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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
Together" Dinner at White
River Junction Addressed by
Former President.
OUR STATE FOUND TYPICAL
Country Districts Allowed to Lag
Behind-Farmers Must Take
Lead in Meeting Changed
Conditions.

white River Junction June 1.-The
need Of turning attention TO the well
fare Of the farmers. "the people of the
open country" was the subject of an
address by Theodore Roosevelt at get
together" dinner party OF GOO Vermont
people and guests tonight. The dinner
was held under the auspices of the Wind
sor County Young Mems Christian as
sociation and politics was avoided care
fully.
AS special guests there were present
at to-nights dinner the Governor of
Vermont, John A. Mead Of Rutland DR.,
Frederic s. Lee of Columbia University,
who acted as toastmaster. and other
prominent men.
Wallace Batchelder. one OF the COM
mitteee. was a member Of Roosevelt $
Rough Riders in the Spanish American
war and later a lieutenant in the Philip
pines, and the former Presidents visit
to Vermont at this time is largely due
to a promise made Lieutenant Batchelder
some time since.
Mr.. Roosevelt's speech was a plea fol
a wider effort to secuSe the welfare Of
the farmer Vermont, he declared. Is
typical of the union in the way In which
II has allowed its country districts tc
lag behind. II the process continues to
sufficient extent it will work literall,
irreparable harm"
THE farmers" he continued, mus
themselves take the lead In meeting
changed conditions and overcoming new
difficulties. but all other citizens mus
join in helping them"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
BITTER DEBATE ON WOOL.
Underwood Charges That American
WooIen Company bosses Congress.

Washington, June 7--Bitterness of poll
tical debate such as has not characterized
any Of the opening tariff skfrnishes OF
the present session OF Congress cropped
out in the beginning of the wool tariff
discussion in the House to-day. Demo-
cratic Leader Underwood devoted the
afternoon to an explanation of the pro-
posed revision of the wool tariff. and
and the Republican party.
He was met at almost every stage of
his argument by replies from former
Chairman Payne, now the ranking re-
publican on the ways and means com
mittee. and by other republicans who
questioned his statement Mr.. Payne will
probably make the opening speech for the
opposition tomorrow. No limit has been
set to tho debate and 1t is expected 10
last we'll into If not through next week
Mr.. Underwood declared that the
American Woolen company had dictated
the action of the republican Congress on
the wool tariff.
There Is nobody in this country who
does not know that the American Woolen
company to-day fixes the price" said
Mr. Underwood, that it Is a monopoly,
that 1t is a trust. and that that indus
try and that company dictated to a repub-
lican House. when they prohibited you
from reducing the exorbitant rates under
schedule X in the last Congress-
Mr.. Underwood said that IL the present
tariff board went on for 10 years as I,
Is goirg at present, We wouldn't ge,
enough information on the wool schedule
10 write q tariff BILL"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
TWO DEAD FROM
AUTO ACCIDENT 7
Aged Hardwick Couple Riding
with Mail Carrier Hooker
Latter S Life in Doubt.

Hardwick, June MIR and Mrs. Hiram
Smith, an aged couple, died last evening
from injuries received In an auto acci-
dent near here late Sunday afternoon
when the machine of Alfred Hooker
rural free delivery carrier, turned turtle
between East Hardwick and this village.
In the car were Mr.. and Mrs. Smith,
Mr. and Mrs. Hooker and their daughter
A noise made by ono Of the rear wheels
attracted Mrs. Hooker's attention and
she spoke to her husband who was driv-
Ing. On turning a moment TO see what
was the trouble he lost control OF tho
machine. which plunged from the road
and going over the bank pinned the oc-
cupants beneath. Mrs. Hooker and
daughter escaped unhurt. but Mrs
Smiths ribs were broken. Mr., Smith
was internally injured and Mr. Hooker
spine was injured. Mr.. and Mrs smith
died last evening within n few minutes
OF each other and Mr.. Hooker's recovery
seems doubtful
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
PETITION FOR A RECEIVER.
business Troubles OF bennington Man.
ufacturers Nearing a Crisis.

