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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
GOLDEN WEDDING DAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L, Hill Surprised by
Friends at Rutland.

Rutland, Sept. l9.-Aorlando L. Hill Of
this city, veteran Rutland railroad
engineer, and Mrs. Hill were given a
reception at their home in this city by
100 friends last evening for the dual eel,
ebration of their 50th anniversary and
Mrs. Hills 10th birthday. Mr.. Hills ag.
is IA years. A party of ladies arrived
at the house in the afternoon, their arms
laden with flowers, informing the couple
that they were to be involuntary hosts
and proceeded to decorate the piazza and
dining room.
Mr.. Hill was an engineer IS years
After resigning because of advancing
years, he and Mrs. Hill conducted a
florists establishment in this city for
several years. Mr.. Hill is member
of Vermont lodge, knights of Pythias,
and the Brotherhood of Railroad En-
gineers.
They were married at Chester by the
late Rev. +. S, Foster. The wife's maid
en- name was Lucy J. Holden. She was
born in Weston and her husband at
Chester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
RIDDELLMcLEAN.
Pretty Home Wedding Solemnized in
Williamstown Last Night.

The marriage OF Ernest Riddel, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Riddel of vii
Jamestown, and Miss Katherine Annette
second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nal
colin Mclean of the same town, wa
solemnizei last night at o'clock at the
brides home.
he bride, who was beautifully attired
IN Alice blue silk and who carried bou.
quet OF white roses, was given away by
her father She was attended by hei
sister, Miss Jessie Mclean, who wore a
very pretty dress OF pink silk and car
ried bouquet OF pink roses. The bridal
party marched into the drawing room
to the strains of Lohengrin's and Men
delssohn's wedding marches. AS played
by Mrs. Marcarthnr The groom was
attended by his brother, Alexander Rid
del. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. George Macarthur A. b., in the
presence OF large company of interested
friends and relatives.
The gifts to the bride were handsome,
numerous and very useful. Choice music
for the entertainment OF the guests was
provided by the Milne brothers of the
Barre orchestra, assisted by Mrs. Mac
arthur, who accompanied them on the
piano. Refreshments were served in the
front hall, which was beautifully deco.
rated for the occasion with forest leaves,
flowers and bunting
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Riddel win be delighted to learn that
the happy couple viii continue to reside
among them in Willamstown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
SOCIALIST LECTURE COURSE.
Local Organization Will Have One This
Winter.

Last night at the special meeting OF
the Socialist local good attendance
was present and it was unanimously
voted to again have National Socialist
lyceum course in the city this winter.
The course will consist of five addresses
on vital Socialist topics by five of the
most powerful exponents Of Socialism
in the United States to-day. The ma
tional lecture circuits OF the Socialist
party are divided into twelve circuits,
the New England circuit, Of which Yer
mont is part, is circuit No. |. The
dates for the addresses have not yet been
definitely decided but it is the intention
of the local TO offer the best course to
the public that can be obtained. Every
one of the lecturers that viii appear
here is a powerful factor in the Socialist
movement of America.
The personnel OF the men who are to
appear in the lecture course was given
out this morning, along with the topic
upon which each viii speak. The list
includes several names well known in
the Socialist propaganda, and patrons
may be assued that the standard of ex-
reached during the coming winter The
list follows, although the dates will be
arranged later in the seasons: William
f. Duffy, "The Socialist Challaiges;
w. G. Ghent, what Is Socialism,;
Florence Wsttles, "The Glass Conflict
Walter Higgins. ''What Socialists
Want" Fred Hurst, The Socialist Move
meut"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
INSPECT SOLDIERS HOME.
Find Need of Hospital Extension Because
of Increasing Age of Inmates.

Burlington, Sept. l9-The state boart
of visitors, consisting of Governor Johr
A. Mead of Rutland, Lieut. Governor
l.. p. Slack OF st. Johnsbury, Speaker
Frank L. Howe of Bennington and Mrs
Perley I. Hazen Of st. Johnsbury. made
an official inspection of the Vermont
soldiers home here yesterday forenoon
The board arrived in Bennington last
night from Vergennes, where they in.
spected the state industrial school Tues.
day. The board found the home in ex-
cellent condition, but was impressed with
the necessity for a hospital extension
because of the increasing age and conse.
quent bodily infrmites OF the inmates
When the board arrived at the home
the veterans assembled in the smoking
room where the governor, himself vet
eran of the Civil war, spoke to them OF
the days when they We're all comrades in
a great cause. The other members of the
board also made brief remarks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
MINERS FIRE ON sHERIFFs.
Governor of Utah Hurries to Scene of
Trouble.

