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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENTED.
President Eliot of Harvard Says What
He DID Say.

Cambridge, Mass, March f5.--Presi-
dent Eliot Of Harvard university has
telegraphed from Atlanta, Ca, state
ment concerning remarks recently at
tribnted to him on racial and religious
questions, in part as follows:
The reports current in the press of
Boston and the comments thereon, do
not correctly represent my views con-
cerning race and religious questions. My
remarks have been interpreted as show
ing lack Of appreciation Of the civic
and moral virtues Of citizens sprung
from Irish and other foreign stocks. I
wish to disclaim any such intention.
Nobody familiar with the political his
tory could fail to have deep appreciation
Of many good Influences which Amer
leans of Irish decent have had in our
political development.
1T has been common anticipation
in the United States that the numerous
races Of which our population is made
will blend into one race to be called
American. This blending viii be the
effect not Of rapid amalgamation, but
of the gradual diminution Of differences
through the effect Of common educa-
tlon and common condition in paternaI
industry and through governmental pol
icies OF all races. Some of which
might easily be lost by sudden blend"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
WAS LEADING
PHYSICIAN
DR.. ]. H. Hamilton Of Richford
Is Dead
HAD HELD MANY OFFICES
He Was Formerly Secretary Of Ehe
State Board Of Health and He
Had a Wide Practice in His
Profession.

Richford, March l5--Dr. J. II. Hamil.
ton, aged 70 years, died yesterday after.
noon from injuries sustained in fall a
week ago and from internal injuries. lie
leaves his wife and two sons and three
daughters. One Of the sons, DIR. James
NJ Hamilton of Rutland, is by former
marriage. He also leaves four brothers
and one sister.
Dr. Hamilton was born in Berkshire
on February 20, 1886, eldest Of eight
children of Hannibal c. and Emily
Thompson Hamilton, and he secured his
education in Franklin and Derby acad-
emies and later from the Vermont Acad-
emy of Medicine at Castleton He came
to this place at once and has been ever
since one Of the leading physicians, hav-
ing a wide practice in this section and
over the line in Canada. He took a
course at McGill uniyer-
sity in 1872.
For many years DR.. Hamilton was
secretary of the state board OF healtn
He had held many Offices in the town
and had been town representative. In
1908 he declined to serve longer on the
school board after being on it for thirty
years. He was twice married, his first
wife being Ellen Gof of this place ana
his second being Mary A. Smalley of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
COST is 100000.
Power Plant at Brattleboro win Supply
Electrical Energy.

Brattleboro, March i5.-The last
bucketful OF concrete forming a
part Of the big dam across the Con
necticut river six miles south Of this
village has been laid and the big elee-
tric power house, which will supply
electrical energy for many factories
within a radius Of 60 miles Of Brattle.
boro, Is nearly finished. IL was stated
yesterday by George 5. Hewins, super.
intendent OF the company construct
ing the plant that power would be
ready for delivery about June 10.
The dam is $50 feet long not includ.
ing the foundation OF the power house,
which Is ESQ feet long and is built IN
the river and Is really a part of the
dam. About 10000 cubic yards OF
concrete were used In the dam founda-
tion. The power house, which rises 60
feet above the level OF the dam, is a
steel frame inclosed with brick and the
walls are now practically completed.
Wires are being strung on a line Of
steel towers In Ftchburg, Mass, which
will be one OF the chief distributing
centers and line Of poles has been
built TO Brattleboro. TO provide against
damage from tightening a lighten-ar-
rester is being built on top Of the power
house.
The building Of the plant has in
volved an expenditure OF more than
81 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
STRIKE SURE TO COME.
Secretary Hartstein Thut Speaks For
Anthracite Miners

Philadelphia, March 15.-Secretary
Hartstein OF district No. 8, United
Mine Workers, declared last night that
he believed there would be strike of
the anthracite miners. He said:
In my opinion a strike Is sure to
come. AT the conference between the
of the operators and
the miners, the former maintained an
attitude which in my opinion will
cause strike to be called.
Heretofore the operators have al
ways made concessions which have pla-
Gated the men. But at the last meet
ing there was no bending. Every issue
which we presented was rejected by
the operators. These issues have
been long considered by the miners
and they know their demands are not
that they are asking only
that to which they are rightfully en-
titled.
"The reflections of these demands will
anger the members Of the union and
am of the opinion that the result of
the convention to be held in Scranton
on March % win be that the committee
will be instructed again to confer with
the mine operators and again to pre-
sent to them the very same demands
which they have Just rejected. Then,
unless these demands are granted, which
do not think possible, in view of the
present attitude of the operators, |
am confident that a strike will be
called.n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
N0RTHFIELD AGITATED
OVER COMMISSIONERS
Who Shall Have Charge Of the Licensing
of the Liquor Traffic During the
Coming Year.

