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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
COLLEGE GIRLS GET
HATS CHEAP; SECURE
ONE FOR EACH HOUR

SOUTHAMPTON, Mass, May a.
They cost only fifteen cents. This is the
reason Smith college girls have been
wearing of late an endless variety of
gorgeous head gear.
The hats come from a factory In Am
herst, Mass. They come untrimmed, but
this Is matter of small Importance for
Smith girls are artists in trimming n
hat.
Several weeks ago 1t was noticed
fad for variegnted millinery had the
students in its grasp. Girls suddenly
appeared in gorgeous new creations,
some of them having ten or twelve new
hats. There was nothing like them in
he Northampton stores.
Then it was learned that the cars rum
ring between Amherst and Northampton
nave been daily crowded with students
en- route to buy the Hfteen-cent hats. 1t
is the fad at present to have hat for
svery hour of the day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
CALIFORNIANS WANT SHARE
OF HETTY GREEN'S WEALTH
Descendants in Oakland and Napa
Will Sue After Richest
Woman's Death

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-Resi-
dents of Oakland and Napa, descend
ants of Sylvia Ann Rowland of New
Bedford, Mass. have commissioned
William Finnell, a rich rancher of
Northern California and whose wife
was a Rowland, to Law plans for con-
test of the will of Hetty Green, the
richest woman in the world, upon the
latter's death.
The contest, it is stated, will be based
upon an old claim that an estate or
S2.5OOOOO, left by the aunt of Sylvia
Rowland and Hetty Green was to be
divided equally between Hetty Green
and various charities, the porti N
wilied to Hetty Green to revert to the
heirs of her cousin upon her death. 1t
is announced that Finnell viii finance
the fight for the Green millions.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
COURT DEFERS SENTENCE
OF MEN IN MINING FRAUD
Convicted Participant in Arizona
Transaction Unable TO Appear
Before Judge

KANSAS CITY, May 24.-Four of the
five men convicted in the federal court
here last week on the charge of using
the mails to defraud in connection with
tbe promotion of the Two Queens mine
in Arizona, were in court today, but
owing to the serious illness of r. >.
Horn, Judge Phillips deferred sentence
until all could be present.
Frank Horn, John e. Horn, ). n.
Snider and Raymond P, May were the
defendants who appeared today T. >.
Horn tainted in court when the jury
returned its verdict and he has since
been confined to his bed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
STRIKE MAY BE SETTLED
BY BOARD OF ARBITRATION
Representatives of Georgia Railroad
and Firemen Desire Diff
culties Adjusted

WASHINGTON, May 24,-As the re-
suit of appeals to the federal board OF
mediation to use its efforts to settle
the strike of firemen on the Georgia
railroad Commissioner of Labor NELL
a member of the board, left for Atlanta
tonight.
This decision followed a conference
here today between Mr.. Neill and
Chairman Knapp of the interstate COM
merce commission, the other member
of the board of mediation.
Bv both sides to the controversy the
board was appealed to with view OF
adjusting if possible the difficulties
which have grown out of the employ
ment of negro firemen by the railroad.
1t is now likely that Chairman Knapp
may join Mr.. Neill in the south. per-
haps Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
EDITORS ASK FOR CHANGE
OF VENUE IN LIBEL CASE
Fremont Older and E. A. Crothers of
Bay City File Application in
Appellate Court

SACRAMENTO May 24.-The appli-
cation of Fremont Older and r. A.
Crothers, editors of the San Francisco
Bulletin, for an order compelling Judge
Morton of San Joaquin county to grant
a change of venue for their trial on a
charge of criminal libel preferred by
w. S. Tevis, was argued today and
submitted to the appellate court.
The petitioners were given ten days
in which to file brief, and the re-
spondents ten more days to reply, with
five additional days to enable the Pc
TONERS to file a new answer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
Donates $4,000 for Fountain

SAN DIEGO. May PAL. j. Wilde,
president of the American National
hank. has Just donated to the park
commissioner $4,000 for the erection Of
an electric fountain in the city plaza.
The commissioner plans call for one
of the finest electric fountains in the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
Plan for Arbitration

