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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-13
RANDOLPH.
Death of Mrs. Mary Jerd from Pentonitis
Saturday Morning

Mrs. Mary Jerd died at the sana.
forum Saturday morning at half-past
five o'clock. Two weeks ago she under
went surgical operation, and her death
was caused by peritonitis, which fol-
lowed Mrs. Mary tWoehlerl Jerd was
born in Hanover Germany, September
10, 1865, one of seven daughters and
three sons born to Gustave and Marie
Woehler. When six years of age. her
parents came to the United States and
located in New York, where she lived till
her marriage to Frank n. Jerd, % years
ago. One year after their marriage they
came to Vermont and located in Rox.
bury, where their four children were
born IA years ago they came 10 this
village TO reside. Mrs. Jerd is survived
by three daughters; Lila, trained
nurse, Margie, who is now taking a
course of training at the sanatorium pre-.
partory to being a nurse, and Jennie and
Mark, who are both at home. Deeeas ed
is also survived by four sisters, Mrs.
Freda Brown Of Canton, n. ~, Mrs
Emma Swalwell IN Marshall Mich, Miss
Anne Woehler Of Burlington and Mrs
Hattie McCarron OF Montpelier, the last
two OF whom have arrived and were
present for the funeral One brother,
Henry Woehler, living in New London,
Conn, also survives Mrs. Jerd was
devoted mother, giving of her life and
strength to the good OF her children. Be-
ing for a long time i'll poor health, much
OF her time was passed in the home
where she viii be greatly missed. De-
ceased was member OF the Bethany
church, to which she was much attached,
and also belonged to the sanatorium
aid and the Randolph grange. The fu-
neral was held from the Bethany church
at half-past ten this forenoon, Rev.
Fraser Metzger officiating, and interment
with in Southview cemetery. The bear
ers were Fred and George Jerd, H. w.
Vail and DR.. L. A. Russlow, and the reg
uar church choir furnished music at the
church service.
Mrs. John Howell Of Barre Is at y. C.
Greenes for an indefinite time.
Mrs. F. A. Bruce has returned from a
ten days visit at Northampton, Mass.
Mrs. f. H. Tracy from Montpelier
was here Saturday to see Mrs. n. G.
Greene, who ~ now much more comfort
able.
Mrs. Ed. Harlow of Barnard has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. d. NJ. English,
for some time and on Saturday returned
to her home.
Mrs. Wallace Hill went to Bath, n. H.,
Saturday, to join her husband there,
having finished work for the Brigham
Gelstine company for the present.
Mrs. L. R. Draper has sold her stock
OF millinery and is undecided whether
she will remain here for the coming
season or go out OF town for business.
"Lincoln day" was observed Sunday
by the Federated Sunday school, with
special program prepared for the occa-
sion. The church auditorium was dec
Grated with flags and good number of
people were in attendance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-13

The POStOffice.
The Popular Magazines
And The People
A provision has been added to the
Postoff1ce Appropriation bill by the
Senate Postohice Committee without
proper notice or public hearing
1t provides for an unjust discrimina-
tory and conhscatory tax on the popu-
lar magazines BY attaching this pro-
vision TO the PoStofflce Appropriation
bill at the eleventh hour, all opportun-
ity for open discussion and considera-
ton by the people, the publishers and
the Senate was cut off,
twas an American star chamber pro-
ceeding accomplished under prcsiden-
tial and political coercion. IF this bill
is passed with the provision which prac-
tically exempts from taxation maya
zines which have not spoken boldly on
public questions, many of the popu-
lar periodicals will be put out of BUSH
ness altogether and the others without
exception will be seriously crippled.
Even if it were possible for the maya.
zines to continue in business under these
new conditions the people would de-
rive no benefit from such a measure,
for until Postofflce Department is TAX
en- out of politics and a business-like
management installed, il is improbable
that any additional revenue collected
will be used economically.
We urge every friend of honest poll
tics, economical government and free
press to telegraph or write an immedi-
ate protest to their Senators and Repre-
sentativeS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-13

THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
The Saturday Evening Post
The Ladies Home Journal
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
STOP L0RlMER INQUIRY
Illinois Senate May Put Further
Action I'm to u. S. Senate.

