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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
AN ODD COINCIDENCE
That Judge Fish Should Begin Duties In
Native Town.

Vergennes. Feb. 2G-It is curious
circumstance that the Hon. Frank l.
Iish's first term as superior judge is to
be held in his native village of Newfane
and the second term in Addison coun-
ty. This came about by reason OF
his following the late Judge Alfred A.
Hall, who had been assigned to these
places.
II is also interesting that he should
have been called to Bellows Falls to
meet Judge w. w. Miles and later to
take the oath in the office where he
studied law. And quite as interesting
is the fact that the governor. the at
torney general and several other dis
tinguished lawyers should have been in
terested in a hearing before Judge Miles
at the time, and so were present when
the newly appointed judge took his oath.
Then, too, Judge Fish IS succeeding
Judge Hall, who was born in Windham
county within twelve miles of Judge
Fish's old home, and who came to this
part of Vermont, as did Judge Fish
later, TO establish himself in the pro-
fession.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
Charles Du"hor rliad of Stran.
puIation Vermont STATE Library
THE AUTHORITIES DECIDE
Franklin County Man Had Been Missing
for a Week When His Body Was
Found on a Sled in Woods
at Fairfax

st. Albans, Feb, 26.-The authorities
to-day dropped their investigation of the
death of Charles Dunbar, following re.
celpt of report from the state labora-
tory in Burlington, where an analysis OF
positions OF the body was made, which
was to the effect that death was due to
strangulation. This bears out the report
that Dunbar whose body was found on
his sled in the woods at Beaver in Fair
fax several weeks ago after the mar
had been missing for a week, died from
an accident rather than from foul play,
1t Is declared that Dunbar fell on the
sled in such manner that his neck lay
across the edge of the seat, thus causing
the strangulation. There We're at first
rEmors OF foul play, but no one was
placed under arrest
When Dunbar's body was found, the
horse was still hjtched to the sled, but
the animal was in terrible condition and
died shortly afterwards. The veterinary,
who conducted the examination, reported
that the animal died of double pneu-
monia; and il is probable that the team
lad been standing in the woods for some
time prior to the discovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
Metropolitan Police Were Fired
On Today
AND THEY RETURNED FIRE
One Man, Said to Be a Strike Sympa-
thizer, Was Taken to Hospital with
a Bullet in His Back-Seventh
Week of Strike Opens.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 26. Stormy
scenes marked the beginning of to-day
the seventh week of the textile work
ers' strike. In the early morning, an
affair proceeded from an extended
demonstration, when nearly a dozen
shots were fred from tenement houses
upon a squad OF metropolitan park po-
lice. and the officers returned the fire.
Two strike sympsthizers We're arrested
as a result OF the shooting one of them
being taken to a hospital with a bullet
wound in his back. More than twenty
arrests We're made in the early hours
for intimidations and disturbances.
Essex street was in a state of disor-
der for half an hour while several thous-
and women and men paraded along the
picket line, booing the police and mill
tia, singing revolutionary songs and ere
ating general disturbance. A doz-
en- of the crowd were arrested and the
mob was finally forced to scatter. No
more children were sent out of town
to-day. The mills to-day retained their
operating strength. Strike pickets were
very active and more than dozen were
arrested.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
END OF FAMOUS CASE.
Long Drawn Out Malpractice Suit Dis
continued without Costs.