ATLANTA, May Rehabilitation to
settle the Georgia railroad strike was
proposed by Governor Hoke Smith to-
day. The governor suggested COM
mission of six, all to be residents of
Georgia, and three to represent each
side in the controversy. The Georgia
railroad lies entirely within this state.
Involving a race issue as to whether
white or negro firemen shall be en-
ployed, the strike has become of iniS
portance all over the south because
of reports that the movement of the
Georgia firemen to GUST negroes from
employment will be spread to firemen
on all southern railroads.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
Earthquakes in Mexico

OAXACA, Mex, May 24.-Earthquake
shocks which have been felt in TINS
state for several days past still con
tinue The shocks have been silsnt
and no great damage has been done
The earth trembling is almost constant,
however, and serious shock is feared
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25
Searches in Vain

The excitement of the moment had
shaken her nerves afresh. The fear of
pursuers and of missing the train gave
her feet added swiftness. She was
painting and breathless when she
reached the end of the slope, but she
held her nerves in check and hurried
forward.
The train was ready to pull out, She
went into the smoker. He was not
there and she passed hurriedly through
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25

WYE want you to distinctly understand
w that these suits ARE NOT out of
date in single particular. They are in
tended for wear during the coming months,
and a nobby tailored wool suit is almost a
necessity the whole year through
You have an unlimited choice in mate
rails, such as French and English, serges
Prunela CLOTH worsteds and other smart,
mannish fabrics; the color range IS COM
plete, the tailoring faultless, while the styles
include many stunning models which are
exclusive with us.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-25

a S SUMMER APPROACHES there
A manifested a greater interest in tn
beautiful creations of finest batiste and lawr
adorned in countless fascinating effects wit
Swiss embroidery, dainty Valenciennes an
Cluny laces Dresses of snowy whitenes
with their dainty adornings of delicatel
wrought laces so lovely we can hardly imae
inc anything more becoming, yet when W
catch Sight of the charming little affairs i
Aowerlike hues of pink, lavender, delicate blu
and champagne, we are almost tempted to sa
they are still prettier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
DRIVEN TO DESPERATION.
Grafters Resort to Violence to Throttle
q Reform Newspaper.

Mrs. Fremont Older in an article in
the July MeClures on san Francisco
graft prosecution. tells how Boss Ruef
and his hackers tried 70 stop the cireu-
lation Of newspaper that was lighting
them. She says;
IAN election was approaching; Kuei
and Sehmitz hoped to capture the city
for the third time. Now Rnef saw big
goals; i should be Governor schmitz;
It should be United States Senator Ruef,
That editor. yelping Of his crimes, dis
turbed the boss dreams. Ruef deter
mined that the Bulletin should not be
sold or distributed; 1t should not exist.
TO this end he organized q band Of thugs
who called themselves newshoys. They
pretended to no grievance, and their sole
purpose was to destroy the Bulletin.
Carriers were assaulted; they afterward
voted FOR sehmitx. Merchants were
struck with stones and bricks for buying
the paper; they afterward voted for
Schmitz. Windows were broken in the
Bulletin Office. Horses were unhitched
from the delivery wagons Men were
manned for life; the police looked the
other way Mr.. Older was followed ia
the very door Of the Palace hotel BY a
bowling mob, which threw sticks and
stones at him. The deputy sherifls who
were called in looked the other way,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

tor Of The ultraeonseryatYe attitude Of
some people n Barton: Waterbury re-
GENTLY congratulated tsclf on the fact
that II had helped another granite indus.
try 10 locate ia their beautiful and hus.
thing village, TIE 50. Adams board qf
trade Just recently took considerable
credit q itself to think it had secured
the location 81 some sheds there, North
deld has recently done some growing
because additional granite industries
were building up there, Barre and Mont
polier both Keep al they have and induce
others to como, many other towns want
Them. vet 4 number Of The moneyed and
influential men Of Barton oppose such
an industry on the ground that the ele-
uent ii win bring to this place will bc
% very low and degrading that Barton
win be injured thereby ls II possible
that ST. Adams, Montpelier, Barre, Wa
terbmy Northacld and other hustling
towns that might be mentioned are max
ing such awful bunders as many here
would have US think Barton is making
ii reaching out for additional indus
trysp
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
Who win Claim Them.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
Barre post office for the week ending
june "a, 1909, are as follows;
Men. John Blight, Louis Berthra.
nun. Peter Baneher, J. J. Crowley, L.
w. Cole, Cresto Dnpani0ti, L. y. Flint.
Rev. K. c. Fioeg, Basile GalifauN,
Charlie Gordon. Hoyt Hill 2, A. ]. Hol-
den, Marshall Hill, W. T. Harris, J. J.
Iassesa, J. Johnston 2. John Knox, Lee
Merihem 9, Philip Marvin, VIM. Milne,
A. Peironi, Charles Spreadbuy, Bert
Wiley
Women. Mrs. Bessie Brown, Mrs.
VIM. Donovan. Mira Erwin, Mrs. A i.
Ford. Mrs. Geo. Ganthier, Beulah
Paine. Louise Roby, Lola lngnet, Beulah
Tillotson, Ida Veit, Mrs. 9. II. Walker,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
The &c Hldes pefeat.

