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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
ROOSEVELT PAYS
TRIBUTE TO TAFT
In Biographical Sketch in the Inaugural
Souvenir the President Praises
His Successor Very
Highly.

Washington, Feb. 25.--An interesting
feature of the inaugural souvenir is.
sued by the committee in charge Of the
inaugural ceremonies is biographical
sketch of President elect Taft, By Presi-
dent Roosevelt. II has peculiar signiii.
canoe in view of the rumors that have
been published to the effect that friction
existed between Roosevelt and Taft.
The keynote Of the presidents sketch
may BE- found in these words;
mo man OF better training, no man
of more dauntless courage, OF sounder
common sense and of higher and finer
character has ever come 20 the presi-
dency than William Howard Taft
The president prefaces this statement
with history Of the president-elect,
touching simply upon bhe public achieve
ments of the man, In one place, he says,
referring TO Taft as solicitor general:
He won an enwable reputation and
succeeded to remarkable degree in com.
bining entire fearlessness in stating and
upholding his own convictions, and with
the ability to avoid giving needless of.
Tense to those whose convictions differed
from his. The combination Of these quail
tiles il rare. There are too many men
in public or in private life who will not
stand by their convictions in time Of
stress; and there are also not a few who,
having the right convictions and the
courage TO stand by them, nevertheless
put them forward in the most offensive
manner-in the manner best fitted to
prevent their becoming the convictions
of any considerable number of their fol.
low -eountrymen. II is one Of Mr.. Taft's
great gifts of usefulness that he pos
sesses exactly this ability. the ability
uutiinchisgly TO stand by the right and
yet do il with the minimum Of offensive
ness toward those who do not see mat
tiers as clearly as he does
The president refers to Mr.. Taft's iu-
dcial record, saying;
1T fell to Mr.. Taft to decide mum.
bcr of cases in which he hlazed in adj
vance the trail that all our Judges must
in the end follow. This was notably
the case both as TO corporations and of
the rights OF labor"
The souvenir contains a biograph Of
James Schoolcraft Sherman. by Repre-
sentative j. Sloatt Fassett of New York,
in the course OF which he says.
After 20 years of almost continuous
service in Congress, it is a very signifi-
cant tribute to man to be able truth
fully to say that he has made no enemies
on either side of the House,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25

WE MAY GET
AN ISLAND
Canadian Parliament Shows
Alarm
MEANS 1000 SO. MILES
In PidgeOn Distriet-Prepmations for the
Newfoundland case--SamueI ]. Ell
der Senior Counsel for Us at
The Hague.
MEANS 1000 SO. MILES

Ottawa, Feb 25.--some alarm was ere
ated in the Canadian Parliament Tues.
day by a member calling attention 20
the fact that ii the copy of the recent
boundary treaty with the United States
furnished to the Canadian Parliament is
correct, Hunter Island, in the Pidgeon
river district, containing about thou
sand square miles, has been lost 10 Can
ada and is now the property Of the
United States. In the Ashburton treaty
the island was conveyed TO Canada
through the statement that the boundary
line shall not intersect the island. The
copy OF the recent Washington treaty
leaves out the word mot" Dr. w. f.
King, Canada's representative on the
boundary commission, Tuesday night de.
clared that the Ashburton line had been
followed. However, the original OF the
treaty will have TO be consulted before
this point is finally settled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
posroFFrcE OPEN MONDAY.
Quincy's New Building Unsurpassed II
Country For It's Glass.

Boston, Feb. 25.-Quincy's new post
Office, the finest and most up.to-date OF
It's size ever erected by the government
is completed and will be formally open
ed for business next Monday. There
win be an invitation inspection Of the
new Office Thursday night, and Friday
from 10 o p. m, il win be open to the
public. Among the guests at the inspec
ton Thursday night win be Postmaster
Edward c. Mansfield of Boston, in who's
district the Office is located
The building stands at the corner Of
Washington and Maple streets. oppo-
site the Thomas public library. The
ate was purchased in August, 1902,
through the efforts OF Senator Lodge.
Work was begun on the new Office on
Oct. /, 1907, and the building was prac-
tically completed except for the furnish
ings on Jan. 1, of this year.
The building is OF Indiana sandstone,
with granite trimmings and a copper
roof. II has a frontage on Washington
street of Sc feet and on Maple street of
IS feet. There are two public entrances
one on each street.
The public lobby 10 1915 feet wide
and SO feet long. The floor and vain
scoting of the first floor is Of Vermont
marble. There are three sections OF
lock boxes. In an alcove on the Maple
street side is the superintendent office,
a room II by II feet. On the north
side is the money order and registry di
vision, in room IA by % feet, with
large deposit vaults. The main work
room is As by SO feet, high and finely
lighted. On the north side Is vesti-
bule and ladies' retiring room.
In the basement is the carriers room
with white marble toilet and shower
bath There is a large room for storage
of supplies. The building is heated by
steam and lighted by gas and electricity.
There is an automatic gas heater for
hot water. Although the building is of
firaproof construction, there are lines
Of emergency fire hose throughout.
The new plant is in charge OF Charles
H. Hammond, who was appointed post
master on Feb. Ill, 1905. and was re-
appointed in 1909 and 1906. When the
Quincy office was made branch of the
Boston postal district on July /, 1905,
he was appointed superintendent Of the
office. On Feb. l he was re-appointed in
this position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
WON'T RACE sHRUBB.
Longboat Balks at Buffalo Match But
Dorando Accepts.