Springfield, Ill. May THE state SEM
ate Bribery Investigating Committee that
has been Investigating alleged legislative
bribery. including the charge as 20 the pur-
chese Of votes in the election Of United
states Senator William Lorimsr. decided
tonight that No more witnesses would be
called for examination before the commit
tee and that members Of the committee
would devote several DAYS To examining
the testimony now In its hands.
This means that the bribery inquiry. as
far as the Senate committee IL concerned
is closed. II IS said. however that the
state Senate may ask tho federal Senate 90
reopen the investigation into the election Of
Senator Lorimer.
This action followed tho return to tho
state Senate to-day of the warrants for con-
tempt of the Senate that were served on
Edward Tilden and hin bankers recently TO
their bank books The three men were re-
leased on a writ Of hahcas corpus last
week in Chicago with the privilege Of ap-
peal. The decision Of Judge Petit In re
leasing the three mon held that the investi-
cation by the Senate committee was illegal.
The Senate decided to leave IN the dis
erection ~ the committee what should he
done After two secret sessions the com
mittee decided 10 stop the investigation. To-.
the present. at least.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
RECIPROCITY GETS APPLAUSE
Canadian Club at Dinner Cheers
Sentiments in It's Favor.

President Tafts efforts for reciprocity
with Canada were highly commended by
tho speakers last night at the monthly din
ner of the Canadian Club Of New York at
the Hotel Flanders. and the expressions IN
favor Of the proposed measure, TO Judge
from the applause. were no less highly
approved by the fifty diners or more FIX
Judge Augustus Van Wyck. president OF
the South Carolina Society. said that rec
iprocity would benefit both countries ma
terially and bring them, as neighbors,
nearer together In a lasting spirit OF fell
lowship.
IT expect great good will come from
reciprocity" no said. Canadians and the
Americans cannot be too close. They are
both from the same people. imbued with the
love OF order and the love of liberty. ]
believe in reciprocity for one thing be-
cause IL has tendency 10 minimize war
and suppress tho swell head. which Is likely
70 exist among nations as IT does among
individuals. I say speed the time when We
have reciprocity"
:. II. VOORHEES, local manager NJ the
ROYAL Bank of Canada, said President
Tsft's proposal meant great deal for
this country.
"You do find many Canadians who are
inclined to doubt whether reciprocity viii
be an advantage 10 their country, he
added, but that il a spirit of misguided
conservatism TO a large degree. and is not
the progressive idea. 7 believe that some
way can be worked out satisfactorily TO
make reciprocity a great benefit to both
countries"
Among tho other speakers were William
D. II. Washington. PRECEDENT Of the West
Virginia Society; A. W. Haywood, secre-
tary Of the North Carolina Society; +. w.
Shumaker. secretary OF the American Peace
Society, and a. T.. Cousins, president of
tho Canadian Club, of Springfield, Mass.
The officers OF the club were elected for
the ensuing year. Sharon Graham was re
elected president The only change was IN
tho Office of secretary, in which y. Medley
Scovil succeeded ". n. Dignan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
PLAY POLITICS At ALBANY
Partisans War Over Bronx and
Buffalo County Bills.
LIVELY INSURANCE DEBATE
Assemblyman O'Conner Init
mates Hotchkiss Is Friend
ly to the Metropolitan.
f1y Telegraph 70 The Tribune. J

Albany. May Bills designed to erect
the County OF the Bronx and the County
If Buffalo played part in lively partisan
politics I'm the Assembly to-day. The bill
creating Buffalo County is the pet scheme
of e. II. Fitzpatrick. Tammany's lieutenant
In the western part OF the state. The
Bronx County bill. hated and despised OF
Tammany, is the club on which the Eepub-
licans arc relying to curb Democratic ardor
In abolishing Republican jobs and grabbing
outrageously large chunks OF patronage.
Somehow Tammany and Boss Murphy,
though keenly alive 10 the disagreeable
features Of the Bronx County bill. haven't
quite acquired the notion that the Repub-
licans would help the Bronx Democrats
pass II. Therefore the Republicans showed
Tammany Just what they could do by
amending the Buffalo County bill in such
fashion as virtually TO nullify II. This was
after the Organization laid the Bronx
County bill over until next week against
the protests Of Bronx Democrats and some
Republicans.
The Assembly, after warm debate. ad
,anced the bills of Assemblyman O'Connor
providing standard provisions in Industrial
lfe insurance policies. so that the rates Of
their premiums shall not be any higher
than those Of life policies and requiring that
4 written notice be sent 10 the policyholder
before an Industrial policy can be forfeited
'I want to congratulate the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company on getting Super
intendent Hotchkiss as its counsel" said
Mr.. O'Conner, and hore that he gets his
reward"
IT think that that is a pretty serious &C
cusation to make against state Official"
replied Assemhlyman Merritt. land pos
sibly Mr.. O'Conner DECENT mean what hs
says"
Mr.. O'Conner means exactly what no
says" said the introducer Of the bills
The measures arc directed principally
against the Metropolitan and the Pruden
tial life insurance companies. They will
undoubtedly be defeated when on the call
endar FOR final passage.
Among excise bills passed by The Assem-
bly, were that of Assembyman Hackett
giving persons accused Of violating the
liquor tax law the right OF trial by jury
in New York City. that Of Assembyman
V alker, permitting ssloonkeeDers 70 move
their places of business without requiring
new bond, and that OF AsseInblyman
Boyan. reducing from three years TO one
year the time within which liquor dealer
must swear that he has not been convicted
Of an excise law violation in applying for
linuor tax certificate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10

