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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
is NOT A GANG MURDER
k0ERNER'S COMPANIONS SAY HE
SHOT HIMSELF IN SPITE
49,. OF THEM.

They Surrender to the Police AMI
Tell Story OF Suicide.-Claim Dead
Man Was "DespOndent Because
About TO BE Tried On Charge of
Robbery.
New York, Nov. 29.-Through the
surrender tonight of three men the
mysterious shooting early today Of
John koerner. while walking with
three companions IN a Harlem street,
which the police had described as a
gang murder may be proved to be
suicide.
The men. who gave the names of
Warren Roach, John Johnson and
John Sullivan said they were
Koerner's companions and that he
had shot himself in spite of their
efforts to prevent him. He was de-
spondent they said, because he was
to have been brought to trial in
day or two on a charge of robbery.
The police confirmed this part of
the story, with the statement that
koerner was out on bail in one case
and was sought in connection with
another. The three men were held,
pending an investigation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01

Legislature Will Resume 1t
Today After Trial of
One Session
MUCH BUSINESS Is DONE
House Yesterday Killed Measure Re-
lating to Highway Taxes and Pass
ed Amey Bill Permitting Juries to
Qualify Verdicis in Murder Cases
COnferees on Trustee Process Bill.

The Louise wiz meet tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock as usual. The
idea held by many is that when com
mittee work gets behind the mornings
should be devoted to that purpose and
when committee work is well in hand
the two sessions should be held daily
There was lack of committee room
which hampered the work yesterday
morning. Three committees met in
Representatives hail. the Speaker
moved out of his quarters to make
place for another and every room in
the building was occupied Some in
convenience was caused by the fact
that members belonged to two or
more committees which were holding
meetings at the same time, so they
had to dodge back and forth to keep
track of the work. One large commit
tee at one time had only three mem
bers present. but it must be remem-
bered that this was the first expert
ment with such a plan.
A large amount of work was dis
posed of, so that the House had plenty
of business at the afternoon session.
and l9 bills were ordered to a third
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

A northeasterly storm with heavy
rain which swept the New England
coast all day continued last night
and forced the many vessels driven
to harbor during the past few days
by the storm off shore to remain at
anchor. No marine disasters had
been reported up to last night.
Governor and Mrs. White gave a
dinner at the executive mansion in
Albany, n. Y, last night to the State
officers and their wives and few
invited guests.
Serious doubt that the projected
loan of $50,000,O0O to China by an
American financial syndicate will
be finally concluded, is expressed n
Peking. Numerous difficulties have
arisen among them being the un-
Willingness to the Chinese to accept
a foreign financial advisor.
Announcement was received at
Atlanta, Ga, yesterday afternoon that
H. C. Worthen of New York, has
been appointed general superintend-
ent of the southern division of the
Western Union Telegraph Company 10
succeed the late b. f. Dillon.
Four new cases of cholera, but
no deaths, were officially reported at
Rome last night for the past "a
hours.
More than six inches of snow fell
vactardav throuphout Sullivan pnun-
ty,s New York and sleighs are being
used exclusively The older resi-
dents predict one of the longest and
most severe winters in many years.
1t was announced at Dunkirk. n.
Y, that the New York Central has
placed an order with the American
Locomotive Company for S2S passen-
ger and freight engines, to be de-
livered during the year 1911.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
AWpd by AerODIanp.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 29-Twelve
hundred convicts at the State peni-
tentiary had their first view of an
aeroplane Saturday, when John B.
Moisant sailed twice over the prison
in a Bleriot machine.
The flight was arranged for by a
local newspaper for the benefit cf life
prisoners, many of whom were locked
within the gray walls Tong before the
advent even of street cars and auto
mobiles. To them the sight was a
revelation and, like their fellows,
they We're too awe-stricken to shout.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
Testify For Shippers at Railroad
Freight Rate. Hearing