Buffalo, Feb. 25.--Tom Longboat, the
Indian Marathon runner, has refused to
meet ALT Shrubb in their scheduled if
teen-mile race at the 9TH Regiment ar.
mory here tomorrow night, and Dorando
Pietri, the Italian runner, is now in
Buffalo to take Longboat's place against
shrubb. In refusing to meet Shrubb
Longboat gave no direct reason, but
said he didn't care much whether he
ever runs in match race again.
Longboat and his wife met repre-
sentative of the local promoters of the
race at Hamilton, Ont, last night. Mrs.
Longboat did most of the talking for her
husband, and made it quite plain that
heneeforth she will figure prominently
in any negotiations Longboat enters in
to with view of footracing Long
boat made a demand for $4,000 as his
share for running the race, and refused
to run unless he got that amount. He
paid no attention to claims that his de
mand was unreasonable.
Dorando consented to run as soon as
the chance was offered to him. He re.
ceiyed the offer by wire in st. Paul,
Mimi, and came direct to Buffalo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
DEBATE OVER SALARIES.
Mr., Clark Says President Really Receives
1921 900 Year.

Washington, Feb. 25.--The House yes.
terday rejected the Senate provision in.
creasing to 100000 the salary Of the
president.
The Senate provision was rejected on
the division, l45 to l54, but on demand
Of Mr.. Watson Of Indiana, the yeas and
nays were ordered and the roll was
called
By a vote of 1863 to l49, the House
agreed to salary of $4,000 for the
president.
There was lively debate in the House
on the conference report on the legisla.
tive, executive and judicial appropria.
ton BILL Afessrs. Underwood of Alaba.
ma and Clark of Missouri criticized the
Senate increases in appropriations, es-
pecially in reference TO salaries. Messrs.
Bingham of Pennsylvania, Gillette OF
Massachusetts, and Livingston of Georgia,
the House conferees, strenuously defend
ed their report, which, insofar as there
was no disagreement. was adopted.
When the discussion turned on the in
crease in the salaries Of the president,
vice president, speaker of the House and
judges, about which the conferees could
not agree, Mr.. Clark renewed his crit.
eisms, declaring that instead Of $4,000,
the president actually receives 1921 900
per annum.
The vote on each increase was taken
separately. BY 81 to l02, the House
refused to accept the Senate amendment
the speakers salary.
The excellent prospects OF enactingna
ship or ocean mail subsidy law at this
session Of Congress have conferred atten.
ton on the Senate bill which Is now
before the House. The bill authorizes
the postmaster general TO pay for ocean
mail service on vessels in the second
class, under the classification Of the act
Of March }, 1891, at the rate paid for
first class vessels, on routes to South
America, to the Philippines, to Japan,
to China and to Australasia. The ser.
vice on vessels Of the third class NAV be
paid at the rate paid on second class
vessels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
Mr.. EricsOn's Old House.

Go see it: it's beauty. 1t stands out
among all its neighbors, because the col.
oring il 50 bright and clear. Mr. Ericsson
painted with 7. & NJ. Paint and says it
cost | g less than ever before. He bought
only l2 gallons Of l.. 8 d.. Paint and 9
gallons Of hnseed oil to mix with il.
This made p gallons Of pure paint. and
cost only sl2o per gallon. It's as hand
some ne the finest in town The L. & NJ.
is sold BY.
Maxfield & Cutler, Plainfeld.
Barrows & Peck Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
TAFT'S MES
SAGE READY
Ii Outlines the Policies Of His
Administration
PRESIDENT-ELECT IS BUSY
Cabinet All Settled Excepting the Treas
ury-He Carefully Watches
the Proceedings Of
Congress.
PRESIDENT-ELECT IS BUSY

