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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
MUSIC WAS THE THEME
Discussed by S. H. Jackson and Rendered
by Miss Hovey and Mr.. Edwards

The members of the PhiIomathian clul
and their invited guests spent "A most
enjoyable evening at the home of Mrs
j. w. Vaughan last night, the prin
cIpal feature of the program being al
interesting and instructive talk giver
by S. Hollister Jackson, who took fol-
his theme, "The Power of Music" 9th
er contributors to the pleasure of the
evening were Miss Josephine e. Hovey
supervisor of music in the public schools
and Frederic Edwards, both of whom
are musicians of ability.
In the course of his talk, Mr.. jack
son said that history and tradition alike
fail to throw much light on the origin
of music; that it is very ancient is
proved by the representations of various
musical instruments carved on the tombs
OF the Theban kings. Music was one
Of the four arts contributing to the al
most perfect culture of the ancient
Greeks, the other three being philos-
ophy, sculpture and architecture; and
Mr.. jackson contended that music was
not the least of these in its influence
in producing this high state of culture.
In such high regard was music hel |
by the Greeks that an immense thea
tie, capable o' seating 10000 people,
was built in Athena for the presenta-
tion of the plays of Sophoelcs and the
other great writer's of the times and
these PLAYS were not spoken but sung,
said Mr.. jackson. TO these plays. which
were usually given annually. came moi
only the people of Athens but, as we'll,
people from all the then known world
MIR. jackson outlined some OF the pc
culiarities OF Greek music and stated
that none of the music of the ancient
Greeks has come down to us. lie also
eS planned the nature OF the Gregorian
tones, which. he stated. were the best
musical setting ever given the Psalms
OF David. In modern times no nation
has approached the standard Of the mu
sic of ancient Greece, Germany being,
probably, The nearest approach to it,
having produced a few composers OF
ability
Mr.. jackson also spoke interestingly
of the old folk.songs which grew out
OF the isolated life Of the ancient peo.
pies who were often walled in literal
ly from the nations around them and
these songs were, OF necessity provin-
cial in character. While America has
no distinctive folk songs. we have been
fortunate in that We have borrowed tire
best folk-songs OF other nations and
adapted them to our own uses.
That the music most frequently heard
AT our concerts. in our theatres and even
IN our churches. is lacking in dignity
and musicallv of low standard was
asserted By the speaker, who said that
modern music Jwas in no sense TO be
in nobility and dignity with
the music so highly appreciated by the
Greeks OF antiquity
AT the conclusion of the program re-
frcshments OF salad. sandwiches, coffee
and waters were served, Mrs w. r.
Shepard pouring, and being assisted in
serving by Miss Mildred Phelps and Miss
Mary McWhorter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
pLAINFIELD's NEW OFFICERS.
Town Voted to Raise $500 for Special
Highway Purposes.

Plainfeld, March 6,-At the annual
town meeting held yesterday, the fol-
lowing officers were elected Moderator,
O. L. Martin; clerk, J. S. Chamber
lain; treasurer, Il. r. Leavitt; school
director for one year, f. w. Page, vice
+. b. Batchelder, resigned; school di-
rector for three years, o. L. Martin;
selectman for three years. +. J, Bart
lett; lister for three years, Fred Farm
ham; auditors, f. G. Hoyt, Z. Nv. Page;
town grand juror. Ed Stowe: oyerseer
of the poor, S. S. Smith; road commits
sioner, Henry Farnham. Total tax 81 65.
1t was voted to raise $500 special high
way money. License vote; No 6s; yes T.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
GAVE OUT MUNSEY LETTER.
Colonel Roosevelt Trying to Show
Where He Qualified.

Oyster Bay, n. Y, March 6.-Reports
that the Roosevelt movement was max
ing steady progress were brought to Col
Roosevelt yesterday, and when he re-
turned to Oyster Bay last night he had
the air of man well satisfied with the
days work, In addition to hearing the
situation in various parts Of the country
described by his visitors, Colonel Roose-
Welt made a lengthy contribution TO the
campaign literature of the day.
He gave out letter which he wrote
last January to Frank A. Munsey, the
publisher, in which he said that while
he would not be a candidate for the nom
ination in 1912, he would not make II
statement which would make it difficult
for him to accept the nomination. Colo
mel Roosevelt expressed the hope that
this would go a long way toward set
tling the question whether he had brok-
en- his word by saying last week that he
would accept the nomination if it were
offered to him.
The point to which the colonel called
attention was that while he had said he
would not be a candidate for the nomina-
ton, he was saying at the time that he
would not withdraw himself definitely
from the field He takes the ground that
it involved no change of position there
for for him to announce his readiness
to accept the nomination.
The colonel was asked whether he was
going to the Chicago convention to fight
it out.
"Why no. he responded II haven't
even thought of it; of course not"
He said, too, that he had no intention
of attending the New York state con
Nention at Rochester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Duxbury's Town Meeting.