economy in sbolshing seven' office in the
House. Mr. Mann said:
while the House is transsctinS little
business. perhaps you will not feel the
need Of these assistant clerks. But ! warn
YOU that when the rush comes and the
House begins its prolonged sessions, some
Of them lasting. perhaps. all night, when
bills are being passed rapidly. you are
going 10 interfere with the speedy trans
action of the public business, and those
petty economies will avail nothing
That the Democrats are still a ODDS over
the patronage question was made plain \
FEW minutes later. when another bill pro
viding assistant clerks for various commit
tees. was tageu up. Representative Ruckcr.
chairman of the Committee on Election OF
President. Weep President and Representa-
tives. expressed dispIeasure because the
salary Of his committee clerk had been re-
auced from Sc to 81 day. Mr.. Rucker
finally grew obstinate and said he would
rot ask for any clerk al all, and, con
seouently no provision was made for one
Then Mr.. Fucker turned 20 his Democratic
colleagues and said: Now you have taken
all have. That is all right: | am not sore
but | merely ask you 30 look around YOU
and sec how many other committees can
go without clerks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
nth AVENUE BILL PASSED
Talk of "BIack Horse Cavalry"
in Assembly When 1t Is Debated.
REPUBLICANS DEFIANT
Those Opposed to Measure Vote
Against 1t, Despite
Accusations.
rBy rolasrapb to The Tribune. !

Albany May 9--"Remnant OF the Black
Horse Cavalry' and "emissaries 81 the
New York Central were phrases banded
about the Assembly Chamber this evening
during tho debate on tho Boyan Death
Avenue bill.
This measure requires the NsA YORK
Central TO come 70 an agreement with the
Public Service Commission on a plan TO
remove its surface tracks on the West Side
OF New York City from the streets before
November l. The franchise for these tracks
is to be revoked i'm case no such agreement
is reached at that time. The bill was passed
bv vote OF 100 TO II. II was at the seven
teen Republicans who voted I'm tho negative
that the accusations were hurled.
The McManus bill, which is identical, had
been PEI sed IN tho Senate earlier, and an
attempt was made 10 have 1t substituted
for the Boylsn BILL which was on the As
sombly calendar. Ii was, however, blocked
by objections made by Assemblyman Ham,
,nond. OF Syracuse, and Philips. Of Ale
ghany. both old guard" Republicans.
Speaker Frisbie announced that the bill
would he referred 10 the Cities Committee,
after which Assemblymsn Boylsn moved TO
discharge the committee from further con-
si6eration 81 the measure. Rut the Speaker
was obliged 20 rule that such q motion
could only be made in the order of reports
from committees.
After the Boylsn bill had been passed,
though. its introducer persuaded its oppo-
rents 10 withdraw their objections 10 the
sctior on the Senate bill. That measure
then was passed by the vote which had
:ust ~ ssed the Assembly bill
IT'S the remnant OF the Black Horse
Cavalry that is opposed 10 this BILL" shout
&c Asscmblyrnsn O'Connor. of Kings and
every man who votes against IT is a marked
man. a New York Central man"
I'm going to vote against this bill. and
have no fear of being marked man."
fotly retorted Assembiyman Parker. OF
Washington.
Ascemblyman Phillips. Of AlleGany. also
declared that he was against the PROPOSE
tiou. aad that he didn't care what OCon-
nor thought about it. Minority Leader
Merritt and Asseroblymen Hammond also
took an active part in opposing the meas
urs They oil agreed that legislation was
needed 10 relieve the situation in New York,
hut held that the Boylan bill was unconsti-
tutional. and that the same kind Of a
proposition had already been declared so
ty the Court Of Appeals
They said they favored the Walker bill,
which was drafted by Dock Commissioner
Tornkns It is said. however. that 1t
ould he several years before the West
SIDE tracks could be removed from the sur
face under the Walker bill It's opponent
claimed the measure would result in giving
the New YORK. Central the land sixty feet
west If lis tracks from Spuyten Duyvil 10
enth street in perpetuity. thereby prac-
ticsily placing in the control Of the rail-
road all that waterfront together with
much other land. and even public thorough
fares in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
HOUSE ORDERS INQUIRIES
To Investigate Sugar Trust
and Postoffioe Department.
From Tn. Tribune Eur-su. !

