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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
Iowa Senator Announced His
Candidacy Today
AND COMPLICATES MATTERS
/ In His Statement, Senator Cummins
Saws if Republicans of Iowa Think
Him Fit Man for Nomination,
He Will Run for Nomination.

Washington, d. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Albert B, Cummins of Iowa, pro-
gressive Republican, to-day announced
his candidacy for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination in statement in
which he says that if the Republicans
of Iowa believe him fit man to urge
before the Chicago convention he VIII
accept their decision.
The entrance of Senator Cummins into
the presidential fight materially compll-
Gates the situation in the Republican
party. President Taft is now openly
opposed for the nomination by Senator
La Toilette of Wisconsin and Senator
Cummins. both of whom are so-called
progressiyes. Still other progressives
are urging the nomination Of Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt. The announcement by
Senator Cummins had been expected for
several days.
Senator Cummins has not been IN the
Senate long having been elected in 1908
to fill out the unexpired term of W. b.
Allison. He was reelected tile follow
ING year. Prior to that he served as
governor of Iowa He was a member
Of the Republican national committee
from 1906. Senator Cummins is a law
yel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
BEST BIRDS EVER SHOWN
At Vermont State Poultry Association
Exhibition Were Seen This Year.

st. Abans. Jan. 20-The fifteenth
exhibition of the Vermont State Poultry
association, which opened at city hall
Tuesday, closed last night. The show
was one of the most successful ever held
and the quality Of the birds was the
best ever exhibited at a show held BY
the association. From the point OF sales
made and good prices realized, also, the
show was unusually successful
The following cup awards for best
displays were made: Best display from
New York, j. J., Kelly Of Malone, n. Y
Barred Plymouth Rocks, w. b. Scott
OF Barre; White Leghorns, +. g. Gluck
OF Keene, NJ H.; Houdans, Herbert Dwy-
er Of st. Albans Bay Langshans, vii.
liam Ryan, St. Albans; 0rpingtons, ID
y Braymer OF Granville, N, VI; White
Plymouth Rocks, G. L. Curtis of St Al
bans; Buff Plymouth Rocks, r. j. Nut.
ting, PlainAeld; Bantams other than
game, S. w. Dunbar OF st. Albans
White Wyandottes, G. NJ Beecher OF
West Pawlet; Columbiaa Wyand ottes,
G. W. d. Prouty Of Swanton; Cochins,
j. B. Abernethy, Bristol; Golden Wyan-
dottes, II. A. Brush & Son OF Milton
Columbian Plymouth Rocks, H. A. Rice
Of Alburg; Partridge Wyandottes, J, l..
Kelly OF Malone, n. Y; Game Bantams,
S. w Dunbar OF st. Adams; Brown
Leghorns, Z. X. Gerry OF Sanford, Me;
Philo cup for best display raised by
the Philo system, G. l., Curtis of st,
Adams. The Wirthmore challenge cup,
offered by the Charles NJ. Cox Co, st.
Albans. for the best display in the show,
was awarded to ID. b. Braymer Of Gran
vile, n. V, for the third time, and
now becomes his property.
The special ribbon for the best male in
the show was given to II. ID. Hopkins OF
Montpelier, on White Plymouth Rock
cock: and for the best female to George
NJ. Beecher of West Pawlet, on White
Wyandotte hen, The special ribbon for
the best display Of Columbian Wyan-
dottes was secured by c. W. ID. Prouty
OF Swanton. Club ribbons were awarded
as follows; All the ribbons for the best
cock, hen. cockerel, pullet, and pen,
White Wyandottes, to George NJ Beech
er, West pawlet. From the Rhode lslnnd
Red club of America, the special ribbons
were given as follows. Best shaped
male and female, Single Comb Rhode Is
land Reds. f. W. Sault of this citys
color special on male and shape special
and color special on female, Rose Comb
Rhode Island Reds, William Brown of
Barre; best shaped male, Moir & Chesser
of Barre. From the stare Rhode Island
Red club, the special ribbon for the best
Rose Comb Rhode Island Red pen went
to C. A. Champion, ir., of St. Albans,
and on Single Comb Rhode Island Red
TO w. B. Writers & Son of st. Adams.
Besides these cup and special ribbon
awards, about thousand cash and rib
bon premiums were given.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
NO DESIRE TO PERsECUTE
Said President Taft In Relation to His
Attitude to Business.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 20.-Speak-
ing before the New Haven Chamber Of
Commerce last night President Taft
made plea for the continuance Of
his economy and efficiency commission;
declared that the administration has no
desire TO "persecute" business, but that
it will continue to enforce the law
against monopoly and unlawful eombna-
tions and urged the business men of
the country to get together with him
to insure prosperity
Senator Bailey of Texas, an earlier
speaker, had sounded a warning against
the increasing danger OF Socialism. To
this warning the president took exeep-
ton.
Il don't think" said the president,
that we are as near that which he fears
and which should fear if / thought
we were near il, Socialism. have abid-
ing faith that after a time they will
come back and discriminate between
what is good cloth and what is fus-
tian
what we need continued the presi-
dent, il prosperity. A lack of pros
perity does not make the rich uncom-
Portable; it is lack OF prosperity that
makes the poor uncomfortable. What /
hope is that Wen all get together in
good team work to bring about prosper
ity"
The president spoke on the relations
OF the government to business. lie did
not begin speaking until l2;l5 and his
address was short, In its relations to
tho railroads, the trusts, the tariff and
The currency, the government vitality
torches business, he said. He explained
the change that has come in the atti-
tude of the railroads to the legislation
affecting them now on the statute books
and which they opposed vigorously a
few years ago. The recent decisions of
the supreme court in two great cases" :"
he said, had paved the way for business
TO live within the antitrust law. at
has been enforced" said the president,
"and it will continue to be enforced
quietly, I hope, and with as little dis
turbance to business as possible"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
DEATH OF AGED LADY.
Mrs. Laura J. Potter of Clark Street
Passed Away Late Yesterday.

