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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
PRES. MCCORMICK
DEFENDS HIS TRUST
Says the Case Against 1t Differs Radi-
cally From All the So-Called Trust
Cases Heretofore Decided
Under the Sherman Act

Chicago, April 30-Iu regard to the
suit filed to-day at st. Paul by the gov
ernment against the international Har-
vester company, Cyrus II. Mccormick,
president OF the Harvester company,
said:
"The International Harvester company
case differs radically in its facts from
all the so-called trust cases heretofore
decided under the sherman law. The
International Harvester company was
organized in 1902 for the purpose of Sc
curing economy in the manufacture and
SAFE of harvesting machinery and of in
creasng the foreign trade. 1t had no
water in its capitalization and it has
earned only a reasonable return from its
capital less than per cent. per annum
on the average.
"The prices of its machines are now
substantially the same as in 1902, not
withstanding an increase of fifteen per
cent. ia raw material prices and 30 per
cent in wages. The company has caused
large saving to American farmers in
the cost of agricultural implements. 1t
has increased the foreign trade in agri-
cultural implements four fold in nine
wears, its foreign sales in 1911 were
over S42000000 1t has not sold cheap
er abroad than at home, Its treatment
o. its customers. its employees, its agents
and its competitors has been in accord
with the highest standard OF ethics and
honorable business methods.
THE charges of misconduct have been
disproved in other cases; and they will
fail again. because they are untrue. The
supreme court of Missouri said: On the
whole, the evidence shows that the In
terHational Harvester company has not
used its power to oppress or iniure the
farmers who are its customers
"The organizers of this company acted
under the advice OF able counsel and in
the sincere belief that they were vio-
latng no law.
More than six years ago the company
asked for its investigation by the United
States government, opened all its books
anc furnished all information requested.
No suggestion of any change in its bus
iress methods has been made. Recent
" a full discussion of the situation has
been had between the government and
the company. Some plan may yet be
found which will satisfy the claims
made under the Sherman act without
seriously impairing the economic advan
tages of the organization. No prac-
ticable form of reorganization, however,
has been suggested by the government. |
"The government has been careful to
avoid embarrassment to the foreign bus
mess from the litigation. The filing of
the bill will in no way interfere with |
the company's business
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
FALLING GRANITE BLOCK
INJURED TWO MEN
One of Jones Bros Quarrymen Sustained
Fracture of One Arm and the Other
Escaped With Bruised
Ankle !

Nicholas LeSasso and Frank Germaine,
two quarrymen employed at Jones Bros
dark quarry in Graniteville, were injured
this mcrning. when piece of grout be
came loosened from the pile and came
topping down to the spot where the la
borers were standing. Both men made II
jump for safety, but LeSasso was caught
by fragment and the stone which
struck him caused fracture in his right
arm, A. W. Badger & Co.'S ambulance
was summoned from Barre and the in
iured man was taken to the City hos
pital, where the break was reduced. DR..
4. H. Bailey was called to attend the in
iured men while they were still at the
quarry and he found that Germaine had
escaped with bruised ankle. Beyond
the fracture of his arm, LeSasso was not
injured, and under the favorable condi-
tions which now seem TO exist it is be-
lieved that he will not be confined at
the hospital for more than a few weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
SERIES OF MISHAPS
Followed by Call to Fire Department
in St. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury April 30.-Two pain
ful accidents occurred here last Satur-
day night. Ben Mosher, who was the
driver of one of the express teams Of
the American Express company, had been
to Fairbanks Village and loaded with
scales to be shipped away As he was
driving down Eastern avenue, one of
the fore wheels came off the axle. let
ting the axle suddenly to the ground
and throwing Mr.. Mosher forward to
the hard macadam road The horse was
stopped within few feet OF the acci-
dent and it was found that Mr. Mosher
had sustained a broken limb. He was
taken to the hospital and is doing well.
Mr.. Mosher came to st. Johnsbury about
year ago. His home is in Newport.
On the same afternoon Joseph Duclos
was moving load OF goods for Daniel
Forbes to a house near Cary's farm, two
miles out of the village. As he was
driving his team down a hill, the horses
became unmanagable and pulled so hard
at the reins that their driver was drawn
from the load to the wagon pole between
the two horses From there he fell be-
tween them and was run over by the
wagon, badly breaking one hip. lie also
was taken to Brightlook hospital The
team ran on and finally overlook Mr..
Forbes, who had gone on ahead OF the
load. Mr. Forbes attempted to stop
the runawaNs and as result was
thrown and had two ribs broken.
While the accidents were happeniup
tke hose company was called out to
quench fire which had fred small
building adjoining the large oil tanks
at Hastings Hill. Although very near
highly inhammables, the fire was put
out in time to save amy great dam
age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
WELCOMED TO BARRE.
Rev and Mrs. ]. B. Reardon Guests of
Honor at Reception.

