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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
SWanton Has Sixth Serious Fire
Within Few Weeks
STORE BURNED LAST NIGHT
The Fire in Jewett Building Was Outside
Fire District and Firemen Had to
Lay 1000 Feet Of hose Across
the Fields, But Too Late.

Swanton, Nov. l0.--The store building
and coal office, owned by NJ, II. jew
EFT, was destroyed by fire last night
The store was occupied by S. A. Dun
bar, who carried grocery stock. The
Office was occupied by Mr.. Jewett, the
owner Of the building. Mr., Dunbar
bad been engaged in business only a
month, having taken the store from Mr..
Jewett.
As the property was outside the fire
district and the distance was very great
the building was nearly destroyed before
the iiremen got to the scene. Then they
had TO lay hose for a distance of 1000
feet across the field before they could get
a stream Of water on the burning struc-
ture. BY that time il was too late to
save the property.
The cause Of the fire is not known.
This is the sixth serious fire within the
past few weeks, all of them but one
occurring outside the fire district. As
in this instance, the cause of all the
other fires has not been determined, and
there are suspicious Of a fire buN in the
vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
RECEPTION AND BANQUET.
At st, Johnsbury in Honor of Benton and
Foster Yesterday.

st. Johnsbury, Nov. 1.-Two guests
were in town yesterday and several
gatherings were held in their honor.
They were President Guy Potter Ben
ton of the university of Vermont and
Congressman David j. Foster. In the
afternoon enthusiastic students and n
good number of townspeople gave them
a cordial welcome at the academy, where
both spoke On the platform were Prin-
cipal Martin G.. Benedict of the acad-
emy, Prof. Henry Fairbanks, Rev. Ed
ward T. Fairbanks, Rev. DR., Stephen 9.
Barnes, Rev. Frank S. Tollman and
Supt. Corwin f. Palmer.
President Benton said "If the mod
ern man is to stand as high as the
buildings he rears, or if he is TO be big
enough TO live with these mountains Of
Vermont, he must be seven story
man." He gave the seven stories above
the foundation as virtue, knowledge,
temperance, patience, godliness, brother
ly kindness and love. Congressman Fos-
ter spoke Of the vast possibilities before
the students.
A reception was given to the U. V. M.
diuiuhAy lHtit bclHk iDs at Anf lphit VI
Judge and Mrs. Walter p Smith, Judge
Smith being the oldest alumnus there.
Guests were the senior class of the aead-
emy, the faculty and trustees of the
school. The committee was Mrs. II. N.
Wood. whose husband is member OF
the faculty; Miss Eleanor A. Doran,
teacher OF Latin; Mr.. Gibson. German
teacher, and Mr.. Judd, teacher of math-
ematics. Mrs c. A. Champion and Mrs.
C. +. Palmer poured in the dining room,
and Miss Florence ]. May and Mrs.
Nelson c. Ranney helped serve refresh
ments.
Last evening a banquet was served
in Pythian hall by the Commercial club,
which was attended by IT'S townspeople.
The toastmaster was Rev. Dr.. George
w. G. Hill, and addresses were given
by President Benton and Congressman
Foster. and remarks made by few club
members. Music was furnished by the
academy boys.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
Annoy, China, Is in a State of
Chaos Today
NO ONE WANTS THE OFFICE
There Were Frequent Attempts to Set
Fire to City Last Night, But All
Were Frustrated-Foo Chow
Sees Continued Fighting,

Annoy, China, Nov. l0.-Amoy is with
out a ruler to-day, as Taotai Chang has
laid down the reins of government and
none of his subordinates appears will
ing TO take them up. Tun Gan, chief
magistrate of the district, has abandoned
his court and fed from the city. The
night was one OF anxiety, but repeated
attempts to fire the city were frustrat-
ed. Shipping is at the mercy of the
pirates, who are carrying affairs with
. high hand.
At Foo Chow, which was occupied by
the revolutionists yesterday, the fight
ing continued to-day with heavy losses.
Forty incedentaries were killed by the
revolutionists. Peking is still quiet to-
day.
Peking. Nov. l0.-2:52 a. m.--Peking
is still awaiting the approach Of the
rebels, The Forbidden City is filed with
princes, high officials and Others who
are entitled to entry within its gates.
Vast stores of provisions have been
transported to that place, which, strong
ly guarded is ready for a siege.
Active preparations for what is con-
sidered the inevitable assault upon the
capital are going on within the lega-
tion quarter, for it is now conceded that
the Manchu dynasty will be ousted from
office, Foreigners, it is asserted, will
be fully protected; but experience has
taught that the temper of the people
is not to be trusted when revolutionary
movements are in progress.
The fact that Tien-Tsin did not fall
yesterday, as was expected, is a hope
ful sign, because il indicates that what
ever steps the revolutionaries are taking
in the north. at least they are proceeding
along careful lines and acting with con-
sderation and without haste While re-
Inducements have reached Peking, re-
ports have been received Of numerous
defections of the Manchu soldiers TO
the rebel side. The government troops are
All uncertain quantity. but there are still
loyal regiments which are fighting for
the dynasty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
BURIED UNDER SEWING MACHINE.
John cercone, Only Six Years Old, Bad
ly Hurt This Forenoon

