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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
SHOT DOWN GUN FIGHTERS.
New York Policeman Too Quick for the
"Gopher Gang"

New York Oct. 81 Through quick
work with his revolver and unerring
aim, Robert Alder, the special police
man in West Twenty-Third street
dancing academy. who, late Saturday
night, shot and killed one man and prob
ably fatally injured another, wnile the
30 or more dancers We're in the midst
Of the mazes of the waltz, broke up for
the time being the Gopher gang, a band
Of gun. fighters
Six Of them, led by Charles Hunt,
cherished hatred against Adler and, ae-
eording to the police went to the dane
ing academy to get him" When Adler
stopped them at the door, six hands
reached for as many pistol pockets, A
shot was fred and the door near Adler's
head was splintered. Then Adler's pis-
tol flashed, and Hunt crumpled up and
toll, shot through the head.
Three other shots were fired at Ad-
Ter, hut all missed. William Morris,
one of the band, then lunged forward
with pistol raised, but the special po-
liceman was too quick and snot him
through the head. The remainder of
the band fed Morris probably will
die
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
DOUBLE DROWNING
IN OTTER CREEK
Two Members Of Boating Party Lost
Their Loves At Center Rutland
Yesterday-Another Was
Rescued

Rutland, Oct. 3l.-Wladyslaw Ban.
dasiewiez and Piotroz Rutkowski were
drowned in Otter creek at Center Rutland
about ll:45 o'clock Sunday morning
when fiat bottom boat, in which tney
were rowing, eapsized The other oc.
eupant of the boat, Josef Wisniewski,
a nephew Of one Of the men, was saved.
The three men We're in the habit Of
spending their spare moments on the
water and Sunday morning they start
ed out in the boat. They rowed leisure.
" up and down the stream for about an
hour and the accident occurred when
about 100 yards above the falls. Wis
niewski, the youngest member of the
party, decided to bail out the boat and
while resting his weight Of the side of
the craft, he reached for an old pail
and the boat tipped over, throwing the
men into the water.
Although all three could swim, Wis
niewski was the only one to put his
knowledge into effect. Charles Pepeski,
a boy. was standing on the bank about
60 feet away and he extended 4 pole
TO him and helped him ashore. In the
meanwhile the other two Polanders, who
had been climbing to the overturned
boat, relinquished their holds and start
cd to swim ashore but after few
strokes both sank.
When Wisniewski saw that his COM
panions were drowned he became frantic
and again started for the water. He
would undoubtedly nave drowned him
SELF had he not been restrained by his
friends.
The accident happened about $50 feet
from the home Of the dead men and both
bodies were recovered in about Is feet
of water an hour later. Both men
worked for the Vermont Marble COM
pany. Bandasiewiez is survived by his
wife and Rutkowski is survived by mis-
wife and three children. The funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon and
burial viii be in the Polish cemetery at
West Rutland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
TALK OF THE TOWN.

NJ. c. Carpenter Of Bellows Falls was
visitor ia the city over Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Sinclair returned last
night from three weeks visit with
friends in New Bedford, Mass. and Bos-
ton.
William Marr Of the firm Of Mari 6
Gordon returned this noon from an ex-
tended business trip through different
western states.
Sunday and Monday arrivals at the
City hotel were as follows; J. f. Miles,
Burlington; j. T. Stone, Boston; r. A.
Wait. New York City; \. n. Moore,
Buffalo. y. y; " II. Schultz. Boston
.C. n. Holmes. Rochester. n. Y; B Floyd,
Philadelphia, Pa. f. NJ Flood. Woods.
vile. n. H.; Joseph Long. Leominster,
Mass: A. 4. Worthen, Bridgeport. Conn. /;
II. II. Mann. Woodsville. " H.; j. B.
English. Providence, Z. l.; J. M. Fisher,
Bath, \. H. Daniel Ross, Minneapolis,
Mimi; 7. d. Cummings. Boston; A. A.
Rogers, w. L. Tohin, Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
BULLET HIT WOMAN,
LODGING In HER SIDE
Mrs. 7. P. Barber of Montpelier Was
Badly Wounded Saturday Night,
When Her Two Children Were
Struggling for Possession
of the Weapon.