Northfeld. March l5.-This town is
considerably agitated over the selection
Of board Of license commissioners,
which the assistant judges of this county
must appoint BY Thursday Of this week.
The town seems to be divided into three
factions, the Mayo, the Winch and the
you appoint us or there viii be trou-
BILE" factions. The latter is supporting
no particular list Of names for the posi-
tions and the Winch faction has not de-
clared for any particular three men,
though they are supporting only those
allied with themselves politically. The
DR.. Mayo, or "home rule" faction has
three men only it is favoring for the
A. E. Denney, John Nose
ley and Marshall d. Smith.
Other names mentioned are O. S. kim
ball, Fred Fuller and Samuel Winch, DR..
]. II. Winch, e. C. French, Arthur Il.
Smith, Fred Joselyn, DR.. Mayor, Edw.
Deyine, VIM. Kerr, and II, E. Smalley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
THIEVES SHOT
ONE PURSUER
They Were Discovered Break
ing Into a Stable
LAKEVILLE, MASS. TO-DAY
Henry X. Pratt Fell with Bullet in
the Stomach and the Robbers
Fled in the Direction Of
New Bedford.

Lakevillc, Mass, March l5.--0ne man
was shot and seriously injured to-day in
the rout of band of horse thieves who
were trying TO break into the stable Of
Henry X. Pratt. Mr.. Pratt fell with a
shot in the stomach. The thieves were
discovered early in the morning trying TO
effect an entrance. They started to run,
and Mr. Pratt and his son, Ernest Harvey
Pratt, and John Dudley pursued them.
When close pressed, the thieves drew
their guns and fired on their pursuers,
one of the shots taking effect in Mr..
Pratt's body. He fell in his tracks, and
his companions went to his assistance,
while the robbers escaped, going in the
direction of New Bedford. The police
Of that city and all the surrounding cities
have been notified to be on the lookout
for the thieves.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
EXPLAINS cLEws ON ICE.
Worcester Woman Says She and Two
Daughters Broke Through.

Worcester, Mass, March l5.-The mys.
terry surrounding the finding of wo-
mans hat and child's cap and mittens
on the ice at Lake Quinsigamond Sat
urday, and which had put the police on
a drowning or suicide trail. was cleared
up last night by Mrs. Nellie C. Vein.
traub, 10 Locust avenue.
Mrs. Weintraub, who lives with her
father, George w. Patterson, told the
police that she and her daughters, Esther
and Myrtle aged and years, respec-
tievly, while out walking Friday after
noon, veRtured on the ice, and all three
broke through short distance from the
Quinsigamond Boat clubs house. The
mother succeeded in rescuing herself and
children, but the two hats and mittens
were lost in the struggle and not recov-
cred, on account of the treacherous condi-
ton Of the ice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
Reelected Speaker Of House
This Afternoon
OVER CHAMP CLARK, DEM.
House Of Representatives Was Crowded
and There Was Intense Excite
ment During the
Election.

