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New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

Dorando Pietri. OF Olympic Marathan fame, ap-
pears 10 be slight favOrite among those to whom
have talked on the subject of the race, largely
because OF his brilliant performance IN defeating
Johnny Hayes in Madison Square Garden few
DAYS ago. On past performances Longboat the
Indian, is deserving, perhaps, of most considera-
rion, as he has twice defeated Dorando' and also
took the measure Of Alfred Shrubb. rurlor ap-
pears be current. however, that Longooat mas
not been taking the best Of himself and thal
he is rot in such good condition as he was earlier
81 the winter Be this II may. Longboat is sure
10 have strong following il he goes 70 the line
II Shruob was not In the race ] would feel dis
posed 10 pin my faith 10 Dorando. as was greatly
Impressed with his performance when he beat
Hayes, but the trouble is that Shrubb and Dcrando
are likely TO their heads of in front.
neither can brook restraint, which is likely TO give
plodder like Longboat q chance TO come along
and snatch the honors Poor Judgment. in my
opinion. cost Shrubb the victory over Longboat
and il is just possible that ne may profit by that
experience and submit himself 10 waiting along for
the first twenty miles thus saving his remarkable
sprint Tor the time when it will be most needed.
Doranoo is likely TO worry him and force him 10
make the early pace, however. which should be
sure TO count against both.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29
Comment = Baseball y Golf 4 Yachting Bowling Other Sports
Giants and YANKEES End Work
McGraw's Men Beat Dallas in Final Game While nish
Ianders Enjoy a Rest

, Ia the East by way of Fort Scott The regulars
will go by way Of Little Rock and memphis
THE score follows:
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

Henri St Yves the French runner, who has been
IN this country for only ten days, must be ac-
copied on faith, but Fred Knowles, Al Copeland and
several other good judges have declared them
selves strongly in his favor and predict that he
viii give good account OF himself. His records
abroad are Of q kind TO lend encouragement but
Il must not be forgotten that he is under more or
less Of handicap account of climatic condi-
tons. Hayes and Maloney are the outsiders but
either may furnish surprise. Maloney has done
every thing required Of him in way TO stamp him
q good runner but up this time he has lacked a
chance 10 prove his class in the best company.
Hayes allowed Dorando 10 run him of his feet at
their last meeting. mistake which he may profit
by In she Saturday. Still, Dorando de-
feaJed him easily that il would take cour-
age 10 back him beat the Italian. say nothing
of the others in the field. Under proper conditions
turf course may be quite fast a cinder
track, but il is hardly likely at this time of the
year. and for that reason new record seems out
OF the question
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

The American invasion Of foreign racetracks viii
not oe conrned 10 the thoroughbreds this year as
c X c Billings has announced that he VIII shin
his stable OF trottezs ana PAGERS abroad for two
months tour OF the principal tracks IN Russia
austria ana Germany Following The scandal
growing out Of the race for the now famous Mem
pEis Gold Cup. Mr. Billings retired temporarily
HIS return 10 the trutting turf is welcome even
though he has decided 10 send his horses abroad
for this year. least. There has been a big de-
rnand in Europe FOR American trotting stock hut
the Invasion OF Mr. Billings is likely stimulate
4 and thus indirectly work the advantage OF
breeders in this country. Mr. Billings VIII drive
his horses IN exhibition races only as was his
custom in this country Lou Dillon. one OF the
creates mares bred ard developed in this
country and the first tEvo-Inure trotter Is sure to
prove big drawing card This is the first time In
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

Judging from reports in The Cornell Daily Sun. -
the undergraduates are likely 10 take the right
view Of cheering az baseball games concerning
which had sonthing TO say in this column two
weeks ago. One manager Of athletic team at
Cornell is quoted wolloHs:
No fair minded sportsman sanction the tactics
employed by home enthusiasts rattle the oppos-
Ing team ! personally feel that the real enthu-
sisEm OF cheering al contests has lost great deal
OF IT'S sincerity n the organized cheering Of the
American colleges. and particularly that during the
last Two three years baseball cheering has been
very one sided and unfair 1 recall several close
games where its direct motive to confuse and
annoy guests the field OF course any con-
test may bring cut situations where ths crowd
VIII 10 a man give vent to his feelings, and that
Of course, should be encouraged rather than cur
tailed, but the machineliSe methods which we en-
ploy from game 70 game, and particularly when
our rivals are pressing closely and giving a
splendid exhibition OF nerve and skill shoulS be
frowned upon and prohibited.
This is the right spirit. and The Cornell Daily
Sun" can be congratulated in starting a crusade
against the kind of cheering which is likely 10 be
raseonstrued.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