During struggle between her young
son and young daughter for the posses
sion Of a revolver, Mrs. T. p Barber of
10 Barre street, Montpelier, was shot,
the bullet from the 32-ealibre weapon
piercing her right side just above the
liver and lodging under the skin on the
back. DR.. G. f. Chandler was summoned,
and he soon removed the bullet; and the
woman was considered to have fair
chance for recovery.
The accident took place at 10 o'clock
Saturday evening The children found
the revolver in a bureau drawer, where
it had lain forgotten by all the members
of the family. The little boy, while
rummaging around came upon the weap-
on, and his sister tried to take it away
from him. In the midst of their struggle
the revolver was discharged, the bullet
hitting Mrs Barber who was near by.
The shooting has prostrated the entire
family. Both the children are very
young.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
He Had Sued for $4,000 in
Legislative Service
FOR SHOE MANUFACTURER
Court Held That the Work Which He
Did with Massachusetts, Was in
Private Talks, Therefore
Against Public Policy.

Boston Oct. 81. The jury nearing the
suit of Benjamin f. Gibby a legisla-
tive agent, against Richard II. Long Of
South birmingham, shoe manufactur-
er, for $4,000 in return for alleged serv-
ices, returned to-day a verdict OF 81
for Gibby. Gibby had claimed damages
for services in connection with the shoe
machinery bill before the Massachusetts,
legislature in 1907 The evidence was
Of private talks with legislators ex-
elusive OF the grounds. The court held
that he could not recover for such serv-
ices as against public policy. The court
held that damages were recoverable only
for open interviews.
The jury reached an agreement and
went home last Friday night, after con-
sidering the case for three hours. The
verdict was sealed and was presented in
superior court to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
MAY REGRET IT.
Life-savers at Nahant Kill Whale and
Haul Him to the Beach.

Nahant, Mass, Oct 3l.--Life savers
connected with the United States life
saving station here yesterday captured
a whale more than twenty feet long and
weighing upwards Of 500 pounds. The
sea monster was first sighted as he lay
summing himself in the shallow water at
Little Nahant A life boat was manned
and armed with guns the life savers
started after the whale They succeeded
in putting couple Of shots into him
before he awoke to the situation and it
was then an easy matter 10 end his life.
The whale was towed back to the life
saving station and hauled up on the
beach
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
CONFIRMS $50.
Bishop Rice Of Burlington oficiates at
Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls, Oct. 9l.-In the pres
ence Of the largest congregation ever
assembled in st. Charles church, the
sacrament Of confirmation was conferred
on a class Of $50 boys and girls at 3
o'clock Yesterday afternoon by Bishop
j. j. Rice of Burlington.
This was Bishop Bice's first visit since
his elevation at Burlington.
st. Charles council, knights Of CO.
lumbus, and division ., a. o. H., acted
as escort to the professional The bishop
was attended by Rev Edward Reynolds,
pastor, Rev. J. J. O'Brien and Rev. John
Dwyer of Ludlow The sponsors we're
Mr. and Mrs. John Roach.
The confirmation class received first
communion at $3.50 yesterday morning,
The music rendered by the choir at
the services was given under direction
Of J. h. Dionne, chorister and Miss
Azilda Dionne, organist The soloists
were Misses Flizaeth Pierce and Mary
Leene, John Gately and Pnilias Grig-
non.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
ANTI-SALooN DAY.
Various Meetings Were Held In Mont
pelieT Yesterday.

Anti-saloon day was observed in
Montpelier yesterday BY all day meet
ings IN the different churches In Beth.
any church in the morning, Rev. Dr.
Charles 7. Baylis of Boston, spoke, at
Trinity Methodist church, Frank r. Keith
Of Boston occupied the pulpit, G. ].
Ferguson OF Burlington spoke at the
Baptist church aud Col. f. G. Osgood Of
Nashua, n. H., at the Church of the
Messiah Mr.. Keith spoke in the after
noon at the Universalist church in North
Montpelier and Colonel 0sgood addressed
mass meeting held Sunday evening in
the Methodist church at Worcester. The
the Church OF the Messiah was addressed
by the Rev Dr. Charles 7, Baylis of
Boston and c. J. Ferguson of Burling-
ton
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
FUNERAL OF WILLARD cLoUGH.
At Washington Universalist Church This
Afternoon-Large Attendance.

The funeral of Willard Clough. who
died Friday morning at the nome of his
daughter, Mrs. Dean Corliss, Of ) West
Patterson street, was held at 2t30 o'clock
this afternoon from the UniYersalist
church in Washington, Rev Irving
Towsley officiating. There was a large
attendance of the townspeople to whom
the deceased was well known The in
terment was in tna village cemetery.
The pail bearers were Charles Emery
Daniel P. Smith, Henry Downing, and
George Flint, all of Washington. At
1890 a prayer service was held at the
house on West Patterson street at which
many friends in this city were pres
ent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
DONALD MCDONALD.
Graniteville Man Died Saturday Night
of Old Age.