Burlington, Feb. 26-The famous mall
practice suit of John S. wilkins of this
city against W. w. Brock and l.. X.
Roselle of Montpelier was discontinued
without costs Saturday by stipulation
filed in the county clerks office. This
was an action to recover for the death of
Mr. Wilkins former wife, alleged to have
resulted from osteopathic treatment. The
amount sued for was $4,000. The stipu-
lation filed Saturday, which is signed by
Mr.. Wilkins and his attorneys, is to the
effect that the plaintiff agrees to discon
tinue the case, without costs to either
party ''on receipt of one dollar and other
good and valuable consideration"
The case was first entered March H.
1900, and is therefore almost almost y
years old, and then follows record of
depositions, motions, demurrers and con-
tinuances. A judgment was entered later
that the writ be abated as to the defend
ant Roselle and that she recover her
costs. The plaintiff carried the case to
the supreme court. AT the MAY term IN
1906, the Judgment was reverset, at the
March term in 1907 the defendant Rosella
defaulted in open court, and verdict
was given to the plaintiff The case went
to supreme court again and in 1908 the
cause was reminded. Various entries
were made until Saturday, when the
stipulation for discontinuanee was filed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
wooDMEN FORM BATTALION.
Burlington, Fair Haven, Orwell and Rut-
land Companies In 1t.

Rutland, Feb. 26.-At a meeting of the
representatives of the Modern Woodmen
of America from Burlington. Fair Hav-
en-, Orwell and Rutland, held in this
city yesterday, it was voted to form
a battalion with the four drill teams
representing the camps. This is the
first organization of this kind in this
section. The company numbers with
their captains were named as follows:
Burlington, No. 1877. Capt. +. c. Buch-
ner; Rutland, No. 1851, Capt. Charles ].
Burke; Fair Haven, No. 9535. Capt. w.
Z. Bristol; Orwell, No. ll407. Capt. A.
H Belanger. The meeting was held in
the Woodmen's hall and District Deputy
P. NJ. Libby Of this city presided Mr.,
Buchner acting as clerk.
Officers of the battalion were later
elected as follows. Major, Past Captain
William Thyme of Burlington; adju-
tant Capt. c. J. Burke of this city. It
is expected that the official number Of
the organization will be received soon
from Major General J. H. Mitchell of
Ionia. Mich, who is in command Of
the Modern Woodmen of America For
esteTs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26

convention fails to name him as the
candidate of the Republican party.
Statements recently made that the for
mer president would take such action
are declared to be without foundation.
THAT such a proposition has been
made to Colonel Roosevelt is not denied.
It is stated that the activity of the
administration nomination campaign
managers in making use of the steam
roller caused several admirers of Col
onel Roosevelt to fear the Chicago con-
vention would be packed and that the
popular will of the people would find no
expression there In this event, it was
asserted. it would be well to give the
people a chance to express their senti-
ments at the polls, an independent party
being formed to place Colonel Roose-
velt's name before them.
Prom an authoritative source it was
learned to-day that Colonel Roosevelt
dill not look upon the proposition with
favor. and i'm effect stated that such a
proceeding was out of the question"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
"THE MELTING PoT' SUCCESSFUL.
Miss Lavelle's Reading Much Enjoyed and
Glass Will Profit Thereby.

For nearly two hours in the oper1
house Saturday evening. Miss Alice La
vele Of the Spaulding high school facu'
ty delightfully."- entertained good sized
audience with a recitation OF israe
Zangwills great masterpiece, "rhe Melt
ing Pot" The affair was held under tn,
auspices Of the senior commercial class
of the high school and a considerable
sum of money to be disbursed for elias.
expenses was realized from the net pro.
ceeds The work OF the high school or.
chestra. which contributed several selee.
tions before and after the reading. came
in for much favorable comment during
the evening
or Miss Lavelles ability as an elocu.
zionist. little description need be given
She has made several prior appearances
before Barre audiences and her aptness
and talent displayed on these occasions
has received Widespread local recognition.
In THE Melting Pot" Zangwill the
master delineator of Hebrew character
has created roles that must perforce de-
pend upon the readers versatility for
their successful Interpretation. Through
every act and turn, Miss Lavelle's rare
rectative gifts were always needed and
never wanting. At the outset she mar
shaled the various characters in the
story of the erucible and thereafter han
died each and all with the cleverness of q
puppet master. In the different emo.
tional problems of the great drama, she
again revealed a surprising power of i'm
personation. never losing her command
Of the situation through over-effective-
ness.
Throughout the reading and during the
short explanatory prologues given before
each of the four acts, the audience ac-
corded their entertainer marked attcn-
tion and readily evinced its satisfaction
at,the close by a round of applause.
The stage setting, with all of the
minor details so essential to a reading
cf this character, was arranged under
the direction of Miss Lavelle. Members
of the senior class are indebted to B. w.
Hooker & Co for the properties gen
erously loaned for the occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
RENDERED A SURPRISE.
1t Was William Scott's Birthday and His
Friends Reminded Him.