John Cercone, of Foster street, aged
six years, was mixed up in a peculiar
accident this forenoon which might
easily have cost him his life. At North
Barre the boy boarded grocery team,
driven by Vincent Cato. and was al
lowed to ride to Ayers street. During
Catto's absence, young Cercone began to
unhitch sewing machine attached to
the seat of the wagon and was thrown
to the ground when the ropes gave way.
1t is supposed that the machine fell on
the boy as he lay on the ground. A
deep cash ON the forehead measuring
three inches in length rendered the lad
unconscious and Catto's first move was to
telephone for physician DR.. f. c. 2.
Archambault arrived on the scene and
assisted young Cercone to house, where
five stitches were required TO close the
wound. This afternoon the boy was
resting comfortably and it is quite GER
tain that he viii recover. In striking
the ground, the sewing machine was
considerably damaged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
TO REoRGANIzE COMPANY X.
Expect to Muster in New Organization
Week of November 80.

Bennington, Nov. William ]. Lon
ergan, who was at the head of Company
X, V. n. G., when the organization was
disbanded through an order frem Ad-
iutant- General Lee S. Tillotson of st.
Albans, stating that it would be neces.
sary that so young men be enrolled
during the next ten days in order to
carry out the plans for a reorganization
of the company. If the names of so
young men can be secured between the
present time and November 20, arrange
ments will be made to muster in the
new company during the week.
The enlistment papers for the new
company have been here for some time
and the names of nearly 40 prospective
members of the new company have been
secured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
Ludlow, Nov. a."


'Mr J. w. Sault.
editor Tribune:
Dear Sir-Your letter of the 4th in
stant, asking me if am a candidate for
the nomination for governor at the next
Republican state convention, has been
received. In reply would say that
am a candidate for She nomination, and
shall continue 10 be d candidate until
the convention has made its decision. ]
appreciate, as fully as II is possible for
any one to appreciate, the honor con.
ferred by the governorship, but the honor
itself cannot be great anless the service
rendered is great; and therefore, II in
trusted by the people Of Vermont with
the high office of governor, my whole
purpose will be TO advance in every pos
sible way the best interests of the state.
Permit me to say further that, what.
ever conditions may develop, no meth.
ods will be adopted or resorted 70 in my
canvass that are not absolutely proper
and honorable.
"At an appropriate time in .he near
future | win define my position upon
questions of state policy.
with much esteem | am
"Iours very truly,
ALLEN NJ. Fletcher.
"Cavendish, Nov. 4"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
BRISTOL BLOCK DAMAGED.
Short Blaze Caused in Turning Down
Wick in Lamp.

Bristol, Nov. 10. The east end of the
O'Neil block was damaged to the ex-
tent Of $500 by fire which started
about $50 yesterday afternoon in J. A.
jennings harness shop which is located
in the basement. The FIRE was caused
by the explosion of lamp, which Mr..
Jennings was turning down. 1t spread
rapidly over the room, getting into the
partitions and then up into the building
The hose company got three streams on
the building in 10 minutes after the
alarm, and three minutes later the fire
was under control.
Mr., jennings loss Is 5000 with no tn
surance. J. r. Wills, grocer, next door,
loses $780, with partial insurance.
The building is owned by the 0'Neil
family aud is insured. w. II. Palmer,
who lives on the second floor with his
wife and children, got out safely. Reu-
ben Norton was badly burned on the
right leg.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
BAKERIES IN BAD SHAPE.
The Health Authorities Order Four New
York Shops Closed.

New York, Nov. 10. Conditions in
some New York bakeries are so bad
that the city health authorities took
the drastic action of ordering last night
the vacation Of premises occupied by
four bakeries. One case was 80 intoler-
able that the order was given for the
bakers to quit their shop within
"a hours. Fifteen bakeries were served
with public nuisance warnings. Over
1000 shops are being investigated in
connection with a campaign by the city
and federal officers directed against inn
pure food in New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
OFF FOR BELLOWS FALLS.
Goddard to Try Conclusions with Bel
lows Falls High School Tomorrow.