John E. Madden has been quoted saying that
the only wager be has Sir Martin TO win the
English Derby is s. 600 even money with Her
man b Duryea that the Of Ogden viii defeat
Baya-do horse unbeaten a two-year-old and
the present favo-lte g short price for the great
English classic. Il seems that the wager was made
on the day that Sir Martin wound up his brilliant
career on the American turf by defeating James
p keenes Maskette. the Futurity winner, in the
Ffatbush Stakes. at seven furlongs. I not sur
Trised that Mr Madden should be willing 10 wager
on the success Of the colt he bred and developed
last year and then sold for fancy price to Louis
Winsns, I know that he considers the son of
Ogden-Lady Sterling of the best and greatest
horses he handled I rather surprised
however, that such a shrewd horseman as Mr.
Madden should be willing to make such a wager
when il reasonable believe. account of
Bayardo's record, that he would be the outstanding
favorste for the race. and that beat him would
mean practically beating the field. AS the odds
Etand to-day Mr.. Duryea has much the better of
the bet Latest reports from England indicate that
Sir Martin has filled and gives every indication
OF training for the blue ribbon fixture OF the
English turf
New-York tribune., 1909-03-29

Totals . SO l8 q 81 Totals "a n p
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Mrs. Frank Gomeo went to Burlington
to-day to visit relatives
Bernard Comislxey went to Burlington
to-day for a few days visit.
Mrs John O'Ieary went to Ninchen.
don. Mass, last night TO visit relatives.
Mrs. Fred Suitor went to Concord, N.
H., to-day to visit relatives fer a few
days
Alex Emslie and Leslie Wright went
to Burlington to-day and viii remain
there through the celebration next week.
Fred Beckman who left Barre for the
new Mountain Washington hotel few
days ago, was taken suddenly i'll with
appendicitis and was taken to the hos
pital at Whitciield, N HI, where he un-
derwent an operation for Appendicitis on
Wednesday, He is doing well
Amang arrivals at the Citl hotel last
evening and today were f. f. Hollis,
j. II. Holden, p. r Alceabe. Il. G. Tar
RS, Q. s. Phelps, h r. Sails, Ed Page,
j. G. johnson, ] 3. Howell, 4. A. Car.
ter, Boston; J. S. stcsrns, New York;
j y Flanders, Henry Al Miller. Lowell,
Mass; ". S. Brown. B G. Brown,
Salem. Mass; L. y. Bailey, Burlington:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Kimball, Hardwick;
II. II. Piere, Mf. and Mrs G. IT.
Rounds, Mauehester, n. H; Mr. and
Mrs. ". G. Mears, Burlington; Mr. and
Mrs. w. e. Hale, Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02

Haverhill Car With Motorman Injured
Dashes Madly Down Hill.

Haverhill, Mass, July e.-A runaway
electric sar was BROUGHT to a standstill
on the Main street hill yesterday after
noon by a policeman passenger after
the motorman had tainted from the
pain Of an injury inflicted BY q flying
brake handle The passengers were
thrown into d panic when tie big car
started down the hll at top speed, but
the only person injured was pedes-
trian standing near the tracks.
The car was one 81 the big eight
wheelers coming to this city from Low
ell. Motornmn J. ] HaTigan of salem
N III, who was In charge, had his hand
smashed BY the hand brake, Patrolman
Denoneour was on the gar When Har-
rigan, after setting his power for the
Winter street run, suddenly collapsed
his face turning purple, Dononcour seiz-
ed the motorman BY this time the big
car had taken to the down grade at
City Hall and wasrunning wild down
Main street, frightening the passengers,
many Of whom were women, and who
became hysterical.
The policeman, realizing that the ear
was running ava grabbed the hand
brake and with his great strength ap-
Piled It. BY this time the women pas
sengers had lost their presence Of mind
and had left their seats, but other pas
seneers restrained them. Samuel John.
son was standing on Main street when
the runaway bore down upon him, run
ming him down before he could escape,
but he was not seriously injured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
WILL co TO BURLINGTON.
St Aldemar commandery Completes les
Plans for Big Excursion.

