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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
TWO BARRE MEN CHOSEN
TO REPRESENT G. C. !. A.
Alex. M. Smith and Paul Bianchi Elected
Delegates to American Federation
of Labor Convention, Out of
Fifty Nominees.

Out of fifty nominees throughout the
jurisdiction Of the Granite Cutters In
ternational association, which includes
North America, two Barre men were
elected as delegates from the association
to the American Federation OF Labor
convention, to be held III st. Louis COM
mencing November IA next The dele.
gates are Alex. N. Smith, secretary Of
the Barre, branch, and Paul Bianchi,
vice president OF the branch This is a
distinct honor to Barre, because of the
number OF the nominees and the wide
territory which the g. C. L A. covers.
Secretary Smith led his fellow towns
man by slight margin, haying 727 votes
to ga for Mr.. Bianciii From these
figures the votes Of the various candi-
dates ranged down to ten. The voting
was held last mouth, and the returns
were received from the office OF the in
ternational secretary treasurer at Quin-
cy, Mass, to-day Besides Messrs. Smith
and Bianchi. the international associa-
tion win be represented at the conven-
ton by its secretary-rreasurer James
Duncan, who is also first vice president
of the American Federation of Labor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
WANTED IN VERMONT
TAKEN IN HAVERHILL
A. Shirley Ladd to be Brought Back tC
Orleans County On Charge Which
His Friends Make Light

Haverhill, Mass, Oct T. Council.
man A. Shirley Ladd was arrested last
evening by inspector Shannon on an
executive warrant issued by Gov. Drap-
er on application Of Gov Mead Of Yer
mont. Ladd was turned over to state
detective Heating, who took him to Bos.
ton, where he was to be turned over Ia
. sheriff from Orleans county, in Yer
mont, who presented the requisition pa,
pers to Gov. Draper yesterday from
Gov. Mead.
Ladd is well known in this city, be.
ing the son of Major and Mrs " E
Iadd Of Groyeland. He has lived in this
city for the past 10 years and served
hi the city government. He was con.
nected with Il local insurance firm, but
for the past three years, has served as
secretary Of the Grain Dealers mutual
insurance company. with headquarters
in the chamber Of commerce in Bos-
ton.
Iadd, it is alleged, violated the state
laws Of Vermont by soliciting insur-
aice contrary to the laws of that state.
Friends Of Ladd are inclined to treat
the matter lightly, as they said last
night, the arrest was the outcome of
litigation over the settlement Of fire in
srance in Vermont, where in the adjust
ment Of losses, several companies had
refused to allow the claims that we're
presented
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
TALK OF The TOWN

Ezra White went to Waterbury to-day
on business visit.
James Ahern left last night on a bust
ness trip to Albany, N. Y.
A. b. Fowler of Portland, Me, is pass
ing the week in the city on business.
[ Miss Rena White left town yesterday,
to spend two weeks vacation with
friends.
Joseph Rabideau went to Rouses
Point, N. ", to-day, for visit with
relatives.
Companion court, No. 757, will hold
its regular meeting tonight at 1880.
Per order rec. sec.
Edwin Hovey student Of Norwich
university, visited his sister, Miss Jo-
sephine Hovey, yesterday.
Charles A. Kent of Orange street re-
turned home last night, after spending
several DAYS in BOSTON on business.
Miss Lena Fadden returned to-day to
her home in York, Ont, after visiting
with relatives here for the past two
weeks.
Pianos and organs, new and second
hand, sold on easy, terms at Baileys
Music Rooms, "a Elm street Telephone
1872 Barre, Vt.
Mrs. Charlotte S. White and daughter
returned yesterday to their home in
West Charlestown, Mass, after spend
ing two weeks with relatives in the
city.
Charles Charttrand of Montreal, Que,
who has been visiting friends in the city,
went yesterday to Winooski, where he
will enroll as a student at st. Michaefs
college.
Members OF the Ancient Order OF Hi.
bernians, including the auxiliary, are in
vited TO attend the banquet at a meet.
ing to be held in Montpelier Monday
evening at o'clock, returning by special
car.
About forty Of the friends Of Frank
Brunele met ct his home, 20 Prospect
street, last evening, to give him a sur
prise party. Games were played and ice
cream and cake were served. They pre-
sented him a nice signet ring
K. w Morse, who has acted as man
ager Of the Ideal Investment company
in this city, left yesterday for Hartford,
Conn, where he viii be connected with
the company's Office in that city He
was accompanied from Randolph by Mrs.
Morse, who has been spending three
weeks there with relatives.
The d. A. Perry ReaA Estate agency,
after ten years occupancy Of rooms 5
and 0 in the Gordon block, moved to-day
into eommodious Offices in the new How
land building The agency now oceu-
pies rooms and 3, on the second floor
of the block. the front Office being a large
front room at the south corner of the /
building, opening into another large Of
flee iust back Of il.
Thursday arrivals at the hotel Otis f
were as follows; A. f. Weaver. Boston:
J. Il .Hawley, Portland, Me-; II. Cassidy. /.
Miss Wilkes. /. c. Yeomans. W. A.
New York City; G. d. Spring
CT. John Tnrney, Oscar Turney, Bos- I
ton; A. ~ foss. Bangor, Me; y S. Alor- I
gan. Burlington; r. f. Belding, Provi-
aence, r. l.; II. 6. Summers. Spring
field. Mass; D. J.. Downey. G. Gillette,
}. +. Scribner, Worcester, Mass; L.
Howard, Wells River.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
EXPLOSION
In QUARRY
Harry Hickey Probably Fatal
ly Hurt at Poultney
ANOTHER LOSES ONE EYE
And Third Was Slightly Injured To-
day While They Were Drawing
Out Blast Which Had
Failed to Explode.