A very pleasant surprise was given
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott at their
home on Harrington avenue Saturday
evening. when 40 Of their friends called
to remind them that another of Mr..
SCOTS birthdays had come. In a few
well-chosen words. David Dawson. in be-
half of the company, presented him a
beautiful gas-lamp, and in response Mr..
Scott thanked them all for their kindness
in remembering him. Then the evening
was spent in playing whist, singing and
story telling. The first prize in whist
was given Mrs. William Stephens and
Alfred Milne. and the BOBBY prize went
TO Mrs. John Morrison and James Scott
Songs were sung by Mrs. Charles Leslie,
Mrs. Morrison and Alfred Milne.
Refreshments were served during the
evening by Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs.
James Paterson and Mrs. James Craw-
ford Just before leaving the company
sang. "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow"
and "Auld Lang Syne."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
WORK AMONG coLoRED
Described by Rev. Joseph Jordan at Suf
folk Normal Training Institute.

An interesting exposition of the edu-
cational work done among the colored
people of the South by the Suffolk Nor.
mai Training institute at Suffolk, Va,
was given by Principal Joseph Jordan
of that school in the Universalist church
Of Barre yesterday morning, the clergy
mans visit to Barre being part of gen
eral itinerary throughout many northern
states in order TO raise $4,000 for the
construction of dormitory for girls.
The Suffolk institute was started be
said, as a mission of the Universalist
denomination; and when he went there
eight years ago there was nothing except
the work, no building, no supporters and
no helpers. In the eight years the mis-
sion has developed an educational arm
which has a registration of 1874 colored
people, whose average age is l3 and the
youngest of whom is a. And the demand
for admission is so great that the insti.
tute cannot accommodate them all.
At the present time Rev. Mr. Jordan is
assisted by his wife, his two daughters
and one other man teacher. and the in
sttute has only the building which was
built for the mission.
Rev Mr. Jordan's career is full of in
terest. He was born the son of slaves
and in early life he became Methodist
preacher, later becoming a presiding elder
OF that denomination. At length he
gave up the ministry for the law, and
he practiced six years, when Rev. DI.
Shinn, a prominent ,Universalist minis
ter. became interested in him and caused
him to relinquish his law practice ami
attend st. Lawrence university at Can
ton n. Y. Graduating from that insti-
tuition, Rev Mr.. Jordan went to Suffolk,
where he is now located, doing q work
somewhat similar to that of Booker J..
Washington. The church there now has
27 members, the Sunday school 3S and
the Young Peoples union 25.
A collection was taken at the seryice
for the benefit OF the institute, and
S2S.5s was taken at Goddard seminary
last evening. when Rev DIR. Jordan spoke
more in detail Of the character of his
work, the teachers. students and circle of
Kings Daughters contributing to the
amount. Principal Jordan was a guest
at the seminary during his stay in Barre,
and he left this morning for Springfield
Mass. Later this week he will go to
Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
AN ARREST MADE
IN WILLIAMST0WN CASE
James Christie Held at Rutland on the
Charge of Robbing Postoffice--Two
Men Taken With Him Are
Likely to Be Released.