Only sixteen Republican senators out
Of q membership Of nearly four times
that number were willing to 90 on re-
cord against the duty on hides, one Of
the most ineNcusable Of the impositions
Of the Dingley law. From the day Of its
passage until this il has been common
N assumed that Il was a mistake to be
corrected the next time the tariff was
ogerhauled. While II is not yet too late
to hope that Mr.. Taft's influence in CON
ference win turn the scale in favor Of
the House provision, its overwhelming
defeat in the Senate is decidedly omin-
ous. It win now Be uphill work to se-
cure the abolition Of this duty, OF the
sixteen senator's who voted for free
hides, New England. the home Of the
shoe industry, contributed only Frye,
Burnham. Page, Lodge and Crane. or one
senator from each OF the three Northern
states and none from the two Southern.
Mr.. Aldrich would doubtless personal
~ prefer free hides, but a. the leader
Of an army he must maintain the desire
Of each of its constituent elements.
This is the distressing part 81 the
protective system. In operation Is COR
mats us d0Heftute 70 TIRE SuFPotR 81 ATTY
duty, no matter how preiudical to the
general welfare, that any single great
interest thinks it wants. Il Is entirely
likely that the shoe men would have
done better in this fight had they gone
in with an announced willingness 60
take free shoes; it may not be FOO late
to reach a compromise on this basis
now Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
The Blue Rose.

II is by no means improbable that
some day an enterprising rose grower
may succeed ii presenting the world
with blue rose. Not many years ago
the idea Of a green rose would have
been ridiculed. yet today there is such
d rose to offset the ancient blue, which
We have not yet. That it win come
IN time we may be sire. For more than
half 4 century flower growers have been
seeking to create a black rose. In this
there has thus lar been only partial
success, one foreign florist having OBJ
tanned a rose Of so deep crimson as to
appear black in ordinary lights, but
revealing the crimson heart when close
il examined. This result the florist OBJ
tanned, first, By selecting the darkest
roses az breeders, and second, BY the
use Of iron filings in the soil.--subur-
ban Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

The Vermont druggists association, by
a round about method, have nominated
Lieut.. Gov. Mead Of Rutland for COVER.
nor, as we suppose. At their state con
vention 1T Bomoseen, near Rutland, they
voted in Mr. Dead as an honorary mem
Der Of the association, everyone second
ing the motion, We are told, and the
motion being carried unanimously. Then
up jumped some member Of the assoeia-
tion with How proud we should feel
10 have member Of this society governor
Of this state" whereat there was much
applause and gazing in the direction Of
the new honorary member. These are
the ways that governors are sometimes
made in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
ST. MARY,s GRADUATION.
Pleasing Exercises at Close Of Burling-
ton Institution Yesterday