New York, Feb. 25.-With the one
important news feature Of the Taft
cabinet held in abeyanee-t the selection
Of secretary OF the treasury--Presi.
dent.elect Taft yesterday took adyan-
tage of his coveted opportunity to catch
vi with his correspondence and prepare
a portion OF one of the magazine arti.
Giles he has contracted TO write. AL
though Senator Knox is not TO come 20
New York, as at first planned, he has
been in conversation with Mr.. Taft
many times over the long-distance tele
phone since Mr.. Taft took up his quar-
tiers yesterday in the residence OF his
brother, II. W. Taft. In this mannCs
Mr. Taft is enabled TO keep in close
touch with the numerous matters Of
legislation and other procedure in the
accomplishment Of which during the
present session Of Congress hd is par
tieularly interested. In these matters
Mr.. Knox i taking directing hand and
is meeting with very gratifying suecess'
according TO the reports which are re.
ceived.
The inaugural address of Mr.. Taft re
ceived its final revision yesterday. This
document is, according to custom, a
declaration OF the policies which the
new administration win endeavor to
carry out The address contains APP
proximately 5000 words and viii oc-
cupy Mr.. Taft little short of an hour
in its delivery. The address has been
submitted not only 10 the men who have
accepted places in the Taft cabinet, and
in each case received their hearty ap-
proval, but Mr.. Taft has also read the
paper TO President Roosevelt and others
OF his personal friends and political Ad
yisers. II is pronounced strong state
paper. Mr.. Taft's callers yesterday
were few, his wish for seclusion being
generally understood and observed.
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the
National Republican committee, came
over from Washington yesterday on the
train which brought President Roose.
welt and his party to this city. 1t was
said that Mr.. Hitchcock would meet Mr.
Taft while in this city but he would say
nothing as 10 the purpose Of his visit
Mr.. Hitchcock called at the Taft resi-
dtnce yesterday afternoon and had
conference with Mr.. Taft, in which il
was understood federal appointments
we're discussed.
Timothy l.. Woodruff, chairman of
the New York state Republican commit
tee Joseph II. Choate, former ambassa-
dor to Great Britain, and Booker T.
Washington were among Mr.. Taft's
callers yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
SUICIDE AFTER JILTrNG.
wollers Fiancee Engaged to Another
While He Was in Philippines.

New York, Feb. 25.--Behnd the suicide
of Lieutenant John ]. MolIer, u s. A..
at the Grand Union Hotel on Monday
night, friends see the despair of unre-
Quilted love.
These friends say the lieutenant fell
in love with beautiful girl who lived
in this city while be was stationed at
Governors island in 1905 or early in
1906. lie had been graduated from West
Point in 1904. Moller's friends who had
met this girl declined to disclose her
name. When ordered to the Philippines,
be went there buoyed by the belief that
the girl loved him.
He remained with his company in the
Philippines two years While there be
got into some trouble, the nature of
which is not known here. He was court
martialed, and, although the court ex.
onerated him, it il understood the find.
ing was disapproved by Brig. Cen Mills.
Some of Moller's friends assert that
distorted reports of that affair were
made to the girl in this city and that
when the lieutenant returned to this
country it was to find the girl betrothed
to another man, said to have been
foot ball player, graduate of one of
the largest eastern universities.
This knowledge Is said to have come
to Lieutenant Moller as great surprise
and shock.
His company was detailed to the Pre-
sidio at Monterey, Cal, and Lieutenant
Moller stayed there most Of the time
until recently, when he got furlough
to come Fats. Some of his friends say
the believe he met her at least once.
His friends all agree that Moller did
not at any time give way to dissipation.
Chaplain 2. B. Smith, to whom he ad.
dressed his last letter, said Lieutenant
Moller's mother il the widow OF a paint
of Louisville, Mo-, said to
be wealthy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
TO CONSULT sPERRY.
Naval Reorganization Board Will Seek
His Advice.

Washington, Feb. 25.--Rear Admiral
Sperry, commanding the feet, has been
ordered to Washington on next Saturday
to attend meeting of President Roose-
velt,s naval reorganization committee.
lie will also have q conference with the
secretary of the navy, Newberry, and
with members OF the general board in
regard to various feet matters. II is
the intention Of the present administra-
tion to allow Admiral Sperry to remain
in command of the battleship fleet. he
will retire in September next.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
TWELVE FIREMEN OVERCOME.
Basement Filled with Gas When Meters
Were Broken.