Rutland, Oct. Harry Hickey wa,
probably fatally injured, David ]. Will
liam lost the sight Of one eye and John
Hennessey was slightly hurt by the un-
expected explosion of blast at the Yer
mont Slate company's quarry in Poult-
ney this morning. They were in the act
of drawing charge which had failed
to explode when touched off yesterday
along with others, and the powder ig-
nited from some unknown cause.
All three of the men were knocked
down amid shower of stones. Will
liams was taken to the hospital in Al
bany. Hickey was brought to the hos
pital here, and Hennessey. the least in
iured, was carried to his home. All OF
the injured men have families.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
By Visit Of Foreign Diplomats
on New Foreign Minister
UNDER LEAD OF BRITISH
It Was Announced To-day That Royal
Family of Portugal Will Be Exiled,
But Their Personal Property
Will Be Respected.

Lisbon, Oct. THE new Portuguese
republic was virtually recognized to-day
by the foreign diplomats who, under the
leadership of Sir Frances II. Nilliers, the
British minister, called on the new for
eign minister, DIR. Machado. It mas been
announced that the royal family will be
exiled, but their personal property will
be respected. The cabinet announced to-
day that messages are being received
from the provinces of loyalty to the re-
public, and the danger on an uprising
to restore King Manuel, President Theo-
phyle Braga says. is now at a min
imum"; and he adds that Business con-
ditions are almost normal"
The Brazilian president-elect, Marshal
Hermes Fonseca motored through the
streets yesterday with the provisional
president. Both were enthusiastically
greeted by the people. Order has been
restored throughout the greater part Of
the city, and patrols are guarding the
tnoroughfares.
The announcement was made late last
night that King Manuel, the queen moth
er, Amelie, and the duke of 0porto are
aboard the royal yacht Amelie, which
has already sailed for England. The
e vernment has taken measures to pro-
tect them. 1t was further said that the
queen mother would proceed to Italy.
The English cruiser, Minerva, arrived
here yesterday to reinforce the cruiser
Newcastle, which reached the port while
the fighting was still in progress. After
receiving notification of the establish
ment Of new government at Lisbon
the British minister, Sir Francis H. viii
liers, requested the audience of foreign
minister Machado.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
LEGISLATORS GIVEN MONEY.
Frank Acknowledgement Made on Stand
In New York Investigation.