Rev and Mrs. j. b. Reardon who came
to Barre April |, when the former as
sumed the pastorate of the Universalist
church. were rendered reception in the
church vestry last evening from to 10
o'clock. In the company OF some two
hundred people who came together, there
were many members from other Barre
churches, as well as number of pas
tors The vestry was artistically dec
Grated for the occasion. potted plants
and cut flowers being used with harmoni-
Gus effect. In the receiving line with
Rev. and Mrs. Reardon were the trustees
of the church with their wives, as fol-
lows; Mr.. and Mrs. f. 7. Cutler, Mr.
and Mrs G. T. Southgate Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Stebbins and Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
c. Ladd.
Speaking for the company, as we'll as
for the pastors and parishioners OF the
several churches Of the city, Rev. " J.
NJ Beattie. rector Of the Church OF tlF'
Good Shepherd, bespoke for Rev. and
Mrs. Reardon hearty welcome in Barre.
lie mentioned the opportunity offered for
service in this field and voiced the feeling
Of many when he expressed his belief
that the new pastors labors here would
bear abundant fruit Rev J Edward
Wright. pastor emeritus of the Church
OF the Messiah. Montpelier, followed with
few remarks aptly chosen for the
occasion. Rev, Mr. Reardon responded
briefly for himself and Mrs. Reardon.
Throughout the evening. the Spauid-
ing high school orchestra was present
and PLAYED several selections. Their Of
ferings were q distinct addition TO the
evenings program and brought forth IA
vorable mention. The reception was
closed when a number OF young women
served delicious refreshments OF ice cream
and cake.
The affair was carried TO its successful
conclusion through the efforts OF the Ia
dies union of the church. The deeora.
tions We're in charge of Mrs. j. A. East
man. while the refreshments were pre-
pared under the direction of Mrs. :. D.
Allen and Mrs Alva Eastman. Other
members Of the ladies' union gave cheer
fully Of their time and labor during the
evening and at other times since plans
for the occasion were first formrd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
Possibility of 0'dke Tomorrow
by Bar .sew Union
SEEg 40-YEAR SETTLEMENT
The Union Has Membership of Sixteen
Bakers and One Confectioner-D Differ
ences Are Over Time. Wages
and Apprentice Clause.

Unless The manufacturing bakers and
the members Of the local bakers and
eoHfectioners' union succeed in reach
ing some kind OF an agreement by to.
night. the members OF the Union EN-.
ployed by the bakery owners will go
ont oil strike tomorrow morning The
local was organized some months ago.
and tic proposed bill which, If signed,
vii 20 into effect tomorrow, viii be
the first agreement to exist between
tla two principals. The difference be
tween the manufacturing bakers and
their employees are concerned about the
question Of wages and time. II is also
asserted that an apprentice clause in
serted by the bakers has been unfavor-
ably received by the bakery owners.
When interviewed to-day, officials of
tie union said that strike seemed in
cvitable and that in all probability none
Of the bakers would be at work to-
morrow The bakers and confectoners
held their last meeting Sunday and at
that time the outlook for an amicable
settlement is said to have appeared
dubious. Since the bakers union has
been organized only few months, the
bin proposed is entirely new. It is
drawn mp to cover period of two years
beginning May and continuing until
tie date OF expiration.
The bakers and eoufectioners' union
is one Of the newest labor organizations
in the city. 1t has membership of
sixteen bakers and one confectioner.
When the proposed bill came up for
discussion before the Central Labor I'M
ion meeting Friday night, its clauses
were thoroughly considered and the body
gave it the approval of the union. At
that time the belief was entertained that
everything would be signed up by May l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
MONEY AND vALUABLEs.
Question Arises What to Do With Those
Belonging to Survivors.

