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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
TAFT FINDS WORK
HAS PILED UP HIGH
He Spent This Morning with His Family
Before Plunging into the Grave
Problems Which Face
Him

Washington, D. G., Nov. l1.--Mighty
glad to be home again, President Taft
spent most Of the morning with his
family in the White House, preparatory
to plunging into the grave problems
which will keep him busy for months.
The chief problem is the Ballinger
Pinchot row, which has reached such a
stage that he apparently cannot keep
both sides in the official family.
The story is widely circulated that the
controversy really is a side issue TO the
plan to get Roosevelt Tor president in
1912. Pinchot laughs at the yarn; but
it is evident that the Ballinger element
believes 1t is an attempt to discredit
TAFT and question his good faith Ia car
rying out the Roosevelt policies
The selection Of minister to China
and ambassadors to Great Britain and
france and the appointing Of successor
to Justice Peckham are the other prob
lains which conflict President Taft
leaves this afternoon for Connecticut
There viii be no regular cabinet meet
ing until Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
FRED HARRIMAN's ESTATE.
Upwards Of $4,000 Has Been Uncovered
and Will Go to Two Heirs.

The estate of the late Fred Hartman
has been settled in Washington county
probate court, and the Gnal accountings
Of The administrator, Frank j Martin,
show that there is between $4,000 and
$4,000 to be divided between the two
children, Mrs. Fred =. Page Of this city
and Carolus y Hartman 'of New York
City. Mr. Martin was appointed admin
istrator Of the estate before his appoint.
ment as probate Judge Of this district,
and he was continued in the position Of
administrator because be had gone deep.
" into the search for bringing up Mr..
Harriman's property, and il would have
taken another appointee long time to
get the run of things.
The task Of finding out how much Mr..
Hartman was worth WIS an extremely
difficult one, and It is even thought that
considerable property in notes was wiped
out OF existence when the aged man lost
his life in the burning Of his home on
the East Barre road last year 1t was
Mr.. Harriman's practice, SO his friends
state, to carry valuable papers about
with him, and probably he had some on
his person when his body was burned
beyond recognition. Most Of the estate,
az found, was in personal property.
Many claims were presented against
the estate, as was expected; but only
two Of them were allowed IN the settle
ment. One man put in claim for keep
ing UP Mr. Harriman's fences for A period
of 81 years II was not allowed There
were others OF Ike tanor. which were
not allowed Mr.. Hartman was not ac-
customed TO take people into his business
confidence; but be found ia Smyth Mar
tin Of Plainfeld the man he wanted to
assist him, and he turned over most Of
his business transactions to Mr. Martin.
who was virtually guardian for HIN.
The dealings Of the court were mostly
with Mr.. Martin and he turned over the
property which now constitutes the estate
Of the man, whose wealth was matter
Of general speculation among the people
Of this city, where bis e9centricities were
40 well known There was No win.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
HAD CLOSE CALI
C. P. Ashiine Of Burlington Somewhat
Injured and His Horse Was Killed
Yesterday Morning.

Burlington, Nov ll.--C. p. Ashine Of
the +. O, Reynolds farm on the inter-
vale, narrowly escaped being killed by i
bob engine yesterday morning on the
crossing on the intervale road below
Athletic park. The horse which he was
driving was instantly killed and the for
ward part Of the wagon was demolish.
ed. Mr.. Ashline himself WAS thrown
10 one side 81 the rood but managed TO
pick himself up and 20 to the farm
house a short distance away for help.
Ashline operates milk route in the
city aud had started ont with the load
OF milk when he was struck He Is in
the hnbit Of making this crossing, which
is bad one, as an engine approaching
from Burlington can BE- seen but short
distance away. Yesterday be claims 10
have received no warning Of the train,
which consisted Of caboose and an en-
gine. until II struck him, Ile says that
the whistle was not blown or the bell
rung. After the collision, Ne remembers
nothing until he found himself lying be-.
side the road. The engine was stopped
4 short distance beyond and the train
men came back to ascertain the extept
Of his injuries. He. however, made his
way to the farm house, without assist
anee and was then taken to the Office
Of Dr.. W A. Lyman,
DR.. Lyman found no external injuries,
but soreness about the abdomen in
dieates that he may have sustained in
ternal injuries. The engineer in charge
of the epgine was c. L. Liyermore and
the train is one which leaves Burling
ton each morning at six o'clock for Es-
sex junction. The trammen claim that
the horse ran directly into the engine.
The horse and wagon are the property
Of Il. o. Reynolds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
John Connick's Machine Goes
With Wooden Garage
EARLY THIS MORNING
Flames Had Practically Destroyed Ma
chine Before They Were Discovered
and the Alarm Civen--Insur-
ance Was $1,000.

