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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20

the morning she saw man going down
the path between the engine-house and
the Mangin house, and she heard a
man exclam: "I'll fix the -." She
was on her piazza at the time. The
man had no coat on. He had a white
suit. The man came from in front Of
the Staples house. She saw someone
lying on the Primavera piazza; couldn't
tell whether one or two persons.
Witness said she looked at the time
she heard the exclamation, and it was
l2;40 by her kitchen clock.
Mr.. Pelky testified that he went to
bed at O'clock the night Of July H.
His wife woke him up, and he got up
and saw man going down between the
engine-house and Manginis. The man
said "The , Ill fix him." Wit
ness said he didn't notice the mans
clothes and didn't look at the clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
FIXES PROPERTY, ENDS LIFE.
Elwin C. Wilder Shoots Himself After
Conveying Share to Wife.

Brattleboro, Oct. 20 --Elwin c. Will
der, AZ years old and married, commit
ted suicide By shooting himself in the
right temple with 32 calibre revolver
IN his home on Frost place yesterday
afternoon. He died at the Memorial hos.
pital about 80 minutes later He had
just affixed his signature TO a deed con
yeying his equity in his home to his
wife As he laid down his pen he said,
"this will fix things all right and the
next instant fell with bullet in his
head. Family affairs are believed to
have been the cause of the rash act as
Mr.. Wilder had told his troubles TO
many persons during the past few days.
He was born in Cornish, n. H.. and
had lived in Brattleboro about three
years. He had been married three times,
his third wife being Mrs. Bertha Gil
lette Deane, whom he married in this
town Dec 10, 1910 He had followed
the trade of a carpenter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
TARIFF LEAGUE OPENS CAMPAIGN
Members Will Work for Defeat of Cam
didates Who Oppose Protection.

New York, Oct. 20.-At meeting of
the executive committee, officers and
board of managers of the American Pro-
tective Tariff league, resolution was
adopted urging industrial interest to
make conclusive warfare against the
enemies of American business" In the
fulfillment of this action, the members
of the league were called upon to work
for the defeat at the polls of candidates
of whatsoever party who are not pro-
tectionists and to vote for all candidates
who are protectionists. Other resoIu-
tions adopted opposed piecemeal reyi-
sion of the tariff and required the repeal
of the agreement with Canada permit
ting the import of print paper free of
duty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
McGRAw is cENSURED.
National Commission Tells Giant Lead
er Where to Get OFF.

New York. Oct. 20.-The national
commission yesterday censored John Nc
Graw, manager of the New York Ma
tional League club for his "unwarrant-
ed conduct and language" during the
Atbletics-G Giants game in this city last
Tuesday and notified him that repe-
tition of his misconduct would result
in removal from the field, a disbarment
from all further world series games and
the infiction of a heavy fine. First
Baseman Merlyle, of the New York club
was fined 500 for improper language
during the same game.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
When Blast Destroyed Partition
In Iron Mines
AT HlBERNIA, N. J., TO-DAY
The Blast Broke Partition, Letting Great
Rush of Water Into Gallery Where
Workmen Were Engaged in
Mining Operations.

Hibernia, n. j., Oct 2o.--Twelve men
were drowned to-day when blast de-
stroyed the partition between two shafts
in the Sharton Steel company's iron
mines, letting great quantity of wa
ter, which had accumulated in an old
shaft, into gallery, where they were
working.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
WATER AT FLOOD HEIGHT.
Much Damage Has Been Done Near Bel
lows Falls.

Bellows Falls, Oct. 20- The recent
heavy rains have raised the Connecticut
river TO floor height The contractors
for the Boston & Maine railroad, who
are constructing new double track
bridge here over the Connecticut river
are hard hit.
The water at noon yesterday car.
ried away 300 feet OF track. derricks,
hosting engines. train cars, ETC., caus-
ing thousands of dollars worth of dam
age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20

Miss Maude E. Harris is conducting
classes in English composition, spelling
and commercial arithmetic, planned with
special reference to preparation for tax
ing up the commercial subjects, in the
new Watertown evening high school.
Miss Harris formerly taught in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
REBELS WINNING IN HANKow.
Dispatch from There Confirms Yester
days Reports.

Peking, Oct 20.--Fears felt here since
yesterday were confirmed this afternoon
by an Associated Press dispatch from
Hankow stating that the rebels were
winning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20

A razor just right for your faee--you
will find it at Miers' sanitary barber
shop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
Neighbors Heard a Threat.