Halifax, April 30.-A question that
has arisen regarding the money and val
uables found on the rescued bodies was
taken mp by the Nova Scotia government
yesterday. The authorities promised to
open negotiations Immediately with
Washington to the end that all such
property on the bodies Of United states
citizens may be surrendered directly to
their heirs.
Under the ordinary course, all yalua-
bles would be turned over TO the public
administrator Of the slTrogate's court,
who would retain them until proper Gre
dentials were presented By the executors
and administrators Of the estates Of
the dead II is now considered probable
that some less formal means will be de-
vised
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
MAY Be A CONTEST
OVER INSTRUCTIONS
Otherwise the Republican State conven-
ton in New Hampshire Was Ex-
pected to Be Peaceful

Coniord, \. H., April 80. At the Re
publican state convention to-day TO
choose four delegates large to the ma
tional convention, the question of in
structing the delegates is expected to
be the only thing marring tile serenity
ot the gathering. The Taft supporters
are conceded to be in control of the
convention, hut the Roosevelt men were
prepared to give their candidate strong
vote,
The platform, as drawn mp by the
committee, favored tariff based on the
principles upon which President Taft
was elected. The platform said; at is
the sentiment OF this convention that
delegates to represent us at the Repub
lican national convention be instructed
to vote for William Howard Taft ~
our candidate for president until re-
elected"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
ASST. pRIN. BURNHAM RESIGNS.
To Leave Goddard Seminary Tor Mer-
cersburg, Pa, Academy.

Fred w. Burnham, who has been a
teacher at Goddard seminary for the
past seven years, the last four of which
he also served as assistant principal,
has resigned from the faculty to ac-
cept a position as an instructor in Mer-
cersburg academy. large preparatory
school for boys at Mercer,burg Pa His
resignation win take effect ut the close
OF the present term of school. and he
will assume his new duties at the be-
ginning Of the next school year.
Mr.. Burnham is graduate of God
dari in the class of 1901 and from TUFTS
college in 1905. On graduation from
the latter institution he was appointed
an instructor in the local school and has
been an efficient teacher in Latin and
Greek. He will have the same subjects
in Mercersburg academy. Mercersburg
i one of the best preparatory schools
in the East. having about 450 students
and being recognized as one Ct the
strongest in athletics as well.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
The Mackay-Bennett Cable Ship
Reached Halifax To-day
TWO WERE WOMEN'S BODIES
All the Bodies Wore Lifebelts and None
of Them Showed Bullet Wounds
There Is Doubt as to Identification
of George B. Widener.

Halifax, n. S., April 30.-The cable
ship Mackay Bennett with the Titanic
dead on board entered port to-day as
bells tolled and flags futtered at half
mast The after-deck of the vessel was
stacked with the eoflins of the dead.
All the bodies recovered wore life-belts.
and another discovery Of great interest
was that none of the bodies had bullet
wounds.
The total number of bodies aboard the
Mackay- Bennett was 100, and the num-
Der buried at sea was ll6. Among the
bodies were those of two women. Colo
mel John Jacob Astor's body has been
identified, but many doubt the identfi-
cation of Geo. b .Widener, the body being
so multilated that it was not possible to
tell whether it was that of the million
aire or his valet
Colonel Astor's body was taken with
the Others to the morgue Captain Larn-
der said that the ll6 bodies which were
consigned to the sea again were mostly
members Of the Titanie's crew and were
not identified Only eighteen bodies Of
women were found, and the most Of
them Were sunk.
Capt. Larnder told of the finding Of i
body which was thought to be that Of
w Tener, which was buried at sea,
however George Widener, jr., was sure
it was the body OF Edward Heating. his
fathers valet. Col Astor's body was
found dressed in a blue suit. and it was
standing erect in lifebelt IN several
instances, there were groups Of floating
bodies numbering 80 or more
The MackaY Bennctt's captain also re-
ported that the relics of the Titanic dot
ted the sea over an area thirty miles
square, Doors, windows and chairs were
found by the score, but to none Of then,
were bodies lashed.
At the suggestion of Rev. E. r. Daley
Of the Tabernacle Baptist church,
movement has been started looking to
the erection of a permanent bronze or
marble memorial in honor Of the dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
A Johnson saw.mill Burned.

