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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
WANT $500
In EACH CITY
In Order to Secure Summer
Base Ball
DELEGATES ARE ELECTED
TO Represent Barre-Montpelier at the
League Meeting Which viii Be
Held in Burlington
Soon.

A meeting Of the Barre Montpelier
Base Ball association was held in this
city yesterday afternoon, and a commit.
tee composed Of William Wishart and
A. W. Daley was elected to represent
this association in the meeting to be
held in Burlington some day this week
FOR the purpose Of organizing the state
league. It is practically a settled thing
now that Plattsburg will come into the
league and with the representatives pres.
ent from Barre Montpelier, Rutland, Bur.
lington, and Plattsburg, the league viii
be organized at this meeting in Burling-
ton, the date Of which has not yet
been set
The matter Of raising the necessary
funds for the local association were dis
oussed by the directors and il was decid.
ed that 81 800 should be raised to start
the season. OF this amount the street
railway has already contributed $500
which leaves $500 to be raised in eaeh
city. The Montpelier directors stated
that they could raise their share without
any trouble. As for Barre, the direc.
tors say that no move towards raising
the money has been made, but with twice
the population here as in Montpelier, II
is believed that there win be little trou.
be making il BY public subscription.
The directors think that to start the
season right there should be this amount
of money raised, and If the fans in the
two cities want base bali this summer, it
is up to them 70 help out The subscfip-
tion will not be started until after the
meeting for organizing the league in Bur-
lington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
MODEST AS EVER.
Wilbur and 0ryille Wright Refused to
Lionized Today.

New York, May 1T -Taeiturn AZ
ever, Wilbur and Orville Wright re-
turned on the Kronprinzessin Cecillie.
They we're welcomed by bid delega-
tion Of the Aero club Of America but
they refused to be lionized The
Wrights will leave later in the day for
Dayton, O., to prepare an airship for
the Fort Meyers tests by the govern
ment. a month from today they will
receive their sister, Katherine, who
accompanied them home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
Owe DRowNED. rHREE sAvEp
Thomas McFarIane Sank at Island Falls,
Me-

Island Falls, Me-, May III Thomas
McFarlane was drowned, and Redford
McFarlane and his wife and their small
child were saved when the boat con
tanning the people was capsized today.
The accident was seen from shore
and help reached the overturned craft
in time to rescue all but Thomas Me-
Farlane, who sank quickly The vic
tim was 35 years old. He leaves an
aged mother.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
MANY ELECTRIC LINES.
Plan From casteton, to Eagle Bridge,
Ny.

Ny.
Rutland, Mry l1.-Nevotiations are
now under vaY To haye the Rutland
railway light aud power company take
over the passenger traffic III the pela.
ware & Hudson company il fhis sEate
snH Altmfify E1e Iines ffon Cat 7bya
e Eafle Bridge, n. j.. ard FROM Fair
Hafen to Whitehall, n &. operating
them in connection with the present
loeai trolley system. This il the state-
ment just made BY G. Tracey Rogers
OF HinghamtoB. n. Y, president Of the
Rutland railway. light ard pawer COM
pany, who has been in this city the last
two DAYS To attend a meeting Of the
directors held on Saturday.
Regarding the negotiations with the
Delaware & Hudson. Mr.. Rogers said
further, "The fTiendIiest relations ex-
ist between Us and whatever is done
viii be for the benefit Of the public
and to OR mutual adventure"
III this plan Is not feasible We ex-
pect to build from Fair Haven, Castle
ton Corners or Rydenvilie to Ponlt
ney. but it will he largely dependent
on the attitude Of the people along the
line.
The advantage OF our line win be
that It viii be run in connection with
the present system and in case We
build to Poultney, We will Of course,
also extend our power lines through
the quarry districts. and viii be able
to furnish power in unlimited quanti-
ties at lower cost than it can be had
there at present"
Mr.. Rogers said that he knew moth
ing of the plans OF another company to
Haven to Poultney and Granville, n. Yll
as published last week. He continued
'syVe hope II is true. The road has been
built on wind many times, and we
are glad that other capital appears to
be coming in II power Is wanted, we
will be glad to furnish it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
ARMY BALLOON EXPLODED.
Operators Believes 1t Became Charged
with Electricity in the Air.