New York, Feb. 25.---Twelye firemen
were overcome BY gas and smoke and
were given medical attention while ight.
ing fire in the basement Of a tenement
house at 3l3 First avenue early yester.
day.
Several gas meters were broken during
the fire and the basement was filed with
gas. The firemen who niccumbed had
battered down the doors and rushed ia
with the hose. Three Of them were mn.
conscious when their comrades fonnd
them stretched on the floor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
Explorer Stnl at "a.

Chicago, Feb. 25.--John Burronpb.
passed through this city ON his wav y
JON John Muir, the California explorer
and forestry authority, for a tourney
through the Grand Canon Of Colorado
For more than 40 years Mr.. Burronghs
who is now ~ years old, has been nisn.
ming to make this trip. His last iourna,,
into the West was with President Rooss.
welt on the celebrated trip through Vel.
iowstone park. Aei-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
WOMEN ARE VICTIMS
indoor Life and Lack of Exercise Causes
Piles

More women than men have piles. II
is because they take so little outdoor
exercise and are so often eonstipateo.
There is a stagnation Of blood In the
lower bowel, and no amount Of cutting
or treatment with ointments and SUPPOSE
tories win remove this cause.
DR.. Leonhardt's Hem. Rod, an internal
tablet medicine, viii permanently cure
any case OF piles, removing the cause
Price, 81 ct Riekert & Wells, Barre. VT.
Fully guaranteed. Or. Leonhardt Co.
station B. Buffalo, n. \. Write for
booklet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25

germs. At any rate. the Giroux Mfg.
Co., of Buffalo, N. Y, sole. manufac,,
turers Of Partisan Sage In the United
States, give through their agent. the
Red Cross Pharmacy, this money back
guarantee, which is no doubt strong
enough and plain enough to please the
most exacting:
''We guarantee Partisan Sage to cure
dandruff in two weeks; to stop falling
hair; to make dull. lifeless ard colorless
hair beautiful and luxuriant; to cure all
itching diseases Of the scalp, or money
back.
The price is only so cents large bot
tie at the Red Cross Pharmacy. or by
express, all charges prepaid, from Gil
SIOUX Mfg, Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
BASIS FOR TRIAL ARGUED.
Under Standard Oil Contention But $780,
600 Fine Is Possible.

Chicago, Feb. 25.~-While the federal
jury commission was engaged yesterday
in securing new panel Of $50 veniremen
from which to select a jury for the re-.
trial Of the STANDARD Oil company OF
Indiana for the alleged acceptance Of re-
bates, Judge Anderson listened to argu-
ments as to what shall form the basis
OF each otfense alleged.
John $. Miller, for the defense, pleaded
that the settlement Of freight charges,
of which there were Sc in the present
cas-, should form the basis Of the gov
ernment's charges. District Attorney
Sims argued that each shipment consti-
tuted separate offense. Under the lat
ter construction Of the law, maximum
fine Of $l0,000,O00 Is possible; under the
former, one OF S720,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
DR.. BERLE A SPEAKER.
He Addresses N. Z. Congregational Con-
gress in Manchester.

Manchester, ". r., Feb. 25. Topics Of
interest TO clergymcn and laymen who
have the financial and administrative bur
dens Of the church to bear, were dis.
cussed at the first of the second DAVIS
sessions Of the Second New England Con-
gregational Congress yesterday @Ad-
ministration OF the Local Church." by
Rev. Dr. A. A. Berle of Boston. was the
first subject discussed, and was followed
by addresses on other phases Of church
administration by Judge Alfred Colt Of
New Haven, Conn; Rev H. A. Blake of
Stafford Springs, Conn, and Rev, DR.. Will
liam McLane of New Haven, Conn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
MAC vEAGH THE MAN.
He Will Probably Be the New Secretary
Of the Treasury.