The death of Mrs. Laura j. Potter oc-
cured at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George Thayer, Clark street, yes
terday afternoon at 4;l0 o'clock, after
she had been confined to the house Tor
several weeks. The deceased had been
in poor health since early last spring
and death resulted from liver com
plaint and other diseases brought on
by old age. She leaves three daughters
and six sons, as follows; Mrs. Liyonle
Thayer, with whom she resided, Mrs.
Laura Fisher of Augusta, Me-, Mrs. Eve
lyn Littlefeld of Jewett City, Conn,
Charles i. Potter of Frankfort, Me,
Adelbert Potter of Winterport, Me- Au-
gustus Z. Potter of Frankfort, NJ
Frank Potter of Concord, n. H., Alpht% I
50 Potter of Providence, r. l., and Alon-
70 Potter of Concord, N. H.
Mrs. Potter was born in Frankfort,
Ne, June A, 1929 Much of her earlier
life was passed in the town Of her birth.
In lS47 she was married to Hugh Pot
ter, the wedding taking place in Hol-
lowell, Me. Mr.. Potter's death occurred
in Bar Harbor, Me-, twenty years ago.
After the death of her husband, Mrs.
Potter lived for time with her daugh-
ter in Frankfort, Me-, later residing in
Concord, n. r., and Providence, r. |.
For the past three years she had made
her home with her daughter in Barre.
The deceased was a woman who pos
sessed a vigorous constitution and the
sickness which resulted in her death
was the only one she ever experienced.
She was member of the Seventh Day
Adventist church and in the earlier years
of her life she was an active worker in
that denomination
A prayer service win be held at her
late home on Clark street Monday morn
ing at o o'clock and later in the fore
noon the body will be taken to Concord,
n. H., for burial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
NEARLY 300 BOYS
IN ATTENDANCE
At Older Vermont Boys Convention,
Which Opened in Springfield Yes
terday--Banquet rendered
Last Night.

Springfield, Jan. 20.--The second con.
ference of Older Vermont Boys Of three
days duration opened here yesterday,
with between 200 and 300 delegates in
attendance The registration of dele
gates and assignment to homes for en-
tertainment took place at the First Con-
gregational church between and p m
and at $3.50 banquet was rendered the
visitors at the Red Mems hall by the
ladies of the local churches, assisted by
the boys OF the high school.
The toastmaster of the evening was
Arthur B. King, captain of the Middle
bury college football eleven, Supt Ed
ward NJ Roscoe gave the address of
greeting and the response for the boys
was BY Leon Parrott Wilder. Hon. W
J. Van Patten of Burlington. DIR. +. r.
Kidder of Woodstock and Dr. J. G. Fish
er of New York City also gave addresses
of greeting. At $3.50 p. 81, the formal
organization of the conference took place
at the Congregational church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
"oH, THAT'S NOTHING
Declared Chauffeur When Told He Had
Struck Boy.

