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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
BLOWS Up CITY
HALL WITH BOMB
Desperate Attempt at Robbery
Results in Death of Desperate
after Hot Pursuit.

Friedherg, Hesse June "a desperate
attempt at robbery. which occurred here
late this afternoon resulted in two dea tbs
and the wounding of several persons.
\ bomb was exploded about half past
four O'Clock in the city hall. The roof,
doors and windows We're shattered and
the staircases destroyed. The officials
who still We're at their desks marvcllou-ly
escaped being Killed and they made their
way out Of the building by means OF lad
ders.
tered tho adjoining branch Of tho Impo-
rial bank and attacked the manager.
who resisted The robber then drew n
revolver and shot the manager In the
neck. He seized a quantity Of bank notes
ana some gold and fed
Having gained the street, he mounted
bicycle and dashed of in the direction
Of Nauheim A great crowd, attracted
by the explosion. pursued tho desperate
who repeatedly fired. one boy WAS killed
and two others were wounded.
The police jumped into an automobile
and sped after the man, finally over
taking him. Finding that he could not
escape. the robher sprang off his bicycl,
and fired his last shot into his temple
falling dead on the street.
He was recognized as chauffeur nam
time ago Of placing a bomb in front OF
a prominent bankers house in Frank.
fort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

COLLEGES and other literary institutions
is still disseminating wholesome ins,ruo-
ton, not only In relation to the funda-
mentals OF our republican form Of ,o,,
ernment but also in relation to IN. or,s
that tend % adorn and beautify whatevar
they touch.
For n century this Institution. under
the supervision Of learned presidents ana
scholarly professors, counciled by Uber-
al-minded and generous trustees, has m
held the ethical as well as the moral
standard Of higher education and has
exerted o marked influence on the intel
lectual l'fa " the State and nation. In
der its present management, with Presi
dent Thomas presiding over its depart
rents and faculties. It is forging forward
into wilor domain Of opportunity. use
fulness and power.
The inter ~ity of interest exhibited IN the
solution of ,he complex problems of our
progressivo civilization will not obscure
the vision Of those who are grounded in
the principles taught in such institutions
as this. which. with other educational in
stitutions. Is doing much to perpetuatc in
this republic 4 keen appre-iati m of tho
importance of the recognition Of the An
Elo-Sax xon principles Of individual libo rtv
Individual ownership Of property, and In
dtvidual Initiative and opportunity en-
bodied In the maxim of the equality of all
before the law The maintenance of
these principles and others that are funda-
mental IN our civic and religious liberty
together WITH tire promotion of the liberal
and the fine arts are worthy the study
the efforts and the culture of our colleges
and universities.
Their sphere Of usefulness is growing
and II they. I'm spreading abroad through
their alumni better understanding OF
the origin. Development and destiny of
our American Institutions and at what
sacrifice they We're founded, are able to
inspire In the rising generation the spirit,
Of lofty patriotism that will enable. II 20
stem the rising tide of socialism and to
overcome the growing tendency 70 in
dulge in sensatlonalsm, they will have
made the State stil further their debtor.
the many insidous evils that, unchecked.
may ultimately endanger the perpetuity
of our republican institutions
Mr.. President, 7 gratefully accept the
honor con- 'rred upon me- and i1dulge in
the hope that Middlebury College. you,
its president. and its alumni may con-
tlnue to enjoy the good will of the peo-
Continued page 81
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LIBRARIANS IN SESSION.
Annual Meeting Held in st. Johnsbury
-Jnstitute Opens To-day.
Continued on page 81

ST. Johnsb,iry. June 21.-The Vermont
Library association held its annual meet
ing here to-day with an attendance OF
librarians from all parts OF the State.
At tho morning session reports were
given by the various officers of the as
ISOLATION showing the progress Of library
work In all the different counties
In the afternoon papers wee ~ead by
Mrs. f. Wellington Bragg OF Rutla nd
on THE Value of the Story Hour" illus
trated by story telling; by G. D. Smith
Of Burlington on The Need of Books on
Practical Subjects for the Small Library"
and by Mrs. Belle II. Johnson of the
Connecticut Library commission on THE
Selection of Fiction These papers We're
followed by discussion in which many
Of the visiting librarians took part
The meeting closed with an address in
the evening by the Rev. G. j. S'aples
OF Burlington on Jane Austine ana Her
Novels and reception In the art gallery
OF the st. Johnsbury Anthaeneum
three-day institute for the free in
struction Of librarians will be opeuod to-
morrow morning In the academy building
by the State board of library commits
sloners. Mrs. Johnson of Connecti-u' and
Mrs. Chamberlain OF Pomfret are tie in
structors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
OHIO DEMOCRATS NAME
HARMON FOR PRESIDENT
Again Nominate the Governor to Head State
Ticket and Believe He Will Resign to Try
for National Honors Early in Term