Washington, d. c., Nov. 29.-Five
expert witnesses for the shippers tes-
titled today before the Interstate Com
merce Commission in its inyestiga-
tion Of the proposed rate increases
and upon adjourning until tomorrow
the commission announced that the
arguments for the eastern and west
ern increase cases, consolidated would
be heard here December 8.
Today's testimony tended to show
that the proposed increases, which
the roads claim will involve a net
additional revenue of S27,000,000 in
the official classification territory ex-
tending from New England to the Mis-
sissippi river and north of the Ohio
and Potomac rivers, were unjust and
unfairly distributed. There was dis
cussion also of rebates. the high cost
of living and other questions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
BITTER ATTACK
ON HOME RULE
Irish ..Unionists in
Balfour Message
Make It
NOT PEACE BUT SWORD

VIII Come to Ireland They Say. If n
Parliament SITS at Dublin. Leader
OF the Opposition Says He Will
Accept a Tarih Reform Referen-
DUN.
London. Nov. 29.-Politicians of
all parties are straining every
nerve to crowd into a few days the
work which in ordinary elections is
spread over weeks or months. Near
fly all the heavy guns were in action
tonight.
Arthur j. Balfour, leader of the op-
position in the House of Commons,
before a big meeting in Albert Hall.
where he warmly supported the
referendum. described the govern
ment as puppets dancing to the tune
of John Redmond and his American
lpaymasters.
The prime minister, Mr.. Asquith.
spoke at Reading, Chancellor Lloyd
George at Cardiff, John Il. Redmond
at Dublin, Winston Spencer Churchill
at Colchester, Augustine Birrell at
Bristol, John Burns at Battersea and
Austen Chamberlain at Ashton
The issues are narrowing daily.
The conservatives make much of the
menace of home rule. They proclaim
that the plan of the Liberals for the
reform of the House Of Lords means
a single chamber government and
put to the front their new policy of
referendum.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
MAKE BALLOON ASCENSION
DURING THICK SNOW STORM

Pittsfield, Mass, No "a bal
loon ascension in thick snow storm
was made at 80 O'Clock this after
noon by Leroy NJ. Taylor, Miles NJ q.
Morris and Leo Stevens, all of New
York. and S. f. Beckwith of Garri-
-cn-the-Hudson The flight was
made in the balloon Cleveland which
carried % bags of ballast.
The men said they would land as
near New York city as possible. The
balloon headed in southerly direc-
tion and apparently would pass over
Western Connecticut.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
DEATH BED ACTION
Hale Says Republicans Will
Not Attempt Il at Short
Session
STRUGGLE WOULD RESULT

If Attempt We're Made to Rob tbc Vie
t0rious Democratic Party OF It's In.
heritance-Hc Declares There VIII
BE No Tariff LEGISLATION at COMING
Session.
Washington, Nov Ex-senator Eu-
gene Hale of Maine. Republican lead
er of the Senate by virtue of his posi-
tion as chairman of the party caucus
and of the Senate committee on an
ipropfiations, foresees little accom-
pHshment in the coming short session
OF Congress. Beyond the passage of
the usual appropriation bills and pos
slDly OF an apportionment measure
land one providing an ocean mail bonn
w. ne believes no important business
will be transacted
Inc Democratic party" he said to-
day, has captured the House of Re-
representatives. by a great majority and
has almcst captured the Senate and
with the country apparently behind
that party. it will. | have no doubt
insist upon taking it's natural res
possibilities.
Should an expiring Congress. in
its last days, undertake by any death
bed action to rob the victorious party
of its natural Inheritance. it will be
resisted to the utmost and nothing
will follow but a protracted struggle
which will shut out certain import
ant measures which otherwise may
perhaps be carried in both houses "
Mr.. Hale was emphatic in his de-
claraticn that there would be no tar
if legislation in the coming session.
The Senator thought that while the
President may suggest a general pro-
gram he will not try to force it on
Congress. Mr.. Hale made it clear
that he was not speaking for the Pre-
sident nor in any way forecasting the
probable attitude Of the Chief Execu-
tive
The question of an extra session he
considers as most improbable.
Mr. Hale declared he did not look
forward to a combination of the So
called Insurgent force with the De-
mocratic party either now or here
after but he fully expected to see
the Republican party in Congress get
together again and present united
front to the majority. Incidentally he
referred to the Insurgent leaders as
men of conviction and natural force
of character. when the Lord loveth
he chastened" said the Senator
"and the defeats of 1910 will do the
party good. 1t must bear its rever-
ses al make the best of it, Painful
as it I'll is, it must submit to its tenn
pc rary reverses and defeats and must
bear } as well as it may, under even
such calamities as the repulse of
Roosey cit and the lamentable over
throw of Beveridge.
Mr.. Hale declared he had little fear
fer any continuance of Democratic
ascendency in politics. Republican
policies, under President Taft's lead
ership, he said. would triumph again
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
AGAINST HUSBAND.
Wife Gets Judgment For sum Spent
I'm Supporting Family.