When the fremen were called out at
2:S5 this morning by general alarm
from box l2, they found that John Con.
nick's small wooden garage on West
street extension and his REQ automobile
had been food for the flames 50 long
that thare was nothing left for them TO
do but turn stream on the ruins. The
automobile cost it's owner 81 800 fully
equipped, and the garage was valued at
$40 He carried an insurance Of $1,000
The cause OF the fire is as yet unex
planned, although MIR. Connick thinks
that 1t may have been due to the close
proximity Of the cars works to the oily
door of the garage. He had spent all
yesterday afternoon in the garage clean
ing up the machine preparatory to TAX
ing a trip to Littleton, N. H., on Sum
day, and he bad the engine working dur
ing the greater part of the afternoon,
or until he left at about four o'clock
The works Of the machine, which was a
two-cylinder affair, lie low in the body,
and, becoming oyerheated, may have
kindled a smouldering fame to the floor,
although il seems remarkable that fire
did not break out until so long after
wards.
Mr.. Conuick says that once previously,
when he was away on a trip, SIMILAR
fire was started; but the flames were
extinguished in time to prevent serious
loss That makes him think that there
was a like cause this time.
When Patrolinan Harry Gamble xart
in the alarm at 2:35. the automobile
was breaking the speed limit in going
up in smoke, and there was no chance
to save anything. One stream was con-
nected BY the firemen, and shortly after
the alarm was rung the Fall OUT was
sounded. All that remains Of the prop
erty is blackened framework Of an
automobile, all the wood being burned
of, and making complete loss.
Strangely enough, the tank Of the gaso-
iene did not explode. The tank was
about half full Of gasolene. Mr.. Con-
nick had owned the machine for four
years, but had spent considerable money
in putting it into repair this summer,
having bought all new tires.
There was no chance for the fire 10
spread, because the garage was located
at the foot OF the Seminary Hill bank,
and there were no other buildings in
the immediate vicinity The fire alarm
system is partially crippled just at pres
ent. pending repairs TO the whistle, SO
that only the bell alarm sounded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11

Dudley Property Purchased BY Union
Block Company.

Yesterday afternoon the Union Block
company purchased the entire property
owned hy the d. W. Dudley estate ii
Montpelier. which Ii one of the most
valuable real estate trausfess there in
some years The property includes The
Dudley block. the small tenement house
or shop and livery stable, run By e. L.
Putney, on East State street, and the
Coffee house land adjoining the pos
sessions Of the Country club near the
Barre Transfer, The sole was made
through the agency Of Martin w Wheel
ock and had been under consideration
for some time The company consists
of President Frank NJ. CORY. f. H.
Deavitt, L. d. Taft, F a. Dwinell. A.
G. Eaton, II. G. Gleason and Fred E.
Gleason.
The East State street property is in
the heart of the city, with q frontage
Of 1883 feet and depth Of l25 feet, and
has long been recognized as one Of the
most central and desirable sites that
the city affords for business block or
opera house The deal involves $l2.650
The new company, which owns one-half
Of the Union block and one half Of
the Ralto block, is organized to con-
serve the property interests Of the Fred
r. Smith estate and the Gleason estate,
and the men who comprise It will i'm
prove the property which they came I'M
to possession of yesterday The Dudley
block viii be remodeled, renovated and
fitted for the letting Of modern apart
ments, and ultimately new block will
without doubt be erected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
VERMONT SPORTSMEN
In ANNUAL SESSION
Elected Maxwell Evarts Of Windsor
President and Voted to Pay Deficit
Remaining From Bluff Point
Banquet.