Donald Mcdonald died Saturday night
ct the home OF his son, Norman Me-
Donald, Of Graniteville. The deceased
was 73 years Of age and the cause Of
mis- death was senile decline lie had
been a resident OF GraniteYille for IA
years. He is survived by his widow and
one sou, Norman. The funeral viii be
held from the Presbyterian church in
Granteville Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The interment viii be in the
Wilson cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
Getting Recruits In Philadelphia
KILLED BY THROW.
Vanette F. Pelletreau Was Riding Pony
Bareback.

Morrstown \. j.. Oct. -Vanette L.
Pelletreau, we'll known real estate
dealer of Brooklyn, n. Y, was killed
here yesterday by being thrown from a
runaway polo pony.
Mr.. Pelletreau was member Of the
Passaic Valley Hunt club and came here
TO inspect some polo ponies which were
for sale. Noticing a particularly fine
looking animal he vaulted on its back.
The pony, without saddle or bride, bolt
ed and dashed into the street with Pei
letreau clinging to its name. Sudden
~ stopping the pony began to buck and
Mr.. Peletreau was thrown off, his head
striking a stone curb His skull was
fractured, he died shortly afterward,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
BALLOON cLEvELAND's TRIP.
Sails from North Adams to Stafford
Springs, Ct, In Four Hours.

Stafford Springs, CT, Oct. 3l-The
balloon Cleveland, piloted by Mason II,
Arnold Of North Adams, with four New
York men as passengers, ended a four
hours Journey from North Adams here
yesterday The passengers were Leroy
NJ. TaN lor, W. A. Stove, w. J. Seldom
berg and Col. George a, Gregory.
The balloon rose from North Adams
at S;35 a. m, and, starting in a south
easterly direction, landed here at l':40,
after covering an AIRLINE distance of
about Is miles. The trip was m event
ful, except for two cold currents which
the halloonists encountered, and which
cost them considerable ballast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
A MAN AND A YOUTH
Were Respondents in City Court This
Morning.


Two cases OF intoxication were brought
up in city court this morning. Henry
Bramila of Montpelier was arrested sat
urday night at $3.50 O'Clock by officer
Carle. who was called te Granite street
BY telephone When the officer arrived,
he found that Bramila had been insult
ing women on the street and had stolen
some cigars, it was claimed, from NJ.
Davids store Bramila pleaded guilty
to a first ofTensc OF intoxication and
paid a fine with costs amounting to
sl395.
Yesterday afternoon, officer Carle was
called to Eastern avenue to arrest a
man who was wandering about the
street in an intoxicated condition. In
court this morning he gave his name as
Pietro Piliccia and said he was 10 years
old He could not understand English,
and an interpreter was procured to in
terpret his disclosure as to where he
got his liquor He told the court that
he went visiting with three other men
to a farm outside the city, and when
they were returning he fell out of the
team on Washington street lie said
that the party had a dozen bottles OF
beer when they started for the farm,
but he did not know where they were
procured.
The court was unable TO get mueh in
formation out Of him and finally learned
that the interpreter was one Of the party
who were with the boy. The court then
sent for another interpreter and still the
boy stuck to his story. which the court
refused to believe was the truth, and
sent him to the county Jail
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
POOR DEER SEASON
Is Closing In Northern New York-The
Reasons Given.

Saratoga, n. u, Oct. 3I.-Reports
from the express companies and return
ing hunters are to the effect that the
deer hunting season, which closes in
northern New York tonight at mid
night, has been very poor throug ghout
the lower Adirondack region. Last win
ter's severity killed many deer and the
great increase in the number OF hunt
ers has driven the animals far back into
the woods Only about half the usual
number of deer have been brought to this
village, which is the railroad outlet
from the eastern and lower Adirondacks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
.2l FATALITIES
IN BASEBALL FOR 1910
Statistics Presented To-day Show That
Football Is Losing It's Distinction
As the Deadli2st of Outdoor
Sports,

Chicago, Oct. 3l.-Football may lose
its distinction as the deadliest Of out
door sports. Statistics of the baseball
fatalities for the season of 1910, issued
to-day show there were p Deaths
The football deaths are proportionately
below previous seasons. and it is not
believed the total will equal the baseball
fatalities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
Express Teams, Heavily
Guarded, We're Moved Today
FULL POLICE FORCE OUT
Whether or Not the New York Strike
VIII Assume National Proportions
Will Be Known in Few
Days.