New York, Nov. 29.--An abandon
ed wife may recover from her hus'
band money she spends to sup
port herself and children during hel
husband neglect. even though that
Imcney be her own. This was the
decision rendered today by Justice
Whiting in the Supreme court in over
ruling a demurrer interposed by Lou
lis DeBrauwere to the suit brought
against him by his wife, Alice DE
Brauwere to recover $3,S4O spent for
SUPPORT of herself and children
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
QUEEN OF THE HUDSON
TO GO OFT OF COMMISSION

Kingston, n. Y, Nov. 29. After
so years of service as a passenger
carrier on the Hudson, the historic
old steamboat Mary Powell is to be
retired at the close of the 1911 river
season, according to plans of the
Hudson River Day Line. The Mary
Powell in years gone by was one OF
the fastest boats afloat and was call
ed the Queen cf the Hudson" Fit
ting ceremonies will mark her retire
ment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
HOPPE BREAKS WORLDS
RECORD IN BILLIARD RUN.

Philadelphia, Nov. 29.-Willie
Hoppe tonight broke the worlds re-
cord for high run at 1871 billiards
in his game with Joseph Mayer, the
amateur champion of this city, by
piling up 155 points. The best pre-
vious record of $50 was made by
Hoppe four weeks ago in New
York
Hoppe who is to play 1900 points
at 1871 to Mayors 400 points at 1872,
now leads in the three blocks play
by 442 points, the score being
Hoppe 100; Mayer 65S.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
United States Attorney Aroused by
Rotten Eggs.

Bnffalo, N. Y, Nov. 29.-John
Lord O'Brien, United State attorney
declared today that the sale of rotten
eggs had become a scandal and that
la conviction secured in the
United States court this af-
Iterncon only marked the beginning
of a campaign to break up the traf-
fic.
The Henry Sloan Company of Buff
falo was convicted of shipping 40
cans of the stuff to Sam RCttenberg
of New York. Judge Holt levied a
fine of 5000, which is the limit for a
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
NEW HOME DEDICATED.
Impressive Ceremonies At Union
Theological Seminary.

New York, Nov. 29.-Before one of
the most distinguished gatherings OF
educators and churchmen ever held
in this city for such a purpose, the
new home of the Union Theological
Seminary in upper Broadway was
dedicated today Practically every
institution of learning in the United
States was represented, and delega-
ton from colleges in several foreign
lands We're present by special in
vitation
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
BELMONT Is ANGRY
He Tells Legislative Graft
Probers That He Is
Prosecuted
SERVED WITH SUBPOENA

Done In Way That Led Community
TO Think He Was DOdging.
Jockey Club and Racing Associa.
ton Fought the Anti Race Track
Bills Fairly.
New York, Nov. 29.-August Bel
mont, millionaire horse owner and
chairman of the Jockey club and the
Westchester Racing association took
the witness stand this afternoon and
told the legislative investigating
committee he considered he had been
prosecuted. And | want to say he
AIDED with emphasis, that the racing
associations and the Jockey club
fought the anti-race track bills
fairly"
Mr. Belmont is the only one of a
trio of prominent men identified with
racing whom the committee has
been able to get on the stand to tes-
tify concerning the charge that a
100000 corporation fund was raised
by the racing interests to combat
the Hart-Agnew law, prohibiting
betting on horse races, which passed
the Legislature in 1908.
The Jockey Club, Mr. Belmont ex-
planned today, is close corporation
of 30 members, brought into being
some years ago by men interested
in the turf.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
TEAM WINS BIG
MARATHON RACE AT NEW YORK