Washington. MAY with the free list
bill ont Of the way. the House devoted
itself sssiduously today TO starting several
Of It's investigating committees AT work and
10 the adoption OF p resolution sbolishins
Jobs amounting 10 about $4,000. this latter
action being in line with the Democratic
plan OF so-caled economy.
The House adjourned until Friday. as
there is little TO do while the Democratic
members of the Ways and Means Commit
tee reconcile their differences over the re-
vision OF the wool schedules.
without dissenting vote the House
adopted the Hardwick resolution for an IN
,estigstion of the American Sugar Refining
Company end other sugar manufsc tur-
ers with view 10 sscertsining whether
sugar trust exists and whether there
have been violations of the Sherman anti
trust law
An investigation Of the Posto'lce Depart
ment was also authorized. This inquiry,
e. he conducted by the committee on ex-
penditures In that department. will he
concerned particularly with the charges
that postmasters are playing politics In
stead Of attending TO their duties. and that
tho department has become a political
machine"
Republican members offered no objections
10 sny Of tho investigations proposed by
the Democrats. but Representatives. Mann
and iIill suggested that the expense OF the
Investigations should be limited in order
that there should be no 'junkets' at the
expense Of tho government. Mr.. I'm
secured the adoption OF All amendment
which provides that the committee inyes-
tigating the PostofFice Department shall file
with It's report q detailed statement Of rs
expenses.
The Difenderfer resolution. directing the
Secretary OF the Navy 10 inform the House
whether or not any one shoe firm has a
monopoly OF the supply OF shoes for tho
navy Was also approved without objection.
This resolution followed charges made by
Representative Difenderfer, of Pennsyl-
wanna, that Hermann & Co.. of Boston.
have monopoly 81 the army and navy
shoe contracts. and that thore II dis
crin,iration against other bidders.
Cruoiflng the Democratic idea Of fslse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
APPEAL FOR M'NkMARAS
Federation Of Labor to Gather
Fund for Defence.

Washington. May s.--The American red
aration Of Labor issued al appeal to-day
for funds 10 aid IN the defence OF the NC
Narara brothers. IN Jail at Los Angeles
for alleged dynsmtlng. The executive
council OF the federation will receive ire
funds and disburse thom. II necessary, "
ia stated. the cases will he taken TO me
highest court Of the country.
The eppeal for funds states that the sc-
cused labor leaders are In iall as q result
NJ q "vindictivo spirit ~ persecution ana
,ha, "v'ith the forces Of wealth srraNeo
against them" they may not have far
trial
The men must he properly defended
seid tho appeal: aye. by the best counsel
obtsinable and the kidnappers must be
taught a lesson that the lives and the per
sons Of labor men are Just as sacred as are
the lives and liberty 81 other mon In our
country. regardless Of wealth. petition or
standing.
Los Angeles. May a.-Tho application Of
John j. Mcnamara for bail on the charge
Of dynamiting was disal'owed to-day by
Superior Judge Bordwell. without prejudice
and with leave to renew II ~ any time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
CUNNINGHAM HEARING ENDS
Attorney for Claimants Makes Argu.
ment to Secretary Fisher.