johnson, April aa, The saw mill and
4o0oo feet Of liimber, the boardinqhotise.
barn and blacksmith shop belonging to
+. II, Sherwin were consumed BY fire
Sunday morning at ! O'Clock. The loss
is about $1,000, with small insurance
The origin OF the fire is unknown Mr.
Sherwin has 40O,000 feet Of logs still in
his yard and viii probably rebuild
at once
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30

wreck of the Titanic entered its final
stages to-day. j. Bruce lsmay, presi-
dent of the international Mercantile as
sociation, owners of the lost Titanic,
was recalled to the witness stand. Is
may Indignantly denied he or any repre-.
sentative of the company had attempted
to reinsure the Titanic between the time
she went down and the hour the real
news of the disaster became published.
fsmay said the Titanic was not "speed"
boat, but had been constructed under or
ders given by him to make her the big
gest and best equipped vessel afloat. No
cost limit was set.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
FIRST .ssAGE BY YUAN.
China's President Gives Many Sugges-
tions for His Country's Good.

Peking, April 30.-Yuan Shi Kai, pres
ident Of the Chinese republic, delivered
his first presidential message in the form
OF speech at the opening yesterday Of
the session of the advisory council, which
is practically provisional senate.
The president proclaimed that the
principles of the new Chinese government
must be the maintenance of order in the
interior, the achievement of progress and
the retention OF existing friendships
which are necessary to the existence Of
China.
Yuan Shi Kai emphasized, the-neees-.
sity OF forming a firm foundation on
which TO base the policy OF progress.
The most important matter at present
he said, was finance. Foreign capital
was essential to China and the govern
ment was drafting the principles of a
financial reform.
Yuan Shi Kai recommended plans for
the tightening OF the burden of the peo-
Pile. for proper surveys of lands. for a
new scale of taxation, for unified sys-
tenn Of currency and for standard weights
and measures.
Yuan Shi Kai said that, owing to the
insulliciency of financial experts among
the Chinese, the employment of talented
foreigners was necessary, and he recon-
mended the employment Of foreigners
at the finance ministry, so as to insure
correct budget and proper accounting.
Yuan Shi Kai pointed out that with
the establishment OF a republic indus
trial development had become of the
first Importance.
Tho troons in China were yuan Shf
Kai said, unnecessarily numerous and the
ministry of war had been instructed to
reduce their number.
Religious liberty, he said, would be
guaranteed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
OPERATORS STRUCK.
Five Moving Picture Houses Closed in
Boston Last Night.

Boston, April 30.-Five Boston moving
picture theatres were closed last night
because of strike of the operators, and
two other houses were late in starting
their performance because of the fail
ure of the proprietors to meet the de-
mands.
Some months ago the operators asked
through their union, a minimum wage
scale Of 500. A few of the larger houses
granted the demand. but about forty
failed to do so, In order to enforce it,
the operators last night presented copies
OF the wage agreement to the different
employers with the statement that if
It was not signed before s o'clock the
machines would not be operated. All
but five eventually signed Eight oper-
ators are employed in these five houses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
FIRST DAMAGE SUIT
AGAINST WHITE STAR
Mrs Louise Robbins of New York Is Su-
ing for Death of Her Husband,
George Robbins, Who Was
Lost in Titanic Disaster.

Washington. D. G., April 30 Under
the proceeding in admiralty court here
to-day, T. Bruce Ismay was summoned
to appear this afternoon before the com
missioner to testify in suit brought
against the White Star line by Mrs
Louise Robbins of New York, whose bus
band, George Robbins, was lost in the
Titanic disaster. The surviving officers
OF the Titanic We're also subppnacd.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
HAD FEET AMPUTATED.
William Kelley Fell Beneath Freight Car
at Windsor.