Omaha, Neb., May ll--Army balloon
No. l2, which assembled from Fort Omaha
at 1l:l5 o'clock yesterday, landed at
jackson, Neb., at GAS o'clock last even-
ing. In making landing the gas bag
exploded few feet above the ground and
was destroyed, but neither Captain Chan
dIer nor Lieutenant Ware, who made the
flight. was seriously injured. Jackson
Is about 30 miles west Of Sioux City.
Captain Chandler believes that while
at a high altitude the gas bag became
charged with static electricity and that
on reaching the ground contact with the
earth caused an arc to form thus pro-
dueing an electric spark which set fire
to the bag.
The ascension was made from Fort
Omaha The highest altitude reached
was 4,40o feet, shortly after the balloon
left the earth
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
ICE LEAVES sHsEc LAKE.
Fishermen Are on Hand and Steamers
Make First Trips.

Foxcroft. Me, May 1.-THE lee in
the Sebec lake left early yesterday and
the passenger steamer on the lake made
their first trip in the afternoon. The
ice started Sunday evening and a part
Of the lake cleared Mail service to
points on the lake opened last even
ing Though many fishermen visited
tie lake yesterday, as far as could be
learned NO salmon were taken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
BARRE MAN PRESIDENT.
G. Herbert Pape Leads the Montpelier
Fire Underwriters Association.

The annual meeting Of the Montpelier
Fire Underwriters association was held
in Montpelier yesterday for the election
Of officers, and the following board was
elected: president, G. Herbert Pape Of
Barre; yiee-president, a. n Plastridge Of
Northiield; secretary and treasurer, @. G..
Graves Of Waterbury. This association
includes the local agents in Montpelier,
sarre, Northfeld, Waterbury and Ram
dolph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
WOMAN MURDERED
NEAR PROVIDENCE
Laura Register, Aged IS, Was Killed
When Her skull Was Crushed in.
There is NO Clue to the
Murderers.

Providence, r. T., May liLaura Reg
ister aged rs years and divorced, Of Ar
lington, was found with her skull crushed
near Jewish cemetery on the outskirts
Of this city to-day. There were signs
Of a terrible struggle. The woman had
been feloniously assaulted. There is no
clue to the murderer or murderers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
sTEANs FARMHOUSE BURNS.
Woodstock Estate Recently Bought by
Bert Hoyt.--Loss $4,000.

Woodstock, May II. The farmhouse
known as the stearns farm, recently
purchased by Bert Hoyt, together with
part Of the contents, was destroyed by
fire about 4 o'clock yesterday morning.
The loss was $4,000, partially covered
by insurance The cause of the fire
was detective chimney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
BODY FLATTENED OUT.
Man Blown Against Ceiling by an Ex-
plosion and Killed.

New York, May 1l-Henry MeGrath,
a Brooklyn factory employe was crushed
to death late yesterday by the explosion
Of a huge caldron containing boiling
mass Of spices and drugs Standing on
top Of the great kettle, he turned on the
steam and a terrific explosion followed.
He was hattened against the ceiling.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
CALLED 10 vERGENNEs.
Dan Donnelly Of Montpelier Gets Word
Of Fathers Death.

Dan Donnelly Of Montpelier was called
to yergennes to-day BY the death OF his
father, Thomas 7. Donnely, who was
a wen known citizen Of Vergennes. The
latter had not been IN the best Of health
for some time, and the news Of his death
was not unexpected lie was IS years
of age and leaves 1--WE children. AIRS.
Donnelly died several years age,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
HEARING IN DANvILLE.
Public Service Commission viii Give One
on Grade Crossings

Newport. May liz Rufus W. Spear,
clerk Of the public service commission,
announces the following dates for hear
ings: May 20 at q. M on the petition
Of the ST. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain
Railway company in reference to the
elimination Of two grade crossings in the
town Of Danville May q, at Jericho
at 1880 a. M, to continue hearing
on the petition Of the Central Vermont
to eliminate grade crossing near Jeri-
ohn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
sen. TILLMAN Dimes
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
The First Dinner Invitation from the oc-
cupant Of the White House Since Sem
atOrs Fight with McLaunn on
Floor Of the Senate in 1902.

