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The Washington times., 1912-10-15
Candidate Russell
Ridicules Report
Socialism to Blame

NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-"Ridiculous!"
said Cha.les Edward Russell. Socialist
candidate for governor. last night just
before he went on the platform at the
Manhattan Casino to address a crowd
OF several thousand Socialists, when
told Of the attempt to assissinate
Colonel Roosevelt by man whom
early reports called a Socialist.
Russell. because Socialists don't do
business that way. The Socialists ar
Tho statement emanating from Mil
waukee that Colonel Roosevelt was
shot by Socialist is an effort to in
Jure the Socialist party. Milwaukee Is
one Of the strongest Socialist centers
lished broadcast that a Socialist had
attempted to murder candidate for
the Presidency and an ex-President II
would hurt our party.
ridiculous! As ! said before. Nc
attempted murder of Colonel Roosevelt.
When David Graham Phillips was MUIR
dered an effort was made to show that
his murderer was Socialist, The MUIR
derer was not Socialist, but a mad
man.
poisoned In Harlem there are persons
Socialists are not violent or destructive.
Colonel Roosevelt is safe with the So
cialists. or at least lie is safe from vio-
lence, and anyone who knows anything
about socialism knows 1t.
Never once in his speech did Mr. RUS
sell speak OF Colonel Roosevelt. He
devoted himself to the Dry Goods trust
and other trusts. and his hearers got
not an inkling of the shooting until
they reached the street.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
TAFT PRAYS THAT
ROOSEVELT'S WOUND
may NOT Be SERIOUS
President Sends His Sym
pathy to Colonel and to
Latter's Wife.

ABOARD THE MAYFLowER, VIA
WIRELESS. ELLIS ISLAND. N. Y,
Oct. 1b.-President Taft today sent these
kilograms to Colonel and Mrs. Roose-
welt:
'Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Chicago: I
am greatly shocked to hear Of the out
rageous and deplorable assault made
upon you. And I earnestly hope and
pray that your recovery may be speedy
" '' '"vsi "WiLIiAM H. TAFT"
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster
Bay, N. ": / extend to you my heart
felt sympathy In your present distress.
earnestly hope and pray that you
and your family and the colonel may
be promptly relieved Of suspanse by
' '' s." .WiELIXM II. TAFT:
President Taft also issued the follow
ing statement:
II cannot withhold an expression of
horror at the act OF the maniac who
Roosevelt. Roosevelt When / Sriefiy Expressed
my regret last night I had been in
formed that Colonel Roosevelt was
The news this morning, however, Is Of
q more serious character and feel
the deepest sympathy for Mr.. Roose-
velt and his family. ], pray that the
wound. With no complicStions.
"This assault, following the shooting
Of Mayor Gaynor two years ago. and
the assassination Of three out OF the
last nine Presidents elected by our
solemn reflection by all Americans upon
conditions which make II possible that
such dastardly deeds may occur In a
country afiording to Its citizens such
complete advantages OF civil liberty.
,"It is, of course. difficult entirely to
avoid the purpose OF the cunningly
insane. The enforcement Of the laws
against the carrying OF concealed
weapons and the more rigorous and
tempted crimes. whether against
prominent or less conspicuous per-
soys az: ,s q cSur:s S hsipiuii s but tn; 3;
preventin.s the spread Of Vicious doe
trines, which would excuse or pallia te
an attempt to remedy fancied wrongs
by resort to violence will be more ef-
'"I ~eak for the American people in
expressing the profound hone that
Colonel Roosevelt may speedily re-
cover from the effect OF this dastard-
ly act. Z, WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Sincerely Affected.
Prettdent Taft was very much affected
over the shooting of Colonel Roosevelt
He eagerly demanded all Of the news
from Chicago and It was plain that the
misfortune tnat had overtaken his riva
candidate had caused him to forget the
feeling he has had against the colonel
since tho commencement OF the present
campaign.
There was no trace Of the Taft smile
today. He was intensely serious and
even the splendid picture presented by
the passing >bsttlethips failed to revive
The Washington times., 1912-10-15