st. Aldemar commandery, No. IL,
Knights Templar, completed arrange
ments last evening for going to Burling-
ton, Thursday, July 5, TO the annual in
spection and review by the grand com
mander Of all the Communicates Of the
state and TO participate in the teroente-
nary parade Three special cars have
been engaged for the use Of the sir
knights and their ladies. Arrangements
have been made for caterer on the
train to serve lunches to the sir knights
and their ladies from the car after II
reaches Burlington and on the return
trip. The sir knights have also engaged
the Barre Citizens band with 28 pieces
to accompany them.
1t is expected that representatives
from the grand encampment, Knighys
Templar. OF the United States will be
present at the inspection and review. The
Burlington commandery will keep open
house to the visiting sir knights in Ma
sonic temple About 55 Of The local sir
knights with ladies' have signitied their
intention 81 going with the commandery,
and it is expected that there will be
about s. members In all who will 90.
The sir knights are putting forth every
effort in an endeayor to make showing
at the inspection that will be credit
70 the eommandery and to Barre, and
also TO maintain the present standing
of the commandery among the three best
in the state 4 practice drill was held
last evening and with the weather per-
mitting drill viii be held out Of doors
next Tuesday evening
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
sEvERAL cAsEs DISPOSED On.
IN Orange County Court Just Before Fl
nal Adjournment.

Chelsea, July 2The June term Of
Orange county court was formally ad-
iourned yesterday noon, a large quan
tity OF work having been disposed of
although but few trials were held.
In the case Of State ys. Jed q. Marsh.
charged with adultery with Sarah
Royce, wcak.minded inmate Of the
respondents family, was given to the
iiry Wednesday afternoon. The jury
was out all night but yesterday morn
ing returned a verdict OF guilty and
Marsh was sentenced to be confined in
state prison at Windsor not less than
four and not more than fnlw years and
eight months. The respondent was not
arrested until June Q
George Slack OF Randolph pleaded
guilty 70 an assault upon his wife, hav-
ing first become inspired with Braintree
booze" after testifying before the
grand Jury at Chelsea in d liquor case,
and was sentenced to confinement in the
county Jail not less than ten lnonths
nor more than ono year
Two youngsters, Harry Muzzy and
John Mcleod, ages l3 and Is, respec-
lively. pleaded guilty to the charge Of
hrea king and entering Fairlee store
and were sentenced to the industrial
school during the remainder of their
minorities, but were temporarily placed
II charge Of the probation officer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
KNOCKED DOWN
BY BOARD
General Manager W. A. Stow
ell Of NJ. & W. R. R. R.
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE
Montpelier Man Was Hit Back Of the
Left Ear and Rendered Unconscious.
The Chief Injury Was
Broken Ear-drum.

General Manager W. A. Stowell Of the
Montpelier & Wells River railroad bad
narrow escape from serious injury
while at work in the company's carshops
at Montpelier yesterday afternoon, being
hit back Of the ear by board which flew
from a circular saw behind him.
Mr. Stowell was at work on pattern
which he is getting out aud was standing
about fifteen feet from the saw which
was operated BY a workman named Har-
mass. The latter was putting an oak
board through the saw, taking of thin
strip, when in some way the board got
away from him and was thrown with
great force in the direction Of Mr. Stow
ell The board struck the official just
back Of the left ear. telling him 10 the
floor and rendering him unconscious.
The workmen brought him around af-
ter five minutes by throwing water in
his face, and it was discovered that
there was an abrasion back Of the ear
but no fracture Of the skull, thus show
ing that the board must have hit him
sidewise Had ii struck him end 70 it
would probably have fractured the skull.
Mr.. Stowell refused 70 be carried home,
but walked the distance.
When he got there a physician was
called, and il was found by him that
the left eardrnm had been broken BY
the board. General Manager Stowell IN
sists that he win be about his work as
usual in day or two. He Is II years
81 age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
A WITNESS FINED.
He Said Uneomplimsntsry Things to the
Prosecuting Attorney.