Coach Kurtz and the Goddard semi
nary football eleven LEFT this afternoon
for Bellows Falls, where tomorrow aft.
ernoon the locals will line up against
the strong Bellows Falls high school
team for the championship OF the state.
The coach states that his men are in
fine physical form and victory is ex.
pected, although the Windham county
team is said to be exceptionally fast and
heavy this season. McLeay and Wells,
the only men on the seminary team who
have suffered severe injuries this fall
have entirely recovered
The following squad Of regular players,
with Martin and Cosby AS substitutes
made the trip: Chapel. Sherburne,
johnson, McLeay, Craig. Peterson, Gill
man, Wells, MeTver, Olsen and Carroll.
The team will return to Barre Sunday
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
An Executive Stay Of Capital
Punishment Sentence
FOR HUSBAND MURDERER
If 1t Hadn't Been for Taft's Act To-day,
Mrs. Hattie Lemax Would Have Been
First Woman to Suffer Death PEN
atty in D. c. in a Long Time.

Sewanee, Tenn, Nov. l0.--President
Taft to-day granted ninety day re-
prieye to Mrs. Hattie Lemax, colored
woman of Washington, d. c., who is
under sentence Of death for the murder
of her husband. II the sentence had
been carried out, she would have been
the first woman to suffer capital punish
ment in the District of Columbia since
the execution of Mrs. SuTatt for com
plicity in the assassination of President
Abraham Lincoln.
The presidents action gives the ne
gress stay until February. In the in
terim, consideration will be given to a
prospective application for executive
clemency. This is the second reprieye
the woman has had
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
MISSIONARIES FRIENDS RELIEVED
Cablegram to A. B. c. F. M. Says All
Are Safe.

Boston, Nov. To- "Insurrection pre-
vailing throughout the field. All safe"
This is the text Of d cablegram received
from Foo Chow, China, by officials of
the American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions to-day. Rev. DR..
James Barton, foreign secretary of the
board, interprets this message as mean
ing the entire missionary district Of Foo
Chow, which includes the out stations
as far as $50 miles from Foo Chow, to
be the scene of the revolt At present
there are about fifty American mission
aries in Foo Chow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
ONE SMALL MOUSE
Caused Reserves to Be Called Out in
Washington Last Night.

Washington, Nov. l0.-One small
mouse threw the guard of the United
States treasury into furore last night,
called out the police reserves at the
capital and drew the attention of big
crowd when it set off the alarm at the
entrance to one of the treasury vaults
in the big building. The police had diff
ficulty in dispensing the crowd after the
cause of the alarm was discovered. The
alarm was the first of its kind that the
police can recall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
INSTRUCTED TO FORCE
WAY INTO HOMES
Said Mormon Missionaries in Explaining
Why They Tried to Enter Chicago
House Against Occupants
Desire
Desire.

Chicago, Nov. ll-Investigation Of the
management of the Mormon church here
by the states attorney is likely to fol-
low the statement by two missionaries
yesterday that they were instructed TO
force their way into homes, If necessary,
to get converts.
NJ. Thompson and Varion Keller were
arrested when they tried to force entry
into the home of Mrs. +. ID. Delaney.
They testified that there were 200 Nor
mon missionaries at work in the United
States, eighteen of whom were in Chi
eago.
I'VE received orders to force our way
into homes to get converts if necessary
said Thompson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
STUDENTS BACK BROKEN
By Fall From Flagpole at Colby Acad-
emy, N. II.

Franklin, N. H., Nov. l0.-Word
reached here yesterday that James Boyd
of Cambridge, Mass, student at Col
by academy, New London, had fallen
from near the top of the fagpole on the
academy grounds.
His back and four ribs were broken.
He was taken to the Mary Hitchcock
Memorial hospital at Hanover,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
LOCOMOTIVE CO. STRIKE ON.
Plant in Manchester, N. H., Unaffected
Trouble Began in Dunkirk, N. Y.

Manchester, n H., Nov. l0.--The strike
order against the American Locomotive
company has had no effect upon the
local plant of the company, which is
running all departments as usual. \
strike against all the plants of the
American Locomotive company was de.
clared yesterday by j. Franklin, presi-
dent of the international boiler makers
and helpers union The order followed
trouble at the Dunkirk, N. Y, plant OF
the company, where the boiler makers
have not worked for several weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY Methodist Woman's Home Mission
ary Society.