Bingham, Utah, Sept. l9.-Bulleti
greeted 35 deputy sheriffs who attempted
to draw the fires under the boilers OF
the great copper mines here yesterday
From behind breastworks they had
thrown up since morning striking min
ers, who quit work yesterday because
the Utah Copper company and several
other concerns refused them an increase
in wages, fired upon the officers and
drove them from the mine works. None
was injured.
Earlier in the day. however, while
armed strike pickets stood guard at the
approaches of the various properties.
firing shots into the air. one of them was
wounded by Theodore Schweitzer, dep
uty, who had ordered the picket to cease
firing. Upon his refusal, Schweitzer shot
the miner in the wrist.
Only one of the great copper mines
here, that of the Utah Apex Mining
company, continued operations yestet-
day. The company signed a contract
with the miners a few days ago. The
Great Utah Copper one OF the most pro-
ductive copper mines of the world, the
Utah Consolidated United States, Bing
ham.New Haven, Ohio Copper, Bingham
mines and a score of lesser mines, the
Bingham & Garfield railway and the ore
traffic on this copper belt branch of
the Rio Grande railway were closed
tightly. Four Thousand men men, most
ly foreigners, were idle, and almost ev-
cry idle man bore weapon of some
sort.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
EBERHART IN MINNESOTA.
His Nomination by Republicans for Gov
ernor Seems Certain.

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. l9.-At meet
ing Of the state Progressive committee
Friday night, the matter of putting a
state ticket in the field will be threshed
out.
Prior to yesterdays primary election
a decision was given from the state at
torney generals Office in which it was
stated the Progressive party had no
legal standing in the state, and if it
entered the elections in November it
must be by petition after the primary.
Definite returns win not be available
before the end of the week. However,
two candidates in the Republican party,
where contests really existed, it is prac
tically is assured, have received the
nomination. They are A. O. Eberhart,
candidate for the governorship, and
James Manahan, candidate for con-
gressman-at- large. United States Sem
ator Knute Nelson is leading James
Peterson in close race for the sena-
torial nomination.
Returns tonight from 3l5 precincts
give Gov Eberhart for first choice 1926,
against Lees 555S. There are 206l pre-
cncts in the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
of Statements Attributed to
Governor Wilson
PROGRESSIVE PARTY ATTITUDE
Colonel Says Governor Made Statements
Which Are Not in Accordance With
the Facts-Declares Latter Should
Be Above Such Tactics.

Trinidad, Col, Sept. l0.--Denial of the
statements attributed to Governor Will
son in regard to the Progressive party's
attitude towards the trusts was made by
Col. Roosevelt in speech here to-day.
He said Governor Wilson made state
ments which are not in accordance with
the facts. The colonel stated that Will
son was quoted as saying in speech at
Sioux Falls that the Progressive plan
would work for the interests of the large
corporations and would give them control
of the market for labor. Wilson should
be above misquoting facts in order to
bolster up his arguments" said the
colonel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
CHILD FALLS FOUR STORIES.
Only Few Scratches Received by Lorenzo
Boucher.

claremont, n. H., Sept. 10 Falling
-four stories from window, nine year
old Lorenzo Boucher was able to get NJ,
and cry out to his mother, and all he
received was few slight scratches on
his nose and cheek
Lorenzo was helping his mother, who
resides at 30 Hanover street. She was
washing and he was throwing pail of
water out the window, standing on some
kindling wood, which gave way and
pitched him head first out the window,
which was fully thirty feet from the
grassless ground below. where he struck.
In reply to how he felt when he was
falling, he said he didn't have time to
feel before he struck, and then it didn't
hurt much, but knocked the wind out
of him some. He is suffering no pain
or i'll effects from his experience.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Boucher
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
BARRE'S HOTEL PROJECT.
Those Who Haven't Taken Stock Are
Urged to Do So at Once