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus PeIly were
the last witnesses heard yesterday aft
ernoon. They live opposite Primavera's s
house. Mrs. Pelky testified she heard
singing on the Staples piazza the night
of the murder and heard Rebecca Sta
pies voice. At 10 minutes to one in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-10-20
Richeson Expelled From College.

Liberty, Mo-, Oct. 2o.-Rev. c. I. w.
Richeson, who was arrested to-day in
Boston, was for several years student
at the William Jewell college here. He
was expelled in 1906, his senior year,
for cheating in the examinations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
GOVERNORS WILL
MAKE LONG TRIP
Western Executives to Visit
Twenty-Five Cities OF East,
Covering 1000 Miles.

81. Paul! Mimi, November eG-An
eieven-car train. known as "the West
erh Governors Special" will leave St
faui tomorrow night for n twenty
day trip To twcnty-onc cities of tho
East ana Middle West 1t is the first
time In the history OF this country
s"ch an enterprise has been under
taken. Nearly 1000 miles will be Gov
ercd BY the special before It's return
TO 81. Paul on December IL. The cities
where the special will stop represent
total population of more ,aan ~.
100000 people.
The Western Governors are going
East with 4 view to bringing the East
ana West into closer contact Tho
people of the East. through their rem
Itsehtativc business organizations have
.naaS get acquainted excursions 10
anc cStcrn States, and now the ppo-
~ pru %. 'ne West are sending their Gov
men =, ,m' most prominent business
inc "patronizc home industry spirit
" VINO west mas been one of the con-
n,uernllons which has urged the West
NJ development orEaniHa lions to send
this excursion to the Eastern Stotns
seeking the best points nj which ,hr
cs' may nuy its goods, since IL IL felt
Is t." ~ me openins OF the Panama Canal
10 app 10 make European manufacture
ers close competitors OF ali Nmericnn
INDUSTRIES. In practically every In
stance the train will be met upon en-
terinS any state by the Governor OF
mat state and other prominent pcopIe.
lhey Will accompany the train to The
border line and turn II over 10 Tho
G oi,,. of the nest state. In all the
CITIES visited there Will he a series of
iuncheons and banqucts and much
speech making
Ihere VIII be ten State exhibits and
nine Governors will mako tho trin-.
those from Idaho. oregon. south pa-
kota; Colorado, Wyoming. Montana aud
North Dakota "'''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Foreigners Murdered.

Shanghai. Novembc: 26.--Rcnorts OF
murders OF Foreigners in tbs pro-ipces
of Shcn-Si and S!iaa-Si have been re-
cciNcd hero with the Eravest appre-
hension. II is quite evident that a
strong element nf boAc-lsIn remains
within the sphere OF fcking, where
the government miart bc expected IL
he In control. Thruughou: the South,
which is heli By the piuttnnhi. oG.
moi single case even OF injury TO
foreign interests, except what may b.
attributed to accident. has occurred.
Tho throne seems helpless to pre-
vent murders by the boxers. who arc
in no way connected with the revolu
tionaries. while, on the other hand,
the rcyolutionarics are defending the
missionaries and furnishing offenders
with death throughout the vast trad
ing districts in South and Central
China.
The commercial houses OF all ma :
tionalitics are losing heavily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
GOES TO RESTORE PEACE
Mndcro Seuds Special ComnissInn Ia
DisEruntlcd state.

Mexico City, November 2G.-Presi-
dent Madero has sent to Oaxaca a spe-
cial commissioner TO effect If possible
a reconciliation between the dissrun-
tied state and the central government.
Reports from OaXaca state that the
commissioner. Carlos Trejo ILerdo
de Teiada. was rudely received by u
hootins populace. but that Governor
,Iuarez, In speech to the people,
urged them not to Interfere with his
work since peace, after all. was the
thing most greatly desired
The central government has not al
tered its position of not assisting tho
Governor In the adjustment of dis
putes growing out of the appointment
of an unpopular jcfe poIitico, but at
the national palace confidence is cx-
pcctcd in the ability of the govern :
incnt TO settle the controversy between
the Governor and President without
hosilities. Notwithstanding the stuto
government has refused to recognize
the central government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27

New Orleans, La, November e.
Final estimates on the cotton crop Of
ents throughout the cotton belt give
u total Of li,S35,O00 bales. exclusive
of lintcrs repacks and similar addi-
tons. The consensus Of opinion indi
Gates the following results
Alabama. 100000: Arkansas and
Missouri, 100000: Georgia and Florida,
2.G50.o06: Louisiana, $4,000: Mssls-
sippl. l,15o, 900: Oklahoma, 800, 900: North
Carolina and Virginia, 1000, 900: South
Carolina. 100000; Tennessee and Ken
lucky. 100000: Texas and California,
1900. 900. Total, li,S35.000.
This forecast relates to actual
growth. exclusive of linters, rcpacks
and similar additions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
POPE RECEIVES o'CoNNELL
Car'linnI-DcsiEnutc LIS Warmly Grcctct
hY the POntiG.