New York. JAN 20.-The police are
looking tonight for the chauffeur Of
an automobile who ran down and killed
l0-year- Patrick Fay on an upper
West Side street and escaped. accord
ing to the boys playmates, his body was
hurled into the air and landed ON the
hood Of the motor and in order to shake
it off, the chauffeur "zig-zagged9 his ma
chine until the dead body rolled into
the street.
One of the boys told the police that
he shouted to the chauffeur. Mister,
you've hit Buster Fay" and that the
ran replied, ooh, that's nothing" and
sped away. The boy got the number
Of the machine, however, and the po4
lice are confident that the identity of
the man will soon be established. The
chauffeur had passenger who, the boy
witnesses say, made no effort to pre-
vent the chauffeur from escaping.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
Some Uses For Naphtha.

When cleaning with naphtha open all
the windows and doors in a room. Be
sure there is no fire or lights. Spread
an old sheet on the floor, lay upon it
the bed puffs and sponge them over
with naphtha. Hang in the air and aft
erward face each side with lightweight
cambric, corresponding in color with the
ground color of the covering of the
puff.
Slightly soiled blankets can be treat
ed at home in the same way. If there
are many soiled spots use a five-cent
brush and rub evenly and hard. Air well
and return to the beds.
Sofa pillows and coverings of various
kinds may be sponged or brushed clean
at home. Have no fire and no light in
the room. A piazza is good place for
doing such work.
Sponge over the pillows and mat
tresses or use small nail brush in
stead of a sponge.
Also it will kill vermin If places in
tested are sprinkled or saturated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
INSTALLED OFFICERS.
Also Large Glass of New Members to Be
Initiated by Royal Arcanum Soon.

Green Mountain council, No 1856, Royal
Arcantm, held well-attended meeting
last evening at X. Of p hall. The an
nmal report was read, showing the conn
ell to be in a prosperous condition. Much
important business was transacted and
great interest manifested for extending
membership to those eligible and who
desire the benefits of this great order.
A large class initiation will probably be
held soon, when the supreme regent is
expected to be present.
The following officers were installed
by d. S. r., ". A. Clark, assisted by
c. G. Carr: Regent, /. f. Springer;
vice regent, R. j. Attridge; orator, w.
A. Clark; past regent, A. w. Gates;
secretary, Herbert A. Rugg, s Hal
street; collector, James Maclie, l3 Rich
ardson street; treasurer, G. e. Bond;
chaplain, j. A. Gauthier; guide, W.
Black; warden, c. o. Johansson.
Those wishing to make application for
membership are referred to any member
or can confer with the regent or secre-
tary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
FIRES DUE TO SMOKING.
New York Commissioner Orders Posting
of $4,000 Placards.

New York, Jan. 20.-Thirty five thous-
and mo smoking under penalty of ar
rest" placards We're yesterday ordered
bv Fire Commissioner johnson to be post
ed in buildings where crowded working
conditions make the use of pipes, cigars
OF cigarettes a menace to life and prop.
erty. The signs are in three languages,
5000 in Italian, 10000 in English and
20 900 in Hebrew, Commissioner john
son said yesterday:
"The number of fires originating in
the careless use of smoking tobacco is
alarmingly great. More than one-fourth
the fires each year in New York are
started that way"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
USED POKER ON A MAN.
Mrs. Dennis Cutting Fails to Prove 1t
Was Glen Foster.

Rutland, Jan. 20.-Glen Foster,
handbill distributor of this city, aged
% years, was yesterday acquitted by
CITY Judge Fred G. Swinnerton of the
charge of committing an assault with an
attempt at rape on Mrs. Dennis Cutting
OF this city. The trial lasted three
hours, C. V. Poulin being counsel for
plaintiff and Grand Juror c. B. Costello
prosecuting.
Mrs. Cutting testified that while she
was alone at her home last Tuesday,
Foster, entered and attempted to take
liberties with her, the witness using a
steve poker in defense. The evidence
showed that there was discrepancy
between the description of the alleged
assailant given Grand Juror Costello by
the complainant and that she gave at
the trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
An Extension Granted.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Jan. 20.-An extern
sion until Feb of the time in which
exceptions may be filed to the YER
diet of guilty of murder in the first
degree returned against Bertram G..
Spencer of Springfield fer the killing
of Miss Martha b. Blackstone was grant
ed by Judge John c. Crosby in the SUI
perior court here yesterday.
The motion for an extension was made
by Attorney Richard Stapleton on the
ground that the lawyers for the defense
needed additional time in which 10 go
over the great mass of evidence in
trodueed at the trial. District Attor-
ney Christopher T, Callahan did not OPP
pose this motion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
IT'S OUR DUTY.
Declared Secretary Knox to Lend AS
sistance to Weak Republics.