We have now of signed applications
$33,900 The last two days have been
taken up by the people of Barre and
Vermont by the state fair so that bnt
little soliciting has been done. We are
to give out through this paper every
second day the exact standing of stock
applications. Saturday will be the next
change of figures. Then we are in hopes
to report good, liberal raise in amount
subscribed.
We all want good hotel, and we want
Barre to build it; in that way all will
be interested to make it a success. 1t
can be done just as soon as all make
up their minds to pull together Let's
get at it this week before Saturday
night Make it as easy for your COM
mittee as possible by talking the matter
over with them. then doing the best you
feel you can. You can leave your stock
subscription at The Times office.
Publicity Committee,
Barre Board of Trade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
ARTHUR HALL KILLED
TWO AND HIMSELF
Frisco Mans Deed the Outcome of Con-
tinued Family Quarrels-Victims
His Brother and Wife.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. l9.-Arthur
Hall, known here until yesterday as
Arthur Knabel. shot and killed his broth.
er, James j. Hall, in down-t town office
late yesterday, then went to his victims
apartments, fifteen blocks away, killed
Mrs. James J. Hall, and committed sur
eide
The tragedy brought the first disclos-
ure to friends of the family here OF
the relationship of the two men. Family
quarrels are said to have caused the
shooting.
Arthur Hall, who was 20 years old,
was an employe of St Francis Importa-
tion company, subsidiary concern of
the st. Francis hotel of this city James
j. Hall, 81 years old. was manager of
the company. The elder Hall was slain
while telephoning to the office OF the
hotel 1t is understood that the Hall
brothers concealed their relationship to
avoid difficulties with the hotel manage
ment. which might have arisen on ac-
count Of the elder Hall giving employ
ment to member OF his own family
Arthur Hall had been employed by
the importation company about a year
and half.
While the quarrels between the broth.
ers, said to have been fer the most part
about trivial matters. frequently caused
comment among the other hotel em-
ployes, the nature of the disagreement
which precipitated yesterdays tragedy
is not known. Arthur Hall, who came
to San Francisco from Philadelphia six
years ago was melancholy and erratic,
his iodiosyncrasies. being caused by a.
blow on the head about nine years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
RAILROADS REFLECT OLD
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
No Changes in Directorates of Mont
pelier & Wells River Road, or
the Barre Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Montpelier
& Wells River railroad was held at the
company's head offices in Montpelef
this forenoon at 10 o'clock, and the
following board of directors was elected
for the coming year; t. L. Byrnes, vice.
president of the Boston & Maine railroad
II. i. Folsom of Boston, j. w. Brock
of Montpelier, w. B. c. Stickney OF
Bethel and G. S. Mellen, president of
the Boston 4 Maine road After or
ganization, the directors elected Mr..
Byrnes president of the Montpelier &
Wells River road The personnel of the
board remains unchanged.
At 1880 o'clock at its offices in this
city, the annual meeting of the Barre
railroad was held and the directors
elected to serve at the earlier meeting
were elected for the quarry road Presi-
dent Byrnes, President Mellen, Mr..
Stickney, and Mr. Folsom were unable
to be present at either meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
FIFTY-Two MAJORITY.
Republicans Have That in Lower Branch
of Legislature.

Returns to Secretary of State Guy w.
Bailey from members elect to the lower
branch of the state legislature show l45
OF them to be Republicans. The others
class themselves as follows: Democrats,
81; Independent Democrat, |; Progress
sives, %; Progressive Republicans, Z;
Independent Republicans. 3; Independent
Progressive, !; Independent. l. Prohibit
zionist, |. -Four representatives were
not heard from and one election is dis
puted. The representatives not heard
from are John f. Weeks of MiddleburN.,
Republican, c. II. Eaton of Hancock,
politics not known, and the representa-
tive from Coventry and Mt. Tabor.
The three towns not electinp repre-
sentatives are Washington. Albany and
Middlesex. The contested election is in
Guildhall, between w. L. Ball. Repub-
lican, and Daniel r. Kullum, Demo
crat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
Thomas GoIdrop of Cambridge,
Mass, Killed.
ALBERT WOODS FIRED SHOT
Had Been Thefts of violets on Latter's
Estate and He Was Watching for
the Thieves-Saw Goldrop
Run and Shot at Him.