iioine. November 2G.-Most Rev. VIII
liam Ii. O'Connel, Archbishop of Eos
ton and cardinal designate, was re-
ceived by Pope Plus to-day. The
weather was glorious, and Archbishop
oConnelis reception ut the Vatican
was most cordial. About forty persons,
half of the number ccc!cslasts. accom-
panied him. forming u little pilgri-
mage, which included representatives of
the Boston newspapers.
Monsignor Dlsieti the minister of
ceremonies, and the private chamber
rams greeted him in the name OF the
rope and escorted him to the door OF
Inc private library, where Pope P,us
met him with open arms Ills Holt
ness prevented the archbishop from
knecling and addressed him as my
dear brother" Then they rctirca 10
the library, where they engaged in
conversation for nearly an hour. The
Pontn was extremely warm in his
greetings and exhibited the utmost
pleasure over Americas enthusiastic
response to the recognition which lie
had been pleased to bcstow upon it,
~ the conclusion of the nrivatc
audience the Pope and the archbishop
proceeded to the small throne room,
Whcrc the members of tho pilgrimage
from Boston were gathered, all knccl-
ing. The Pontin, with benevolent and
patcrnal smile, passed around tho
room, the archbishop Introducing each
Of the visitors. The Pope gave his
hand 10 each 10 Kiss aud impaired the
apostolic benedirtion.
Archbishop Farley gave u luncheon
to-day in honor OF the ccclcsiasts from
New York. Cardinal I.ogue, primatc
OF all ireland, to-day called upon and
congratulated the three American car
dinuls designate.
Preparations are completed for the
holding of the secret consistury in
the hall of consistorics o-morrow. The
ceremony attending this consistory,
when tile creation OF the new cardinals
viii be ratified. is simple one The
Pope intcrrogates each Of the members
OF the sacred college present AZ to his
wishes regarding the bestowRl OF the
red hat on the prclate named for that
honor. and the announcement is made
hnaily that the majority have affirmed
the Popcs choice The public consist
DRY is to be held Thursday in tho SaIa
Regia, and will be characterized by
much pomp and ceremony. At this con-
sistory tile red hat is bestowed on the
new cardinals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27

winds were ut their best that lie
might try out his new glider. This
no Will not deem perfect until lie can
send 1t up for u limttlcss period In u
current OF air travelling ut high vo-
locitF. This condition did not exist
during october
1t is therefore believed that both
orviile and Wilbur Wright will como
mere In tho spring, ana that work will
',e begun on the laboratory as soon as
thu land is actually acquired and the
plans are received from tho wrights'
works ut Dayton, Ohio.
An AerDpiHnc-GIidcr.
Next time the uviators, appear hare
they will bring a sosolcne engine 20
be Installed in tho glider after the
nnnl experiments have been made.
Wilbur Wright. who has never seen
tho new machine in the air. will u,.
present during tho tests. In the
meantime the data taken 10 Dayton
VIII be Worked out and IL glider con-
structed capable of maintaining an
engine anu, an operator
what The .Wrishts are pcrfecting Is
an acroplnnc which Will stay alpft
with the power cut on. They nnv,
proved that a glider can stay up in.
definitely. and their chief work now,
is to build combination ueroolanc
and glider. This orviile Wright con-
siuered merely question OF rutlls-
mates, according to statements he
made before he left for Dayton
with the new machine, the ay:tors
VIII rise TO Il point where the winds
are steady. stop their cirslne ami
see how long they can stay up At
Kitty Hawk they can lind such winds
Il few feet above the hilItops. At Day
ton they would have to go he.we.,
100 and 5000 feet. This Is the chief
reason they have chosen Kitty Hawk
Those to whom the wrights have
spoken concerning their plans would
not he surprised to sec the brothers
here all next summer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Mother Will TELL
STORY ON STAND
To Aid State in Effort to Con
vict Wife of Numbering
Charles Patterson.
Charles Patterson.