New York, JAN 20.-"The heaviest
and most matter-o fact responsibility
that to-day rests upon the United
States" declared Secretary Knox i'll an
address before the New York State Bar
association here last might, sis that we
should respond to the needs still felt
by some few of our Latin-American
neighbors in their progress toward good
government by assisting them to meet
their just obligations and to keep out
Of trouble"
Urging the ratification of the pro-
posed Nicaraguan and Honduran loan
conventions, Secretary Knox made a
radical departure from his former argu-
ments in their behalf, asserting as a
responsibility incident to the Monroe
Doctrine the duty of the United States
to assist those Central American coun-
tries to establish tranquility within
their borders, through restoring their
finances to sound basis. Heretofore
Secretary Knox has pointed out chief
ly the benefits to be expected from the
adoption of the loan conventions through
the prevention of "the annual harvest
of revolutions" and the increase of pros
perity and commerce.
In his speech last night, however, he
declared that it was the positive duty
of this country to lend assistance to the
weak republics. He traced the develop
ment of the Monroe Doctrine, asserting
that it was the present policy of the
United States under that doctrine to
lend helping hand to our sister re-
publics to the south and to assure just
determination of the claims of European
nations against them. This admitted no
responsibility for their wrongdoings. and
it was, said Mr.. Knox. "a far cry from
aiding neighbor in doing right or de-
Tending a right to assuming "vicarious
responsibility for his wrongdoings.D
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
LOSS WAS $1,000.
In Farm Fire Between Nashua and AM
herst, N. H., Yesterday.

Amherst, n. H.. Jan. 2O.-Fire yes
terday destroyed the farm buildings on
the j. NJ. Currier place on the road to
Nashua, entailing a loss of $1,000.
1t is supposed to have caught from a
defective chimney. and despite the fact
that prompt call was sent both here
and to Milford for fire companies, the
large house and ell, together with large
barn. were destroyed.
Much of the furniture was saved by
neighbors and the horses and cattle were
turned out of the barn before the flames
reached the structure. This was fortu-
nate, for the barn, filled with inhamma-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20

BILE material, was destroyed in few
moments after it caught. The place was
insured for $3,400 and was built at a
point where fire destroyed similar set
of buildings some % years ago. 1t was
known as the Souhegan farm.
The fire was discovered by Miss Cur
rier, who noticed a jet of fame over the
front piazza and called TO her father,
who was in the barn. Lacking facilities
for fire fighting, the flames spread be-
yond control in few moments. 1t is
thought the buildings may be rebuilt, as
the farm is very productive one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
BLOCK ISLAND CABLE
HAS BEEN SPLICED
After % Days, the Island Was Again
Placed in Communication with the
Remainder of the World
Today.

Block Island, R. l., Jan. 20.-After be-
ing isolated twenty-three days, this is
land was again placed in communication
with the rest of the world when the
government cable was placed in working
order to-day. The cable was broken by
an anchored schooner nearly a month
ago, and since that time the army cable
boat Cyrus w. Field has been at work
graphing for the severed cable and splic-
ing it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
CLUNG THIRTY HOURS
TO SUNKEN VESSEL
Four Survivors of Wreck Were Taken
Off by Revenue Cutter OFF Nor
folk, Va, To-day.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 20.--After clinging
for more than thirty hours to the masts
and rigging of their sunken vessel, the
four remaining members of the crew
of the three masted schooner, Harry
Prescott, were rescued at daybreak to-
day by the revenue cutter Itasca. The
men were nearly exhausted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
OPINIONS DIFFER
As to the Physical Condition of Rev.
c. v. 7. Richeson.

Boston, JAN 20.-"The Rev. C. V. T.
Richeson is in an awful state. If he
should be told that Communication of the
death sentence had been refused to Silas
N. Phelps, the Monroe Bridge murderer,
by the governor, / really believe the
words would be a death blow to nIm,"
said William A. Morse, counsel for the
prisoner under sentence of death in the
Charles street jail last night.
Mr.. Morse added that Richeson is on
the verge of nervous shock that might
mean serious illness.
Sheriff Quinn disagrees with Mr.
Morse and declares that his prisoner Is
not in any danger of collapse
'He is in good physical condition"
said Sheriff Quinn last night. He will
90 from the Charles street Jail to the
state prison alive when his time comes"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
THEATER
WIPED OUT BY FIRE
Carelessly Thrown Cigarette Is Said to
Have Been Cause of $4,000 DAM
age in Academy of Music
To-day.