Burlington, Nov. little regular
business meeting Of the Vermont Fish
and Game league was held at the Van
Ness House yesterday afternoon, with
an Attendance Of thirty members About
dozen new names were added and an
equal number were dropped az their re-
quest. The last banquet al Hotel Cham.
plain did not pay expenses and mn over
draft Of SOS has been drawn on another
fund, kept for cases OF emergency, 80
that there is now no money in the
treasury.
H. G. Thomas OF Stowe, state fish
and game commissioner, reported that
he has three clerks az work upon the
reports Of the various game wardens in
the state and it will be some time be-
fore a complete report Of the number
Of deer killed this season can be made.
Reports from Bennington county, which
includes all but three towns, show that
235 deer were killed there. The total
number killed throughout the state,
about equal in numbers of bucks and
does was in The vicinity Of 4,40O,
or double the number killed last year.
The election Of officers for the coming
year resulted as follows; President,
Maxwell Eyarts Of Windsor; secretary,
Charles r. Lowe Of Montpelier, vice
presidents, John W. Titcomh Of Lyndon
vile. John S. Patrick Of Burlington, w.
q. Reynolds Of Barre, r. r. Greene Of
st. Albans, r. 4. Fish Of Vergennes, H.
O. Carpenter Of Rutland, Charles Down
er Of sharon.
Executive committee, +. G. Smith Of
Addison. r. G. Orvis of Manchester G.
NJ. Campbell OF Lyndonville, +. F. Cieb-
hardt Of Shelburne, Porter H. Dale Of
Island Pond, R. NJ. Pelton Of Richf0rd,
Nelson W. Fisk Of Isle La Motto. H. 9.
Shaw Of Stowe, A. w. Silsbv Of New
bury, Charles E. Milton of Derby Line,
+. 4. Partridge Of Rutland, Marshall L..
Wood Of Montpelier, DR.. II. d. Holton
OF Brattleboro. E. a. Davis Of Bethel.
Committee Of membership, Lester II.
Greene Of Montpelier G. G. Warren Of
Waterbury. Milo II. ReddeIl Of Burling-
ton; auditing committee, r A. Howland
of Montpelier, r. w. Page Of 81. Adams
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
HIGH HONOR SHOWN PRIEST.
Pope Plus Delegated Papai Blessing on
Father Barron.

Bennington, Nov H.. Fully 1000
persons were in attendance yesterday
upon the celebration Of the solemn high
Jubilee mass at ST.. Francis de Sales
church, the concluding service in observ-
anee Of the 25th anniversary of the or
dination Of the pastor, the Rev. A. ].
Barron.
Bishop Thomas NJ A. Burke Of the
Albany diocese presided and the Rev.
Richard J. Cahill Of st. Adams, who
preached the sermon, read a cablegram
from Pope Plus X, delegating the papal
blessing on the congregation and pastor.
The jubilee exercises were concluded
with banquet yesterday afternoon at
Walloomsac inn, at which the Rev. 2. j.
Barrett Of Burlington presided as toast
master. At reception to Father Bar
ron Tuesday evening the pastor was
presented with a purse Of $1,000 by DR..
Il. b. Daley in behalf Of his parishion-
ers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
TRIAL LASTED ALL NIGHT.
Lithuanious Acquitted Of Assault on
Rutland Special Policeman.

Rutland, Nov. After trial be-
fore Justice William r. Foley which
lasted from seven o'clock Tuesday even.
ing until four o'clock yesterday morn
ing q jury acquitted Joseph Schmiti-
witch, Adam Gietz and Willitm Lom-
bruski, Lithuanians, Of West Rutland,
of the charge Of assaulting Special Po-
liceman Charles 0strander of that vii.
lage on Halloween night 0strander
received several bad bruises and cuts
and he claimed that he was attacked
while quelling Halloween disturbance.
The defense was that 0strander was the
aggressori that he used a pumphandle
as a billet The case was tried at night
as about all the men in the town fit for
jury duty are employed in the daytime.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
No couNrY couRr ro-DAy.
Because Judge Waterman Was Attend
ing Brothers Funeral.


There was no session Of Washington
county court to-day, owing to the alb
sence of Judge Waterman, who was
called to Hinsdale, N. H., last night to
attend the funeral Of his brother, Her
bert d. Waterman, which was held this
afternoon. Judge Waterman left Mont
pelier on the midnight train and will
return in time for reopening Of court to.
morrow morning, Before court took q
recess yesterday afternoon, the defense
in the case Of Abbie Duggan vs.. Thomas
j. Heaphy, proprietor Of the Pavilion
hotel had been about completed. Charles
Randis. Mrs. Danis and Miss Nellie Cash
en- spoke for the defendant, testifying
as to TIE orders Of Mr.. Heaphy not to
operate the mangle iii the laundry during
Ms absence. 1t was in this machine
that Miss Duggan received the injuries
for which she is suing for $4,000 dam
ages.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
SPENDING TOO MUCH
TO SUIT MAYOR DAWLEY
Various Montpelier Officials Were Given
Lecture Last Night on the
Benefits Of Economiz-