Denver, Col, November 26.-Thc sec
ond week of the trial of Mrs. Cor,
trudc Gibson Patterson for the m,,i-
der OF her husband Chari.s 4. .'9t-
terson. VIII begin Tomorrow with The
prosecution having closed it's direct
case and tho defense having placed on,
INC stand It's most material witness
Mrs Patterson. Thc defense cxpcrts
10 Introduce witnesses 10 corrobor,to
tho woman's alleged abuse by her
husband. An alleged eyewitness also
VIII be placed OH the stand by .hr de-
iensc who is expected to ccrroborut.,
Mrs. Pattcrsons statements Us 10 how
INC shooting was done. The defense
VIII thon rest.
In rcbuttul the State will place Mrs.
Mary *. Patterson. mother Of the dead
husband, on the stand. and IL is cx-
pcctcd that she Will testify us to The
physical soundncss or her aon prior
TO the time he met Gertrude Gibson.
The prosecution also Will attemp, 10
Introduce numerous letters written by
Patterson To his brother n Chicago A.
torncE. In which he freely described
his private AFFAIRS. and probably. will
attempt to Introduce what purports to
DO the dead mans diary, written in
the form of daily notes or letters to
fiis mother.
This diary, which was found among
the dead mans effects has been in
the possession of Special Prosecutor
henson from tho first. and he made fire.
quent reference TO II In his cross-cx-
animation of Mrs. Patterson. III writ
ing to his mother. July 81 last, Pat
tcrson said:
When you say in your letter. :Oh.
how wish she would only act square,
iy and leave you entirely ana not be
snake in the grass you said n whpl.
lot III ever there was woman who
was demon on earth In her homo.
and then makes outsiders believe she
was terribly maItreatel. 1. Is her; tho
lies She tells and the way She can
purr and work on peoples feelings
makes outsiders believe me u devil.,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Play Waiting Game.

h9huoh. Monday. November Gothic
Irish Na;Ionalists are PLAYING q w,i,
ing game In tho autumn s,ssio,, -,
Parliament. The usually turbu,en,
little band, who sit below the unnp.
way In tho House of Commons have
kept themselves in hand so far a.
though they arc deeply Interested In
the insurance bill. which, Is occupying.
all the time Of the House
They are quietly waiting for 1872.
"lrtlands year" as they call 1t. Will.
the rankers of tho party are doing
missionary work in the lobby The
leader. John Redmond, is busy ex.
planning home ruIn TO the people of
England. for the Nntionalists say that
when tho English really know what
ireland demands opposition 10 it will
fudc away.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
IN MEMORIAL

loving remembrance OF cur,
sister. MRS. MARY FLORENCE
MANN. who departed this life one
year ago-Sovemhcr &c. 1910.
The moonlight stars are beaning
upon n silent grave.
Where sleeps. without dreaming, ono
we could not save.
Heaven retaincth now the treasure,
earth the casket Keeps.
And the sunbeams love to linger
where our dear sister sleeps.
Tho flowers we lay upon her. grave
may w!tner and decay.
But fresh and green her memory
within our hearts shall'stay.
HER SISTERS.
Farewell. mother. may your slum-
Dcrs
Be as gentle as your love;
And when God shall call me home
ward
May I meet you in Heaven above.
HER son. ROBERT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Noisy Welcome Given.

New Orleans. La, November 60
Escorted by Il noisy and gailv deco
rated pageant of river craft, tho model
OF the historic steamboat New Or
leans Will make triumphant entry
INTO the harbor tomorrow. celebrating
tho centennial annivcrsary of the in
ausuration of stcamboating on tho
mississippi River. The arrangements
Tor the reception of the vessel have
been completed by tho Louisiana His
,oricnl Society. The pu0iic will be
received aboard the New Orleans Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday. The
crew VIII take the vessel back 10
Pittsburgh later in the week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
DEFENSE Will Be
STOUT De NAL
Ricileson Expects to Be Acquit-
ted on Charge of Killing
Avis Linnell.
Especial 70 The Times pispatehil