hght on State issues and did not want ma
uonal issues injected into the coming
campaign. He was told that il could not
be prevented.
Pomcrene demanded that he be not
compelled to make the sacrifice, as he
termed IT of accepting the nomination
for second place. Although his name was
not placed in nomination lie had nearly
enough votes ON the first ballot to nom
mate him. lie formally Withdrew. but
on the second ballot before the roll call
was completed the nomination was made
unanimous. He asked time to consider
the matter ind after an hours confer
cnce with his friends announced he
would accept.
The proposition to endorse n candidate
for United States senator. which was
suggested by William J, Bryan. rccoiv-
ed but 254 out of the l,099 votes in the
convention. The proposal had been sue
cessivcly defeated I'm the state central
committee, the rules committee and the
resolutions committee.
The convention endorsed tho proposal
for constitutional convention, n ques.
ton that will be voted upon by the poo-
nlc this fall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

possible at this time to predict when the
postal banking system will be IN opera
tion.
In these repositories any person
over 10 years of age may deposit ono
dollar or multiples of that amount
Pass books will be issued and inter
est allowed at the rate Of two per
cent per annum. No person may de-
nor have exceeding $500 to his credit
at any time. The withdrawal of funds
is to be permitted at any time.
The postal savings funds thus ac-
cumulated are to be placed in state
and national banks in the communities
in which the deposits are made. and
the banks are to be required to pay
2M per cent. interest. Five per cent.
Of the total deposits Is to be held by
the treasurer OF the United states as
a reserve to guarantee the payment OF
dopositors.
Banks must deposit security in the
shape Of public bonds TO insure the
safety OF deposits. There provision
authorizing the withdrawal of 30 per
cent. Of the deposits for Investment in
government bonds. and depositors are
permitted to transmute their deposits
into bonds when they so desire,
There also Is II special provision
authorizing the Investment in bonds
OF the remaining s5 per cent. Of the
savings funds but this step is to be
taken only when directed by the pre-
sident in the interest OF the general
welfare.
Postmasters in fourth class Offices
are to be given additional compensa-
tion for their services in connection
with the repositories and postal saw
inEs accounts IN tho banks are TO be
kept separate from all other accounts.
1t Is expressly declared Of the bill
itself that the faith OF the United
states is solemnly pledged to the pay
ment Of the deposits made in postal
savings depository offices, with nc-
cured interest thereon as therein pro-
vided.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
COUNTY TICKET NAMED.
Hard Fight for sheriff Nomination In
Caledonia County.

St. Johnsbury. June 22.-The republican
county convention to-day nominated the
following officers: Senators, David Z.
Porter OF St. JohnsbuIy, DIR. S. y. Darling
of Hard wick, assistant Judges. +. NJ.
Page OF Groton, ". Brown of Waterford;
States attorney. r. w. Simonds of St.
Johnsbury; sheriff, W II. Worthen of ST.
Johnshury. dse Of probate, w 2. Smith
of St. Johnshury.
There were two contests. l.. y. Darling
of Burke was a candidate for senator
against 8. f. Darling Of H1rdWick. Thc
vote stood q TO "a. The hardest light was
over sheriff George +. Winch Of McIn-
does, for the past six years In office,
sought n denomination but was defeated
hy Worthen. 32 to -,
-Four delegates came from Rverate.
where the regular caucus ended I'm q row
without an election. They We're ,,ected
at caucus held later but the convention
refused to give them seats. This caused
considerable hard feeling,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

Dayton, Ohio, June 2.-'rhe Democratic
uarty OF Ohio goes into the State cam
paign this fall with Judson Harmon as its
candidate for Governor and President
rhc democratic State convention which
completed its labors to-day endorsed him
for the presidency after IL had re-
nominated him for Governor by acclama-
ton.
The belief held by many delegates that
he Governor will resign shortly after
the beginning OF his new term In order
TO become a candidate before the next
democratic national convention was voiced
~ former GOV. James T.. Campbell. The
x-governor In, .oduced Atlee Pomerene OF
anton, the nominee for lieutenant-goV-
rnor
Here is the man." he said who Will
e Lieutenant governor for six months
nd the Governor for year ana SIX
Honths."
Roth of these nebulous promotions,
lowever, were accomplished against the
,alncst protests OF their bsnehciaris.
'overSor Harmon made a futile request
the resolutions committee that they
NIT the presidential endorsement resolu-
ion saying that he - "'"~ "'s "rAssnf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
HAPPENINGS
IN VERMONT
Local Items of Interest From ALI
Parts of the Green Noun
tain State.
THE NEWS BY COUNTIES
From the Island in the Lake ia
the Passumpsic, Along Otter
Greek and by the Shores
of White River.
ADDISON
MIDDLEBURY.