madman or fanatic who shot at Col
onel Roosevelt been torn In pieces by
an angry multitude It would have
served him right There is no pun
wouid-be assassin Of a public man en-
gagged In discussing the affairs Of the
nation. That sort Of thing will do for
darkest Russia. 1t won't do for this
free country. where we believe In free
discussion; Meanwhile. the In
quirer extends its heartiest congratu-
lations to Colonel Roosevelt upon his
escape from the bullet of his assail-
ant. and conveys to Nm Its most sin
cere hope that the wound will not
prove serious. As for his assaiiant,
u he had himself been torn limb from
limb the world would have been we'll
rid Of dangerous maniac.
BALTIMORE AMERICAN-Tba Amer
lean people rejoice that Theodore
Roosevelt was spared last night from
his assailant It would appear that the
man is Of unsound mind. None other,
indeed. could be guilty of SO heinous
a crime. That his attempt was not
successful is reason for universal
been worldwide had a bullet brought
to SO tragic a close the brilliant career
Of Theodore Roosevelt.
The assassination OF President Nc
hlniev ID st1H rreen IN the public
mind and no less bitter would have
been the nations grief and no less
keen the sense Of loss had Roosevelt
similarly followed the man who was
once his chief. As Il Is, Roosevelt
luck still holds good, and the people
sincerely congratulate him on his
fortunate escape while execrating the
hand that was raised against him.
BALTIMORE SUN-The first shock of
horror at the attempt to assassin ate
Mr.. Roosevelt will be followed by a
glow Of thankfulness that his life has
been spared.
He Is one Of the nations greatest men,
useful servant we can III afford to
lose. The universal regard for any
man who has been President Is. in Mr..
Roosevelt's case. immeasurabiy en-
hanced by his striking personality and
admirable qualities. No other Amer
lean. perhaps. has SO large and de-
voted a personal following. Certainly
none has played 80 prominent a pars
in the events Of his time. His remark
able career has been distinguished by
a courage that has never failed him,
and that was unshaken when he faced
death last night.
Many a prayer Of gratitude that he
Is still alive and unharmed will be OF.
fered. with the sincere hope that he
will be spared for many years Of use
fulness.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
Oscar Straus Wires
Wounded Party Leader,
Invoking Gods Blessing

AMSTERDAM. N. Y, Oct. 15.-oscar
S. Straus, Progressive nominee for gov
ernor. was greatly shocked at the re-
port OF the attempt to kill Colonel
Roosevelt. The news was brought TO
Mr.. Straus late last night. Just as he
had finished an address at the local
opera house. He Immediately sent this
message to Colonel Roosevelt:
MAY Gods blessing attend you
and preserve you for your family
and the country. / am unutterably
pained and shocked. earnestly
await news from you.
OSCAR STRAUS."
Mr.. Straus then dictated this state
ment for the papers: -
IT am shocked beyond expression
that anyone could be found who
would wish to hurt the greatest
friend OF the plain people Of the land
the country has seen since Abraham
Lincoln. No man is more needed In
this crisis by the American people
than he who has vitalized moral is
sues in our economical age.
THE bullet must have been fred
by q disordered mind"
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
BIC PAPERS GLAD
ROOSEVELT'S SAFE

Following are editorial comments on
the shooting Of Colonel Roosevelt print
ed In American newspapers:
NEW YORK PREsS-If the bullet fred
at the heart OF Theodore Roosevelt had
spent that splendid life, II would have
cut of one OF the matchless careers
of the worlds history.
The man who in private station. no
less than in the most exalted Amer
lean office, was hailed In all lands as
the foremost citizen Of the United
States could III be spared from the
period Of American history which he he
thankful that this man in 1oooooOoO
Is not to die.
NEW YORK WORDING. Roosevelt
was shot at Milwaukee last night.
but fortunately the wound Is not like. IKE,
questions must be discussed. public
issues must be threshed out, and
whatever danger follows must inevi-
tably be assumed. Nevertheless, 1t
ought to be possible to keep crazy
Presidents and candidates for Pres
dent. It ought to be possible to furn-
ish enough police protection to en-
able the United States to conduct a
possibility Of assassination - In
the circumstances there is nothing to
do but to congratulate Mr.. Roose-
Welt on his escape and to congratulate
the country upon its escape from an
other red blot upon the pages Of
American history.
NEW YORK SUN-The Sun rejoices
that the bullet fired by a mad-brained
man Of the Czolgosz type at Colonel
Roosevelt did not find a fatal lodg-
ment. While we differ with Colonel
Roosevelt in his policies, his sudden
taking OF would be a national calam-
ity, and with the entire nation we
pray for his speedy recovery.
NEW YORK HERALD-No bitterness
OF political discussion in this country
can prevent deep regret and hearty
sympathy going out to an opponent TO
whom murderous violence is offered.
That will be the general attitude OF
the entire country regarding the at
tempt made by a dangerous lunatic
at Milwaukee last night on the life of
Theodore Roosevelt.
Ardently Is II to be hoped that he
who Is leading the third party is not
seriously wounded and that the Issue
of the campaign will be fought to Its
inevitable conclusion without being
changed In It's course by the act Of a
madman.
PHILADELPHIA INoUIRER-Had the
The Washington times., 1912-10-15