Washington, D. G., March l5.-By q
vote Of 204, Joseph Cannon's power was
this afternoon clinched in his reelection
as speaker of the House of Representa-.
tivcs. Champ Clark, the Democratic
leader, got l66, Cooper Of Wisconsin got
8, Norris Of Nebraska 2, Esch OF Wiscon.
sin IL, Hepburn Of Iowa l. A great
crowd was present, among whom was
Mrs. Taft, wife Of the president.
Speaker Cannon, after answering the
roll-call, retired. Rep. Currier of New
Hampshire named 'Uncle Joe" and Rep.
Clayton of Alabama named Champ Clark.
There was great excitement as the vote
proceeded, and the announcement Of Can.
mons reelection was greeted with loud
cheers.
What . Cannon Victory Means.
II Speaker Cannon's friends are VIC
torious in the matter of the rules, the
Presidents message on the tariff win
be received Tuesday, and Immediately
following its reading the Republican
members of the committee on ways and
means viii introduce their bill for the
revision of the tariff schedule. The
speaker will then appoint a committee
on ways and means, and the bill will
be referred to that committee.
II is understood that if the selection
of the committee is left to the speaker
he will designate all the old members
OF the committee who were reelected
TO Congress. This would leave but one
vacancy, that caused by the retirement
of Mr.. Bonynge of Colorado, and ii is
intimated that Representative Mondell
of Wyoming will be chosen for that
position. The Democratic members OF
the committee would be appointed at
the same time, and the present purpose
is 30 have the committee report the
bill back to the House after one or
two sittings.
As soon as practicable, within a day
or two, after it is reported the tariff
bill will be taken up for consideration
and the debate will be launched.
While the Senate cannot formally
begin its consideration OF the tariff
until after the House bill has been Off
cially transferred to the Senate, the
committee on finance win proceed with
the general discussion Of the subject
and will be well prepared as soon as
possible to report Immediately after the
official receipt of the bill from the
House.
Every effort win be made in both
houses to restrict legislation Of THE
extra session to the subject Of tariff,
but it is possible that consideration
may be given to the bill providing for
The next census and to resolution
changing the date of the Inauguration
of the President from March 4, to
some later date.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
MAKING ARRESTS
ABOUT PALERMO
In Connection With the Assassination
of PetrOsino Of the New York
Detective Force.

Palermo, Sicily, March i5.--The as.
sassination OF Lieutentnt Petrosino has
stirred the police 10 unprecedented ae-
tivity. Many arrests already have been
made and these include number Of
Italians with criminal records, who
lately have returned from the United
States.
The suspicious Of the police are es-
pecially eentered on two notorious
criminals, one OF whom is a thief Of
international reputation and the other
an assassin, to whose door are laid
many crimes committed in New York.
The latter was obliged to leave the
United States because of the stringent
watch kept upon him by Petrosino. IL
is impossible to ascertain the names
Of the men who have been placed under
arrest, as the police maintain COM
plete silence on this subject.
The authorities OF Palermo have ar.
ranged for the funeral and the body
will be shipped to New York, accord!
ing to the Instructions received from
that city.
His assassination was a most cold
blooded one. He was attacked In the
darkness at the corner Of the deserted
square by two men who fired three
shots at him. Petrosino though NOR
tally wounded, clung desperately to
life, and showed at the very last mo-
nsent extraordinary courage and cool
ness. Though he knew death was near,
he chung one hand to the grating Of a
nearby window. He managed to draw
his revolver and fire one shot and
then fall to the ground. His bullet
missed its mark, but the noise OF the
cartridges discharge attracted several
persons. The first of these was a sail
or from the warship Calabria, who as
he ran up saw the detective dragging
himself to his feet and grasping the
iron bar with nerveless hand. But as
the sailor reached him Petrosino fell
again to the ground.
He was dead before the sailor and
others who came to his assistance could
raise his head.
A magistrate, who was notified of the
assassination, went Immediately to the
spot. From papers found on him it ap-
pears that he was gathering evidence
with reference to Italian criminals in
the United States. There were also
notes concerning the Palmero members
of the "Black Hand" Several postal
cards were found addressed to his wife,
"Adelina Petrosino, 223 Lafayette So,
New York." and a metal badge, No
.s5.
From other papers found on the body
it appears that Petrosino had made a
tour of Sicily and had given special
attention to Trapani. The magistrate
gave orders that the body should be
to Rotalli cemetery, where
q post mortem was held.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
IMPROVED SERVICE
ON TROLLEY SYSTEM
Half-hOurly Runs on Each Branch Of the
Line in This City, Beginning This
Morning.