Tho delegates elected to represent
M'ddlebury in the state republ-
can convention are Joseph Bat
tell, 7. i. Burns, Milo Day. y. C. Noble.
J. II. Weeks and w. W. Wood; alter
nates, 4. s. Benedict, H. L. Merrill. A. J..
Blackmer, I. G. Gulley, l.. G. Seelev
and j. II. Stewart, to the district conven-
tion, Allen Calhoun. r. p Seymour. r.
NJ. Day, Mark Bissctt, John Sargent and
G. H. Williamson; alternntes, G. II.
Reese. Charles Cadv. Nelson Seymour.
c. f. Harris, \. y. McQuivey and George
c. Mead; to the county convention. II. e.
Merrill r. f. Boyce, F. G. Brookins. c. |.
Button, George u. Chaffee. n. W. Dick
ems. George Eldredgc. George 1tiddor,
Isaac LaNonche, Jr, c. ], Mathews. y.
J. McCormiclI l.. Z. Mellon. NJ. X.
Moore, c. NJ. Remele, Charles F. Rogers,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
CONGRESS PASSES
BILLS RAP|DLY Y
Senate Approves Retiring Justice
Moody-House Passes Recla-
nation Bill.

Washington, June 2l-After passing
tho general deficiency appropriation
bill, the last Of the great supply meas
ures. and the bin 10 retire Justice
Moody, the Senate to-day again took
up tho postal savings bank bin and
spent about four hours in discussing
the motion by Senator Carter to con-
cur I'm the House bill. An agreement
was reached to vote on 1t at five
o'clock tomorrow.
The House held "A night session and
passed the arid land reclamation bill.
providing for the issuance Of certif-
Gates OF Indebtedness to provide u
fund Of s2o,0oo,OOO for tho reclamation
of arid lands.
Earlier In tho session the House
agreed to the conference report on the
naval bill and to partial report on
the sundry civil bill. sending the lat
ter measure back to conference for
further consideration Of Senate amend
ments stiil In dispute.
Tho substitute offered by the Senate
to the House land withdrawal bill was
accepted without amendment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
Minnesota Republicans Vote to
Lay MY Policies" on
the Table.
ENDORSE ADMINISTRATION
Insurgent Element Succeeds II
Obtaining Passage Of Resolu-
ton Favoring Conserva-
ton Of Resources,

81. Paul. Ninn.. Juno N-F:ndorsing the
wise and conciliatmy" administration
Of President Taft. but laying on tho
table by an overwhelming vote q resofu-
ton 'reaffirrning our unalterabae support
OF the policies promulgated by Theodore
Roosevelt" the Minnesota republican
State convention to-day nominated ful,
state ticket The delegates also endorsed
tho work Of all Minnesota members in
Congress "for their efforts In endeavor-
ing to secure legislation In tho interests
Of the people"
Gov. A O. Eberhart was nominated
for reelection by acclaim alton.
Senator Moses E. Clapp was uranim-
ously tndorsed for reelection.
The insurgent element, led by Hugh
I. Hal5ert, obtained the passage OF
resolution In favor Of tho conservation
Of national resources along the lines
suggested by Theodore Roosevelt,~ but
his efforts to get favorable action on
resolution indorsing the other Roose1
welt policies" and q resolution denounc>
ing the Dayne- Aldrich tariff bill as a
Reputation Of the pledges OF the Re
publican party to the American people"
were overwhelmingly defeated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
JOHNSON ARRESTED FOR
SPEEDING HIS AUTO

San Francisco. June -c.-Jack John
son was taken to tho city prison to-
day on n charge of violating the au-
tomoble speed laws, having been ar
rested in one of the crowded business
streets while driving his big car. lie
was released on $50 bail
Johnson was arrested at mis- training
camp. where he had locked himself in
Three policemen broke IN and with
drawn revolvers took the negro from
the room. Under advice the Chief OF
Police Martin, a charge of resisting an
officer was changed to one OF ex-
ceeding the speed limit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
FAST GRANITE TRAIN PUT ON
Products of Vermont Quarries Hurried
Westward through New Arrange
ment by Central Vermont.