1902. when his carriage was struck by
a trolley car near Pittsfeld. Mass, and
William Craig. q secret service opera.
tive, who was riding with him, was
killed. The driver. David J. Pratt, was
injured.
Although Mr.. Roosevelt was thrown
heavily to the road. he was only
scratched and bruised, and after pick
Ing himself up, cross-examined tho mo-
torman as to the cause Of the accident.
With Mr.. Roosevelt at that time were
George b. Cortelyou and Senator MUIR
ray Crane. neither OF whom was in
jured.
Upon his return to Pittsneld. Mass.
Mr.. Roosevelt was asked:
"Were you ever nearer death?"
Perhaps" he, replied. and then add
ed: Il do not care to talk about tn,
nearness Of death. There are things
that are worse than death. and we
know what they are"
In october, 1906, while on board the
lighthouse tender Magnolia. bound
down the Mississippi river. the vessel
WAS rammed by the fruit steamship Es-
porta. near New Orleans, and several
holes were torn In the Magnolias hull.
The captain Of the Magnolia drove her
head on a mud bank, where she re-
mained until the next morning. The
shock Of the collision reused Mr.. Roose-
Welt from his berth. but after asking q
few questions he returned to his state
room and. with his party. was taken of
by the lighthouse tender Ivy. and his
journey was resumed.
Last summer. while on his way to
Chicago a large boulder rolled on the
tracks and the train ran over the OBJ
struction. jolting the cars and damaging
the engine, to such an extent that It had
to be replaced by another at Pough-
keepsie. Train men at that time said
the escape Of the train from wreck was
q very lucky one.
Like all Presidents Of recent years,
Wa shinSton ana ovster Raw nv
"cranks," but none Of them ever at
tempted any open violence.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
REGRET ATTACK
ON COL. ROOSEVELT
Visiting G. A. r. Post Members
... Hear of Attempt To
'.' Kill Him. -

Departing from Washington this
morning to spend the day at Arlington
Cemetery members Of Fletcher Web
ster Post, @. A. r. OF Brockton. Mass.
would talk Of nothing but the attempt
ed assassination OF Colonel Roosevelt.
The news that maniac had shot the
ex-President deeply grieved the vet
Grams, many of whom are ardent MEM
bers Of the Progressive party. Reas-
suring reports as to Mr.. Roosevelt's
condition lessened the anxiety Of the
Brockton Grand Army men and they
left to visit the graves Of former COM
rades pleased that the assassin's das-
tardly work had gone for naught
Philadelphia will be visited BY the
veterans tomorrow where Independence
Hall. the Liberty Bell and other his
toric attractions will be the chief points
of interest Leaving Philadelphia the
Grand Army tourists will return direct
to Brockton after one of the most en-
Joyable trips ever undertaken by the
entire membership Of G. A. r. post.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
ASSA|LANT IS HELD
IN BOND OF $4,000
TO ANSWER CHARGE
Says He's Never Been Right
Since Sweetheart Perished
in Slocum Disaster.