Claremont. \. H.. April 30.-Wiliam
Kelley, who had both feet crushed under
freight cars wheels April IL at Wind
sor, VT, died yesterday afternoon at the
General hospital. He was brought here
from Windsor and had both feet ampu-
tated. He was eighteen years of age and
little is known concerning who he is
or where he came from. Burial was at
Mount View cemetery to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
BUILT BARRE WATER SYSTEM.
Charles L. Goodhue, Well-Known Water
Expert. Dead at Age of "a

Charles L. Goodhue. who constructed
and was the owner of the Barre Water
company plant until purchased by the
city. died at his home in Springfield.
Mass, April "a. Mr. Goodhue began
building water plants and systems in
1870. and his business grew rapidly and
spread as far as Nova Scotia to jack
sonville. Fla, and as fan west as llli-
uOiS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
FOUR FISHERMEN
DROWNED TO-DAY
When Their Rowboats Were Overturned
as They Were Returning From
Shore to Schooner Off
Block Island.

Block Island. r. l., April 30 Four
men were drowned in the west harbor
to-day, when the rowboats in which they
were returning from shore to their fish
ing schooner were overturned. The vic
Tins were Portuguese fishermen, all of
whom lived at Fairhayen, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
OUTLAW ON TRIAL.
Outcome of Floyd Aliens Case Will De-
termine Methods of Prosecution.

Wythevile. Va. April 30.-Floyd Al
len Was before the bar in circuit court
here to-day to be tried for life for his
part in the Hillsville courthouse trag-
edy, March IA. Upon the outcome of
his case will depend largely the meth
ods of the state in prosecuting the five
other accused clansmen. A large venire
OF citizens was summoned, as consider
able trouble in empanelling jury is
eNDected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
Strike Declared OF.

Williamantic. Conn. April S0.-The
strike of 500 employees of the manufae
turing department of the American
Thread company was declared of last
night and the employees returned to
their work to-day. their demands for a
10 per cent. increase in wages having
bcen granted by the corporation: Tie
strike lasted s1ur Jays.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
Death of George M. Marion, Jr.

The death Of George NJ Marion ir.,
the infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
VI. Marion OF "a Merchant street, oe-
curred at I o'clock last night. after an
illness OF several weeks The child was
nine months old. The funeral will be
held from the house tomorrow morning
at Q o'clock. The burial viii take place
in the Catholic cemetery or Beekley
afrnaf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
Steamer Texas Was Sunk and
l40 Lost Their Lives
OFF THE TURKISH COAST
The Ship Was Property of Archipelago
American Steamship Co. and Was
Flying Turkish Flag at the
Time of the Accident.

smyrna, Turkey, April 3o.-The
steamer Texas Of the Archipelago-Amer-
lean Steamship company, struck mine
at the entrance to the gulf of Smyrna
last night and sank, drowning l40 per-
sons, The Texas was flying Turkish
flag at the time. The mines were set
in the gulf by the Turkish government
as a means Of protection against the
Italian fleet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
SOME TOBACCO BURNED.
Three Million and a Half Pounds Are
Gone.

Winston-S Salem, y. C., April 30
Three and half million pounds of leaf
tobacco. owned by the X. P. Reynolds
company, was destroyed by fire here last
night when the storage warehouse be-
longing to l. p Taylor of the Taylor
Brothers Tobacco company was burned.
The fire was of unknown origin. The to-
tai loss is estimated at s425,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
GOING TO OLYMPIC GAMES.
]. E. Sullivan of New York to Represent
United States.

Washington. d. c.. April 30-James
+. Sullivan of New York. secretary of
tie Amateur Athletic union. has been
designated by President Taft As com
missioner for the United States to the
fifth international Olympic games. to be
held at Stockholm, Sweden, this fall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
ARE FOR TAFT.
San Juan, Porto Rico, Sends Supporters
for President

San Juan, F. R., April 30,-The terri.
toral Republican convention has elected
Mateo Faiardo and S. Bohn delegates
to the Chicago national convention. They
have been Instructed fol President Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
MORE FOR TAFT.
This Time Two of Them Come From
Louisiana.

Tallulah, La, April 3o-Fifth Louisi-
ana district delegates to the Republican
national conventions; f. w. Green, Lake
Providence and w. p. lnsley, Delhi. In
structed for Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-30
venezuelan Cabinet Resigns.

Caracas, Venezuela, April 30.-The
Venezuelan cabinet resigned to-day. The
reason for the step is not indicated.