Washington D. @, May ll.--After sew.
eral years absence from the dinner list
at the White House, Senator Tillman
and wife were present last night at the
hospitality Of the Taft table. After
rillmsn's fight on the floor Of the Senate
with his colleague, Senator McLaurin,
in 1902, he paid his last visit to the
White House during Roosevelt's admin.
istration and it was only until recently
that he paid his respects to President
Taft at the White House.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
Hiram H. AverilI Lost Life in
Cayuga Lake
WAS SON OF |. K. AVERILL
Young Man, Who Was Graduated from
SpauIding High School and Dart
mouth College, Was Teaching
in Ithaca, N. Z.

Although the body has not been fourtl,
tho relatives here have accepted the
indications as conclusive that Hiram II.
Ayerill, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Averill,
was drowned in Cayuga lake, Ithaca.
n. Y, on Sunday, together with George
White, student in caseadilla school,
where the former was q teacher. Mea-
gre dispatches received here have been
supplemented by press dispatches to the
effect that the two young men went
out in a canoe on Sunday and that the
canoe in which they are supposed to
have started has been found and neither
Of the young men has returned.
Porter Averill, a brother Of Hiram,
came last night from Hanover, N. r.,
where he is a student at Dartmouth col
lege, and left this noon for Ithaca TO
bring he remains home should the
search, now being made, prove success
full. II is said that the state Of New
York has taken up the search, but as
there is no evidence in what part Of
the lake the canoe capsized, the efforts
may have to be continued for some
time.
press dispatch gives the following
version of the accident:
Ithaca, n. T., May l0.--H. Fl. Averill
and George White, an instructor and a
student, respectively, Of Cascadilla school
Of this city, are thought to have been
drowned in Cayuga lake during the Sc
.fte., t.A -
gion yesterday. They left this city In a
canoe before the storm and landed at
Taughannock Falls Leaving there, they
started across the lake to LudlowvilEe.
Their empty canoe was found several
miles below this morning"
AveriII Was Good Swimmer.
AverilI was good, strong swimmer
and it seems probable thpt he might him
self have escaped drowpingi which leads
TO the belief that be endeapofed to save
the student with the result that both
ware droMnd. CagMgA ialze IA a trpaek
efuua body d water and eaEly claims
large toii q hffiDan fife On tho
ame day that Averill and his companion
are supposed to have been drowned, six
Cornell university students we're pulled
out Of the water just about as they
had given up hope Of resene. their sail-
boat having been overturned, although
It was manoeuvered by a skilled sailor.
CasCadilla school, where Averill was
teaching mathematics, is preparatory
institution for Cornell AYerill had
taught there this year and had been
to assume the same position
next year. He had gone to Ithaca fol
lowing his graduation from Dartmouth
college.
He was born in Barre "a years ago
and had spent his life in the Town prior
to entering college. He secured his pre-
paratory school education at Spaulding
high school, graduating with the class
Df 1902 and being one of the honor stud
snts in the class. He was a quiet, unas
suming young fellow Of good habits and
studions nature, and he merited the re-
speet Of his friends and acquaintances.
The supposed drowning comes as
great blow to his family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. K. Averill. his parents, Porter Averill,
.he brother, and Mrs. Nicholas Veale Of
Ibis city, who is a sister.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
A STRANGE ENCOUNTER.
Death Halt a Probable Murderer as He
Aimed Weapon

Niagara Falls, n. Y, May 1.-The
hand Of death was all that prevented
Willis White from killing James Thomas
here yesterday afternoon. White, armed
with revolver and razor, went to
barn where Thomas was employed and
demanded some money Meeting with a
refusal, be drew the revolver. For sew
eral minutes Thomas managed TO elnde
him by dodging in and our among vehi-
cles Thomas was finally driven into a.
corner, but just as White lifted the
revolver and fired he was attacked with
hemorrhage Of the lungs The shot
went wild With blood pouring from
hls mouth White staggered forward sew
eral steps and fell dead
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
RETURNS UP 10 DATE
Show That Morris Won Eight Against
Two by Bond.

st. Johns N. r., May Il-Returns
from Saturdays parliamentary election
were still very meagre and indecisive
last night, showing only Thus far that
eight Of the S6 seats have been won
by the adhereHts Of the acting premier,
Sir Edward Morris, and two by the sup
porters OF Sir Robert Bond.
Yesterdays returns from Harbor Main
show that the Morrisites have reelected
Mr Woodford, the minister Of public
works, and his colleague by largely IN
creased maiorities,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
ELABORATE SERVICES.
Are Being Prepared for Funeral Of
Heinrich conreid.

