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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
REALISTIC EFFECTS.
Live Horses, Cows and Roosters at This
Banquet

Springfield, March 4-Iieut. Coy. Mead
of Rutland delivered the principal ad.
dress last night at the fifth annual ban-
quet Of the Springfield Agricultural 30.
eiety ia the town hail. A reception was
held at the Jnlversaiist church There
WAS larmyard effect on the stage with
live horses, cows and roosters
Besides Lieut. Gov Mead the follow.
ing spoke; Col George +. Leland Hon.
e. b Finn, Hon. Justus Dartt and Supt.
E. NJ Roscoe
Lieut. Coy Mead said ia part "Agri-
culture IS tie cornerstone 81 Vermont
prosperity, and aN prosperity In our na
ton. As whole our agricultural prod
ucts in this country are appalling ii
their volume. we hear of the enormous
wealth Of the production of silver and
gold bilt II our statistics are right any
one Of The four agricultural crops alone
exceeds the total output Of All the gold
and silver mires Of all the world cotton
corn, wheat and hay
y am in favor of greater variety IN
farm products hers ia Vermont. Yer
mont now exceeds an Of the other New
England states in the value of butter and
cheese products, and has more cattle than
any other state IA The Jniou, according
TO It's Size. ! believe that greater agri
cultural independence could be secured
If ouF farmers would do more ail-aroand
farming For instance, I believe that
hillside favorable 60 sheep herding could
be used for tilat purpose to greater ad
vantage than they are now used. L
think too, that our farmers might raise
more hogs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
pIEp ~ suppENLY.
william Mckay, One Of Rarre's Long
time Granite Cutters.

William Mckay died quite suddenly At
$3.50 o'clock this morning at his home
on Cliff street 81 hemorhaee Of the
lungs he had been In poor health for
some time and since last July had not
boon able % work, but bis condition Of
late had not seemed 10 be any worse
Yesterday he was out 81 doors nearly
all day and did not complain Of feeling
any worse. Early this morning, be was
taken suddenly with a hemorrhage and
died shortly Afterwards
Mr. Mckay was one Of the oldest gran
Ice cutters IN Barre. having been em.
ployed here at the trade ior n years.
lie was born IN Aberdeen, Scotland, So
years ago In 1881 he hrst came to
this country and worked for a short time
in Ninal Haven, Me- He went from
there to Montreal and from the latter
to Barre He leaves 10 mourn bis loss
a wife. two SONS and two daughters. He
also leaves one brother, City Clerk James
Mackay. and 4 sister, Mrs George Flem-
ING Of Dundee. Scotland lie was a mem.
Der Of Clan Gordon, No IL, Order Of Scot
tish Clans. The funeral will be held
from the house Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
CITIZENS BARRED,
From Meeting Of Select and Common
Councils in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, March 4 For the first
time in five years citizens were exclud-
ed yesterday from the session Of the
select and common councils A vast
crowd had gathered IN the city hall.
but several stalwart policemen kept
out Of the council chamber an save the
eouncimen, the reporters and few
privileged persons.
The strike was practically ignored by
both bodies. A message from Mayor
Reyburn reviewed the situation briefly
and stated his policy Of non-interfer-
ence in part As follows;
"it IS not the citv's duty, nor yours
nor mine. to interfere between the Phil
adelphia Rapid Trausit company and its
employees The courts Of law are avail
able fof The reddess Of any real orieg-
antes which either may have against
the other 1t is 81 THE utmost import
ance. however for The good name Of
our city and for the safety 81 its citi-
zens, that no step should be taken by
your honorable bodies oF by any others
which would undo or In any way or
manner interfere with that which has
already been done, ar lead any person
to think or believe that he can, by the
aid Of the machinery Of executive 0r
legislative branches Of the municipal
enforce any demand not
eognizahle ii the courts OF voluntarily
adjustable between the parties
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
STRIKERS ASK
Fer COURT TO SIT
On the Differences in the Street Car
War in Philadelphia Letter Is
Advanced