New York Nov. 29.-The Ameri-
can team, Hans Holmer and William
Queal, won the international mara
thon team race over the full mara
thon course at Madison Square Garden
tonight. Their time was 2 hours, 2
minutes, 16 1-5 seconds.
Henri st. Ives and John Svanborg,
the French-Swedish team were sec
ond and William Kolehmalnen and
Karl Niemlmen, the Finnish team,
third.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
OBTAINS TRANSPORTATION
BELOW THE Lawful RATE

savannah, Ca, Nov. 29.-Harvey
o. Millsr, millionaire clubman lof
Philadelphia president of the south
ern Steamship Company and cf l.. F.
Miller & Sons. Philadelphia, was ar
rested today charged with "unlawful-
ly obtaining transportation of prop
erty in interstate commerce at less
than lawful rates"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
LOOSE GAS FIXTURE Is
CAUSE OF TWO DEATHS.

Pawtucket, r. l., Nov. pa loose
gas fixture was responsible for the
deaths of Mr. and Mrs, John T.,
Brais, mill operatives, who We're
found asphyxiated when their chill
dren went to their room to call them
today.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
THEATRE MANAGER FINED
UNDER AN OLD ORDINANCE

New York, No. 29.-The manager
of a local theatre was fined $40 in po-
lice court today for violation of an
ancient ordinance which prohibits the
display of posters depicting any act
which could be classed as criminal.
The fine was paid under protest and
the managers counsel gave notice
that he would appeal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
JIMMY GARDNER OUTPOINTS
KLAUS AND GETS DECISION

Boston, Nov 29.-Jimmy Gardner
of Lowell, who lays claim to the
middleweight championship, clearly
outclassed and badly defeated Frank
Klaus, of Pittsburg before the Armory
Athletic Association tonight. Gard
ner was given the decision at the end
of 2 rounds. Klaus at no time had
lead.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
DO NOT FORGET YOUR MORAL

duty to yourself and your family,
whether YOU are rich or not. If a
breadwinner, the duty rests upon
you more responsibly to take care
Of their future through life insur-
ance-taken somewhere. Nation
al Life Insurance Co., Montpelier,
VT (MutualD S. S. Ballard, Cen
eral Agent. Hip Lawrence Bldg,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
ON TEMPERANCE = BILLS
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE Leg
ISLATURE GIVES A
HEARING.


Ferguson and Others, Is the So
Called Dispensary Bill.-Republican
Temperance Plank.
A public hearing was held last
evening in Representatives hall by the
Joint Committee on Temperance,
Senator Porter H. Dale of Essex
county, presiding. There was fair
ly good attendance
The first bill taken up was H. s.,
permitting secnd class licensees to
deliver at residences and to common
carriers. Mr. Burbank of Cabot, Mr..
Ellis of Brookfield, c. j. Ferguson Of
Burlington and Rev. H. NJ. Moody Of
Island Pond, opposed the measure
II. 349, popularity known as the
dispensary BILL was taken up next.
the ground that it would be easier
for the people of Vermont to be
temperate. G.. j. Ferguson, super
intendent of the Vermont Anti-Sa-
loon League, said the bill was not
patterned after the south Carolina
law. 1t provides for no saloon, 40
beverage traffic. The weakness of
the old prohibitory law, according 20
member of the Supreme Court, was
the small fines and the town agency.
Probably there will never be fewer
than % saloon towns under the
present system. Not more than four
towns can be carried for license
without improper use of liquor. He
had the best of authority for saying
that one license supposed to cost
81 800 actually cost $500 The Dill
retains the penalties and enforcement
features of the present law. 1t
adopts State supervision of sale for
medicinal, mechanical and chemical
purposes. Local State agencies
would be located only in towns of
over 1000. which would number not
more than H. but a majority vote
may prevent the establishment OF
such agencies. Smaller towns may
have such agencies if they ask for
it, Druggists must be supplied from
the State central agency.
lCoutinud nm mage
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
PITCHER COOMBS MARRIES;
TAKES BRIDE TO CUBA.