As the result Of the efforts Of some Of
the business men OF the city and the
residents Of Washington and South Main
streets, the Barre and Montpelier Power
and Traction company began this morn.
ing giving half.hourly service over both
its branches in this city, according TO
the resolutions under which the charter
was granted. The matter Of getting the
railroad company 10 live up TO the provi.
sions OF the charter was few weeks ago
placed in the hands OF Attorney Il. l..
Scott, and he sought an interview with
+. II. Deantt, attorney for the fraction
company.
Mr.. Deavitt admitted the necessity for
the increased service Mt the Barre end,
and promised that it would be put on,
but did not state when. Mr.. Deavitt
said that under the previous system,
when the railroad got its power from
the Consolidated company, the power
was insufficient to run the extra car,
and that the reason why 1t had not been
added since the completion OF the COM
pany's power plant WAS because Of q
shortage Of cars.
The complainants we're about to pre-
sent a petition to the railroad commits.
sion to-day, asking for the desired
change, and the increase in service, prac.
tically at the volition OF the company,
came as 8 surprise TO them.
This increase in the service necessi-
tates the keeping Of an extra car aud
crew at the Barre end OF the line all
Of the time, as the newly added car runs
only regularly from the city square to
the upper end OF Washington street and
return, except during rush hours. Dur
ing the hours that the workmen are
going to and from their work, the Wash
ington street car is used In place Of the
extra car and crew which have been sent
out from the barns 10 handle the business
during the rush horus.
The extra car will make trips from
City square to the number one switch
near Jones Brothers granite plant four
times each day, leaving the upper end
Of the run at GAS and ll:45 a. m, at
I2:45 and 3:45 p. m.
According to this schedule, the first
car 70 come down Washington street in
the morning Is at 6:45 and the last car
up at night on the new service viii be
the Sis. After this the cars will run
hourly each way, as under the old sys-
tenn.
The clause from the city resolutions,
upon which the complainants proposed
to act, reads as follows: "Said company
shall run at least one car every 30 min
utes each way over all its aforeL.id lines
between six o'clock a. m. and ten and
one half tl0l5) o'clock p. m, unless pre-
vented from so doing by some cause
beyond their control, or when released
therefrom by consent Of the city council,
and the city council may from time to
time make reasonable regulations in
regard to the places for and the time
Of stopping Of the ears Of the company
in the public streets"
Transfers viii be given to and from
the Washington street branch when the
passage is continuous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
PRAYED FOR TAFT.
Pastor in Washington Church Referred
Directly to the President.

Washington, March Forsaking his
own church for the day, President Taft
attended services yesterday morning at
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
church, where President Lincoln and 9th
er famous statesmen once worshiped.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, pastor Of the
church, referred directly to the presi.
dent in his opening prayer, saying;
BLESS William Howard Taft and his
cabinet; bless the legislators and the
officers Of the army and navy; bless the
administration and make it power for
good in the world"
After the services the congregation
stood while the president walked out.
After luncheon President Taft mount.
ed his riding horse Sterfett, went for
long ride on the speedway, aecompan-
led by General Clarence Edwards. He
returned to the White House two hours
later and settled down to complete his
tariff message.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
WOMAN WAS INJURED
When Sleigh Overturned and Dumped
Her Into the Street.

st. Albans, March l5.--The bad condi-
tion Of part Of Lake street near Hunt
ington, was the cause Saturday night OF
several accidents, the worst Of which
placed Mrs. Agnes Watson of North Hero
in the st. Adams hospital, with badly
broken leg and other injuries. Mrs. Wat
son and SON had driven over here to do
some shopping and were just starting
on the return trip when they struck the
big hole in the road. Their sleigh was
overturned and its occupants thrown
heavily out on the ice. Several other
teams came to grief Saturday at this
same spot and while waiting for the
ambulance to take Mrs. Watson to the
hospital, two other sleighs were wrecked.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
CARLTON APoLLoNIo DEAD.
Former Harvard FulIback Succumbs to
Attack Of Meningitis.

Boston, March l5.-Carlton Appollonio,
Harvard '0S, of Winchester, died yes
terday in Springfield, o., after two days
illness of meningitis.
In his first year at Harvard he played
full back on the freshman eleven, and
during his senior year was regular full-
back on the university team. He was
on the university squad during his sopho-
more and Junior years. He was mem
Der Of the d. X. b., the Delta Phi and
the Hasty Pudding club, and in his senior
year was elected permanent class treas
urer.
He prepared for college at Milton
academy, where he played on the foot
ball team and was prominent in other
branches of athletics Since graduating
he has been engaged in engineering at
Springfield, O.
The body win be cremated at Spring
field, and memorial service viii be held
at Winchester
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
TRIED SUICIDE
AND GOT ARRESTED
Harry Langevin Of Burlington Was Twice
Fooled in His Attempt-He 10
Said to Have Been
Jealous

Burlington, March l5.--The Sunday
quiet Of lower Main street was harshly
broken yesterday morning when Harry
Langeyin tried to commit suicide by TAX.
ing carbolic acid. Langevin made two
attempts, being foiled both times by his
wife and Others. After losing his first
bottle OF acid, Langevin went out on the
street and purchased another. He re-
turned home and was about to place the
bottle TO his mouth when bis wife threw
glass, knocking his hand from bis
mouth. In the scufile that ensued, Lange-
win split the acid over his person, burn
ing one arm in several places.
Langeyin was placed in Jail, charged
with breach Of the peace. He said that
he was sober and had taken only three
drinks Of beer. jealousy is thought to
be the cause Of Langevin's act.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
LIQUOR RETURNED.
Had Been Taken in a Raid at Montpelier
Recently.