Enosburg Falls, Nov l0.-At the 9th
annual meeting of the Woman's Home
Missionary society of the Vermont Meth
odist conference, yesterday, the follow
ing officers were elected; President, Mrs.
A. Fl. Webb, Northfeld; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. V. A. Irish of this place;
recording secretary, Mrs. ]. 0. Sher-
burn, Montpelier; treasurer, Mrs. A. w.
Gates, Barre; vice president of the St.
Adams district, Mrs. William Shaw, St
Albans; vice president Montpelier dis
trict, Mrs. Walter Richardson; vice
president st, Johnsbury district, Mrs. E.
0. Thayer, Barre; auditor, Miss Alice
Farnham, Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
MONSTER A1RsH1p COMPLETED.
Can Garry 40 Passengers, Is Lighted by
Electricity and Has Telephone.

San Diego, Cal, Nov. Should no
unforeseen hitch occur, the most remark
able experiment in aerial navigation will
be made here to-day, when a monster
airship, capable of carrying forty pas
sengers, makes its first flight. Six en-
gineers will operate the mechanism of
the huge craft. Tolliver, the inventor,
and his wife viii be among the passen-
gers. The airship is lighted by electric
ity generated on board and is also
equipped with telephone system. The
airship claimed TO have lifting ca
paeity double that Of the Zeppelin ships.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
SHOT IN LEG.
Accident to Judson Clark, Hunter, at
Enfield Center, N. H.

Enfield Center, n. H., Nov 10. The
first accident here since the hunting sea-
son opened occurred yesterday, when
Judson Clark was shot through the leg
Clark and his companion, Bert KIM
ball, were walking through the woods,
and in some unknown way KimbalPs
rifle was discharged, the bullet going
into Clarks leg and lodging in the flesh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10

Mrs Edward Gardens went to VIII
Jamestown this afternoon, where she was
called by the illness o. her aunt, Mrs.
William Baker.
w. NJ Davidson of Aberdeen, Scotland.
arrived in the city this morning from
Boston. where he recently landed from
the Allan line steamship "Numidian,"
which left Glasgow October 27.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
FLETCHER SAYS YES,
HE'S GOING TO RUN
cavendish Man Formally Announces His
Candidacy for Republican Nom
ination for Governor
of Vermont.

Allen NJ. Fletcher Of Cavendish, who
has been a prospective and prospecting
candidate for governor Of Vermont for
a long time, has just announced that
candidacy formally in an interchange Of
communications with Editor j. w. Sault
of the Ludlow Tribune. The letters are
as follows
"Hon. Allen NJ. Fletcher
"Cavendish, VT.
"My Dear Sir Although it has been
generally understood for some time that
you are to be candidate for the noml.
nation for governor at TIE next Repub
lican state convention, yet it has been
intimated in certain quarters that you
are not at the present time candidate
because you have made no public an
nouncement of your candidacy. VIII
you allow us to state In the next issue
of the Vermont Tribune whether or not
you are to be a candidatel
"Yours very truly,
~. w. Sault,
Editor Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
NEW YORK FIRM CAUGHT
IN STEEL MARKET
w. L. Stevens & Co.'s Failure Was An
nounced on the Stock Exchange in
New York This Morning.

New York, Nov. 0.--Announcement
was made on the stock exchange this
morning of the failure of the firm OF
w. L. Stevens and company. The pres
ent firm was formed in April OF 1910.
The only statement issued regarding the
failure was that the firm was unable TO
meet its obligations II is sand TINT
w. L. Stevens and company have been
short on steel and other active stocks
and were caught in the recent bull mar
ket.,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
ADVERTISING DAY NAMED.
Gov. Bass of New Hampshire Designates
Nov. 81 for Telling States Advantages.

Concord, n H.. Nov. Governor
Bass has designated Nov 81 as adyertis-
ing day for the state of New Hamp-
shire. He calls upon the people of the
state to take united action at that time
for putting before the country the adj
vantages we have in our state"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10

NEW INDUSTRY FOR BARRE?
Proposition Before Board of Trade Last
Night-Full Board Meeting Dec. 2.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the directors of the board Of trade last
evening, it was suggested there was an
opportunity to get a new industry for
the city, to take over the old Whitcomb
Bros. plant on North Main street. The
matter was referred to the committee
on new industries to take up and do
what it could in the matter
The publication committee was re-
ouested to bring in some new advertis-
ing matter which it is proposed to put
out.
II was voted that a meeting of the
fun board be called for the first Thurs
dav evening in December. when the sub
4ect OF Power will be discussed. A
light lunch viii be served,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
Toe Smith Saws "No.p

Salt Lake City, Utah, No. l0.-"There
is no truth in the statement that our
missionaries are instructed to force their
way into homes" said President Joseph
Smith last night,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-10
Death Of swanton Man To-day.

