulding IS. Alumni,
Church street gym.
Crihbage, C. q. +. vs.. Red Men.
Candle pin league, Cosmopolitan vs.
Amalgamated.
Aldermen, regular meeting.
Wonderland pictures, opera house.
Theatorium pictures, 90 No. Main
street.
Chicken pie supper. I @. o. L.
II. l..
Baptist Phiiathea and Baraca co.
cial, at ". r. Suttous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
KING ALF0NS0'S DEATH
WAS AN IDLE RUMOR
Started BY The Nervousness Displayed
BY Europeans Over The Least Bit of
Police Activity Out Of The
Ordinary.

Paris, Feb 1s.--Last nights unbound.
ed rumor of the assassination Of King
Alfonso of Spain significantly illustrat
ed the nervousness concerning anarchist
outrages which have prevailed through
out Europe since the murder Of King
Carlos and Crown Prince Louis or Portus
gal. People are sure that a widespread
plot existed at that time for other ass.
assinations, and at the first suggestions
OF unusual police activity crop Of regi-
eide rumors spring up.
The Rumor.
Paris. Feb 1s. Rumors were current
here late last night that King Alfonso
of Spain mas been assassinated, but no
confirmation or denial Of this could be
obtained at the French foreign office or
the Spanish embassy No details ae-
companied the runors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
CLEARLY A SUICIDE.
Is Verdict Of Inquest in Case Of Arthur
Burnham.

st. Albans, Feb, 1s. The death BY
shooting Of Arthur Burnham Of Snort
Tails n. H., which occurred on a Cen
tial Vermont passenger train near Stan
bridge. Que, Saturday, resulted yester-
dav IN an inquest hy q eoronor's jury,
which decided that Tie man mad delib-
eratelv committed suicide. The body
has been shipped to his former home in
Short Fails
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
CORPORATIONS PAY SLOWLY.
Out of 1900 about $50 Have Paid Ii.
cense Taexs.

About 800 Of the more than 1900
corporations in the state had up to last
evening paid their license taxes into the
state treasury. If these iaxes are not
paid on or before March 1 an additional
tax of e5 per cent. viii be assessed and
II they are not paid refore April I their
charters will be forfeited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Marriage licenses have been granted
Ia Oftie Whitmere Lewis Of Nelson
street and Miss Florence Blanche Emett
Of Brooklyn street and also one 20
Ralph 4. Gillette and Miss Catherine
Mansfield Of Il Seminary street,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
HowLAND-BELDEN.
well-known Monument Setter Married
to Carrie A. BeIden.

". F. Howland, wellknown monu-
menf setter Of this city and Miss Carrie
A. Beiaen were married yesterday By
james Alackay as justice of the peace,
the ceremony being perfognisi At the
city clerks Office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Randolph. Feb. ls.--Elmer Bean Of
Barre quietly passed away at twenty
minutes past one on Monday afternoon,
February II. at the Randolph sanitor
ium. the immediate cause Of his death
being acute Bright's disease and perito-
nitis, following an operation for appen-
dicitis performed one week ago, Mr..
Bean was conscious to the last and spoke
to his wife only few moments before
his death. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bean
of Springfield. Mass, arrived yesterday
afternoon and DR.. Arthur Bean, resi-
dent OF Brooklyn, n. r.. came on the
night train. Miss Clara Bean arrived
from Barre on Monday morning