Burlington, June 2s.--The s0th an
nual graduating exercises Of st. Mary's
academy were held yesterday afternoon
In the academy hall. A large audience
including many prominent clergymen
Of the state, was present and thorough
" enjoyed the interesting program rem
dercd. The Rev. P. ]. Barrett, super.
visor Of the convent, made the address
and presented the medals for conspieu.
GUS merit In his address, he spoke at
some length upon the influence Of the
educated and cultured woman, taking
up her sphere Of life IN the home and
in other phases Of life.
The music was especially mefitorious.
The students played selections from the
greatest composers in = manner which
reflected great credit both upon them.
selves and the school. The work Of the
string quintette and tho Rotations Of
Miss Mary Duggett were particularly
pleasing and the essays showed careful
preparation.
The cadmtcs in the Latin English
course are Miss Marion Barbara Scott.
Miss Mary Helenf Duggett and Miss
II. Hazel Morgan; in the English cours-
Is. Miss Isad0fa Margaret Granev.
Miss Margaret Mcdonald, Miss Jean
nette Wade Dunn and Miss Margaret
/ NicInerney; IN the music course, Miss
II. Hazel Morgan and Miss Jeannctte
Wade Dunn,
Graduation medai-Gift Of Rev. P.
J. barrett, awarded 70 Miss Isadora
Graney.
Graduation medal Gift Of Rev. W.
J. 0Sullivau, awarded to Miss Marion
Scott.
Graduation medal--Cift Of Rev G. c.
Delaney. awarded to Miss Margaret
Mcdonald.
Graduation medal-Gift Of Mrs. f.
NJ. Baird, awarded to Miss Hazel Nor
gan.
Graduation medal--eift Of Rev. w
P. Crosby, awarded to Miss Mary Dug
gett
Graduation medal-Cift Of Rev. j.
P. Rand, awarded to Miss Jeannette
Dunn.
Graduation medal--Cift II friend,
awarded to Miss Margaret McInernev
Gold medal for Christian doctrine
Gift Of friend, awarded to Miss Mary
| Dueaett.
Cold medal for musio-Cift Of Rev.
X. Dewey, awarded to Miss Hazel Nor
gan.
Gold cross for Christian doctrine
Gift Of Mrs. c. Arbuekle, awarded to
Miss Alice Mcdonald,
4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

sehmitz addressed the thugs in hall.
NO one could sell Or deliver the Bulle-
tin; it was useless q print it. Some old
women at length Yeniured to hold the
paper up il the streets. They alone we're
able to dispose Of few copies, but even
purchasers swere assaulted. When the
Bulletin organized a body Of men of its
own. there was daily fighting Ia the
streets: but only in this way, after
loss of many thousands Of dollars, was
the paper allowed to continue IN oircu-
lation.n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
This Years Fourth.

with the Fourth Of July falling on
Sunday this year, il is more 20 be de-
sired than usual that the noise and up
roar Of the celebration be confined to the
one day Of observance, Monday, the nth
And as that Is the day Of the organized
celebration under the auspices Of the
various fraternal orders, there will be
fun and frolie enough IN that one day
to compensate the small boy Tor waiting
st. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
a oNE.NnUsrRY CITY INDEED.

A ONE.MDusTRY CITY INDEED.
While not prepared to admit That
Barre win show a larger population than
Rutland az the next census, the Rutland
News admits that Barre Is already close
on Rutland's heels and with a chance OF
going ahead within short time How
ever. The News is banking on the fact
chat Rutland has manifold industries"
while Barre has practically only one
industry" expecting that perhaps Barre
may find she has reached her full devel-
opment. While it is true that Barre is
dependent largely upon one industry, II
is also certain that the granite industry
il still far from reaching the height Of
its growth. There Is, for example, the
building stone side Of the industry which
has not been tried at all and which
can be developed readily with a reason
able outlay Of energy, well directed.
when this branch Of the business Is
developed, a great many granite workers
VII be attracted here. Then, again,
there is the paving stone feature Of the
industry, which IS little worked in Barre,
which. If worst comes to worst, can he
tried out. So, neighbor, you see that
Barre granite is still far from its fun
exploiting, let alone the monumental side
Of the industry Even with 'praeti-
cally only one industry" Barre is well
ixed and is bound to grow through its
spread.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

The beautiful lakes Of Killarney in
Ireland, famed in song and the pros
pectus OF the European visitor are
treacherous as well as beautiful. The
drowning Of nine tourists and two local
boatmen on Wednesday is evidence
enough Of it, although the tourist, as
he is propelled over the placid surface
Of the waters on calm day. thinks not
OF any danger, but is absorbed IN the
enhancing beauties Of this gem Of old
Ireland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Suggesting handle to Burlington, a
correspondent Of the Burlington News
suggests double-B Burlington, some
thing like this. 'Beastly, Blasphemous
Burlington" Something better would
be Burke, Burke, Burlington and then
some more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
Actors and Long Hair.