Haverhill, Mass, JAM 20.--A fire be-
lieved to have been started by care
Iessly thrown cigarette stub practically
destroyed the academy of music, Haver-
hills only dramatic playhouse, this
morning, causing loss of $4,000. Last
night the employees OF the theatre gave
a complimentary banquet at the theatre
to the manager and after the party
broke up the fire was discovered. Two
firemen were knocked down by an ex-
plosion of hot air and were painfully
burned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
VERMONT REQUESTS.
One Public and One Private In Will of
Mrs. Martha E. Pope.

Geneva, N. ", Jan. 20.-By the viii
of Mrs. Martha E. Pope, late Of this
city, offered for probate in surrogate
court here yesterday, bequest of $500
i made to the trustees of the diocese
OF Vermont to be added to the prin-
cipal of the Bishop Bissell missionary
fund of the Episcopal church. The de-
ceased was daughter of the late Bsh-
op w. III. A. Bissell of Vermont.
Mrs Martha G. Wales of Burlington,
a niece, is made one of two residuary
legatees of the estate after bequests Of
81 900 each are made to one sister and
two brothers, and several smaller be-
quests TO certain church interests. The
estate is valued at about 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
FISHING VESSELS
ARE NEARLY FREED
With Half a Million Dollar Cargo of
Fish, They Are About to Be Re-
leased in Bonney Bay,
Newfoundland.

Gloucester, Mass, Jan. 20.-Aecording
to a message received here from the rev.
enue cutter, Androscoggin to-day, the
fishing vessels which, with cargoes of
fish valued at $500,0O0, have been en-
cased in the ice in Bonney bay, New
foundland, are about to secure their
freedom. They are near the edge of the
ice field and the Androscoggin and the
Gresham are standing by. A southerly
wind has cleared the water of ice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
X. OF C. OFFICERS INSTALLED.
BY District Deputy Thomas Garvey of
Burlington and Staff

The installation of the officers of the
Barre council, No. 40l, Knights of Co
lumbus, who were recently elected for
the coming year, was held last night
at their hall in the Scampini block un-
der the direction OF District Deputy
Thomas Garvey of Burlington and his
staff. The officers for the ensuing
wear are as follows: Grand Knight. John
OLeary; deputy grand knight, Peter
McNulty; chancellor. Peter Desautels;
warden, Daniel Murphy; financial secre-
tary. Joseph NJ. Nelson; recording Sec
rotary. Martin Riley, ir.; treasurer, A.
w. Beattie; advocate, Martin Riley. sr.;
guards. John Hardigan and ]. c. Fitz-
gerald; trustee for three years, w. b.
Marion; lecturer A. H. Burke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
TEN TsIN MAY BE CAPITAL.
Cable Dispatch from Peking Says Abdi-
cation Is Accomplished Fact.

Chicago, Jan. According to a cable
dispatch from Peking to the Chicago
Daily News, the abdication of the Man.
ehu dynasty is an accomplished fact,
and the delay in issuing the ediet al
ready drawn up was solely to prevent
an uprising by the reactionary wing of
the imperial family, headed by Prince
Kung. 1t is also declared that Tien Tsin
will be the temporary capital of China
while the new government is being
formed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
GAVE DINNER TO KING.
United States Minister Egan, Stationed
at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark. Jan. 20.-Mau-
rice f. Egan, the United States min
lister, and Mrs. Egan gave a dinner last
night at the legation o King Frederick
and a number of court dignitaries, diplo-
mats and other distinguished person
ages. This is the first invitation ae-
cepted by the king this season and is
regarded as a return for the honor the
United States paid to Denmark in send
ing the Atlantic fleet to Copenhagen
last spring.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
SET DATES FOR FAIR.
That at Sheldon to Be September 4, S
and g.

Sheldon. Jan. 20.-The annual meeting
of the Franklin County Fair association
was held at the Portland house yester-
day. Superintendents of various depart
ments were elected, and it was decided
to hold the annual fair on September a,
and s. Among the attractions being
considered is an automobile parade, for
which three premiums are to be offered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-20
CAN'T COMPEL CONTRACTORS
To Employ Only Union Labor on Boston
City Contracts.

Boston, Jan. 20.-It would be illegal
for the city to compel contractors to
employ only union labor, according TO
an opinion submitted to Mayor Fitzger-
aid by Corporation Counsel Babson yes
terday The question arose over the
advertising for bids for the erection Of
the annex to city hall.