Palextine, Texas, Nov. 29.-John
Coombs of the Philadelphia American
League baseball club married to-
night married Miss May Russ Of
this city. The couple left later for
Cuba.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-12-01
DECLARED A SCANDAL

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Bisbee daily review., 1910-11-17
NATIONAL GRANGE

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., Nov.16:-- Scores os sturdy and progressive American farmers gathered in AT lantic City Tor the opening of the annual meeting of the National Grange. Patrons of Husbandry, in whose ranks are enrolled nearly a million of the most practical agricnl. tural experts in the world. In connec- fion with the meeting there is an elaborate exhibition of agricultural products and mach nery. Both the con ventior and the exhibition are held in the mammoth assembly hail on the Steel Pier.
 The convention will continue un- til next Monday. Prominent speakers at the opening session. the oaiy o open to the public. will include Gov. ern0r Fort of New Jersey, N [ Bachelder. former governor of New Hampshire, Mayor Stoy of Atlantic City. and Past Master Aaron yone of South Bend, Ind.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-11-17

the preliminary proceedings relative to the election conetsts to be filed in some of the close d stricts. There fore, under the law. Colonel McDow- ell and the other major officers of the house will hold office until the Sixty second house meets December, 1911, if necessary.
 There are intimations that Presi- dent Taft will call special session of the Sixty-second congress immedi- |ately after the adjournment of the com ng short session of the Sixty-first congress and send in message on the tariff. That Mir. Taft has been rather strongly impressed by the verdict of the people on the tariff is certain, but whether he intends to call an extra session depends upon the advice he receives when congress meets in December and it's effect upon his intentions.
 Those holders of house jobs, whose necks would feel the axe in the event of the session being called to meet earlied than December. 1911. and the men responsible for their appointment will resist any extra session, because the moment the next congress meets and is organized that moment these republicans will lose their jobs. However, considerations of policy nay weigh heavier with Mir. Taft than mere matters of patronage, and it is not improbable that he will call the new house together next spring and recommend tariff revision, in an effort to see whether a democratic majority can satisfy the country. Republicans are already predicting democratic fall ure. but the democrats intend to act with wisdom and deliberation and are not afraid to tackle the tariff when 1t is reached.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-11-17
FREAK BEES ARE
 NOW BEING PAID

NEW YORK, Nov. 1e.-An attempt was made by the loser today to pay a unique election bet. The wager was made by two longshoremen. one. of whom offered to serve six months in he workhouse on Blackwelfs Island If Dix won, while he who took the democratic end wagered g against Isix months.
 The loser, big Irishman. appeared before Magistrate Freschi, in the Jefferson market police court, ready Ito pay his bet.
 T enjoy the proud distinction" he |said, of being the only Irish republi- |ean Iongshoreman in the city, and besides that, I'm man of my word, Reilly bet me g that Dix would be elected, and I bet him that if Stimson didn't get it I'd do six months on the Island. I'm sorry to say that I lost. but I'm here to pay my end of the bet. 1 wouldn't have Reilly think that I'm not a man of my word, CT that l would welch.''
 The magistrate ordered him to come back to court on Monday morn ing and have Reilly with him. This the iongshoreman promised to do, re- marking as he walked out of court:
 I'd rather do six months than see the democrats win"
 As he was leaving the clerk asked him his name. and when the long shoreman shook his head the clerk said:
 wall, we'll make it John Doe.r
 No you won't" came the retort. But you can make it Mike Doe, if you like"
 When John Pauiding Of F'ishkill fn- ishes his walk from New York to Poughkeepsie he says he will also be done with election betting. He is TS years old, and the wager he lost on the outcome of last Tuesdays voting was the first time he had indulgcd in betting for forty years.
 In 1870 Mir. Paulding bet that Stewart L. woodford would be elect ed governor. and the result was that he pushed a wheelbarrow with fonr pound sof huckwheaf from New York to Poughkeepsie.
 After Mir. Roosevelt started on his hundred days run to Waterloo Mr. Paulding decided that whether he had to walk seyenty-five miles or not he would vote for Mfr. Dix. which he did. Hs called upon Mayor Gayror yester- day. obtained a letter, and will start on his trip next Monday morning al ' o'clock from Lennox avenue and One Hundred and Twenty-fiftIi street.