Bennington, June "A bill in chancery'
peutioning for tho appointment OF re-
ceiver for the Bottom 4 Torrance COM
pany, was filed to-day by Attorney
Daniel A. Guiltnan in behalf OF one of
the stockholders, Clarence l. Holden.
Tile companys factory on Main street,
whore It manufactures collars. sheets
and pillow cases and shirt waists, was
shut down Monday night by AN attach
ment placed upon the personal property
by Mrs, jennie l., Holden to collect pay
ment upon a $4,000 demand note.
1t was expected that hearing would
be held before the chancellor, William II.
Taylor of Hardwick. who IL presiding at
the June term of county court now In
session at Manchester this evening, but
at the request of some Of the stockholders
the hearing was continued to tomorrow
afternoon. Attorneys for tho petitioner
are confident that receiver will be ap-
pointed at once and that tho factory viii
resume operations on Monday II not
sooner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
VERGENNES.

NJ. L, Barton was in BURLINGTON Friday
TO attend a meeting of the headquarters
committee of the State Anti-Saloon
eaEue.-Mrs. William Cameron and chill
dren and Miss Clara Jacobs of Burlington
are passing a few days at the Jacob
homestead.-Mr. and Mrs. II. p. Fisher.
Mir and Mrs. G.. F. O. Kmball and States
Attorney F. w. Tuttle made an automo-
bile trip to Burlington Friday.-James c..
Walker of Bethel has been engaged as
principal of the Nergennes graded school
for the coming year-The local express
business in this city has been transferred
from ]. G. Hayes to r. w McCuen and
the office has been moved to the McCuen
Publishing company's block on Green
street.-Mrs. NJ. T. Bristol has re-
turned from visit to her son, DIR. b. NJ.
Bristol, OF Winchester, Mass Mrs, Bris-
,ol was accompanied on her return by her
granddaughter, Elizabeth Bristol, who
will pass the summer with her.
Wednesday evening three barns and a
quantity Of hay belonging to Mrs. Ralph
Satterly of Ferrisburg and a stack OF
straw belonging to f. p Birkett were
destroyed by fire. The stock and con-
tents on the barn were saved. The origin
of the fire Is unknown. The property
was insured. The fire caught in some
woods nearby and at one time 1t was
feared that the residence of F.. p Birkett
would suffer and a call for help was sent
here which was promptly responded to
Happily the danger was averted by the
rain.
Samuel Kenyon died suddenly Mon
day morning at the home Of his son. X. f
Kenyon on Water street, aged Sc years
Mr.. Kenyon as far as can be known re
| tired at the usual hour. in his usua
| health and died in his bed. He is sur
vived by three sons, A. w. Kenyon o
| F1tchburg, Mass, c. L. Kenyon of Ca
naan, N. H.. and Hurry Z. of this city
! and two daughters, Mrs. ]. H. Tappan o
! New York city and Mrs F. b. Francis o
| Shelburne Falls, Mass. The funeral serv
| ices We're held Wednesday afternoon a
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

Florence Eddy, Mrs. William Morcomb.
Mrs. Wooster Mrs. L. NJ. Morrison and
Mrs. Joseph f. Nash will leave to-day
for Bennington. where they will attend
the annual Stat convention Of the ladies
Of the g. A II The above named will
represent the William p. Russell Circle
No. 8, Ladies OF the G.. A. R.-Miss Mary
Mills is visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lasher's at Happy Valley
Professor and Mrs. c. w. Prentiss Of
Chicago have arrived in town and have
opened their summer home at IS,ppy
Valley, where they will spend the summer.
The Y. NJ. C. a. Of Addison county
and Brandon will hold an outing al Lake
Dunmore Saturday, June 10. The mem
bers Of the Mddlebury association will
start from the Y M. C. a. rooms between
five and six o'clock Friday afternoon and
hike to the laltc. Each person Is sup
posed to take a blanket, bathing suit
and provision for three meals. They will
spend the night somewhere near the
shores Of the lake.-Mrs. Mary Sullivan
who has been visiting at the home OF
Miss Margaret Barrett for the past week
has returned to her home In Rutland
w. s. Walker OF Weybridge street was
taken suddenly Ill Wednesday morning II
is feared that he suffered slight shock
from which he has somewhat recovered
Mrs. Ell King has closed her home or
North Pleasant street and has gone tc
Cambridge. n. Y. where she has a posi-
tion.--Randall Hammond OF Jackson
Mich, is In town called here by the
death Of his father. George Hamm ond.-
County court came in at nine O'Clock
yesterday morning. TIE case Of Sinor
Mahon VS.. Myron W. Crow occupied tn,
court until late In the afternoon when +
was given to the Jury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
WEALTHY HOTEL MAN SHOT
in WOMEN'S APARTMENT