New York, Oct. THE tedium of the
day to day sessions OF the legislative
graft investigating committee, marked
by the failure Of witness after witness
to remember details sought by the
probers was relieved yesterday by the
frank announcement of hand-to- hand
agent Of the Lyons, n. Y, Sugar Rein
ing company to former Senator John
Raines and former assemblyman Jean l..
Burnett, both now dead.
H T. Zimmerlen the man who passed
the money, sdeseribed it as an uncondi-
tional gift made in recognition of good
work in securing legislation beneficial
to the Lyons Sugar Refining company"
Besides the $4,000 given to Raines and
Burnett, Zimmerlen said he gave $500
to Charles H. Belts, then chief clerk Of
the revision department Of the assembly,
for his good work" Half of the money
hpnded to Burnett, the witness said, was
to be used as the latter saw fit" in
recompensating other persons.
After some urging the witness told of
giving $4,000 in currency TO Senator
Raines. Tie money passed from hand
tc hand in one of the committee rooms.
He recalled walking in upon Raines
while the latter was alone in the room
and saying to him: Senator, here is
q small donation as token of the
company's appreciation Of your work in
connection with the sugar bounty BILL"
The senator pocketed the bills without
counting them. A few days later, ae-
cording to the witness, he sought out
Burnett in the assembly parlor and gave
him $4,000 in two packages, He told
the assembly that 81 500 was for his
own use and 81 500 for distribution "as
he saw fit"
Counsel for the commission tried hard
to make the witness say TO whom tie
Lyons company wished this 81 500 to 60,
but Zimmerlen had no recollection of the
intended benefciaries The witness then
testified TO giving Belts $500 cas- slight
token of the eompany's appreciation"
himmerlen was positive that he did not
given similar tokens to any other
member or employe of the legislature.
In Explaining the benefits from the
legislation for which the gifts were made,
Zimmerlen said that his company made
most Of the clause in the new act max
ing the sugar bounty payable to the
farmer "or his assigns" by persuading
the farmers to assign their bounties to
the company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
Sl,6O0 WORTH OF GOODS
.SMUGGLED INTO VERMONT
F. H. Partridge, Wife and Ward Came
from Europe with Six Big Trunks.
Owner Declared Nothing-In-
spectOrs Investigated

Burlington, Oct Vermont is getting
interested over a case of smuggling so
near home that this city and Alburg
are involved. Since the troubles in New
York and other ports this summer over
smuggling goods into this country, spe-
cial inspector, named Murphy, was sent
to Rinouski, a town on the st. Lawrence
river, where incoming steamers are
boarded, to prevent like occurrences
there.
He was at Quebec last week, when
the steamer Empress of Ireland landed,
and noticed T. H. Partridge, said to
be a prominent society and club man
of New York, with his wife and ward,
Miss Humphrey They had six large
trunks, from which, il is claimed, the
labels were washed clean The eondi-
tion and number OF the trunks aroused
the inspectors suspicious, and he fol-
lowed the party to Montreal At that
city, Partridge claimed that be was to
return at once to Europe, representing
to the Canadian customs officials that
he had been spending the summer at
Murray bay, and tho trunks contained
the effects he had brought up for his
summer soiourn. The Canadian officials
had been put wise by Inspector Murphy.
but Partridge still insisted that he had
'aothing 10 declare He several times
repeated this story At Alburg he was
given another chance to amend his dec.
laration, which he refused to do. and
at this time inspector Murphy confront
ed him.
Partridge was much perturbed, but
his baggage was held, nevertheless
When examined, the trunks revealed
about 81 eco worth of articles, bought
this year, mostly clothing, and 5000
worth bearing labels showing that they
were bought on previous European trips.
The Washington authorities directed
Charles II. Darling, collector OF customs,
to make a thorough investigation of
the matter, which report has been sent
in, and the matter rests with the Wash
ington officials. Mr.. Partridge is now
trying to convince the Vermont authori-
ties that he should be permitted to
amend his declaration, but the time al
lowing such amendment has passed, and
he win be obliged to stand the conse-
quences.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
spAuLD1NG ATHLETIC LEADERS.
Managers and Captains for Ihree
Branches Are Chosen.

The athletic council of Spaulding higi
school met last night and approved the
selection of captains of various teams
elected managers and awarded the base
ball So to eleven members of last years
team. The names of the eleven are as
follows: Harry Averill, manager, An.
gus Smith, William Littlejohn, Earle
Williams, Matthew Hagan, Mark Cutler
William Maiden. captain, Harry Fisher
James Grigg, William Stuart and Grover
Kenefiek.
The captains of the teams were ap-
proved as follows;
Football, Clark Tayntor.
Basketball, William Maiden.
Baseball, Angus sSpith.
Managers were elected as follows:-
Football, Clark Tayntor.
Basketball. William Stuart; assistant
manager, James Langley.
Baseball, Earle Williams; assistant
manager, George Adie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
BIG RACE CALLED OFF.
Public Sentiment Scored Victory for
Public Safety

New York, Oct. Announcement was
made last night that the grand prize
race for automobiles, which was sched-
uled to take place over the Vanderbilt
cup course on Long Island October Is,
has been declared Off Criticism of the
fatalities in the recent Vanderbilt cup
race, it was stated was the cause Of this
action. There is a possibility that the
race viii 60 to Savannah.
Unjust and unwarranted criticism" Of
the Vanderbilt cup race was cited by the
management in a statement as the rea-
son for abandoning the contest 1t was
also explained that the suggestion to
protect the course with militia was i'm
possible,
The resolution adopted at the meeting
voiced the entrants approval OF the con-
duet Of the race last Saturday and ex-
pressed thanks for the sportsman-like
management of the event
Tenders for the race have been made
by several other cities besides Savannah,
it was stated tnat the Motor Cups Hold
ing company's Office last night, but the
names were not disclosed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
Baptist Philathea Glass Election.