MILWAUKEE,, Oct. Is. - John
schrank, the fanatic who attempted The
life Of Colonel Roosevelt last night, was
arraigned In district court today, plead
ed guilty. and was bound over on 5000
bail to the next term of the municipal
court, which convenes December 10.
Schrank admitted to newspaper men
today that he does not care what be-
comes Of himself, and reiterated his
statement that he was sorry his bullet
did not put an end to the third party
leader.
81 am not worried about what they
are going to do with me-" said the pris-
oner. THAT is a most trivial matter
IN my mind. l am only sorry that my
Intentions were not realized and that
] failed to kill Roosevelt. I am able
20 stand the consequences OF my act.
No man has right to third term"
Lost Sweetheart on Steamer.
schrank talked freely to newspaper
men and Jail attaches today. Asked
II he had ever had a sweetheart, he
Immediately stated that he had, and her
name was Elsie Iiegler, but he added:
She went down on the General Slo:
cum, and have never felt right since"
The would-be slayer related the vir-
tues Of Elsie Ziegler, who, he said, was
a beautiful girl, and whom he had
planned to marry when everything was
right.
Have you ever had another sweet
heartT' asked a reporter.
Remained True to Girl.
NO" said Schrank. That would not
be right to Elsie. When she went down
nthe General Slocum l thought of
suicide, and did not know how could
live without her." he continued. II re-
solved to be tue to Elsie, and have
never had anotl ar sweetheart"
Schrank told jail officials early today
that he was hungry. A plate of saus-
age and bread and a cup of coffee were
set before him. He took a bite Of the
foo, and left II untouched, saying his
appetite had failed him.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
COLONEL NOT AFRAID OF DEATH.

I
q I
a wantt 10
DEATH Now would nsin
truth when that concern for other things not In
ahead
life
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
Schrank Regarded
On the Bowery as
A Harmless Crank

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Habitues Of the
Bowery recalled today John Schrank.
who tried to murder Colonel Roosevelt
last night. as a harmless, inoffensive
crank A German with a somewhat
noticeable accent, yellow hair, and a
reddish brown beard. he lived at Whites
Hotel. just a few feet of the Bowery.
Only one man penetrated the air of ex-
clusiveness with which he surrounded
himself. That was, Jack Walker. bar
tender In the hotel. who said today that
he and schrank often discussed general
AFFAIRS over a glass Of beer.
..' Had Few Friends.
According to Walker Schrank appar-
emily had few friends and absolutely no
intimates. He was quiet In manner and
In conversation never discussed him
self. While he had been heard to say
that he considered Roosevelt a menace
to the country there was never any
thing In his conversation that led those
held real animosity toward the Pro-
sressive Presidential candidate.
Although he said nothing about his
affairs to anyone the impression among
the few who came into contact with
him was that he was engaged as real
estate salesman trying to dispose Of
development projects to working men,
He admitted that his work was hard
and his sales few and about a month
ago he asked Walker II he could get
him a Job as a bartender or waiter,
saying his finances were running low.
Believed He Was Crazy.
Everybody at the hotel believed that
he was slightly crazy. although no one
there. today could give any particular
reason for that belief other than q gen.
eral feeling based on the manner in
sociates.
Gus Jost, proprietor OF the hotel, said
that Schrank always paid his bills
promptly and that when he left the
hotel about the middle Of September
he did not say where he was going
or what his forwarding address was.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
Election Case Dropped.

No motion was offered in Supreme
Court yesterday for immediate hearing
Of the Kansas election case. This Is
be pressed. but will be dropped In ac-
cordance with the compromise reported
to have been reached.
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
Roosevelt Always Lucky
In Escaping Serious Hurt
In All His Accidents

Theodore Roosevelt has been singu-
larly fortunate in all cases where his
life was in danger, and has never been
ir jured seriously In any of them. His
most severe injuries were received In
The Washington times., 1912-10-15
READY TO RISK
LIFE FOR PARTY


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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
TO RENT

TO RENT = An upstairs tenement at the
corner OF Maple Avenue and Seminary Street.
Apply to c. W. Meehef 3Oitf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

Vermonts second annual automobile
show will be held at the armory in
burlington from April 20 to May 4, in
elusive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

HAY FOR sALE-About twenty tons of hay,
On o baptst street IN Nilliamstown, VT II, A.
Phelps, Barre, VT Telephone 3i4.2 30OtiO
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