Swanton, Nov. los. H. Jones, aged
90 wears and native OF Sabreborn. p O..
where he had spent most of his life, died
this morning. He had resided in Swan
ton only since last spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
RIVERDALE, MD.
Srccisl Correspondence Of The Star.


RIVERDALE, Md, May ID. 1911.
Miss Gertrude Pagan has returned to
her home in Washington after having
spent some time with Miss Marie Blum
don, Washington avenue. Mrs. f.. X.
Watkins of Germantown is visiting her
son. Mr. Walter Watkins of West River
dale. Mrs. Fred Mckee of Madison ave-
nue. left Tuesday last for Patagonia,
Ariz, where she will spend several weeks
on a ranch. The Crescent Dramatic Club
Of RiverdaIe will be entertained Saturday
evening next by Mrs. John A.. Thompson
OF Jefferson avenue Mrs. Joseph A
BIundon of Washington avenue Is visiting
Mrs William Moore of Ashton. Mr. and
Mrs. George Pitt. Misses Ruth and Dor
othy and Master George. jr.. Of Washing
ton spent Sunday last with Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Watkins of West Riverdale. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles M. Carpenter OF Wash
ington are now occupying their new home
on jefferson avenue. Miss Matte Gray
of Washington spent Friday last with Mr.
and Mrs. William &. Gray of Cleveland
avenue. Mr.. and Mrs III. Edgar Lewis
OF Jackson avenue announce the marriage
of their daughter. Florence May, and Mr.
James McAIlister Wednesday. May ~
Mr. and Mrs. McAllister will be a
home TO their friends after June 1
after an extensive trip north. Mr.
and Mrs. George E. Tracy of Wash.
tng.on are now occupying their new home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
FAIRFAX, VA.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. Va. May H..
A daughter was born to Mr.. ard Mrs.
c. O'Bannon last Week. Mr.. Luther
Sherwood and son are visiting relatives
in Washington. MISS Flossie Schwartz
is making visit - ner sister In the city.
Mrs. Thomas Moore, who broke her arm
several weeks ago, g greatly improved
Mrs. c. Vernon Ford and Misses Vernon,
Agnes and Josephine Ford are the guests
of Mrs William D. Brinckle in Winning
ton, Del. The Sunday school at the
Church of the Good S.. ,p!le..l, which was
closed for the winter. reopaned last Sun
day Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Besley OF
Burke spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Bartholomew Besley at Ash Grove. The
names of Mrs: James W. Taylor and
Miss Edmonia v. MILAN have been added
to the food committee, of which Mrs
Ford is chairman. for the Confederate re-
union. Mrs. Harvey Hatch and chill
dren Of Brooklyn, n. Y, VINO were guests
of Mrs. ]. c. Miller at Clifton las, week,
before returning home. Mrs. i. G.. laW-
kins and daughter. Margarct. of l'red-
ericksburS will spend the Summer with
her son. Mrs. James HuwEins, VINO re-
Gently purchased part Of the ke'hper
farm.
Mrs. Thomas r. Keith Miss Anne Cor
den Keith and Miss Margaret Keith re-
turned Tuesday from visit to Mrs.
Isham Keith at Warrenton Mr. j. A. c.
Keith of Warrenton was the guest FOR
several days this week of his brother.
Mr. Thomas r. Keith. Miss be!le t.ey.
WHO has been spending the winter IN
Fredericksburg. has returned to her home
here Mrs. George Watkins of South
Fairfax was the guest of Mrs. NJ. E.
Troth at Oakton last week. Mr.. Her.
man Madert has taken possession of his
new home at Burke Mrs Burgess OF
Ida and her three children are visiting
relatives at Warrenton. Miss Ruth
Mitci ell has returned from visit >of
several days to friends in MARYLAND.
Miss Della Baughman and Miss Char
lotte Frenze!l have gone to Maryland
for an indefinite stay. Miss Pinckney
Howard of Annandale was recent guest
of Mrs l.. A. Cation at Ida. Mr.: end
Mrs. NJ. D. Hall Of Burke spent Wed
nesday i'm Vienna visiting the public
schools Miss Hattie Turberville has re-
turned 10 her home in Chantilly. after
spending several days in Washington
with her brother who is very ILL.,. Miss
Mary Skillman. WHO has been visiting
Mrs. Pearl Birch, has returned TO her
home at Conklin