New York, May Ill. The body Of
Heinrich Conreid who died in the Aus
trian Typol arrived today. It viii be
buried from the Metropolitan opera
house tomorrow with most elabwate
services which will be attended BY all
the noted singers Of the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
RAIN HELPED M. S.
BY Stopping Game Gave to Victory
Over st. Albans High.

st. Albans, May 1.-THE ball game
here yesterday between the Montpelier
seminary and Sc. Albans high school
teams was stopped by rain In the middle
of the seventh inning, when the score
was to 3. The game was declared the
visitors, to !, as the score reverted TO-
the standing at the end Of even inn.
ings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
USED KEROSENE.
And Her Clothing Caught Fire, Causing
Fatal Injuries.

Lowell, May l1.--Mrs j. f Gaudette
died yesterday afternoon as the result Of
her clothing catching fire from stove
fire in her home on Hadley street in the
morning. She leaves her husband and
three children. Her mother lives ii.
Canada and her brothers and sisters in
Manchester, N. II, IT is said she was
using kerosene to kindle fire with
green wood, and was badly burned before
assistance could be rendered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
DEALT heavy BLOWS.


Flushing, L. L., May i1.-At the re-
sumption of the trial today Of Capt.
Peter Haines for the murder of William
Annie. Prosecutor Gregg summed ND
the peoples case, dealing heavy blows
against the unwritten law argument.
Attorney Mclntire spoke for the de-
Tense. It is expected that the fate Of
the prisoner viii be II the hands 81 the
Jury this evening. 1t is generally con
sidered that a disagreement Is probable.
At 10.45 today Justice Garrettson
began charging the jury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
INTERESTING FEATURES
OF the Coming Odd Fellows Convention
in Barre.

Let US make Tuesday afternoon, May
rs, partial holiday and witness the
Odd Fellows parade, thereby showing our
appreciation Of their presence in our
city. Decorators are busy Frightening
up the buildings, and it is expected that
a great many private houses On the line
of march win be decorated.
The Decoration Of ChiYalry and con-
cert at the opera house on Tuesday even-
ing, May IS, will interest you. The
decoration is a pretty feature and will
Be conferred upon several eheyaliers and
ladies', BY Col. ". r. Haigh and staff.
Tickets are 26 esnta. nov o. sale BY the
Odd Fellows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
a No-HIr CAME.
Was Pitched BY Seampini Against Nor
wich University Seconds.

It was loosely played game which
Goddard seminary won IRON the second
team Of Norwich university at North
field yesterday afternoon, the score being
Ia TO 3, sThe only redeeming features
were the pitching Of Seampiui, who let
the cadets down without a hit. and the
batting Of the seminary boys. They got
dozen hits of Coburn, the cadet
pitcher.
Goddard plays the Italian A. c. to-
morrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
BURLINGTON FILLED UP.
For the Grand Army and Auxiliary So
cieties Last of the Week.

Burlington, May 1t.--This city il
filling up with delegates to the Grand
Army convention and auxiliary meet
ings which viii cOmmence here to-
morrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
HOTEL I'm TRUSTEES HANDS.
Hotel Burlington Transferred by George
NJ Delaney to Max Powell.

Burlington, May 1.-THE Hotel Bur
lington property was transferred yester-
day by George M. Delaney to Max L
Powell as trustee for the benefit Of the
creditors. A hotel manager viii shortly
be placed in charge Of affairs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11

Among arrivals at the City hotel to-
day we're G. w. Mason A. Y. Myres.
New York; j. w. Brown, S. f. Atkins,
Boston; s. J. Stearns, New York; Mar
tin Il. Gibson, South Ryegate; A. A.
Blunt, Boston; Jos. BoBless St. Johns.
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
OIL DROPS AGAIN.
Another Cut Of Five Cents in the Crude
Article Announced Today.

Cleveland, o.. May Following its
retrenchment policy all the puTchas
ing agencies Of the Standard Oil COM
pany today announced another cut Of
FIVE cents in crude oil
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
sl.ooo.ooo FIRE Loss.
Docks ar swanzea, Wales, To-day, Are
Bsing Swept by Flames.

Swanzea, Wales, May ll--Fire is
sweeping the docks and the damage viii
reach 81 100000 The custom house and
many wharf buildings have been de-
stToyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
CAUSES MUCH LOSS.
Water Undermined Part Of Shelbum
Street in Burlington.

