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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
HARMON FALLS
INTO TT TOP
Wealthy Amateur Fails to Across
Long Island Sound to Father
in-law'a

New York. July l2.--Clifford y. Har'
mon, the amateur aviator, made an at
tkmpt yesterday afternoon to hy in
an aeroplaue from Garden City. l. l.,
across Long Leland sound TO thc resi-
dence Of his father-in-law, Connnodor,
Z. G. Benedict, at Greenwich Conn.
Not only did he fail but his machine
fell a distance OF $50 feet and was
wrecked. Harmon was badly shaken up
but not seriously injured. the branches
Of tree having broken the force of his
fall.
For several weeks Harmon had been
promising 70 make the fight. After
tuning up. he was of at 5.5l p, M,
yesterday, but the weight OF pontoons,
which he atto Acd 70 bis craft to in
snre its fioati hould he descend upon
water, proved much TO carry and he
was forced to ight after going less
than a. mile
The pontcons were removed and at
$40 he was away again. But az he
disappeared In the distance 1t was ap.
parent that bis engine was missing ard
when near Roslyn 4 T.. less than seYei
miles from his second staring place. the
aeroplane began to descend rapidly in
its pariIous drop 10 the tree tops
When he crowd gathered Harmea Nas
found viewing the wreck of iiis craft
sRass srereigss--at0rso was ussdp ma ged h
explained tt~t iust before Ne dreunst
only three cylinders q bis engine were
working and he decided to come down
a. best he could. lie did not say whgth-
er BE would try again,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
McAUsLAN's APPEAL DENIED.
Burlington Merchant Sought Damages
for Arrest In Rhode Island.

Providence, r. l., duly l2-An appeal
20 the supreme court b. George r. Nc
Auslan, a merchant OF Burlington, Vt.
from the decision OF President Justice
Tanner Of the superior court denying
his application for an inquiry in equity
to assess damages oecasioned BY the is
suance Of writ ne exeat was dismissed
BY the upper bench yesterday after
noon
The arrest 81 McAuslan was under a
writ Of ne exeat issued BY a Judge Of
the superior court. on the ground that
he was about to leave ihe state to avoid
compliance with the order OF the court
IN the case Of Edward p. JastFam against
Amelia b. McAuslan and George p Nc
AusIan. Jastram was assignee Of one
OF the heirs to the estate. Tie sues
TO recover money claimed to he due
as income from the estate 10 the as
signea
George r. McAuslan. a. the actiye
trustee was operating q department store
IN burlington, VI. for the John W. Nc
Auslan estate. 10 which the estate Of
John McAuslan was interested lie
claimed that aie was going To Burllup-
- ~ as snaeaEy II Asag q lcok after e.
the ne exeat proceedings.
The witt Of ne excab was afterward
quasied BY the supreme court as hay-
ing heen Improperly issued and George
r. McAuslan made application for an
inquiry to assess damages for his ar
rest. The application was denied and the
supreme court decision now is final.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
WONDERFUL WORK
IN AIR NAVIGATION
By curtiss at Atlantic City, N. j.,
j rday-He Broke Record for
Fifty-Mtle Fight