Washington. May 9.-final argument in
the hearing on tho Cunningham Alaskan
coal land claims was presented to-day be
fcrc Secretary Fisher and the Land Office
board. In whose hands rests the final de-
cison as To whether Clarence Cunningham
and tho other thirty-two claimants have p
right to patents 10 certain coal lands I'm
Alaska.
Nothing but suggestion and susnicion
ever have existed, John T.. Gray attorney
for the claimants. declared to-day. to prove
that any attempt was made 10 defraud the
government The evidence in his opinion
had amply answered the suspicious of con
spiracy He told the tribunal that there
can be no middle ground. that either Cum
pingham and the others were guilty Of con.
spiracy and perjury. or are entitled 10 their
patents. He quoted freely from testimony
which had been introduced 10 prove his
contention that there never had been any
agreement between tho various claimants
hut that each entryman had been acting in
his own behalf
Commissioner bennett aud his advisers
propabiy VIII be occupied about three weeks
IN preparing their decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
HILL FOR RECIPROCITY
Railroad Man Says Farmers
Should Welcome Agreement.

James j. Hill came here yesterday from
81. Paul with cheerful reports OF cond'''o"'
In the Northwest. Business, he saio' was
fair. and the crop outlook was favorap'e.
seeding was already well under way. ana
50 far there had been An abundance OF
moisture, he said. and with normal ram
fail from now on tho harvested crop shou''
be considerable larger than last years.
ut is the greatest measure before the
country since the Civil War" said Mr.. HILL
sepaking Of the reciprocity agreement no"
before Congress. ut ought TO be passed.
Next to Great Britain Canada Is our best
customer, and everything possible should
be done TO further our trade with the DO
minion. Our ma mifacturers complain that
business IS not a. good as IT might be-
What they want Is an outlet for their prod
ucts. and there is no better one than Can
ada. II is TO their interest to take down
the bars that now restrict our trade with
that country. They would not have to COM
plain Of poor business II the Canadian mar
ket was open to their goods Canadians
have plenty Of money with which to pur-
chase our manufactures. Last year they
bought 100000 worth. Notwithstanding
the tariff Just let them take the bars
down and you will see that Canada will
become our best customer"
Mr.. Hill was asked II I, was not the
farmers who were chiefly opposed to the
reciprocity agreement with the Dominion.
ut is not the farmers It is the polit-
clans" he replied sharply. The farmers
will benefit the same as everybody else.
What have they to fear from the removal
Of the duty on agricultural products? Take
wheat. for instance There IL very little
difference IN the price Of the cereal In the
two countries In Manitoba IL is about two
cents less than 1t is IN this country but as
Il would cost about eight or nine cents n
busheI to ship the wheat here. our farmers
need not fear competition on the part Of
Canadian wheat growers. and the same is
true ~ other agricultural products. Our
farmers are nearer to the markets. and
consequently have 10 pay less transportation
charges on their products. which more than
balances the lower prices the Canadian
farmers NAV be able to make for some Of
their products"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10
RIPPER BILL" PASSED
Measure to Give County Clerk
Court Appointing Power.
ne T.legraph tc nc Irihune

Albany, May ?.-After a fight which prob
= bly, will have its sequel in the courts. the
Senate today passed Senator Cronin's
ripper bill" removing the power Of ap-
poiuting clerks for the County Court OF
Kings from the Judges and transferring il
TO the County Clerk. The County Clerk Is
a Democrat; the county Judges happen TO
be Republicans. The vote was strictly
party vote.
The Senate b. vote ~ % 20 :. passed
tine Gittins hill creating a retirement fund
for school teachers after twenty-five years
Of service. II was opposed by Senator Hin
man. who said II was the entering wedge
for system OF civil pensions. Fe thought
the state wasn't ready for any such thing
and. anyhow. the school teacher had an
easier lot and better pay than the average
workingman.
The Tromby- Emerson BILL appropria ting
sl.50000O for the building Of state high.
way from New York 70 Rouse's Point
passed the Senate without opposition This
bill did not contain the provision for a Dix
highway 10 his camp and lumber mills st
McKeever, but that has been put into
separate bill
Among other measures passed by the
upper house was Senator Frawlev's per-
hitting tho Board Of Estimate of New York
City TO audit and the Controller TO paw.
the expenses incurred by Edward +.
Croker in defending himself when Fire
Commissioner Sturees removed him fire
chief Another was Senator Hsrtes to
reimburse Frederick Skene. ex-State En-
sineer, for some 5000 lie spent in disburs-
ing money for damages to roads IN connec-
ton with the Briarcif AUTOMOBILES races
aud in defending subsequent lawsuit.
Governor Hughes once vetoed this propo.
etion