St Adams, June 22-The Central Ver-
mont railway has recently inaugurated Il
new and fast train service to the West
for the special accommodation OF the
granite manufacturers Of the State, which
is bound to aid very materially in tho
development and exploitation of this
great and rapidly growing industry.
The service is for a special train carry
irg nothing but granite, and runs three
days each week from Montpelier Junction
to Port Huron, Mich, and takes on all
product for the West from the manufac-
turtles In Montpelier and Barre Burling-
ton, St Adams, Hardwick and Swanton.
The first train consisted of 40 cars and
left Montpelier Junction last Tuesday
evening, Il arrived In Chicago ON Satur-
day, remarkably quick service. The trains
viii be operated exclusively for granite
shipments and will be maintained as long
as the business warrants II. This is but
one of the many the Central Vermont is
working out for the development of the
business OF the State,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
MONTPELIER SEM. CLASS DAY
Exercises Held in the ChapeI-Rev.
r. II. B!odgett Acts as Toastmas-
ter at Annual banquet.

Montpelier, June 22.-Following the
scrub exercises which were attended By a
large crowd, the class day exercises at
Montpelier Seminary were held this morn
ing in the chapel.
The officers of the class are: President
Walter II. Gould of Worcester; vice-presi-
dent, Jessie y. Gilbert of East Franklin
secretary, Carrie 3. Downs of Groton
treasurer, Ruth y Gilbert Of East Frank
lin. The class day program follows:
Prayer. Roland c. stah! of Hartland; ad-
dress Of welcome, Walter II Gould OF
Worcester; GRAFTON. Belshazzar's Feast,
Charles ~ Eemis OF Topsham; piano
SOLO Merle 7. Plastridee Of Northfeld:
class history, Mark +. Morse Of Ran
dolph: poem. Herbert V. Wheelock Of
Calais, vocal solo, Avis II Wheelock OF
Calais; class prophesies. Viola r Brown
Of Vershire. class will. George D. Spring
er of Hartford mandolin solo, Lucy G.
Swift of Glover; presentation OF class key.
Rachel NJ. Thacher Of Ponfret.
BANQUET AND SPEECHES.
The annual alumni banquet was held
this evening in the dining hall Because
of the fact that the celebration Of the 18th
anniversary OF the founding Of the
seminary attracted hundreds Of the
alumni only a compa arat&vely few were
present this year but the entire studsnt
body was invited and the hall waA we'll
filled. Music was furnished by the
seminary glee club.
The Rev. +. b. Blodgett Of Essex juno
ton acted as toastmaster and the TO
sponses were as follows: ''On Earth
stu" the Rev. DR.. E. A. Bishop, the
principal, Flow We Run the MIL" Prof
L. A. Cooper; The Seminary, What It
stands" for Judge z NJ. Harvey. for the
| trustees What tho Graduates Think" I"
Miss Lucy Swift of Middlesex, Tho
Alumni Henry u. Bruce Of Tufts ool-
lege.
NEW DORM1TORY PLANS.
Architect Frank A Walker has prepared
at the reQues, OF Principal Bishop. plans
for new dormitories at Montpelier Som
| mary which were submitted to the
trustees to-day at their annual meeting.
II is estimated the building from this
| set OF plans Will cost from &c5,0oo TO $780,
V0 The income from the endowment fund
would not be sufficient to erect these
| buildings for several years. They are
| needed now and an attempt will be made
TO raise part OF the money by popular
subscription among the alumni and
friends OF the school The trustees also
considered to-day plans for heating the
seminary building during the coming sum,
mer at cost not 10 exceed 5000,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

An engineer OF the Boston a Maine
railroad and eight assistants are at
WINDSOR making the outline for the
preliminary survey Of branch line
which VIII run Is miles, from Wind
sor to West Lebanon. y. H.. on the
east side of the Connecticut river
When this road Is completed the Boston
& Maine will discontinue the use Of
the Central Vermont track between
Windsor and White River Junction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED
Loss from EnoshurE Center Fire /.
nbOut $1,000.