After hearing several witnesses in the
case Of William Cooney, charged with
selling, Judge Scott discharged the re-
spondent in city court yesterday after
noon None Of the witnesses put on BY
the prosecution testified to having ever
purchased any liquor at the Cooney
house or even having mistrusted that
he had ever kept it.
Clifton G, peake was one Of the wit
nesses in the case and while being ques-
toned on the stand bv the prosecuting
attorney, j Ward Carver, he made sew
eral uncomplimentary remarks to the at.
torney and informed him quite frequent
Il that he was asking questions that
were none Of bis business Judge Scott
settled the difficulty by ordering an Off
Ger to take the witness down stairs and
lock him up in a cell until he was better
natured. when he would see him again.
Later in the evening Peake was ar.
raigned before the judge on the charge
Of intoxication He pleaded guilty to d
FIRST offense and paid a fine Of s5, with
costs OF S5.3g.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
From the Vermont Public Ser
vice Commission
ON TELEPHONE CHARGES
Directors Of Barre Board Of Trade Voted
to Petition for Hearing and Mont
pelier Is Expected to Do the
Same Thing.

The matter Of telephone rates ia Barre
is to be taken before the public service
commission, according to vote Of the
directors Of the board Of trade at meet
ing held last evening, The board heard
the report Of the committee which has
been looking into the matter, and then
voted that the same committee petition
the public service commission Of the
state for a hearing on the matter. The
report is as followsi
"June 80, 1909.
Boa II Trade Of City Of Barre ".
Gentlemen; Your committee on tele-
phone service beg to make the following
report. As directed, we have spent one
afternoon and two evenings with com
mittee from the Montpelier board of
trade. At one Of these hearings we
held long conference with general man
ager J. Fl. Gowdey and vice president F.
w. Storey. The following win give an
idea as to what they had to offer us.
ssAIr. Storey when asked il he expected
subscribers to pay in advance before the
service was improved, he said yes, be-
ginning July lst.
"Afr. Storey when asked if they could
do anything for us different from the
printed schedule, answered No.
"Our recommendations are thore: We
do not recommend paying for service
before having it.
we do not see why the Vermont Tele-
phone Co. should exact frpm us more
than they are at present time charging
st. Johnsbury and Lyndonville on mere
by $500 each phone than they are pay
ing for same service in Burlington.
1--WE believe that a toll Of cents
between the two cikies to b very
severe hindranee to business of al kinds
in both cities. We believe Chat n tharo
is any possible way this toll be dene
away with.
@As ell tolls have to be recorded. IL
takes time and that to business person
is money.
swe believe that each tslephonse user
should have something to say az to
what class Of service be IS to use and
pay for.
after all that we have saen and hesrd
ve recommend hearing before the pub
lie service commission.
"After having given the Vermont tele-
phone officials every chance to correct
their schednle Of prices without avail,
we believe that public interests demand
this hearing.
"a similar report to this goes to the
Montpelier board Of trade, and we believe
that they viii be glad to work out fur
ther interests
"We win be glad to make more de-
tailed report ii you 80 desire
COMMITTEE on Mercantile Affairs,
Secretary. Lewis r. Rickert1
The board also discussed the proieet
for building stone plant ii Barre. This
matter will be considered further at a
later meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
DISCUSSED coNDEMNAr1oN
But City Council Took No Action at It's
Special Meeting Last Night.

An adjourned special meeting Of the
city council was held last evening for
the purpose Of bringing about some un-
derstanding in regard to the matter Of
condemning land belonging to the Gem
trail Vermont railway company for high
way purposes All the members Of the
council were present at the meeting I'm.
mediately upon opening the council went
into executive session and City Attorney
j. Ward Carver explained just what the
law was in the matter and the steps
necessary to take possession Of the hand
BIZ right Of eminent Somain.
The proposition was pretty thoroughly
discussed for three hours by the members
and as each new question would arise
that, too, but discussed, but It all ended
in no action being taken and the meeting
was adjourned until next Wednesday
evening at seve o'clock.
Durig the meeting last evening James
Mcdonald was appointed q regular fire.
man in place Of John Z. Sullivan, whose
place haa been declared vacant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
CORNELL CREWS ARE
BIG FAV0RITES
hey May Capture All the Events at
oOughkeepsie To-day--Four Race
Called at Three O'Clock.