Burlington, May IL There we're
three big washolits on shelburn street
last night. which undermined seventy
feet Of highway and caused several
hundred dollars damage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
APPOINTED DEPUTY COLLECTOR.
Homer B. cOrliss Of. Highgate Now at
Work in West Berkshire.

ST. Albans, May IL. Homer B. Car
liss Of Highgate has been appointed
deputy collector Of customs at West
Berkshire. He assumed his duties on
May s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
BILL WAS KILLED.
Direct Nominations Measure Failed to
Get By Mass. House.

Boston, May I1.-By vote Of 97
to ~ the Massachusetts House today
killed direct nominations bill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
DEATH AT HOSPITAL.
Mrs. Kaspar Afbrose Of Graniteville Diea
Soon After Removal There.

Mrs KaKspar Anfbrose Of Graniteville
died at the City hospital last night as
the result Of child birth The deceased
was about As years Of ago and is sur
vived By her husband and three small
children. The funeral win be held from
ST Sylyester's church Thursday morn
ing.
Mrs. Ambrose was taken to the hos
pital only last evening and died within
short time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11

erman was dead.
Rochester n. H., May ll.--0liver n.
Foss was placed in jail here early this
morning in connection with the death
Of Peter Aekerman at North stratford
early last evening, il being alleged that
Ackcrman was killed by blow from
Fosss fist during fight Foss is said
to have admitted he had scufie with
Acksrman.
Ackerman was wen to do farmer
residing on the edge Of Barnstead, on a
farm once owned BY Foss, which Aclyer-
man, who came from Lynn, Mass, had
purchased about a year and half ago.
Aekerman, who is about s. years Of age.
came to the farm with his wife and 20.
years-old son about the time Of the pur-
chase. His wife has since died, and at
the time he was killed he was living on
the place with the son alone. He had
two other children, a married daughter,
aged about 80. and son, also married,
25 years old, who lives elsewhere.
The difference between the two men.
it is claimed, arose originally IN dis
put as to the ownership Of some wood
that had been cut upon the farm bought
by Ackerman, but which had not been
removed when he took possession. Some
Of this he had used, claiming ii vent
with the place, but Foss caused Aeker-
man and his son to be arrested for lar.
eeny and they were each fined small
sum ~ the NaFmington police court
Following Eals there vas another Dir
IsF nse alter Tie death 8 Mfs Aekef.
man he employed, for time, Mary
Crockett, q woman about 80 years old,
and hailing from Providence. r. +. as
bis housekeeper. Some time ago she left
and alleging that Alderman had tried
to assault her she caused his arrest. lie
was tried il the Rochester police court
before Judge Lawrence Z. McGilI and
put under 500 bonds for his appearance
at the September term Of The superior
court.
Miss Crockett, adding to The complica
tions, went TO work for Foss
The final alteration was witnessed BY
Fred Whitemarsh and Fred Preston Of
Strafford, and it Is alleged they heard
the word woman before the fatal blow
was struck.
Foss, also farmer, IL about 35 years
old and ii living with his second wife. I
He has two children, one about u years
old and the other years old, each Of I
them being the offspring Of his different
wives. lie is reported to be naturally
of a quarrelsome disposition
The body Of Ackerman lay where IL
fell for some hours, surrounded BY a |
crowd Of curious onlookers while await
ing the arrival Of Medical Examiner DR..
Forrest i. keay Of Rochester, who had
been summoned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
FOUR MEN KILLED

By a Mill Explosion Near Pittsburg To-
day.
pittsburg, May 1I.--Fou men were
Killed in a mill explosion here to-day.
The four were all laborers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-11
FATAL BLOW
IN QUARREL
Peter Ackerman Killed at No.
StratfOrd, N. H.
OSCAR FOSS ARRESTED
They Have Had Trouble Of Long Stand
ing and Last Night They Came
Together in Fight-Foss Held
at Rochester, N. H.

Dover, n H., May 1t.--Charged with
first degree murder for killing Peter
Ackerman in q roadside battle over a
woman, Oliver Foss Of stratford was
arraigned in court this morning. He
Pleaded not guilty and was held with
out bail for hearing on May IS. Foss
said when arrested at his home at mid
night that he didn't know that Aek-
erman was dead.