Mayor Dawley Of Montpelier welded
the big stick at last nights meeting Of
the Montpelier city council, criticising
Street Supt. Clark Roberts and the prop
erty committee, because he thought that
they hadn't economical, as they had been
told to do by the council. He complained
that, although supt Roberts had been
bold to cut down the number of his
worklnen from twelve to ten, he was still
using dozen in his department. He
declared that Supt Roberts had always
taken bis own course, regardless Of the
feelings of the council
The property committee he criticised
because, in changing the old schoolhouse
iii ward six into dwelling, they will
have to expend $1,000, whereas the esti-
mated cost Of the work was $780, May
or Dawley said that the city finances
would come out about $4,000 short, as
the result Of the extra expenses. No
formal action was taken on the com.
plants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11

fact that the percentage Of the children
Of foreign parents that attend school six
months ont Of the year is very large
and that they are taking advantage Of
orr schools 70 improve their conditions.
There are only small number of the
immigrants that come over here that are
sent back, for the reason that they know
what the requirements are as to their
physical conditions, and unless they
think they can pass they do not try
TO come
Everything Is done at the stations To
see that those who are admitted geE
To their destination. They are escorted
BY guards to their respective stations
and put ON board the right trains Next
year we shall have vast amount Of
authentic information as to the effect
politically and morally Of the immi-
grants on this country, and possibly
gain something that viii suggest legis-
lation on the question
AT the close Of the address two read-
ings were given BY DR.. F. NJ. Lynde,
and the Rev. W. j. NJ BeRttie and the
Rev. ] d. Mackenzie spoke briefly. 4
buffet lunch was served at the close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
WAS NATIVE OF MONTPELIER.
Mrs. 7. M. Howard of st. JOhnsbury
Died Last Night.

st. Johnsbury, Nov. IL Mrs 7 NJ.
Howard, who was the wife OF Theron
MI Howard, once president Of the Pas
sumpsic Savings bank, died last night.
Her maiden name was Olive Wood, and
she was born in Montpelier OH November
3 1928 She married Mr. Howard on
October rs, 1856 Mrs Howard was at
one time treasurer Of the Vermont Board
Of Foreign Missions society 81 the Con
church, having held the posi-
tion for twenty years. She was also
honorary president Of the Women's asso-
ciation Of the North church here and
she had taught sunday school class
in that church for fifty years. She was
one OF the directors Of the Sunset Home
and was once its president The funeral
will be held Friday afternoon at two
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
SUTTON HAD FIRE
SCARE LAST NIGHT
House and Barn on L. B. Wilson Estate
Destroyed and House of Frank
Holmes Was Damaged.

Sutton, Nov ll.-This village was
threatened with big fire scare last
night, when flames broke out in the
buildings on the L. B. Wilson estate.
The barn and the house were burned,
and the house Of Frank Holmes caught
fire and was somewhat damaged before
the volunteers could drown out the FIRE
by the use Of buckets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
WOMAN HANGS SELF.
DR.. Dickens Wife of Newburyport Has
Been III Two Years.

Newburyport, Mass, Nov. ll.--Mrs
Susan Ash Dickens, wife OF DR.. J. b. NJ
Dickens of this city, committed suicide
late yesterday BY hanging.
She was formerly prominent in musi-
cal circles In the city. She leaves. be-
sides her husband, one brother George
H. Ash Of Boston, and two daughters,
Mrs Ray Taft Of Boston and Miss Char
lotte r. Dickens Of Newburyport. Mrs.
Dickens had been in two years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
LOOKS STRANGE TO HIM.
The Report That Some People Mean to
Elect Roosevelt.

New York, Nov. ll.-vice President
Sherman, urged last night to comment
on rumors said to be current in Washing
ton that adherents Of former President
Roosevelt are working TO bring about
Rooseyelfs denomination in 1912, said;
Il don't believe that any such move Is
being made, either with or without the
consent Of Mr. Roosevelt. President
Taft il in stronger position to-day
than he has ever been since his elec.
tion."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
FATHER RELENTED.
And Romance Turned Into Marriage
Today.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE internation-
al romance which began 4 year ago with
the near elopement of susanne, daugh-
ter Of James WI Henning, banker and
millionaire with Marquis De Charette, a
scion Of the oldest French aristeracy,
has eliminated with the wedding in SC.
Patrick's cathedral, Arch Bishop Farley
officiating. When Henning refused his
consent a year ago, his daughter, with q
chaperon, went to the De Charette home
in France The father afterward relent-
ed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
AGAIN CALLED TO MOURN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Borgh Lost Another
of Twin Sons To-day.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Borgh were again
called upon to mourn the death of q
child to-day, when the second Of twin
infant sons, Frederick Oscar Lawrence
Borgh, passed away after an illness with
bronchitis and congestion Of the brain,
death ensuing al $40 this morning The
other son passed away ten days ago,
The funeral viii be held Saturday after
noon at two o'clock, and interment will
be in tAe family lot in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
STILL ALARMED,
Over Failure to Get Information From
West Indian Ports.