Judge Harvey in Montpelier city court
to-day ordered the liquor, seized at the
rooms of i. Montiani on Barre street .
week ago, to be returned, as there was
no evidence that the liquor was being
kept for illegal purposes. Montisni went
on the stand and testified that he owned
the liquor and that he did not keep 10
for illegal purposes.
Walter Burke and John Crapo were
arraigned to-day for intoxication, having
been arrested Saturday night near the
Central Vermont station. Sheriff Tracy
and Deputy Lawson going after them
when report came that the men were
fighting. Both wanted hearing to-day
and SO the officers were called. On the
officers testimony Judge Harvey adj
Judged both respondents guilty and fined
them Sis, with costs. Both took an
appeal. Fred Thomas was arraigned to-
day on the the charges of getting drunk
when he was put out work as a prisoner
Of the county jail. For his thoughtless-
ness Thomas was given thirty days more
in the county jail
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
HUNTING OUT CRIMINALS.
Who Were Concerned in Death Of
Petrosino.

New York, March 15.-Despite the
secracy maintained at police head
quarters, 1t is known that world
wide hunt for Patrosino's sIayers has
begun. The initial move was made
Saturday simultaneously in New York,
Baltimore, New Orleans and other
cities where Patrosino worked recently
and was feared by criminals, when the
respective detectives bureaus set drag
nets to locate notorious leaders of the
Malta, Comorra and Black Hand to es-
tablish if any of them left this coun-
try recently.
1t has developed that Patrosini died
poor man and steps have already been
taken to raise a fund for his family.
A New York merchant, one of the sub
scribers, said that at least $4,000 will
be raised
In obedience to instructions from
Archbishop Farley prayers were said
yesterday for Lieut.. Petrosino in all
the Catholic Churches of New York.
1t is perhaps unparalleled in this city
that the death Of man occupying Pet.
rosino's humble station should inspire
such widespread TRIBUTES.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
NUMEROUS CHARGES
of Misusing United States Mail Against
Vermont People.

Burlington, March l5.- Robert Packard
Of Stockbridge, who was brought to Bur
lington Friday night by Deputy United
States Marshal c, G. Graves, was brought
before United States Commissioner Mar
tin 5, Villas Saturday and furnished bail
in the sum of $500 for his appearance
at the next term of United States court
on charge of nisusing the mails
Saturday evening, Deputy United
States Marshal G. G. Graves brought be-
fore United States Commissioner Martin
S. Villas, Fred B. Morton of Barnard
charged with obstructing the United
States mail, and Charles NJ Davis of
Bethel, charged with misuse Of United
States mail The former was admitted
to bail in the sum of $l00 and the latter
in the sum of $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
LED TO TROUBLE.
Attempt Of Barre Man to Collect a Bill
from Bethel Man.

Bethel, March l5.--Luigi Aimini came
from Barre Friday to collect bill from
q resident Of this town, who disputed
the account. A quarrel followed in
which Frank Colettf took up the cudgels
for his neighbors and a wordy battle
between him and Aimini resulted in the
arrest of both men BY Constable Nelson
Pray. They pleaded guilty to breaches
Of the peace, Aimini paying So and costs,
Coletti 81 and costs in r. J. Flints court.
The Barre man took the first train for
home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-15
HOPES FOR SETTLEMENT.
Nevertheless Lewis Preparing for Bat
tie with the Operators.

Bridgeport, Conn, March l5.-With
hope Of a peaceful settlement of the
miners difficulties, Lewis, the miners
chieftain, is nevertheless preparing for
battle q do not want to strike" he
said to-day, "nor do the l6S.000 miners
Of the coal regions, but we do want
recognition. No man foresees the out
come Of the convention on March %.
That meeting viii decide the course.
But we want no agreement Of any nature
not embOdying recognition Of the union. =