New York, June Wv. E. d. Stokes,
the wealthy owner of the Hotel Ansonia
on upper Broadway was shot three times
tonight In an apartment occupied by two
young women at 225 West soth street
1t Is charged, and the police say 1t Is
admitted by the accused, that Ethel
Conrad. an artist, 10 years old, and
lillian Graham, an actress, q years old,
both had hand in tho shooting
Mr.. Stokes was found lying at the top
of the fourth floor landing near the door
of the young women's apartment when a
policeman was called up from the street.
He was bleeding from bullet wounds in
the right thigh in the right leg and the
calf Of the left leg. All three bullets had
passed clear through. He clutched re-
volver in one hand
While the wounded man was being re-
moved to a hospital the police found the
young women ir the adjoining apartment
Of Patrick Casey, a theatrical manager
where both were arrested The Conrad
girl led the officers to their apartment
and turned over to them revolver and
the shells OF three discharged cartridges
According to Mr.. Stokes's story. told
through his attorney. no hcd gone to the
young women's room to run down re-
port that they had some letters he had
written. and "to his surprise they de-
manded $1,000 for tho return of the let
ters" Tho Graham woman had a pistol
In her hand. the allegation ran. and
made threats to kill him"
1.-TWO shots were fired" the story told
| by Mr.. Stokes's attorney continues, "Mr
Stokes jumped about the room and
eventually got into a favorable position
where he grabbed the Graham woman
| az she fired the third shot. which wont
wild. When the Graham woman saw
| that she had been cornered she shouted
| Ethel, you get your gun and kill him.
| Miss Conrad got her revolver and fired
| the bullet taking effect In the calf o.
the mans les. Mr.. Stokes seized the
Graham woman, held her In front o.
him as a shield, 80 that her roommate
dared not fire any more shots. but sh,
| shouted murder whereupon three jap
anese servants from tho Casey apart
ment rushed in and jumped upon Mr.
Stokes"
According to tho Graham woman
rtory, She had lived at tho Ansonta 70
five years and during q recent year. sh
spent abroad she had oorresponded wit
Mt, Stokes.
THE letters were of no Importance.
she said. but Mr.. Stokes had heard tina
Miss Conrad was in possession Of then
ind he called tonight to demand them o
her Notwithstanding that she had tolc
him she ala not have them. he turned on
me ana grabbed me by tho throat ant
started to choke mo-"
The presence of n revoivsr in Mr.. Stoke
Land was accounted for by tho attorney,
statement In his behaif. declaring that h.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

were taken to Dominion Park as guests
OF the city. To-day was spent on q tour
Of the docks under charge Of the harbor
and dock commissioners.
Among the prominent members OF the
party were Mayor Fitzgerald. Mayor
Barry of Cambridge. President John j.
Martin Of the exchange, President George
S. Smith Of the chamber Of commerce,
s. L. Burr of the fruit and produce ex-
change, George e. Smith Of tho harbor
and land commission. Secretary f. G..
Sullivan Of the Salem board OF trade,
President A. w. Donovan Of the Boston
Boot ana Shoe club, Senator'S Mulligan n.
Brown and Stearns and Representatives
Kideeut. Connolly, Carr. Ryan, Nicker-
son. Parker and Newton OF the lestsla-
tive committee on metropolitan aff%rs.
There were altogether in the party about
100 The return trip will be made late
tonight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
GIRL DROVE FAST CAR.
Pursued HiRhwaylnnn Who Itobbci
Clergyman of $lGO.

Poughkeepsie, n Y. Juno 7.-Dr!vins
a powerful 4o-hors~power automobile,
Miss Margaret ThorTle OF M.lhroolt,
daughter OF Oakleish Thorne the 't''y
York banker, led in a chase after ..;:'.-
wayman who to-daI IA assaN.t.l the
Rev. Ralph peyo G., ..;herwood and
robbed him OF $3.50 In the machine with
Miss Thorne were the victim of the high
wayman. a physician, who was treating
him and deputy sheriff The assaian'
escaped into the woods.
The Thorne chauffeur was absent wher
the authorities appealed for assistance al
the Thorne mansion and Miss Thorne
went to the garage. brought out the big
car and drove 1t at the rate OF 90 mile:
an hour over the country roads IN pursui
OF the highwayman. Tonight the sheri,
and his deputies traced the assalant into
the woods in the eastern part of The
county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
SMALLPOX CASE AT RUTLAND
Young Mntron Believes She Caught
Disease from Soap Vender-
Many Others Exposed.