Philadelphia. March 1.-THE FIRST
step toward having tbe differences be-
tween street car men and the Phladel-
phia Rapid Transit company settled um-
der the authority Of The courts, and
thus prevent gigantic sympathetic
strike WAS taken last night BY the car
men. An attorney representing the Anal.
gamatcd Association of Street and
Electric Railroad Employees wrote to
President Gmeer Of the Philadelphia
Transit company asking THAT ne join
IN an application TO be made 10 the
courts under the act 81 1893 for the ap.
pointment Of board Of arbitration 20
decide the differences existing between
the strikers and the transit company.
A reply WAS requested before noon to-
day
Before the receipt OF the eommunica.
tion, President Kruger was shown a
copy Of the law BY representatives Of
the United Business Mems association,
who asked him Il the officials of. the
company would abide by IL he replied
certainly the company will submit TO
law
The action Of the ear mems attorney
followed the suggestion Of Mayor Rey.
burn, who 10 his message 70 the city
council yesterday stated that 'the
courts Of laws are available for the re-.
dress Of any real grievance which may
exist between the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit company and its employees
Although Mayor Reyburn made no
specific reference to the act Of 1893,
lawyers who were consulted had little
doubt that that was the measure 70
which be referred 1t provides for a
board of arbitration 81 nine persons,
three 10 be chosen by each side and
three BY the court While a penalty
Is provided for the punishment of any
one that refuses to testify before Il,
there is DO distinct method set forth
for the enforcement Of It's decree
President Kruger late last night &C.
having received letter
from the ear mems council but refused
to comment on e. lie would not even
say whether he intended to make re-
ply.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
DIVIDING COUNTRY
is BEING OPPOSED
President Madriz Is Reported to Be Very
Much Against the PROPOSE
ton.

Managua Nicaragua March 4.--Presi-
dent Madriz win vigorously oppose The
division of Nicaragua into two republics,
as proposed by the provisional army
Should Estrada. Che provisional presi-
dent, ssue such q proclamation, declaring
The secession Of the eastern half Of tile
public and forming az independent gov
ernment, Madriz Will send General Vas
quez To crush The secession.
The remnants of the revolutionary
army are reported to ba near Bluefelds.
The overthrow Of the revolution brought
hundreds to the support Of the govern
ment. only THE intervention BY the
United States Is believed 70 be able to
make division of the republic success
FIJI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
FOUR NEW CITIZENS.
Admitted at Session Of the Federal Court
Last Night.

Only four naturalization papsrs we're
granted at the session 81 United
States court held at the city court room
last evening for that purpose The mum.
Der 81 men Sling intentions was eighteen
il. s. Piatt OF Rutland, clerk Of the
Y. s. district court, presided az the ses-
sion and was assisted ii the work BY
II M Andreani
Those 70 whom final papers were
granted are John Johnston, G. Chiradelli
james Rovetti and George Maniafty, all
81 Barre. The nationahiies in the ease
Of the men who received final papers are.
Italian two; Scotch, one, and Greek,
one.
The applicants for FIRST papers were
William Reid Ellis. Donald r. Mcleod,
Alexander Aitken, Andrew Johnston,
Frank Woodcock. George Morgan, Alex
ander Mageaoh. Angelo Cecehaini. D.
siondini. Edward G. Ghidela, Giuseppe
Abhati, William Naughton, I. Morefti.
w. w. Walker, al ~. Celia. Frank Cali,
Rafael Barsher F.. J. Stephenson. The
nationaities of these applicants are:
Scotch seven; Italian. eight; Canadian,
one; English, one, and Syrian one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
Arrested as AccompIice to
Coleman
ASSISTED HIM in BANK
Wilson Ioekhart, Aged ii, was a Good
Liver and Was Almost Constantly
with the Man First
Arrested.

Boston, March Wilson Loekhart,
aged q, who was arrested last night az
an aecompliec Of George ". Coleman
ii the looting Of the National City Bank
Of Cambridge was arraignei before Unit
cd States Commissioner Hayes to-day
and was held ia $4,000 bonds. Another
arrest IS expected, and federal officers
are investigating how Lockhart was al-
lowed to substitute for Coleman and
handle the banks books and cash with
out being responsible.
Wilson Loclshart Is almost as well
known IN Cambridge and Boston a. Cole.
man himself He has been an almost
constant companion Of the latter during
the past few years, frequently accom-
panying him 10 automobile trips, He
was noted as good dresser and appar-
emily always had plenty Of money His
correction with the bank covers a period
Of four years, during which he has been
regarded e. an assistant TO Coleman ID
the bookkeeping.
Owing to the fact that he Is q federal
prisoner and therefore held only tempo.
rarily BY the Boston police, Lockhart's
pedigree was not taken BY the police
lie is one Of the family Of the late viii
liam Lockhart. who founded tie under
taking business Of Lockbart & Go. Of
Cambridge Lawson Loexhart a cousin
of the prisoner, propbesied several days
ago that Colemans return would bring
about an upheaval IN certain circles IN
Cambridge.
Mrs. Walter G. Coleman, mother Of
George ". Coleman, said Wednesday
night that she know Of the arrest OF
Ioekhart, but that neither she nor her
husband would comment upon it. SHE
refused TO permit her son to be inter
viewed.
Lockhart's home is in the section Of
belmont near the Cambridge line and Mt.
Auburn. and Be IS little known IN the
former town. His associations are cor.
fined almost exclusively p Cambridge
When seen at her home Wednesday
night the young mans mother courteous
-, but firmly. declined to diseus the
arrest Of her son's acquaintancrship with
Coleman, beyond expressing the belief
that the former Is innocent Of any wroue
doing and had no knowledge Of Coeman's
alleged populations.
NaiQhbors expressed surprise when ia
formed Of the arrest. and said that, So
far a. they knew. Lockhart's habits have
been good and they had never n0ticed
any indications Of extrapagant living on
his part. ...
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
asPEED BoYsa co OIL.
Boston American Base Ball Players Have
Started.