Brookline, Mass. Sept. la.--Tne body
OF the man killed last night while on
the estate OF Albert Woods, florist,
has been identified as that Of Thomas
Goldrop of Cambridge. Woods told the
police there had been thefts of violets
on the estate and while watching for
the Intruder, Woods saw man in the
darkness, and when the stranger ran,
Woods fired. He is prepared to appear
in court on the charge OF manslaughter.
Woods pleaded not guilty in municipal
court here to-day and was placed under
bonds of $4,000,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
HIS TRIP is
DELAYED
Harry Pollok, Witness in Rosen-
thai Murder Case,
ARRESTED TO PREVENT TRIP
Had Booked to Sail for Europe Today
But Is Held as Witness-Jack
Rose Was Found in His
Apartments.

New York, Sept. l9.-Harry Pollok,
in whose apartment Jack Rose remained
while the police were searching for him
in connection with the Rosenthal mur
der case, has been arrested on body
attachment as a witness in the John Doe
proceedings, according to information
which reached the district attorneys
Office to-day. Pollok was about to sail
for Europe. He said: 1T is true
was to have sailed this morning |
notified the district attorneys Office |
was going and would be back in three
weeks"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
ST. ALBANS PROGRESSIvES.
They Organize a Club and Elect DR.
w. S. Stevens President.

st. Adams, Sept l9.-At a meeting
last evening in the city hall Progress
sive club was formed with the follow
ing officers: President. DR.. William
Stanford Stevens; treasurer, Guy c,
Barker; secretary, Z. J. Sinclair; ex-
ecutiye committee, Dr. Allan Davidson
Benjamin Hermann, Stephen f. Royce
W. f. Larrow, o. n. Pease, George c.
Story, L. D. Brooks; city committee,
$. Sampiea, T. \. Mitchell. Hiram Pc
Dee. The executive committee was au-
thorized to appoint ward committees.
DIR. Stevens presided and between 80 and
60 were present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
TAX HEARINGS ON.
Counsel for Various Public Service Cor.
porations Appear at Concord.

Concord. y. H., Sept. lo-At the office
of the state tax commissioners. hearings
have been held relative to the taxation
of state railroads and telephone COM
panies. Already the Central Vermont
representatives have been heard, and to-
day the attorneys of the Boston & Maine
railroad will be in consultation with the
commission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
BREWERS GATHER IN BOSTON.
President Rupert Says Elements Are
Against Them.

Boston, Sept. l9.-The ffty-second
convention of the United States Brewers
association opened here to-day with one
hundred brewers present from all parts
of the country. After greetings had been
received from the state and city officials.
the convention heard the annual ad-
dresses and reports. President Rup-
pert said the elements had conspired
against the brewers in the past year,
during which time barley, hops, rice and
corn all commanded fancy prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
ANTI-MURPHY.
Insurgent Democrats Garry Monroe
County, New York.

Rochester, n. Y, Sept. l9.-The insm-
gent Democrats in the primaries elm
mated Charles +. Murphy and his local
Ilieutenants from control in Monroe coun-
ty. The opponents of Murphy made u
clean sweep and at least thirteen of the
fifteen delegates to the state convention
will be antiMurphy men. The entire
state and county ticket nominated by
the insurgents is successful with pos
sible exception of an assemblyman
George p Decker was nominated for
Congress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
CRITICALLY ILL.
Wife of Governor Pothier Had Operation
for Appendicitis.

Woonsocket, r. l., Sept. l9.-Mrs.
FRANCHISE Pothier, wife of Gov. Aram J.
Pothier is critically i'll at her home
in this city. where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis yesterday
morning Other complications have de-
veloped and Dir. Harry G. Deaver of
Philadelphia, who performed the opera
tion, assisted by DIR. Shaw Of that city.
said that her condition is yet dangerous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
"TIMES ARE CHANGING"
Says Democratic Candidate on His Ar.
rival at Chicago.

Chicago Sept. l9.-"Plainly, times art
changing" said Governor Wilson on his
arrival here to-day, in reference to his
receptions on his tour, which he said
were the greatest gatherings he had ever
talked to since he entered public life.
The governor spoke particularly about
his visits to Minneapolis and st. Paul,
where he delivered a twenty-thousand-
word speech. The Democratic candidate
addressed gathering of business men
and politicians here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
BREASTPIN IN LUNGS.
New York Girl Relieved of Results OF
Accident

New York. Sept. ia pearl breast
pin, which ls-year-old Olga Martin swal-
lowed while dressing for a party two
years ago, was removed from the girls
lungs yesterday at the Lutheran hos
pital. The pin was located by X-rays
and removed with forceps.
The breastpin. which she had placed
between her lips while fastening her col
lar, accidentally slipped down the wind
pipe and only recently had she suffered
inconvenience from it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. FANNY DIX.
Held Yesterday Afternoon at Plainfeld
Methodist Church.