Why do actors So often wear long
hairs Perhaps this IS the reason.
There once was statute in England
under which actors found wandering
were liable to be branded through the
right ear. The long hair concealed the
decoration and thus the custom was
started. Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

The Putney man who left roll Of
s4o0 on the piano while gypsy woman
was in the room deserved TO lose the roll
because Of his childlike trustfulness. It
is like putting an untrapped mouse be-
fore cats nose and expecting pussy
not to touch little mousie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Justice is not moving slowly in YER
mont courts nowadays, when man Il
convicted Of manslaughter after a weeks
trial IN Bennington county and q man il
indicted for murder by a Windsor coun-
" grand jury the day following his al
legged commission Of the crime. Rather
is justice putting on the wings Of Mer-
cnry himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
a Tariii. Am d wrong.

rs Il right to tax every fruit dealer,
every eanner, every grocer and every
consumer in the United States to benefit
mere handful Of fruit growersfH asks
the Baltimore sun Rightf OF course.
it is not right But what on earth has
that 10 do with it in stand.pat philos-
ophy ~ Washington Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
CURRENT COMMENT
FolIowing Time.Tipened plans.

Work on che Cape Cod canal that was
talked about IN the days Of the Pilgrims
has actually begun Il il about time to
dig the East Side tunnel a project dear
to the heart OF Roger Wilhams-Proyi-
denee Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
JINGLES AND JESTS
The General Tendency.

Aat6 OEucA a. AEuuNASya
What's de use d singin' me
Dat old git busy" song
When nearly everything ] see
Is loiterin' along
DE breeze dat floats de butterfly,
De birds asingin' strong,
De clouds mp yonder in de sky
Is loiterin' along.
De bee picks up a pinch o. sweet,
Den say Oars muffin wrong
I'M calling dis days work complete
An loiterin' along
De cricket trill his note 50 high,
De bullfrog SCUM de gong,
Des' now an then deg don't half try
Dey's loiterin' along.
Washington Star
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
WE CLEAN, PRESS AND
REPAIR CLOTHING.
|FHEDGERS. s!;O
The big store with little prices
TIA North Main st., Barre, VI
MONTPELIER.
Prize Awards at Montpelier Seminary
as Announced Yesterday.

as Announced yesterday.
AT the graduating exercises of Mont
nelier seminary yesterday. the prize
awards were made as follows:
Junior prize speaking IN February,
first for girls, So, Lucy swift; second
FOR girls. S.. Viola Brown; FIRST for boys,
SIS. Charles n Bemis; second for boys
So, Charles Crandall Prize debate, first
SIS. ". II. Could. W'orcester3 second,
$40. G. N. Barnes. West Topsham. Prize
speaking, first for girls, S., Mabel =.
Parker ST Johnsburg; second for girls,
So. Glenn FL Morse, Newport Centar;
first for boys s., Charles n. bemis,
T0psham; second for boys, IS, + D..
Bancroft. Calais. Greatest Improvement
I'll athletics during tie year. So Alfred
Simpson Of Sheffield Best thesis in
two years. books, Otis s.. Smithers Of
Montpelier Scholarship and department
Ter the past year. books, Otis s Smith.
ers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25
sumner Board.

f9'm an author, you understand,
spending my vacation on D farm to get
local color. How much viii board be
'sTen per week. replied the farmer,
aand So extra if we're expected to talk
dialect. Kansas City Journal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Even with an A. NJ hitched to bis
name, Editor johnson Of the Randolph
Herald and News won't be unbearahly
encumbered. Norwich is faithful to this
one OF her sons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

The trend Of thought, as indicating a
Snug self-satisfaction Of some natives
Of Vermont, IS wen set forth in the
following criticism by the Barton Moni-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

II is perhaps significant that State
Highway Commissioner Gates meets the
automobilists as well as the road com
missioner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Governor George H. prouty Ii p.
One Of the rewards OF the governor
ship
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

The right Negligee
Shirts will carry you in
good style if you re going
vestless during the warm
weather. Our assort-
mant is far reaching and
here are the soft filmy
scarhngs right from New
York-the neck center
for correct cravats. Our
stock was picked with
care and taste from the
biggest N. Y. manufac-
turers and novelties are
being added every week.
We avoid the old FASH
toned way Of buying six
months stock all at one
tirne-we buy continu-
ally, so you'll always find
here fresh patterns-our
New York Resident buy
er keeps the good things
coming.
New Shirts 75c to $500.
New Hose &c to SOC.
New Ties 1Sc to $1.O0.
Straw Hats Csc to $1,000.
WE CLEAN, PRESS AND
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Search yourselfi there are some new
counterfeit ten-dollar bills afoat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-25

Chester ought to feel chesty that i
has got to spend $4,000 for new schools