Boston, March 4 Manager 2. J. Don
oyan. TIE players Tommy Madden and
Ray Collins, and Charley Green the
trainer. formed the nucleus 81 the Boston
American club that started on the 1880
train from the south station last night
for hot Springs Ark Accompanying
this mall party were he base bal writ
ers 81 the Boston papers and q number
of fans, including William Cahil Of East
Boston Joe Burns Of Taunton, Pat Shee-
han of this city, J. Fl. Dineen Of Law
renee and Coleman Madden Of Roxhury
There was host 81 fans on hard 70
see tile players of The Roxbury sport.
ing club turned ont Ia large numbers to
give Tommy Madden royal send OH
among chem Billy Cooney of the Boston
Nationals. TIE executive staff Of the
club was represented by Secretary Hugh
AlcBreen, Edward Riley and Joseph Man
gene.
Madden and Collins the two players,
showed that they had kept IN prime con-
dition during the winter months. Mad
den, as q matter Of fact. had the appear.
anee ot weighing much less than he did
at the opening Of last season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
Capt. B. ]. Holt, U. S. Boiler
Inspector, Died Today
AT HOME IN PLATTSBURG
With the Exception Of One Presidential
Term, He Had Held the Position Of
Inspector Since the Year
1886.

burlington, March a. Captain p. ].
Holt United States Inspector Of boilers
died this morning in Plattsbure With
the exception Of President Harriaon's
term Of Office Capt Holt had held his
present office since 1886 He was an old
time navigator on Lake Champlain and
was widely and favorahiy known
throughout this section Of Vermont and
ia eastern New York.
Capt Holt vas born IN Messena, n. ",
IN 1882 and be leaves his wife also
one son and one daughter. The funeral
viii Be held IN Plattsburg on sunday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
WOMAN RECLUSE
BURNED TO DEATH
Mrs. Harriet S. Aldrich Of Richmond,
NJ H, Met Death Yesterday, ana
Cause Is Only Surmised

Richmond, N. III, March 4. Burned
to death by flames from blazing wood
which she had evidently attempted to
throw outdoors. Mrs Harriet $. Aid
rich, 73 years old, a reoluse, was found
just outside her home on The Troy road
on Richmond hill yesterday
Selectman stephen Bullock found
Mrs Aldrieh when he paid visit to
her home as be had done frequently
during tile winter Mrs. Aldreh was
cared for by the town and lived alone
at her home, which Is two miles or
more from her nearest neighbor She
had few if amy relatives. but refused
to leave her home to be taken care Of
by the town
From Investigation By Mr. Bullock it
would appear that Mrs Aldrign for
some reason or other wished to throw
outdoors some sticks Of woods, which
had been set aflre in the stove a lid
of the stove was found of after the
body was discovered
It was surmised that she started to
throw out the sticks and inhaled some
of the smoke This overeame her aud
she fell down, striking her head heavily
on the steps The flames then caught
her clothing, which was badly burned
The floor Of the piazza was also dam
aged
She had resided in the same place
here for many years Oh which Is known
as Activity brook. She was al odd
character and very seldom was seem
She never visited neighbors
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
FINDS FATHER HANGING DEAD
Daughter Discovers Suicide When Max
ing Weekly visit.

Boston. March 4 William Farrier.
an aged dealer in extracts, which he
manufactured az d little shop at So
Sudbury street, was found dead hanging
from beam in the little room above
bis laboratory 81 bis daughter, Mrs
Bertha Curtis Of Is Temple street,
when she called to make her customary
weekly visit % her father.
nr. Maerath, the medical examiner.
after viewing The body said that death
had probably taken place three hours
previously, having evidently been
planned % That tie daughter would dis-
cover Che body when size came at the
usual time Dependency was given as
the reason for his act
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
tart AND CANNON DANCE.
DO a aHoe Down" to The Delight Of
Audience.