The annual business meeting of the
Philathea class of the Baptist church was
held in the parlors Of the church last
evening The session opened with the
reading Of the officers reports for the
past twelve months The financial af-
fairs Of the class were found to be in an
excellent condition, while the member
ship of the organization has advanced
considerably during the year just clos
ing. Following is a list OF the officers
elected for tne ensuing year; President,
Mrs. D. II. Cutler; vice president, Miss
Elizabeth Sutton; second vice president,
Mrs L. B. Jones; secretary, Mrs, Harry
Bradley; treasurer, Mrs. W. j. Shields;
teacher, Mrs. Frank Rogers; assistants,
Mrs. W. Z. Braisted, Mrs. Freeman Gil
lev.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
SHOT AT BY HIGHwAYMEN.
Seed Salesman Had An Exciting Time
In Southern Vermont

III 1OulBtIu
Brattleboro, Oct. News reached
Brattleboro yesterday tnat two highway
men attempted to hold up George b. Ord
way, travelling salesman for the Lake
Shore Seed company Of Dunkirk, n. r.,
between West Wardsboro and Jamaica,
between and I o'clock Wednesday even
ing.
Mr.. 0rdway travels through this part
of Vermont by team and when about
two miles from West Wardsboro on his
way to Jamaica was suddenly confront
ed by two men. One grasped the horses
head while the other covered the sales
man with a revolver.
Mr.. 0rdway used his whip violently
first upon the man with the revolver
and then upon his horse with the re-
suit that the animal broke away on q
run until he reached Jamaica The two
shots ehighwaymen sent flying after
the team, lodged in the wagon body
Upon arriving at Jamaica, Mr.. Ord
way had an alarm sent out, but no trace
could be found Of the highwaymen. A
stranger was seen about West Wards
boro village short time before Mr..
Ordway left for Jamaica and he was
observed leaving the village on the Ja-
maiea road
The seed salesman returned to West
Wardsboro yesterday and gathered what
he was able to of the stock ne had lost
in the fracas and then started on his
trip north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
sPAIN's ATTITUDE
Will Be the Same As Other Powers To-
ward Revolution.

Madrid, Oct AFTER the meeting of
the cabinet yesterday. which was pre-
sided over by the king, Premier Canal
ward events in Portugal would be the
same as the-ot powers
Senior Azcarata, first vice president Of
the chamber of deputies. and republi-
con, made an impassioned speech in the
chamber, declaring that he assumed that
the Spanish government would observe
strictly neutrality in the change of adj
ministration in Portugal, for Spain,
more than any other nation, was obliged
To remain neutral
He asked the government to explain
unequivocally, the meaning of the dis
patch Of troops to the frontier and three
earships TO Lisbon. He vigorously pro-
tested in the name of Spanish republi-
cans that they were not permitted to
manifest sympathy towards their Portu-
guese brethren.
Premier Canalejas said in reply to
Deputy Ascarate that the governments
adviees from Lisbon were so contradic-
tory that they did not consider the proc
lamation OF a republic a definite act
lie added that there were persistent ru-
mors that fighting had been resumed at
Lisbon, where the monarcnist troops had
received reinforeements.
what is certain" said the premier,
"is that the Spanish government has
received no news of change OF regime
from any person occupying an official
position in the definite or provisional
government. We can then only consider
the events in Portugal as an insurrec-
tionary movement, the result of which
MS vet is not known.
For as matters stand, it is impossible
fol US to recognize a provisional govern
ment, but if the new regime Is definite
and establishes itself we viii recog-
Iize it." After further reference to con-
ditions in Portugal, the premier added;
eve have sent two warships to Tagus,
to protect, if necessary, Spanish sub
jeets, and to watch events although our
diplomatic representatives have not yet
transmitted to us any official news. We
have not massed troops on the frontier,
but have given instructions to the gar
rison there in case of eventualities"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
GOOD ROADS TOUR
WAS HELD TOD
State Officials, Washington County Leg
islators and Officials of Barre and
Montpelier Made Up the
Party.