Plainield, Sept. l9.-The funeral ser
vies of Mrs. Fanny Dix. who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Robert
Wild, Monday, was held Wednesday
afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev
Arthur w. Hewitt officiating. The
burial was in the village cemetery
Mrs. Dix had been in poor health for
several months. She is survived hv
four children; one daughter. Mrs Wild
of Marshfield, and three sons. Herman.
also of Marshheld, and Burt and Lewis
of Plainfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
GOOD WORDS FROM INDIANA.
Former Governor Durbin Says Taft Will
Win in That State.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. ls.-Many letters
bearing cheerful political news came to
the summer White House yesterday.
One was from Governor Durbin of In
diana, Republican candidate for gov
ernor in the present campaign, who de-
clared that Mr.. Taft would win in Indi-
ana. He added that thousands of Dem
ocrats, he believed, would vote for the
president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
THE REV. DIR. MERRIMAN.
Noted Boston Divine Dies at Intervale
Summer Home.

Intervale n. H., Sept. l9.-The Rev.
DIR. Daniel Merriman of Boston widely
known in Congregational and educational
circles. died suddenly at his summer
home here yesterday.
The Rev. DIR. Merriman had been pres
ident of the Worcester Art museum,
Worcester, Mass, and International In
sttute for Girls in Spain. He was born
in Manchester. VT, in 1888 and was edu-
Gated at Williams college. and Andover
Theological seminary. He had been pas.
tor of the Broadway church. Norwich,
Conn, and Central church. Worcester,
Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
Dumba to Succeed Henglemuller.

Vienna, Austria, Sept l0.-Constanth
Theodore Dumba, now minister to Swe-
den, has been nominated to succeed Baron
Henglemuller Won Hengervar as ambas-
sador OF Austria Hungary to Washing
ton. Dumba is wealthy and popular
diplomat. Baron Henglemuller was dean
of the diplomatic corps at Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
FORCED REBELS TO RETIRE.
Nicaraguan Government Forces Reach
Outlets of Masaya.

Managua, Nicaragua. Sept. l9.-The
Nicaraguan government forces have been
attacking Masaya. the southern head
quarters of the revolutionaries, about
twenty miles from the capital The
troops succeeded in reaching the out
lets of the city, forcing the rebels to
retire to their fortress on Barranca hill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
TO BEGIN INVESTIGATION
Into the Causes of a Short Supply OF
Anthracite Coal in New England.

Pottsville, Pa, Sept. ia telegram
received here from the acting secretary
of the department of commerce and la
Dor in Washington gives assurances that
the United States government intends
to begin detailed investigation into
the causes of the short supply of anthra-
cite coal in New England. Leaders of
the mine workers here declare that there
is no necessity for scarcity of coal,
and that large quantities of anthracite
are now being stored in this region.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
PREDICTS RED sox WIN.
Connie Mack Says They Will Take
Worlds Series.

Philadelphia, Sept. Baseball fans
We're surprised to learn to-day that Con-
ME Mack, manager of the Philadelphia
Americans, had broken his rule against
making predictions by picking the Bos-
ton Americans as the likely winners in
the approaching worlds series with the
New YORK Nationals.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
BUSY DAY AHEAD FOR WILSON.
Fourteen Speeches Scheduled to Be De
livered To-day.

Terre Haute Ind, Sept. l9.-One days
itinerary of fourteen towns confronted
Gov Wilson to-day. He told the COM
mittee in charge of the tour he would
do his best. Il had rather be live
governor than dead president" he de-
clared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
s3s, 100000 FOR SCHOOLS.
Costs This Amount for One Year in
New York

New York, Sept. l9.-It will cost over
S3S000,0o0 to run the New York schools
next year, according to the budget pre-
pared by the board of education. This
Is an increase of over S4,OO0,000 last
year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
Weather Predictions.

Unsettled. probably showers tonight
or Friday. South to southwest winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19

Yesterday was without doubt the big
gest day in the history of the Vermont
state fair. There were 2l .o0o paid adj
missions, exclusive of passed exhibitors
and help tickets.
Twenty cases were attended at
the hospital in the course of the day,
but no serious accident occurred. One
woman was knocked down upon the
track by horse.