Washington D. G.. March While
more than 50 guests looked on laugh
ingly and appauded Speaker Cannon
tempted President Taft last night into
test 81 terpischoroan agility IN the
cast room of the White House Both
stopped. painting. when the trial was
ended, Bot the opinion was unanimous
that the honors on faney steps were
even The dancing followed q dinner
given by the president "a "Uncle Joo,
said 20 be the irst formal affair ever
accorded speaker 81 the House Of
Representatives hy q president The
other guests were senator's and repre-
scntatiFes and thelr wives
The dinner ended and the dance was
on During an intermission. the orches-
ira struck m 4 lively tune and sUncle
joe stepped briskly INTO the middle Of
the room and brought his heols togeth-
ef sharply There was a patting OF
gl0ved hands and voices called encour
aginelY 70 The guest 81 honor In a
moment the speakers heels were twink
ling 10 g brilliant Highland fling.
Excellent. ehi7 he called emltingly
10 Mr. Taft 81 was something Of a
dancer when ! was q youngsterR
For answer, the president stepped
smilinely forward and those who were
present say the two executed several
steps Of en- old fashioned hoe down"
that delighted every one. Both were
putting when they finished.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
Edward Lucia Killed Himself
at Milton Today
WAS MENTALLY DERANGED
He Went into Closet of the Kitchen
Of His Home This Morning and
Blew of Top Of His
Head.

Milton. March a. Edward Lucia, aged
50 years and truckman by occupation,
committed suicide at his home hero this
morning At half past seven o'clock he
entered a closet which was OF the kitch.
eu, shut the door and then blew OF the
top Of his head with shotgun. Mr..
Lucia was mentally derauged and had
been respondent. He leaves his wife and
a daughter.
Tie had frequently been heard to speak
lately that be intended to commit sui-
eide, having been downcast over various
matters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
SUICIDE BY HANGING
Charles L. Bliss Killed Himself at Spring
field, Mass.

Springfield Mass. March 4. Charles
T. Bliss aged q committed suicide yes
terday By hanging II the barn II BIS
home on Phoenix avenue Mr Bliss left
his house about o'clock in the morning.
and at $3.50 bis body was found hanging
from q beam
lie had been IA poor health FOR more
than q year and had been unable 70 Sc
cure steady employment during that
time. Nr Bills worked at tha armory
for several years, leaving there about
nine months ago. Hhe leaves two ehil
dren Miss Sadie D. Bliss and Raymond
s. Bliss Of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
poDaE wILL coNrEsr.
Relatives Oppose Hospital rs Years IN
the Future.

Worcester. Mass March 4 Webster
Thayer counsel for the nieces and
nephews Of the late Thomas r. Dodge,
living in New Hampshire, yesterday
afternoon filed his appearance in the
probate court ss counsel for the rela-
tiFes Of the late Mr Dodge IN oppo-
sition to the allowance Of the viii
This will was hled two weeks ago.
and leaves the bulk Of his estate To his
widow and provides for the establish-
ment Of q fund for the maintenance Of
a hospital for women and children and
for school III Rroolyline, ~. II These
are to be built 10 years after the date
81 bis death There are 25 relatives
mentioned in the viii. the majority Of
them being left $500 each
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
ASKS FOR COOPERATION
Mayor Mutch Also Thanks Voters for
Their Recent Support.

l wish to extend to the citizens Of
Barre my thanks for the support they
gave my candidacy for mayor en- election
day. I also wish to say that my inten-
tions are to work for the best interests
of the city during my period Of Office, and
IL the citizens give their support IS free
ly as they have done there can be no
doubt that the results will Be beneficial
To All concerned TO accomplish same
il win be necessary to run our city on
business principles and that can only
be done by everyone taking an active
part and performing thaif duties as eiti-
zeHs % the best 81 their ability and
working for the city, not fof ans par.
ticaiar part d same or for any personal
reason again thank the citizens and
request their cooperation in the welfare
of the city Of Barre
James Afutch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
ROBBERS START A FIRE.
Force Money Box of Gas Meter in Med.
ford and Then Light Match.