Atlantic City, n. J. July l2.-Gleun
CBrtiss set an American record for a
fifty-miIe flight il an aeroplane yestei
day by covering a hundred measured
miles in fve-mile laps along tie beach
in elapsed time Of hour. IA minutes
and So seconds. Curtiss was in the air
one hour ana thirty minutes and spent
one hour, twenty-one minutes and five
seconds on the course, six minutes ard
siv seconds being deducted for the turns
at the two ends Of the two and one.half
mile course.
AT The end of his fifty.mile flight Our
tiss swept his machine back over the
water ways on the meadow side OF the
city and made an entire cifer the
resort before he descended i've
the plaudits of the cheering eron IN
the early evening Curtiss set new
mark for quick climbing BY sweeping
his machine 1900 feet IN the air in five
minutes and fifty-one seconds
Curtiss rose IN the air on his long
flight al 1892 p, IN. After short
warming.up spin he swung back over the
upper mark and made by the range flags
on board walk building at Massacliu-
setts avenue and started on his long
fight. Owing to the cross winds, which
still held strong in the upper air, he
did not reach q speed Of more than
fifty miles an hour, his average for the
race being about forty miles.
The time for each Of the flye-mile laps
was as follows: First lap, sil0 4.5t Sc,
ond. 8:0l 2-5: third, 7:37 rs; fourth
7.33 as: ffth. S:33 Ia, sixth 7:s9..
seventh, 1927 IL; eighth, 1923; ninth,
7:2l $40; tenth, 1921 3-5.
Practically all of Atlantic City was
on Board Walk or on the beach watch.
ing the flights and Curtis was repeat
ediy cheered as he swept over the heads
Of the crowd, especially in the vicinity
Of the big piers
Curtiss contract ended last night.
leaving Walter BrooSins IN possession
Of the $1,000 altitude prize won on Sun
day evening, when he made a worlds
record Of 6l75 feet.
Frank Coifyn, the Wright aviator, has
not decided whether he will 40 after
the fifty-mile prize Of $4,000, which viii
otherwise 60 to Curtiss.
Curtiss spectacular climb of 1900 feet
into the air came at the end OF thrill.
ing series of exhibitions OF flying that
kept the big crowd OF spectators on the
board walk and the beach in succession
Of cheers
Brookins started up immediately after
Curts9 landed from his long flight and
described sharp curves and turns, end
ing with bis first exhibition Of a trlple
turn that almost stood his machine on
end
Brookins and Coifyn then went up TO-
Qether, with Brookins driving the bi-
plane, getting off well after false start
caused BY a loose running rail- Later
in the day coffyn went up alone, giving
another thrilling exhibition of turning
and sweeping.
During his long flight Brookins made
a le00-foot sweep along the beach iuss
over the heads Of the ccrowd ending
by driving his machine over the break
srs hardly foot from the zirf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
LONDON FEARS
SUFFRAGETTES
Trouble Anticipated Tonight If Bill
Granting Ballot TO Women Is De-
feated-H HousehOlders Preparing
for Threatened RevOluti i.

London, July l2,-The al .iities here
are making preparations 70 check this
disorder, should One suifragcttes make
trouble this evening in the event Of the
house Of commons killing the shackle-
ton coneiliation bill, granting the ballo.
to women. A threat to start a reFolu-
tion, If defeated, is not taken seriously,
but householders in the vicinity of par
lament are barring their gates and shut
ting their windows. The situation Is
considered serious. Tie fate Of the bill
is uncertain, as patss lines are closely
drawn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
BENNINGToN,s PLAYGRoUND.
Village Improvement Soest Took Mat
ter il Ha

Bennington, July ~ Under the su
ncrvision Of the Village Improvement
society Of fnis place Bennington is t6
have playground for children, and ths
fatjr0n lot. opposite the soldiers home
has been loaned the ladies by its owners
the heirs of the John s. Holden estate
1ns public playground Will be opened
next week on very nesse=t scefc 80
that the children may have the use of it
this summer rather than wait until
funds can be raised for more pre-.
tentious grounds.
II IS understood that this Is but a
preliminary undertaking, to be followed.
when public interest has been aroused
and sufficient funds have been raised,
with a playground Of larger dimensions
and more appliances for the use Of the
children a committee Of young ladies'
win have active supervision Of the
ground, and one OF more Of them win be
on duty afternoons and during tho early
evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Ellis c. HolbrOok Killed Himself at
Fitchburg.


Fitchburg, Mass, July IL. Ellis G.
Holbrook, chauffeur. employed until a
few days ago at public garage, com
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon at
bis lodging in the Gushing by drinking
cyanide Of potassium.
Holbro0k came here about six weeks
ago from Great Darlington, where he
has wife and child living and secured
employment. He gave up bis position
last Thursday and since that time re-
manned in his room greater part Of
the time.
Yesterday he went to a clothing store,
where he purchased a suit OF clothing.
and to the clerk who waited on him said
that he was going 10 Keene y. H., where
he has mother living, and where he
lived for several years
lie later returned to his room. Yes
terday afternoon a chambermaid saw
MIN lying on his bed and, after speaking
70 him several times without getting
any reply, made an examination and
found that he was dead. She immedi-
ately notified the police, who took charge
Of the body.
On the bureau near his bed the police
found small glass with the drainlngs
of the chemical, part Of which he had
taken The body was turned over to
medical examiner f. II. Thompson and
last night he stated that it was case Of
suicide from cyanide Of potassium
Little IS known Of Holbrook here HE
clothing was all packed il his trunk.
ready to be shipped 10 keene. AT the
garage where he worked. il was said
that he had acted strangely during the
last few days Of bis employment He
was 35 years Of age. His mother at
Keene and his wife at Great Darlington
were notified last night Of his death, and
they are expected here to-day to take
charge Of the body.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
WATER MAKES EXCITEMENT.
Not Because Of It's Rarity, but necaus'
Of Place It Comes From.