Rutland. June TT developed to-day
that Mrs Rowell Rollins of this city.
age 10 years. who has been supposed for
tho last five days to have been suffering
with chickenpox has smallpox and the
house was quarantined to-day. 1t Is pre-
sumed that she contracted the disease
from a woman selling soap powder who
visited the house two weeks ago Mrs.
Rollins noticed an eruption on the VEN
der's face
The neighbors nave cel!ez at Mrs Ro,-
lins's freely and as there is u school
house on the opposite side OF the street
which children from many of the ex-
posed families attend there Is consider
able excitement in the locality. There
was q general vaccination at the school
| to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
ROOSEVELT HAS
BROAD DENIAL
No Truth in Report That l Have
Agreed to Support Any Man
for President.

Springfield, Mass, June 7.-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt said to-day with reference
to a published story that he would sup
port Taft in the next presidential cam
paign:
There Is no truth In the report that I
have agreed to support any man for
president in 1912 | have neither made
any such stateman- or even discussed
the matter. The story is made out of
wholecoth'
Colonel Roosevelt passed through this
city this afternoon on his way to White
River Junction, VT, where he spoke
tonight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

had wrenched 1t from the Graham wom-
ans grasp.
The Japanese servants. who according
tc the statement made for Mr.. Stokes,
interviewed In the sffray. were arrested as
witnesses. The two young women were
held on the charge of felonious assault
At the hospital 1t was said late tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

the baby to the Griswold place but she
claims that 1t was dead when she
started. She explains her strange nc
tion with the statement that she wish
ed to keep secret the birth Of the H.
legitimate child to her daughter, Mrs.
Kate Donahue OF Rutland. She be-
lfeved the people would soon find II
and caro- for IL. She was afraid that
II she left II in some field, dogs would
tear 1t to pieces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
sTIMsON SETS ARNrY EXAMPLE,.

Washington, June As an example to
the army. Secretary Of War Stimson has
been vaccinated against typhoid fever.
The VIRUS was administered by Major
Russell az the army war college While
nnti-typhoid vaccination is earnestly ad-
vocated by the war department to the en-
tire personnel Of the army, 1t is not corr-
pulsory except in the manoeuvrc division
at San Antonio, Texts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
BRYAN's DAUGHTER MARRIED.

lincoln, Neb.. June miss Grace Dex-
ter Bryan, youngest daughter OF William
j. Bryan. and Richard lewis liar-
greaves, a young business man Of Lin
coin. were married tonight at Tairview,
the Bryan suburban home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
MEETING OF THE q. A. R.
deception Tendered Veterans nna
Companion Orders nt Dennirgton

bennington, June THE 4ith annual
oncampment Of the Vermont department
of the G.. A. r, and the annual gathering
Of ten Womans Relief Corps, Ladies' OF
the q. A. r., Sons Of Veterans and Sons
Of Veterans Auxiliary opened here this
evening with a reception ut the Putnam
House given by members OF Custer Corps
of Bennington. The reception comrnit.oe
consisted OF a long line of officers and
rost officers OF the State organizations.
Nearly 75 out OF town veterans arrived
to-day and n much larger number Is ex-
pected for the annual meeting tomorrow
ard campfire In the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
FOUR TRAINS COLLIDED.
Trnnlc Resumed on New Haven-FOul
Dend--AnOther Dying.

Dend--AnOther Dying.
Fairfield, Conn, June 7.-Traflc was
resumed late tonight over the four
tracks of the New Haven railroad here
for the first time since the collision
of four freight trains last night, IN
which four were killed and a like
number injured.
Tonight an arm was found in a box
near the wreck. To whom 1t belonged
Is not known.
At a Bridgeport hospital. Conductor
Oliver Hauf of Merrick, Mass, is re-
ported as dying. The other injured
are recovering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

Mayor Doris of Cordele, Ca, announces
that hereafter drunks will be given the
choice of going to church with him for 10
Sundays or gonS TO work on the street
sang for a month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