pouehkeepsie, n. Y, July Pit is
believed that the Cornell crews can make
clean sweep in the regatta to-day ii
the freshmen eight can win its race. The
Cornell varsity Is heavy favorite for
the premier event. Syracuse Is regarded
as certain Of sec9nd place, with third in
doubt between Columbia and Wisconsin.
All eoncede that the university Of Penn.
sylyania will be no better than last. The
indications for perfect racing weather
are excellent. 1t is believed that when
the varsity event is called the conditions
will be ideal, the officials stating that
tidal conditions worked out by the Unit
ed n aeodetic survey SO predict.
varsity four race, which viii be-
called At three A'clocl. ID two miles The
freshman race fulIows for the same dis
tance at 3s45. FThe last event IS The
varsity eights for four miles at five
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
GUESTS FLED
In TERROR
When Big Mountain Hotel
Burned Early To-day
ESTIMATED LOSS $l6O,OOO
The Ruisseaumont at Lake Placid Wiped
Out and One Bellboy Was Caught
and Fatally Burned--There
Were Fifty Guests.

Lake Placid, n. ", July 2-The sum
ner hotel Ruisseaumont at this place
was destroyed by fire at an early hour
this morning and the occupants Of the
building fed in terror. All Of them got
out safely with the exception Of one
bell-boy, who was hemmed in by the
flames and burned fatally. There were
about fifty guests in the hotel and they
lost everything that they had with them.
being satisfied to get out. Many Of
them had very narrow escapes from tho
fate OF the bell-boy The Rllisseaumont
was ono OF the largest hotels IN the
mountains, and thel oss viii be 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
was popuLAR YOUNG NAM.
William Chandler Ayers Died Last Night
After Long Illness.

The death Of William Chandler Ayers,
only son Of Mr.. and Mrs Virgil Il. Ayers
Of Ayers street, occurred at 9:20 last
evening after a long illness from ma
lignant growth Of the iymphatic glands,
probably caused by an injury
lie was 23 years, one month and seven
days Of age and was born IN this city.
He attended the public schools Of the
city and graduated from Spaulding high
school. member Of the class Of 1900.
IN the fall OF 1905 he entered Dartmouth
college and completed The year there. In
the fall Of 1907 he entered Columbia uni
versity and remained there until June or
last year, when he was obliged to give
up his studies on account of i'll health.
His health, however, improved some
what and during the winter be accepted
a position in a bank in Boston, where
he worked until last April, when he was
taken H. He came back to Barre April
II, TO attend the funeral Of his sister,
Mrs. Harry w. Chamberlin, and since
that time has been falling in health
While In high school he was prominent
ia athletics and Has member Of the
base ball team. Upon entering Dart
mouth he became member Of the Delta
Kappa EPSILON fraternity and was also
q member Of the glee club at Columbia
In school and college be was popular
because Of the likeable disposition which
gained him friends wherever he went, and
his death will be learned with regret by
all Of them
He leaves, besides his parents, one
sister, Mrs. Maud Barton, wife Of Har-
old Il. Barton Of Boston The funeral
services will be held at the residence OF
bis parents on Ayers street Sunday af-
ttrnoon at two o'clock, the Rev +. A.
Poole officiating. Friends are requested
not TO send flowers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-02
SUN STARTS $500 FIRE.
claremont p artment Handicapped by
ssdes Of Accidents.

claremont, n. FL, July 2-Six thons-
and dollars worth Of merchandise went
up IN smoke in 10 minutes because $50
worth OF fireworks went Off in The store
window Of Mrs r i. Cushion IN Colby's
block on Broad street yesterday after
noon. Special matches ignited BY the
sun did the mischief
While the hose wagon was at full
speed wheel broke, throwing the FIRE
men about hike ninepins. Lack OF horses
at the stable neeessitated the firemen
taking one belonging to J. A. MeD0n-
aid, farmer OF Weathersfeld, VI, who
was unhitching the animal to Be shod.
So Mcdonald rode on the truck The
wrong box was ring, delaying the de-
partnent, and manufacturing plant
put on the first stream.
Miss Bernice Cassin, an attendant Of
the store, thought she heard noise
outside, looked ont tile door and then
re-entered the store Just in time to
dodge skyrockets. The damage to the
store was $500, and Preachers meat
market was drenched Mrs. Cushions
loss was lightly covered BY insurance.
The fremen saved 500 IN the money
drawer