New York, Nov. II Shipping circles
are much agitated today over the ab-
sence of information regarding the hur-
rieane closing the communication with
West Indian ports Santiago commune
Gates that she is thus far unable to
communicate by wireless with vessels.
It is still believed that the conditions
result from earthquake or similar dis
fnrbanees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
KNOCKED DOWN BY STONE.
Celia Wilcox Of Middlcbury Was Quite
Badly Injured.

AIiddlebury, Nov. ll.-Celia Wilcox,
the six-year- old daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Wilcox, while on her way to
school Wednesday afternoon and but a
short distance from her home on Sey-
mour street, was struck on the forehead
near the temple by stone thrown by
a boy, and was knocked to the ground
unconscious. She was carried into the
house and after reviving was taken to
DR.. D. c. Mobiles Office, where the injury
was attended to, and it was found that
3 very ugly cash had been indicted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
sroNEcuTTER IN BANKRUPTCY.
Fern ]. Boynton Of Morristown Ha
Filed a Petition.

Morrisville. Nov ll.--Fern J. Boyn-
ton Of Morristown, stonecutter, has
filed a petition in bankruptcy with
Clerk #. S. Platt Of the United States
court. lie has liabilities Of Ss5s.30 and
assets of S3,265, Of which 500 is claim
ed exempt OF the assets, $4,000 is in
suranee. which goes to his wife and
daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
INSURGENTS STRONG.
Cannot Be Driven Out of Congress, De-
clares Senator Cummlns.

Washington, d. @, Nov H. Senator
Cummins Of Iowa, the leader of the
Senate insurgents in the last Congress,
declared today that progressive Repub-
licans cannot be driven out OF Congress,
and that fight against Cannonism will
be the principal issue in the next Re-
publican primaries III the West, while
Taft will be reelected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
GREAT THRoNGs PRESENT.
AT Opening Of Second Session o.
Eleventh Parliament.

Ottawa, Nov. ll--Great throngs wit
messed the opening Of the second session
Of the eleventh parliament today. Earl
Grey, in speech from the throne, re-
ferred to Canada's imperial defense plan,
revision bank act and insurance and ini-
migrafion bills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
NEW mArRoN AT HOSPITAL.
Miss Caroline NJ. Swift Assumed Her
Duties This Morning.

Miss Caroline NJ. Swift Of Middlesex,
graduate Of the Mary Fletcher hospital
at burlington, and, for the past three
months, night superintendent in that in
stitution, has been engaged by the
trustees as matron for the Barre City
hospital, and she began her duties there
this morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
GRANITEvILLE.

The regular meeting Of Summit lodge,
No. 397. \. f. o. p, will be held in
Miles hall Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, at
1880 sharp. Let every member be pres
ent. as important business is 10 be
transacted. The ladies of the degree
team are asked to be on hand for prac-
tiee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11

Fred Boron, aged ls years, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Boron Of Winooski, was
killed Saturday By falling from and
being run over by train at Romuus.
n. Y. He was on his way from Chicago
to attend the wedding OF one Of his SIS
tiers, which was to have taken place
yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
TWO EXPLOSIONS TO-DAY.
Resulted in Three Deaths at Dupont
Powder Works at Wilmington.

Wilmington, Del. Nov. 1.-Two ex-
plosions in the yard OF the Dupont Pow
der works to-day resulted in the death
Of three employees
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
Mrs. Marie /. Estey Commits Suicide

New York, Nov. ll.-Mrs. Marie L.
Estey, widow Of widely known piano
and organ manufacturer, committed sui
eide in a boarding house here Tuesday
by inhaling eliminating gas. The loss
OF her fortune some years ago brought
on a nervous disorder and her i'll health
is believed TO have led to her suicide.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
TEN PASSENGERS WILL DIE.
As Italian Train Jumped Track and
Crashed Down Bank.

Rome, Nov, 1l-Ten passengers were
fatally hurt and thirty seriously injured
to-day, when train, bound from Tivoli
to Rome, jumped the track at Menteeiho
and crashed between the embanlments
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-11
YOUNG MAN HAD SKULL CRUSHED.
Son Of PittsfeId Farmer Was Killed In
stantiy.

Pittsfeld, Nov. lion Monday night
Nathan Severance. age about 10 years,
son OF John Severance, was thrown
from load Of wood and instantly kill
ed His skull was crushed and his neck
was broken.