No little excitement was stirred w
among the men at the MI q Nv, II.
freight depot this morning when boil.
/ ing spring, from which was bubbling
forth stream Of water large enough
to ill a three-inch pipe, was discovered
on Burnham'a meadow, not over ten
rods from the freight depot What
caused all the wonderment was the fact
that all this water was boiling from the
ground in q place that for Mt least %
years ilas been known TO be as dry as q
desert, and another peculiar thing about
! II ID that the water IL coming ont in
place that is much higher than many
places right around It,
Car Inspector Howard discovered the
spring shortly after seven o'clock this
morning, when he was inspecting a car
On the number four track. which Is near
The woodward Of A. s. Martin The wa.
ter WAS then pouring out Of the top Of
the ground. but was not sponting out as
1t would il coming directly from a water
pipe Mr.. Leonard reported bis find 20
tho men in the depot, and they dug
down some two feet and struck quick
sand. and the water poured up all around
the bottom Of the hole which taey dug
out.
William Burnham, who once lived on
the meadow, Is at a loss to account for
any water coming out there. as he
knows of no pipe ever being laid in the
ground The water is coming from
ground which was made when The Cen
tral Vermont years ago filed IN across
- I.a.str fnfn Of nv
tending their tracks across there All
kinds Of eoniectures are being made as
20 where the water Is coming from and
as to what caused IL Some say that
IT comes from the river the water hav-
ing struck into a vein Of sand Another
man claimed that Il must be the work
Of providence taking il IN hand 70 help
out the city on its scheme Of cnanging
the riverbed and If the people would
wait little longer they would he In
$4,000, the estimated cost Of turning
the river.
This forenoon Water Superintendent
Russell solved the mystery BY giving
the information that there was six
inch main Of the city water system laid
through near where the "spring" was.
ana tidi lhefe must ne icak III jnihA
Of the pipe This main was laid when
Goodhue owned the system. to supply
the. stonesheds on the meadow The wa
ter in this pipe will be shut of az 4
o'clock tnis afternoon by the supefin-
tendent. after the sheds shut dow ~
the leak located The supefinten
thinks that the pipe il right beneath
where the water is sprlnging up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
SLEEP y Err FALLS
Although She Great Distance
She Had / oxen Arm.

Lynn, Mass, JUL Alice Reynolds,
8-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Reynolds of 2 Regent place, es-
sayed the role of a soninambuiist last
night. About II she left her trundle
bed and unknown to her parents wallssd
to the window Of her room, which !.
on the third story OF the hab dwell
and continued her ramble right thro
the opening.
She was only awakened by the sio
OF landing on the hard sidewalk and
probably no one would have been aware
Of the little ones plight had not her
outcries aroused some of The neighbors,
When the police, who had been sum
moned, arrived at the house they ordered
the little girls removal to the Lynn hos
pital for examination, but the only in
juries the doctors could discover was
fracture Of the left arm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
srREEr oILINe sArIsFAcroRY.
State Road to Montpelier and Road to
South Barre Treated First

Street Commissioner ]. G. DeBralne
has begun citing the streets, the firss
coating having been put on last sun.
day. So far Il has been used on the
new state road To Montpelier and on
the road to South Barre and settles
the dust in fine shape. to the enjoy
ment OF travellers as well as the resi-
dents along the treated roads. Other
streets in the city will soon be oiled.
1t Il expected that ithis one application
viii be sufficient for Tie entire seasot.
The e.s00, gallon tank Of oil was pur-
chased from the STANDARD Oil company
and is the same as That put on ae
streets last fan and such as has been
in iisc ii Mortified for 4 number of
years The Oh was distributed from
one Of the watering carts, fitted with a
special arrangement to take the place
of the sprinkler, and the stream whien
Is three feet wide, il adjustable from
the drivers seat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
Is Granted Permission to En-
ter Massachusetts
GOT CERTIFICATE TODAY
Its Entry Was Opposed by the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road--Line Runs from Palmer to
Rhode Island Boundary.

Boston, July l2.-The Massachusetts,
railroad commissioners to-day granted
a certificate to the Grand Trunk mil.
road for the proposed line between the
town Of Palmer 10 the Rhode Island
state line. This new line viii be known
as the Southern New England railroad
The petition Of the New York, New Hav-
en- & Hartford railroad which was op-
posed to the Grand Trunk, was dis
missed by the commission. BY their
action the commissioners believed that
better railroad faciliies can be secured
for a through line to the West and the
South; so they granted the application
of the Grand Trunk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
ON TRAIL OF BRIGANDS
WHO HAVE AMERICANS
Suspect Already Arrested and Fore.
thought of Woman viii Probably
Lead to Capture Of All-0rgan-
lied Band Robbing Tourists.