Enosburg Falls. June 22-Thc barns and
out buildings on the farm Of Mrs. John
G. Spooner al EnoSburg Center were
burned shortly after noon to-day The
loss is about $500 with insurance OF
sl,o10
The first started in a shed ADJOINING
the horse barn soon after the mon had
left for the fields. With the exception
OF one hog all Of the stock was saved
but much farm machinery was lost. The
house was saved by the energetic work
Of bucket brigade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
FLEETWOOD IS CONFIDENT.
Candidate Is Sure of 325 Votes on
First Ballot,

Morrisville. June 21-F. G. Fleetwood,
candidate for governor, Ia enthusiastic
over his prospect for securing the nom
ination. He says that he is certain OF 325
delegates and is confident that it will not
bother him to win from the three other
candidates q sufficient number of dele
gates to give him the S4s necessary to
insure the nomination.
DR.. John A. Mead Processes 70 be con-
fldent that he will be nominated on the
first ballot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
SAILOR WASHED ASHORE.
He Claims to he Only Survivor of
Ships Crew.

London. June pa Spanish sailor. who
was washed ashore at Penzance yester-
day, claims to be the only survivor OF
the Spanish steamer Febrero, from Bill
bao for Newport. The sailor says that
the steamer foundered with her crew of
g off Lands End Monday night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
BOSTON COPPER MARKET

BOSTON COPPER MARKET.
Boston. June 2o-Although the opening
was weak, the local copper stocks recoy-
cred It's losses OF yesterday. to-day, and
at noon some of the leading Issues touch
ed the highest levels for the past two
weeks. Later In the day the market be
came listless but clos ed firm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
SPOT COTTON MARKET

New York, June 22-Cotton spot closed
dull 10 points lower, middlng uplands
l5,20 do gulf li45, sales l,940 bales.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
COTTON FUTURES CLOSE

New York. June 2-Cotton futures
closed steady. Closing bids: June l6l:
July 1918: Aug 1473; Sept. 1920: Oct.
1913; Nov. 1898; Dec. 1913. Jan 1929;
March 1890.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

London. June zA,-John T. Redmond and
other noted nationalists gave a dinner to-
night in honor Of william j. BRYAN az the
House of Commons.
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CONTINUED ON pnGe -
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-07-14
Well Known Pioneer of Che
Ian County Announces
His Candidacy.

1t will be the occasion of consid-
cradle surprise to the hundreds of
friends of Carl Christensen in this
city and county to know that he is
a candidate for county auditor on
the republican ticket Mr.. Christen-
son this morning authorized the
Daily World to make this anounce-
ment. He has had the matter I'M
der consideration for some time and
on the advice of his friends decided
to enter the race, subject to the ac-
ton of the primaries to be held in
September.
Carl Christensen is one of the pio-
neers of Chelan county. He settled
first at Leavenworth, where he was
in the mercantile business. He served
four years as county clerk and for
the past two years has been engaged
in the real estate business in this
city, being member of the firm of
Deniston & Christensen. 1t is gen.
orally considered that Mr.. Christen-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-07-14
son is one of the best qualified cler-
ical men in the county, and enters
the contest under favorable condi-
tions.
Great Parade of EIkS.

Detroit, Mich, July IA parade
OF $4,000 men with gorgeously dec
Grated floats and automobiles was
offered today as the grand spectac-
ular event of the Elks' reunion. The
pageant was the most magnificent
affair of it's kind ever witnessed in
Detroit. Great rivalry existed among
the local lodges throughout the
country as to which would make the
best showing and many rich and
picturesque costumes, in most cases
emblematic of the section from
which the lodge hailed, were to be
seen. Fifty bands, including a cow
boy band, full-bloOded Indian
band and a Filipino band, furnished
the music. State and city officials.
the grand lodge officers and other
notables reviewed the pageant from
a stand in front of the city hall.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-07-14
Estate of Mary J. Thompson. At
torneys Parr & Hubbard.
Estate of Albert E. Thompson.
ATTORNEYS Parr & Hubbard
Automobiles for Sale.

A rebuilt hign-srade car is much
better buy than new, cheap car
selling at the same price. We are
selling out our secondhand auto
mobiles at rOck-bOttom prices. High
grade cars overhauled and guaran-
teed in perfect mechanical condition
at one-third the original selling
price. Roadsters, Runabouts, light
five and seven-passenger Touring
Cars. All different makes. Write
for complete descriptions. Cars
from $500 to $4,000. Mention the
make you favor. Come to Seattle.
We pay railroad fares both ways to
anyone buying a secondhand car
from our sales floor within the next
two weeks.
The WintOn Motor Carriage Co.
1000 Pike Street Seattle