The Burlington Trust Co. has an
nounced its gift of $1,000 toward 500
900 fund TO be raised by subscription
conditional under the provision in the
viii of the late ex-Gov. Fletcher ID.
Proctor. who gave $4,000 to the Bur
lington Home for Destitute Children on
condition that the $4,000 be raised be-
fore January ]. 1914. This is the first
contribution received toward realizing
tho amount necessary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Two good sleighs, cheap. The
~ Farm, Trow Hill Telephone CALI
o9--o boots
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OFFICES TO RENT - Up one flight Two
large front connecting Offices. Inquire Of L. NJ
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
STONE SHED FOR RENT

OFFICE FOR RENT in Wood Block. @. M.
Perry, Agent, as North Main Street 237rf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

TO RENI-A lower tenement on Hill Street
Inquire at Hill Street. SCOTT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

TO RENT-Shed room for six or eight cut
tiers. Apply to the Msrtinson Estate Company,
Batehelder Meadow. 23itf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
For Sale Cheap

Saw mill at Roxbury Vermont, situated in
Roxbury Village with side track running right
beside the mill, has platform and two cars can
he loaded at once right out of mill; No Lane
mill, 42-foot carriage; iron saw frame, 4a-inch
Hoe saw; double edger, planer, butting saws,
slab saw pull-in rig betting, shafting and all
rugged for same, % horse power boiler, IL x 10
Atlas engine, nearly new, which gives plenty OF
power, drive wheel i9 inches X feet; Large,
roomy mill building, two story covered with
slate. There is now a large amount Of custom
logs in yard ready to be cut and many more TO
come in. A good chance for someone to get
right TO work and make money. his property
will be sold very cheap. as find my health and
other business will not permit me to attend TO
it longer. Also, If wanted, about 800 acres OF
timber land, largely spruce. which would come
TO the above mill handily; also house and grist
mill with water power also double tenement
house and small farm in Mortified. Vermont;
also several other pieces of real estate for sale
G. X ANDREWS Northfeld VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
First Constable.
NJ. b. r. James
Nichols. Mcknight. Roberts.
Totals l2lt
Second Constable.
has T.
Assessor for Three YeaNs.

Total ..........,.. l,O4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
STATE of VERMONT
Washington County, IS. City of Barre

AT city meeting legally warned and
holden in the several wards in the city
OF Barre, on the first Tuesday of March,
A. ID. 1912, the votes for mayor, city
clerk, city treasurer, first constable, sec
ond constable, three directors of French
Barre library, aldermen, school commits
sioners, auditors and assessors, having
been taken, sorted, and counted, the fol-
lowing persons had the number OF votes
annexed to their names respectively for
the several offices herein stated: and
on the question as to Whether licenses
shall be granted for the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors in this cty?" the follow
ing were the number of votes in favor
and against:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

Rt. Rev. Bishop J. ]. Rice of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Burlington,
who strongly arraigned the liquor traffic
at his service last Sunday, voted before
7:3O o'clock Tuesday morning in the
city election.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

When the death of Mrs b. H. Dickin-
son of East Sheldon occurred March !,
the family circle Of father, mother and
several children was broken for the first
time in 43 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

To outside purchasers spending $40 in
any of the local stores, Burlington bust
ness men win furnish free dinners during
the Queen city's annual merchants week
April 20 to May 4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07

Senator Carroll S. Page has presented
petitions to the Senate at Washington
from the citizens of Swanton, East High
gate and Franklin favoring a parcels
post. He has also presented a petition
from the st. Johnsbury Central Labor
union. asking for legislation to prohibit
the use of unnecessary poisons in match
factories.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
GILL SEEMS BEATEN.
Recalled Mayor of Seattle Fails of Re-
election.

Seattle. Wash, March with re.
turns missing from ffty-one precints, the
figures in the recall mayoralty election
were George f. Cotterill, 26l36; Hiram
c. Gill. 25,04l.
Gill was the recalled mayor He had
no newspaper support and ran asking
for vindication of his past services. Cot
terill ran on an enforce the laws" plat
form, with leanings toward municipal
ownership and the single tax.
Cotterilrs friends declare that the
charter amendment establishing the sim
gle tax system in Seattle has passed by
substantial plurality.
Gill was recalled principally through
the votes of women, who cast their bal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-07
"Usin' Tiz Grammar"
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