Rutland. Feb. 26.-" Jimmie" Christie
alias James Carney, was brought to this
city Saturday by Deputy United States
Marshal Il. $. Whitaker aud was ar
raigned before Z. S. Commissioner James
A. Merrill ON charge Of blowing the
safe in the postotlice at Williamstown.
Christie could not raise the necessary
funds and he was lodged in the county
Jail to await trial at the February term
Of United States court which viii con
vene at Burlington Tuealfy. Christie
with two pals, Frank REdmond. alias
Thomas Carroll. and James Clark, were
feHnd in boarding house at Brattle-
ber0 by postotfice Inspector Robinson OF
Boston on Thursday OF last week.
Christie, it is alleged, has been spend.
ing winters quietly in Brattleboro for
several years, living cheaplv in a board
ing house. When the men We're round
Ell up by the government officials. Clark
AMI Redmond told &es Of meeting
Christie at thS boarding house. They
gave u good account Of hhemselves dur
ing the last two years mnd ii il prob.
able that they viii be heeased.
The warrant upon whhh Christie was
arrested was issued bykDistrict Attor-
ncy Alexander Dunnett Of st. Johns
bury and it charges the respondent with
blowing and burglarizing the safe in the
postoffice at Williams taMn IN Orange
county on August is, last. At this
time about 5000 two-cent stamps, 5000
cne-cent stamps and considerable
amount OF money were stolen.
Christie was once one of the best
sprinters in the country. He is about
65 years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
SUGGESTS SUBMISSION
TO PEOPLE DIRECTLY
Ex-President Declared That He
Will Adhere to His Decision
Until Republican Convention
Has Settled Its Choice Of
Candidates.

Boston. Feb. 26-"We're in the fight
that's ALL said Col Theodore Roosevelt
to-day. 1t was his only comment upon
his statement that he would accept the
presidential nomination if it is offered
him
With Col Roosevelt squarely on rec
ord the active work of getting together
a Roosevelt organization was begun here
to-day The colonel received kilograms
from various parts Of the country. and
many men active in politics in New
England called upon him at the home
of Judge Robert Grant, where he was
visiting. Roosevelt was urged to roll
up his sleeves and throw himself into
the fray.
He let it be known, however. that for
the present at least he intended to do
little, preferring to wait for indications
of the effect of his announcements Re
quests for speeches have been received
from number Of states, but Col. Roose
velt is not decided what to 10 about
them.
Col. Roosevelt was guest at the home
of Judge Grant when the news of his
decision to run for president was an.
nounced last night. Judge Grants home
was besieged by crowd of persons anX-
ious to see the colonel who was discuss
ing literature within. When at last he
appeared at the doorway, he beamed on
his interviewers as though something had
made him more than usually happy.
A dozen questions were fired at the
colonel as soon as he appeared. He cut
them off with laugh, saying, "Quier
day. ! am spending very quiet day.
In regard to politics, | have seen no
human being"
'But, colonel" said an insistent ques.
tioner, will you not explain what yodl
think should be done in regard to direct
primaries for the choice of presidential
nominees 2"
Everybody knows my position on di-
rect primaries" he replied. 81 have al
ways believed in them"
"Now that you have taken this stand.
was suggested to him, ''you will doubt
less be urged by your supporters to take
the stump. Will you enter upon such
q campaign?
"That is a bridge which | must cross
when / come to it," was his only conf
ment
The colonel was told that his discus
sion of the recall Of judges and of Judi
cial decisions in his speech last week in
Columbus, Ohio, had been interpreted in
various ways. lie said that evidently
there had been much confusion as to his
meaning 81 shall reiterate what [ said, -
he declared, "and if possible | shall put
il in palmer language"
Again protesting that he was not con-
cerning himself in the least with politics,
Colonel Roosevelt said he must return to
his discussion of literature. He remarked
that he wanted TO talk over Dickens,
Thackeray and Scott with certain Har
ward professor with whose views he did
not entirely agree.
The picture he drew of the former
president discussing Dickens, Thackeray
and Scott with Harvard professor in
the peaceful atmosphere of Bostonian's
home while the whole city was excitedly
talking of his announcement, seemed to
appeal to the colonel himself as half hu-
morous. for he chuckled again as he
waved his hand by way of saying good
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
FAIR HAVEN MERCHANT.
Jchn G. Pitkin Died Yesterday After
Years of Illness.