The Washington county good roads
tour, the party including the county
legislators, state officials and some OF
the city officials OF Barre and Mont
pelier, was started from Montpelier this
morning, passed through Barre at 9:30
and went southwark to Bethel, intend
ing to visit in three counties before the
day was ended. They will 20 through
Washington, Orange and Windsor coun-
ties, or parts Of them The halt at
noontime was TO be at Bethel, and the
return trip was to started shortly
afterwards, it being the intention to
arrive in Montpelier by nightfall
The party included Governor Mead,
Lieut.. Gov Slack, state highway COM
missioner c. ". Gates other state off
GERS and most OF the representatives and
senators OF the county. Mayor Mutch,
city engineer Reed and street superin-
tendent DeBrlme of this city were mem
bers Of the party. Messrs Reed and
DeBrune will leave the party and pro-
ceed to New York state. to inspect roads
there for short time
There were fifteen automobiles in the
tour, Barre and Montpelier people hav-
ing contributed their machines for the
occasion The roads were somewhat
heavy from last nights rain, and the
weather was threatening at the start;
but neither fact interfered with the trip
This is the fourth good roads tour iii
Vermont this fall, the idea having been
originated in Franklin county and con-
timed by Rutland county, then Gaze
donia county and now Washington eoun-
ty. The purpose il to famiharize the
legislators in particular with the subject
of good roads, III order to enable them
to vote more intelligently if the ques-
ton comes before the legislature.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
DIED AT SUPPER TABLE.
James Crouch of Rutland Was Well
Known Hunter.

Rutland, Oct 7.--While eating his sup
per last night, James Crouch Of South
Main street was stricken with an at
tack of heart failure and fell dead from
his chair. Mr.. Crouch, VINO was 81 years
Of age, had been a resident Of this city
nearly all his life and in his younger
days was a well.known hunter and ped
estrian. By trade he was a stone mason.
He had been in poor health for three
weeks but yesterday morning ne was
feeling exceptionally well and he spent
the morning in moving the lawn.
Mr.. Crouch is survived by two nieces
and II nephews, these being his only
near relatives. The funeral viii be held
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
]. o. BELKNAP DEAD.
Postmaster at South Royalton Suddenly
Stricken.

South Royalton, Oct Julius Orlan-
do Belknap, postmaster Of this place,
died suddenly last night of neuralgia
OF the heart. He was sitting in his
store when he complained of paint in
his left arm. Dr. E. j. Fish was sum.
moned, and Mr.. Belknap was removed
to his home upstairs, where he died in
few minutes. He leaves his wife and
two sons Mr. Belknap had been post
master eight years and was long di-
rector Of the White River National bank
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-07
COURT OPENS TRIAL
OF PICKET" COBURN
Who Is Charged With Obtaining Money
Under False Pretenses In a Horse
Trade In Montpelier

The jury in the case against Leroy f.
Fortney Of Plainfeld, charged with
breach of the peace came in shortly aft
er the opening of county court this
morning and reported that they could
not agree whereupon Judge Hall sent
them back again. The case went to the
jury yesterday afternoon.
This morning, the case Of state VS..
Leon Coburn, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses, was start
ed. Leon or "Picket" Coburn. was ar.
raigned on an information filed by states
attorney Gates on the charge Of obtain
ing money under false pretenses and
entered a plea OF not guilty. Coburn
is represented by II. NJ. Gordon and
t. r. Gordon. In this case Il is claimed
tnat on September II. Ellis Henry and
Charles Marvin Of Barre drove to Mont
pelier with a pair Of horses and while
IN that city met Coburn with horse
owned by H. o. Carr of Berlin.
Coburn, il is alleged, struck up trade
with the two Barre men whereby CO.
burn got $40 to boot in exchange Of
horses. Soon after the trade was made.
Burt Stewart, an employee in the Put.
nam stable, learned about it and know
inc that Coburn did not own the horse
lie had traded and suspecting that he
had no authority TO trade it off, noti-
fled an officer and Coburn was arrest
ed
James Dalton was aTaigned yester-
day on the charge OF intoxication. and
he pleaded guilty, being then fined SIS,
with costs. II. Y. Alden. charged with
keeping liquor, was placed on probation.
Paul Scampini was arraigned for keep
ing and on a plea Of guilty was fined
$500. with costs the latter amounting
to 500. A divorce was granted yes
terday to Emma S. Blake from Albert
E Blake, on the ground Of intolerable
severity, and the petitioner was given
the right to resume her maiden name,
which was Emma s Wctherby.