New York, Oct. 3l.-There was con-
certed effort to-day among the express
company managers to break the strike
of drivers helpers. Under heavy guard,
teams started early this morning from
all the terminals, laden with delayed
matter. The guards We're armed with
snotguns and heavy riot sticks. No dis
turbances We're reported in the early
hours, but the entire strength Of the
police in Hoboken and Jersey City was
massed between the depots and the
ferry-houses in expectation of trouble.
Whether the strike viii assume ma
tional proportions will be known in a
few days. President Tobin of the in
ternational brotherhood of teamsters
sent word to-day from Boston that he
was urging the drivers throughout the
country into the union. He declared
that the support of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor is assured.
The strike sympathizers attacked sew
eral drivers Of the Harlem branch Of the
American Express company and a riot
resulted. which the police dispersed
That the strikers intend to continue
the fight here with added vigor, and if
necessary it will be extended all over
the country, was declared yesterday by
Vice President Hoffman of the lnterna~
tional Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Hoffman added that he received a let
ter from the national president of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Daniel j. Tobin Of indianapolis, who is
now in Boston, informing him that he
had sent word to all the organizers of
the brotherhood throughout the country,
telling them to organize the drivers,
helpers and stablemen of the express
companies, so that they could all be
called out at a moments notice if neces-
sary He said that President Tobin is
going to stop at the large cites between
here and st. Louis on his way home to
indianapolis, possibly TO conduct the or
ganization OF the express companies en-
ployes.
As yet, no demands have been submit
ted to the express companies This VIII
be done some time this week At a
meeting of the strikers Yesterday, a
tentative list Of grievances was drawn
up. 1t includes demand for an ll-hour
working day, with one hour for luncheon,
and an increase of S5 a month for all
men who are now receiving $40 q month
or less
Vice President Hoffman said that the
stablemen OF all the express companies
in the greater city and in Jersey City
are being organized and that they will
be called out, probably on Tuesday This
would leave the stables without any
help
Getting Recruits In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Oct 81 Recruiting of
strike breakers to take the place Of the
drivers who have left their wagons in
New York and Jersey City, was begun
here yesterday when agencies were
opened at two places. one in private
detective office near the central part of
the city and the other in hotel in the
heart Of the Tenderloin a promise of
S4 a day and ample protection quickly
secured 30 recruits who were at once
sent over to New York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
TRIED TO HANG HIMSELF.
Timothy Sheedy, In Jail. Made His Sec
0nd Attempt

Weathersfeld, Conn. Oct. 3l.-Tim-
othy Sneedy, the burglar. who escaped
from the county jaii in Hartford to be
captured IN Troy, n. Y, several months
later and brought to the state prison
here 20 serve a 80 years sentence. at
tempted suicide in his cell yesterday by
hanging Sheedy mugeIed q piece Of
cord into his cell from the shoe shop
wnere he worked and IN the absence Of
his guard tied one end Of the cord
around his neck and tne-ether 70 a hook
in the wall. Sheedy was unconscious
when discovered, but was resuscitated.
Yesterdays was the second attempt
Sheedy has made to eud his life, the
first being in Troy shortly after his
capture when he attempted TO hang
himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
To Say if He Will Be Presidential
Candidate in 1912.

New York, Oct 81 Efforts to induce
Colonel Roosevelt to publicly renomce
his presidential ambitions for 1912 were
futile to-day The managers of Slim
sons gubernatorial campaign have con-
stantly urged that course. but the colo
mel has afused Roosevelt will make
nine speeches here this evening, and lat
er he win leave for Buffalo and western
New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
WAS wELL-KNowN EDUCATOR.
Joseph Dana BARLEY Died In Burling-
ton Last Night.

Burlington, Oct. 3l-Joseph Dana
BARLEY died OF heart failure at his
homo on William street at midnight aft
er an illness of about week He was
72 years Of age and had spent most of
mis- life in teaching He was a former
principal Of the Burlington high school
and had taught in Concord, \. H., New
buryport. Mass. and Bridgeport, Conn.
Mr. BARLEY was member Of the First
Congregational church of this city He
is survived by a wife and two children,
Miss Helen P. BARLEY OF this city and
the Rev. William 7. BARLEY Of Bethle-
nem. n. H. The funeral will probably
be held Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
DEATH OF DANIEL KEzER.
Frequent Visitor in This City, Where His
Daughter Resides.