Boston, Mass, November 2GsThc
defonsc OF Rev. Clarence v. II. Rfchcson
against the charge of. numbering Avis
Ltnnen VIII be stout denial of tho
crime, SUPPORTED by the contributory
proof.
DR.. Herbert OConncr, a former meIn-
Der OF the Prison Commission OF Idaho.
visited the accused Clergyman in his
cell few days ago.
found Ittchc3on in his coll at tho
end OF the steel corridor, in which n
ooSch others are awaiting triul for Il
capital offensc," said Or. O'Conner.
During conversation relative to his
past ana present Richcson intlmated
mat his defense will be conducted
along the following lines:
shall not attempt to deny my
previous engagement to Avis Linncil,
said Richcson, or the fact that such
an engagement existed. but 1 shall
affirm that our engagement was broken
by mutual consent owing to the fact
that Miss Iinnell intended to pursue
II professional career. was in no way.
responsible for Avis Linneils condi-
ton. and only learned of It TO my sor-
row and surprise when she unbosomed
herself to mo, as her formAr pastor
and betrothed. seeking the sympathy
and relief which / found myself unable
to give
poison, Richeson sud TO me: AS to the
manner In which Avis procured the
cyanide, / have no idea
"Iachcson appeared calm and impcr-
turhblc to the point OF inconcciva-
billy. and is awaiting with almost SUI
pcrhuman stolidity tho Judgment OF
twelve good men and true on the awful
crime OF which he stands accused.
Regret for tho unfortunate young
womans untimcly death. and sorrow
that tho cloth that he wears should be
smirched ever so slightly by the prison
taint,s are assuredly present but all
fear as to his yindicution and release
is gone.
The man must be u marvel OF self
control and mentality Not ono in
10000, In the face Of the damning
chain Of circumstantial evidence which
the prosecution is welding, could,
whether innocent or guilty. show AZ
little outward concern as does Clarence
Richcsun."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
JOHN LAFAHGuTs AND WEE
TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES

Paris November 26.--The wei known
socialist John l.afarguc. and his wife
committed suicide to-day. LMfarEue
I'i' letter saying tina, he felt the
OF the inhraii,ics of old age,
"'iieh threatened paralysis, and dc :
tcrinined to die while stilI in posscsston
OF all his faculties. His wife refused Ia
survive, preterripg to share his fate.
l'afargue said in his letter that bc
ha'. experimental with various poisons
ahH mad chosen the subcutaneous in
IcH'i"n OF prussic acid as the l,nst
means TO die. Nine. Lafargue was the
dhuShtcr of the German Socialis,
Karl Marx.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
HISTORY or pHosoGnArIl.
rromlnent Chicago Citizens Voices 70
lie Preserved for Postortty.

iohi'heht ShicnRO CNfzcnb eofcck TO
lie Preserved for POstcrity.
Chicago, November 26.--Voiccs OF
men and women who have figured con-
spicuously In the history of Chicago
arc to be preserved for posterity by
the photograph. Tho Chicago Histor-
ical Society VIII make plans with this
end in view.
Tho idea was suggested by published
accounts of an entertainment given by
the Borrowed Time Club. OF Oak Park,
all of the members of which arc more
than seventy years old at this gath
ering tho members listened to the
voices of two men long dead.
More than fifty. names have already
been suggcHted, and II 10 .cxpeeted that
there VIII be many moro. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
sa Court Gases q; npIl.rosed OF.

Pr|'Hl 10 IIt II1VE-D IspHtcN.I
chatham, Va, November a6-Siuco
wednesday forenoon the following
cases hayc been tried in PIttsylvunia
county Circuit Court: Luther Wright,
coiored. for attempted assault ninety
days In JAIL Spencer Irvine, coIorcI.
for highway robbery, eighteen years in
tho pepitentiary: John Coles. coloret.
FOR burning near Spring Garden, ac-
Quilted; Vincent Cook, colored for
ack, cOlored. for burning near Spring
Garden, acquitted: Johnson Craddcck.
white, for trcspass, fine IS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
arArr TO AID CELEBnAr1oN.
VIII Attend Inn-Amcricun ThanknEir-
Ing kcrvIcen In NXnnhInEfnp

'"S HcrFiceb IN washing fOp.
Washington, November 26.-Prcsi.
dent TAFT. the diplomatic corps of I'll
the Latin American republics, the Sec
reiary OF the Treasury. the Secretary
oil the Interior. and two Justices Of
Inc supreme Court arc expected to
attend the third Pan-Amcrican Thanks
giving celebration, to be held at ST
Patrick's Church here next Thurs.
day.
Cardinal Gibbons will be present sud
assist In tho mass. aud many of the
most prominent prelates In this city
and baltimore will take part In the
ceremonies.
After the mass Mgr. Russell rector
of 81. Patrick's. will entertain tho in
vitcd guests at luncheon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Self-Jennlngs.

Especial TO The Timcs-Diapa tch.1
Chatham, Va, November 3G.-Miss
quietly marrie5 at the home ' OF M New
w. d. Barr. in West Chatham; We'd
ncsday. MIR. Barr performing the ccrc-
mony. in tho presence of u small gath
erinE of friends. They will mako their
home in Pittsylvauia county. about
four miles from Chatham. .