Chicago. Feb. 25.--That Franklin Mae
Veagh of Chicago, as previously intimat
ed, win be secretary OF the treasury in
the Taft cabinet, is believed by Mr. Mac.
Veagh's closest friends The breaking
of a custom Of years in not attending
the last meeting Of the board OF directors
of the Commercial National bank, of
which he is chairman, Is regarded as con-
elusive evidence OF his acceptance
In order to qualify for the portfolio,
it would be necessary for Mr. MacVeagh
to sell his bank stock and sever his Off
cial position with the institution That
he is quitely preparing to do so is be-
heved by those in the best position to
know
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
GREAT BRITAIN
AND FRANCE.
To be Invited to Participate
in Champlaln Fete
RESOLUTION in SENATE
A Lively Debate on the Presidents
salary-HOuse Unwilling to Make
1t 100000 Increase to
$4,000.
RESOLUTION IN SENATE

Washington. Feb 25.--The Senate
passed resolution yesterday, Of which
Senator Depew is the author, authorizing
the secretary Of state to extend invita-
tions TO France and Great British to
participate in the celebration of the
3OOth anniversary of the discovery Of
Lake Champlain by Samuel d. Cham
plain. The exposition, under the joint
auspices OF the states Of New York and
Vermont. will be held the first week in
July, 1909.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
LORD SHQLTo's WOES.
Must Tell Why He Shot Man He Found
in House.

Nelson, B. c., Feb. rs. The trial Of
Lord Sholto Douglas for the shooting Or
q man at Creston, B. G., early III Novem-
Der will probably come up before the
court at Nelson during the early part Of
May Lord Sholto, on arriving at hrs
home one evening, found man there
who refused to leave. and he shot him.
though not fatally. Considerable mys-
terry surrounds the case. Douglas il
son Of the Marquis OF Queensberry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
INDIANA DRY.
Only One County Votes "wet" Under
Local Option Law.

indianapolis, Feb. 25.--Local option
elections in Adams, Daviess, Howard,
Grant and Newton counties were attend
ed by scenes that have never been wit
messed before in the state. They all
went dry" putting l4s saloons out oil
business. Nineteen counties have now
voted under local option law and only
one have voted wet"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25

New York, Feb. 25.-Three young wo.
men found themselves prisoners on ~
Ilth noor Of the Century b1;ldine :
West Thirty fourth street. TUESDAY a :, :
ing. They appealed BY telephone - a. ~.
once Of the Waldorf Astoria. ~ -
time man arrived. from TIE hoIs, ~
Young women had got the ianitor 81 -, -
ephone. They had been wsr i.i,s. ~ ~ 'sl-
one Of The ofaees. an lAse II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
ONE TOWN WHOLLY CONE.
Deaths Reported as Result Of Great
Storm in the West.

Memphis, Feb, 25. That the storm Of
wind and rain which prevailed in eastern
Arkansas, northern Mississippi and west
ern Tennessee was very severe. is con-
frmed by yesterdays advices, though as
the wires are Frustrated the full extent
Of damage is not yet known. The town
of Fisher, Ark, was practically destroy
ed. Six persons were reported killed
and a number injured. Near Augusta
the dead number six and Others were
injured.
Near Greenville, Miss, several sub
stantiaI structures were wrecked and a
number of smaller buildings were demol-
ished
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
WHEN YOU PUT ON STOCKINGS

OF the heavier sort, do your shoes pinch and
your feet swell and perspire? If you sprinkle
Allens Foot Ease, an antiseptic powder for
the feet into your shoes, ii wlil give you rest
and comfort and instant relief. When rubbers
become necessary, and your shoes feel tight,
Aims Foot-Ease Is just the thing TO use Try
Ii for Dancing Parties. Breaking in New shoes
and for patent leather shoes. Sold Every
where, CSC. Sample FREE. Address Allen s,
olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. Don't accept any sub
stitute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
Rich Man Of % WEEDS Girl of is.

Morella, Mex, Feb. 25.-At the age
of 90 years, Juan Landeta, a Spanish
multi-millionaire. has married Dolores
Chbina, who IS scarcely IS years old.
Because Of the difference in their ages,
effort was made to keep the wedding as
quiet as possible, and the ceremony was
performed at 5 o'clock in the morn
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
Milo Gray Pardoned.

Concord, N, IT,, Feb. 25.-Milo Cray
who has served nearly 10 years Of a
la-year term in state prison for murder
was pardoned yesterday. Late in 1895
Gray killed his wife at Benton and was
convicted Of murder in the second de
gree, He was committed to the state
prison in March, 1896.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
A NEW SWIMMING RECORD.
South Dakota Girl Stays in water Seyes
Hours Without a Rest.

Long Beach, Cal, Feb. 25.--Aiiss Marie
E. Fike Of Madison. s. d., Tuesday broke
Miss Lillian Willisms's record for con-
tinuous swimming without rest, by
staying in the plunge here seven hours.
She entered the water at $3.50 a. m. and
left it at 1850 p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-25
Killed in Tunnel.

New York. Feb. 25.--Two laborers in
one Of the McAdoo tunnels in J<pey City
were killed yesterday by coming in con
tact with an electric light wire.