Daniel c. Kezer. a frequent visitor in
this city and father of Mrs. William l.
Stowe died Saturday at his home in
Haverhill, N. II. He was born in Tops
ham 20 years ago and later lived III
Washington. removing to New Hamp.
shire q years ago. He was farmer and
was identified with many societies
where he was prominent in politics, re-
ligious and fraternal life
Besides widow, Mr.. Kezer is SUR
vived by three daughters Mrs Stove
Of this city. Mrs. G. f. Parker of East
Barre aud Mrs. C. Il. Wetherbee OF Am
herst. N. II. Many from here viii at
tend the funeral, which is to be held
tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
AWARDED JUDGMENT
Against Former Manager of Burlington
Amusement Places.

Burlington, Oct 3l.-In city court Sat
urday morning, a Judgment was entered
against W. o. Oliver, formerly manager
Of the Casino and Amuse-U theatres in
this city, The case was that OF the
General Film company of Albany, n. Y,
and Judgment was entered for the plain
tiff to recover Sl9896 and costs. 1t ap-
pear that two checks with which Oliver
paid f0r service furnished his theatres
went to protest, one for Sl7 and one for
S25. which, with fees, amounted to
S44sl. Oliver took his departure from
this city suddenly. leaving a number of
unpaid claims against him, according to
the stories Of some of his employees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
Three Reports at Montpelier.

The killing of three deer was reported
in Montpelier. DR.. WI i. Goodall and
Raymond Allen shot one early this morn
ing near Jones brook Edward Hill,
boy, shot doe at 7 o'clock this morning
near the Three mile bridge. Carl Rock
well of East Montpelier reports killing
a l50-pound buck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
INSTANTLY KILLED BY CAR.
Taunton Man Steps from Sidewalk in
Front of Electric.

Taunton, Mass, 0tt. Stepping
from the sidewalk directly in front Of
an electric car, bound from Broekton to
Providence, yesterday, William LeClair,
As. was instantly killed. His head was
crushed by the forward trucks, and his
body so tightly wedged beneath the car
that il was necessary to use jacks to
extricate il.
LeClair was a painter and, so far as
is known here, had no relatives He
came 10 Taunton from Canada about five
years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
ALLEGED PLoTrERs ARRESTED.
Prominent officer Taken Into Custody
May Break Conspiracy.

Lisbon, Oct Prominent officers
were arrested to-day. charged with plot
ting agsinst the new republic. President
Brapa declares that the arrests will
completely break the conspiracy. Sew
eral unknown warships are reported
along the coast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
ARCHIBALD MATHIEsoN FUNERAL
Held Yesterday, With Many Relatives
and Friends in Attendance.

The funeral OF Archibald Mathieson,
who died Friday, was held at 1880 o'clock
Sunday afternoon at the home Of Robert
Reasidc on Kirk street, Rev J. W. Bar
nett, pastor Of the Congregational
church, officiating. Many friends and
relatives attended The pail bearers
we're. Robert Reaside, Edmund Reaside,
William Reaside and Angus Mcdonald
The interment was in the Hope ceme-
tery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
TY COBB GIVEN RECEPTION.
Baseball Player Guest of Southern Man
ufacturers' Club.

Charlotte, n. c., Oct. 3l.-Tyrus Ray
mond Cobb, idol of baseball enthusiasts,
was the guest Of Charlotte yesterday.
Mrs Cobb and Baby Cobb accompanied
the Detroit player, the party making
the trip from Philadelphia by automo-
bile. The Cobbs lett later for Augusta,
Ca, their home city.
The noted player was given reeep-
tion at the Southern Manufacturers club
during his stay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
WOULD BRIGHTEN TO SUBMISSION
Reactionaries Try to Make German Mid
die Glass Fear Social Democracy.

London, Oct 3l.-The Berlin corre-
spondent Of the Morning News declares
that the rioting there Saturday was due
to the reactionary element in an at
tempt to inspire the German middle
class with a fear Of social democracy.
BY cultiyating terror among the middle
class, the reactionaries hope to pass
repressive legislation during the coming
session.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
ENGLAND AND PERSIA CLASH.
In Views and Battle Expected-Formel
Refuses to Withdraw Sailors.

London. Oct 3l.-An armed clash be
tween the English sailors sent ashore
al Lingah OH the Persian gulf, and the
shah's soldiers, is to-day believed to be
imminent, as the result Of England's
refusal to withdraw her sailors in re-
sponse 20 Persia's demand England
thinks that Germany IS supporting Per
sia's stand against greater English and
Russian influence.