Fair Haven. Feb 26.-John G.. Pit.
Kin, for over 80 years a resident OF
this town, died yesterday afternoon aft
er an Illness Of over three wears Mr.
Pitkin resided So years in the house in
which he died He was S5 years old
and was born in Poultney. September 3
1896 Besides his wife he is survived
hv a daughter. Mrs. William II. Childs
of New York. and a brother. David J.
Pitkin of Oklahoma. Mr.. Pitkin was
very active in town politics and twice
he represented Fair Haven in the leg
islature and once he represented the
county in the state Senate. Mr.. Pit
kin has also held many village Offices.
He was charter member Of Eureka
lodge, No IS, +. and 4. NJ. of Fair
Haven; a member of the Poultney chap
ter ROYAL Arch Masons. and Of Killing
tor commandery. No. 6. Knights Temp
lar of Rutland. Mr.. Pitkin was lead
iur hardware merchant in the village
for many years. After 2s years in
one stand he sold out to the Norton
Hardware company. The funeral will
be held Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
at the house and the services will be in
charge Of Killington eommandery of Rut-
land
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
wATERBuRY's OLDEST RESIDENT
William Paul Mason Dead at Age of "a
Years.

Waterbury, Feb. 26.-William Pau
died at the home on Main street, where
be has lived so long with his niece, Mrs
S. w. Boyce, Saturday evening at
o'clock Mr. Mason had been in fail.
ing health for years and, although he
had slight attack of bronchial pneu-
monia, it was more the diseases incident
to old age which caused his death. The
deceased was ninety-four years old the
eighteenth OF this month and on that
day received many friends and rela-
tives. He was born in Moretown and
was blacksmith and machnist by
trade In the days OF the Colby Wiring
er company, he worked for that com
papy in Colbyville, went with them to
Montpelier and when they sold out. fol-
lowed the business to Boston Later
he returned to Montpelier and came TO
Waterbury, where he has spent the clos
ing years of his life.
Mr. Mason married Lestina Hills. who
died a number OF years ago. They also
had two children. Annette and Paul Ma
SON neither of whom are living. MIR.
Masons only direct descendant is one
grandson, Ellis Mason, who lives in
Montpelier. For a long time Mr. Ma
son has been a familiar figure to those
who went by the house, sitting last
summer for a good share of the time
on the porch. Old and young called
him "Uncle Bill" and as far as known
he was the oldest man in town. He
was member of the Methodist church.
His funeral will be held from his late
home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev
+. F. Newell, pastor of that church. off
ciating. Frank Towne will be assisted
by w. J. Boyce in charge of the service
Burial will be in the village cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-26
THE CORRESPONDENCE
IS MADE PUBLIC
Roosevelt's Reply to Seven Governors
Was Made in New York Last Night
and Caused a Sensation.

New York, Feb. 26.--"I will accept the
nomination for president if it is rendered
me and | will adhere to this decision
until the convention has expressed its
preference is Col. Theodore Roosevelt's 5
reply to the letter of seven Republican
governors asking him to stand for nom
jnation.
The eagerly awaited reply was Civ
en out last night at Colonel Roosevelt's
Offices here during his absence on a trip
TO Boston. It was brief but definite.
1t follows:
New York, Feb. "a, 1912.
"Gentlemen:
Il deeply appreciate your letter, and
! realize to the full the heavy respon-
sihility it puts upon me, expressing as
It does the carefully considered convic-
ticns of the men elected by popular
vote to stand as the heads of govern
ment in their several states.
Il absolutely agree with YOU that
tEis matter is not one to be decided
with any reference to the personal pref
erences or interests of any man, but