Florence, Italy, July IA suspected
member Of the band OF brigaris who
recently captured Edward and Robert
Bolt Of Boston, was arrested today
near Pelago. Carbineers, WHO are trail
OF their capture. 1t is thought they
are an organized company Of outlaws,
whose speciality is the robbing of the
English and American tourists. The
Boits we're captured on lonely road
and were held for ransom, the bandits
obtainging 500. Mrs. Bolt stamped
initials on the bills which It is believed
win result in the capture Of the band.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
ONE BIRD MAN DEAD,
ANOTHER INJURED
Fell from a Great Height In England
To-day and Their Machine Was
-curtisa Flying
Well.

London, Iuly ~ Charles Stewart
Rolts prominent English aviator was
killed to-day By q fall from an aero
plane Al ine Bonrnemonth aviation meet
lbs companion. A. Z. Ds.Maire, waa
BADLY injured The inachiae collapsed
At i great heiQhr and The accident wae
MstanFeeA bv 1h1usa ndt Eolts reesntEs
nes feorn Ilexe| 10 Frame and returned
IN Wright bipdane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
FRANKLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Held Their Conventions at Swanton Yes
terday.

Swanion. July l2.-The Frankln coun
ty Democratic convention. held here yes,
terdaY nominated the following county
ticket.
Senators, n. G. Comings Of Richmond
r. f. Brennan of Fairfield
Assistant Judges. p J. M0ren OF Eas,
Berkshire, Ellis ", Foster Of Swan.
ton.
Judge of probate, o. N Kelton of 81
Albans.
States attorney. .. A. Ayers Of sN
ton.
sheriff, George c. Holmes Of st. Al
bans.
High bailiiT, Louis A. pepaiie 81 Enos
burg Falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
BIG BASEBALL DEAL
Between Boston Nationals and Cincinnati
Red Birds.

Cincinnati, July l2--Perhaps the big.
gest trade Of the year in baseball Is To
be announced here on Wednesday Of this
week, when the Boston National team
comes to play the Reds series Of four
games. II will take from Cincinnati
third baseman Lobhrt, who is considered
BY many to be one Of the best infielders
of the league, and viii bring to Cincin-
natl, in his stead, pitcher Cliff Curtis
and shortstop Sweeney Of the Doves.
Mcmillan has been playing shortstop
since Downey was sent to third in place
of Lobert, who was injured. DowneY
has been putting up great game at
the last sack, but manager Griffith will
probably use Sweeney at short, inasmuch
as he is better than Mcmillan.
This plan has received the official rec
ommendation Of President Hermann,
who is now at Detroit
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12

docket for two years, the respondent
having been sentenced 70 rho statc IN.
dustrial school and sentence stayed and
the young man placed on probation, he
was discovered in the act Of breaking the
terms Of his probation and az the same
time committing the crime Of burglary,
and was promptly arrested and lodged
in jail and he viii now be committed
to The industrial school to serve MS
original sentence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
LAY TROUBLE TO PIPES.
Springfield Water Supply Filled With
Fungus.

Springfield, July l2.-For the past
week or more the water from the res
eryoir, which IL the principal source
of the water supply, has acquired a dis
agreeable odor and taste.
After investigation the board Of health
reports that tho contamination is from
a fungus growth which il not harmful.
THE water at the surface Of the reser-
voir II good. The supply was cut Off
Sunday and the pipes were flushed all
day Yesterday morning the water was
somewhat better. The authorities are
confident It viii clear IN a few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Archie W. Blanchard, An Inmate Of
Brattleboro Retreat.

Brattlehoro. July l2.- Archie w. Blan,
chard, aged 80, 81 Hartford, Ct., com.
mitted suicide at the Brattleboro Re
treat Saturday, by shooting himself
with a 32-eaIibre revolver The bullee
struck a little above si temple and
passed through his head He had been
at the retreat only four day and 1t Is
a mystery where he obtained the weapon
as every precaution has been taken to
prevent such occurrences. He was cash
ier Of an insurance company IN Hart
ford Ct.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
roRE orF woMANls sHoEs.
As She Was Getting Sunday Dinner
Lightning Struck the Chimney.

Lowell, July r. During the thunder
shower Sunday lightning struck the
house of George Pa4ento, demolishing the
clrimney. breaking the stone, and Civ
ing Mrs. Parenin, who was getting din.
ner, d severe shock It tore her shoes
from her feet, partially paralyzing both
limbs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
$4,000 LOSS IN ORWELL.
Buildings Unroofed by Wind and Horse
Killed by Bolt.