Medford, Mass, March About o
O'clock last night two men broke into
the house. ~ Salem street m Che Cotton
block by way 81 the cellar door, and
forced the money box of tie gas meter.
They llt 3 match, which ast FIRE 70 the
escaping gas and started a Gre
Martin Littleton one Of the tenant
ni the house. went 10 the cellar, and.
iii attempting % put out the fire, his
left hand was burned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
BODY WAS UNCOVERED
When Mohawk waters Receded at Fort
Plain, NJ. n

Fort Plain N n. Narch 4Tho rel
ceding waters of tine Mohawk river un-
covered yesterday the body 81 William
Baulia, 30 years old the first known
victim here ct the foods. 4 Is thought
That IL helping to dynamite Che Ice
Inc feli into 3 creFasse and was drowned
The river IS stan ont 81 is banks but
danger s now Thought 70 be passed.
Industry aud commerce, however, con-
tinue disorganized
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
ARRESTED FoR HIGAMY.
New York Man vas Caught in Canada
Yesterday.

Montreal Que March Max Mark
owitz who ap to two years ago was in
tile embroidery and lace business at IS
hidredee street New York, was arrest-
ed yesterday at Joliet, on charge Of
bigamy Two years ago Markowitz lis-
appeared owing, is alleged some S60.-
600 to has creditors With his wife he
went 10 London from which city he
sent her to her home in Hungary. Mark
cwit2 then returned tie this side 81 The
Atlantic His wife not hearing from
him followed and placed herself Is COM
nunication with his creditors The iat
ter took up be search and yesterday
Max Rosenberg. 4 New York lawyer 10.
Gated him ia Joliet AS he was found
living with another woman. whom he
bad since married bis arrest on
charge Of hieamy followed He win he
examined IS to bis relations with Ills
New York creditors
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
SERIOUS FIRE TODAY
IN FAIRFAX FACTORY
southard's Axe Handle Business Burned
Out and the aOld Starch Factory
Was Destroyed.

Fairfax, March 4-The building
known as the old starch factory. owned
BY L. y. Hunt. one Of the oldest resi-.
dents Of this place. and occupied by r.
NJ Southam, a. a factory for manufac-
turing axe handles was destroyed by
fire this morning The flames were dis
covered at about five o'clock, and MOTH
ing could be done e save the property
although surrounding property was
saved The cause Of the fire g not
known, There were stored ia the fac
tory one hundred dozens Of finished
handlea, and these were destroyed The
loss IS partially covered by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
CANNON WILL BE
CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER
Although he Had Stated That He Would
Withdraw in Order to Have Re-
publican Control in Next
House.

Washington D G, March 4.-From
sources above cavil, the United Press
learns that Cannon will be a candidate
for speaker ot the sixty second Congress
notwithstanding his recently reported
tatement 70 Representative Mckinley Of
the Republican congressional campaign
committee chat he would withdraw from
The race in order to ensure Republican
control 81 the next House. Il is also
reported that President Taft and Post
master General Hitchcock have agreed
to throw tie administration support 70
Cannon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
EX PRESIDENTS WIFE AND
DAUGHTER TO JOIN HIM
Suite Engaged at Hotel Excelsior from
April ! to 10--she Professed Ig-
norance Of Roosevelt's Stay
IN Europe.

Naples March 4 Mrs, Roosevelt and
Miss Ethel sailed today for Cairo,
whenee theg will 90 10 Khartoum to
meet Colonel Roosevelt Before sailing.
AIRS Roosevelt engaged suite AZ the
Hotel hAeelsior here from AprIl ! to
10. She professed ignorance Of the de.
tails of Roosevelt's stay il Europe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
DARTMOUTH WINS DEBATE.
Scores Victory Over Both Brown and
Williams in Triangular Contest.

Hanover. M H. March 4 Dartmouth
last night won the ffth triangular de-
bate with Brown ana Williams. de
feating Brown here and Williams at
Wiliamstown Williams was also de-
feated hy Brown at Providence.
Each team supported at home the af
irmative Of the question, Resolved
That throughout the United States prop.
er. suffrage equal 20 that accorded to
men should be granted to women
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-04
FIREp IA HrMsELF.
winfrsd Adams a Suicide at Great Bar
nngton.

Great Harrington, Mass, March a.
Winfred Adams aged "a Of RobsrtsviAe.
Conn, committed suicide yesterday az
the farm 81 +. G Fielding, III this town.
By shooting of tbs top Of biz head Az
though no motive can Sc given. Mr. Ad-
ans told some Of his friends Wednesday
night including Mr. Fielding, that he
would do away with himself
Soon after that Mr. and Mrs Fielding
heard the report Of a gun and found 3if
Adams dead in the milk shed. Mr. Adj
ans parents arrived Wednesday, and
they could not conceive why De should
commit suicide. The body win be taken
TO Robertsville.