At the annual meeting of the Mother
Church Of the Christian Science denorni-
nation at Boston, Judge Clifford P. Smith
Of Boston was elected president Of the
church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

Alfred Gerber, who got into New York
houses and looted them while posing as a
telephone or gas Inspector. has been sent
TO Sing Sing for 20 years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

The submarine Salmon has won the
navy pennant for target practice with
1orpedoes on i 2,0on-vard range.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Some one of today's ads. probably
has q ''Inoney-saving fact In It worth a
dollar to you'll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Frederick w Vanderbilt will give sew
aral addtiona, dormitories to Yale
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08

Investigate some advertised real estate
on your next outing"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
AFTER GAMBLING MACHINES
States Attorney stafford of Rutland
Causes TN Arrest md Fine,

STATES Attorney stafford of Rutland
Causes TN Arrest md Fine.
Rut,and lima 7As .,. o,,,,-,,a.,o, -,
a schome on tho mart ~ c.a.a,- A,,orro,,
p T, St,,Yord n, ,bis o,.,, 80 49,. CO.
IN +he Introduction o,a ,,.,,tan,noo 20
n,ckel-;n.the-slot cbaro. ,,,a,h,ro- T.,
stores IN this vicinitv J1erhort coarso,
~ TROY N v was arrost.a no ho NO.
leaving a train IN ,aI, an o,,on. 40 n, ,-
yaven nv Denutv shean n p,rtsr
-, .h,, .t.,, a. 49,, ~. -, n.
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Continued on page ~
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-09-28
Politics.

The first election of state officers il
Arizona will be held Dec. IL.
John ]. Tobin of Montrose is men
toned for the democratic nomination
for governor of Colorado.
Lieutenant Governor Burdick O.
North Dakota is expected to become {
candidate for the republican nomina
ton for governor next year.
Chicago boasts of the first club form.
ed in the west to further the candidacy
of Governor Woodrow Wilson of New
Jersey for the democratic presidential
nomination.
Representative George w. Norris OF
the Fifth Nebraska district, one of the
insurgent leaders of the house, has be-
gun his fight to supplant Norris Brown
in the senate.
Congressman Andrew j. Barchfeld
who represents the thirty-second dis
trict of Pennsylvania, is the choice of
the regular" republican organization
for mayor of Pittsburg.
Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia,
has announced his intention to retire
from office early in November, SO as
to be ready to assume his duties as
United States senator when congress
convenes.
Friends of DR.. David Jayne Hill, who
now resides in Chicago, has announced
his candidacy for the seat of Shelby
M Cullom in the United States SEN
ate.
William HI. Andrews, who is likely
to be one of the first United States
senators from New Mexico, was
prominent dry goods merchant in
Cincinnati before he removed to the
southwest, to engage in railroad
building.
All signs point to a hot fight in
Texas for the seat of United States
Senator Joseph w. Bailey. Among
those who are expected to get into the
race are former Governor Thomas M.
Congressman Morris Shep-
pard and c. B. Randall, and Governor
o. B. Colquitt.
A spirited senatorial contest is in
prospect in Oklahoma. Senator Owen,
whose term will end year from next
March, will be candidate for re-elec-
ton. His chief opponent will be for
mer Governor Haskell. A third can
didate is Justice Williams of the Okla
homa supreme court, who believes that
the fight between Owen and Haskell
will be SO bitter that third candidate
will have good chance to capture the
tOga.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-09-28
Twain's Fall from Grace.

Mark Twain was quite at his best
as an after-dinner speaker at the din
ner given in his honor a few years ago
by the members of the Authors club.
Incidentally, he told the story of his
first lapse from the paths of honesty.
He was very young at the time, he
explained and the day was an exceed
ingly hot one. AS he walked down the
street of the village in which he was
living he saw a cart loaded with mel
ons Of most attractive appearance.
1T is with regret l mention" Mark
Twain went on, that / was tempted
and | fell. l grabbed the most likely
looking melon of the lot, and hurried
ly made my way back to thenolfztPini
ly made my way to the back of the
Woodshed. | gouged huge slice out
of it and bit it. No sooner had |
done so when something within con-
vinced me that l had done wrong. A
voice seemed to say, Mark, get up and
take that melon right back to where
you got it from 1t was about the
greenest melon I had ever tasted. l
went back to the cart and carefully
replaced it and-took ripe one in it's
place. Boston Transcript