Rutland, July l2.-7Reports from Or
well show that Sundays electrical ant
wind storm damaged property there K
the extent Of 5000 a horse owned hy
John Ryder was killed by Lightning
Among those who suffered loss to build
ings by unroo6ng and other damage are
II. Z. Lille, 7. II. Purcell, William Par.
son, ]. n. Meacham. M f.. Wheeler. g
M. Cook, ID ]. Leonard, G. w. Donovan
G. NJ. Wright. None Of the loss is COW
cred By insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
cHAFFEr A cANDw TIE.
Momber Of State Penal Board to Run
For Representative.

Rutland, July H. Newman X. Char
fee % South Main street, member Of
the % Of +. Chaffee's Sons, lumber
dee has entered the race for city
rO tatiye. Fifty Republican voters
lis consent to become candi-
ds Alr. Chaffee declared, however.
that would conduct no personal cam
paigg
MI. ChaiTee who is member Of the
state board of penal institutions, Is 4
graduate OF the university Of Versnont,
lie is trustee Of the Rutland Savings
bank ard director Of the Rutland Trust
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
wHuEFIELp MILL BuRNs.
Loss of sso,ooo From Lightning Bolt,
Watchman Rescued.

Whitefeld, n. IT,. July IL. The bob
bin mill owned by the Whiteheld manu-
featuring company was struck By light
ming Sunday night and destroyed The
buildings were ia flames five minutes
after being struck The Waterman, who
was building the fires in the engine room.
was taken out, unaware of his danger.
The factory was insured for $4,000.
The loss Il estimated att $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
MAGAZINES Exploded.
Three Killed and -Four Fatally Injured
at Sand Point, Ont.

Arnprior. Ont, July l2.-Three men
were killed aud four probably fatally
injured al sand Paint near here, yestet-
day when the magazines Of the Dominion
Explosive company Of Ottawa exploded.
The dead are Earl Murphy, Frank Pitt.
man and John f'tbalt the injured Ed
ward Lynne DaFid Lynne. John Halter
ton and Thomas Muilett.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12

APPEAL FOR ARBITRATION.
Striking Garment Makers Make First
overtures Toward Settlement.

Buffalo. n. ", July l2--John Lundri
gan, chairman Of the state boald Of
mediation and arbitration, left last night
10 investigate the strike in the clothing
trade. The department at its sub.ofice
ID New York yesterday received an ap
peal for intercession
Il will begin an investigation imme-
diately upon reaching New York" said
Mn. Lundrigan. 4 understand that il
is the strikers who have asked for our
aid. but we must have the cooperation
Of the employers TO get anything ap-
preaching solution Of the coutrover
s1yp
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12

Clarence Foley returned to-day, after
passing a week in Stove.
Sanford II. Armstrong Of Richford was
Fl e city to-day on business.
Daigle and O. G. Taylor Of Bur-
i. ta were among tie business visitors
IN the city to-day.
Aire fred y. Raymofe and Mrs. Mary
sayles returned to-day to thsir home
in Augueta, Me, after spending week
with relatives here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
ABBorr-EwEN.
wedding Of Barre People at the Home of
the Bride.

at the home Of the brides parents,
aIr. and Mrs. William Even. OF % Hale
street, occurred the wedding Saturday
evening at o'clock Of Miss Helen Even,
to Allen S. Abbott, also Of this city.
There were only few relatives and
friends present. Rey. J. p. Mackenzie
Of tha Presbyterian church oificiated.
the bride being given away by her fa-
Their and being attended by her sister.
Miss Nina Even The bride was gownea
in drab colore5 satin and she carai 4
bouquet OF roses Mr. and Mrs Abbott
viii reside at 2 Elmorc tfeet. tspe groom
being employed in this city az granite
poFisher Both have many friends who
viii extend their congratulations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
JEWS SLAUGHTERED.
Massacre Hourly Expected-Author1tie'
Permit Thugs to Beat Hebrews.

st. Petersburg, Russia, July IA
massacre Of Jews At kieff is hourly sN
peclod. At the Lavr monastery OF the
orthodox Greek faith, stalNart thugs
beat all the Jews passing without IN.
tegfererce by authorities. The monks
are circulating printed leale,s, calling for
new program Of the daughtering Of
the Hebrews.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. C. NJ. Stephenson leEt
today for tkeir home in ogdensburg
IN. u. after visiting with friends In
this city for ths past two weeks,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-12
SIX CANDIDATES
Appear Before the State Board Of Phar-
macy.

six candidates appeared before the
Vermont state board of pharmacy at
Montpelier to-day to take examinations
for certificates OF registration ALI the
members Of the board were present ex-
cept j. O. Bellrose.