The Duxbury town meeting was quick
ly over and the following officers elected;
Moderator, b. r. Demeritt; town clerk
and treasurer, L. w. Huntley (this i
Mr.. Huntley's 4lst election The office
of town clerk has been in the Huntlev
family since 1916, and that of treas
mef since ls43); school director for
three years, Howard Kennedy; lister for
three years. l.. S. Hills; sclectman for
three years, II. G. Ward; road commits
sioner, A. J. Patterson; overseer of the
poor, B. +. Hart: collector and con
stable, II. J. Parcher; auditors, S. S.
Foster. Homer Kennedy and c. f. Louiz-
ellie. Homer Canerdy was also elected
lister for one year in place of A. II.
Graves, excused; John Dillon was elect
ell selectman for two years, in place
of Frank Callahan. Five hundred dol
lars was voted for permanent roads and
a tax of 81 80 on dollar for all pur-
poses. The license vote was s yes, 81
no.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
TALK OF THE TOWN

p. F. Mclaughlin of Boston, represent
ing "Granite, Marble & Bronze is
spending a few days in the city on bust
ness.
Riley's orchestra of five pieces will
furnish music for dance to be held in
the Woodmen hall Friday night by some
young people of this city.
The Montpelier and Wells River rail-
road attached two sleeping coaches to
the Green Mountain express last night
to accommodate the people who were
going to the automobile show at Bos-
ton.
AZ c. L. Bugbee's woodworking shop
you can get your picture mouldings in
any kind of wood you wish. to match
the finish in room. Also cabinet and
stain work. turned work and interior
and exterior of house finish. Phone
l55-M.
William A. Lundberg, who has acted
as one of the supervisors on the new
federal building for several weeks, will
leave tonight for New York City, where
he will remain for few days before
assuming partial supervision on post
office buildings in course of construction
in Wauingford, Conn, and Athol, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
RAILROAD STATION THREATENED
Waterbury's Landmark Was Ablaze Last
Night--A Fire at Waterbury Center.

Waterbury, March 6.-At o'clock
last evening, a fire alarm was rung in
from the Central Vermont railroad sta
tion. The fire company quickly respond
ed and although the blaze was under
check when they arrived, good wet
ting down was given the building. The
fire evidently started from the furnace
and was under the ladies' waiting room.
This station was built about forty years
ago and at that time was one of the
best on the railroad. 1t is one OF the
landmarks here.
At Waterbury Center about noon yes
terday, the blacksmith shop of Moses
Decell was destroyed with most of the
tools. While not valuable building,
it is a great loss to Mr.. Decell and
there was no insurance. The fire is sup
posed to have started from the Chin
ney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
MRS. PETER GORDON
Died Late Last Night After Illness of
Considerable Length.

Mrs. Peter Gordon passed away at her
home. los North Seminary street, last
night at ll:50 o'clock, after three
months illness of Bright's disease. She
leaves her husband and one daughter.
Miss Ellen Sutherland Gordon, of this
rcity. Her mother, Mrs. Robert Sim,
and three sisters. Mrs. John Bisset,
Mrs. William Morgan and another mar
ried sister. live in Woodside, Aberdeen.
Scotland brother, Robert Sim, re-
sides in Dundee, Scotland. Mrs. Cor
don's mother is s6 years old.
Mrs. Margaret Horen tSim) Gordon
was born in Woodside, Aberdeen. fifty
two years ago. Her marriage to Mr.
Gordon took place in Aberdeen on Christ
mas dav. 1885. With her husband, she
came to America in 1883 and had been
a resident of Barre since that time.
Mrs. Gordon was affiliated with the
PRESBYTERIAN church in this city and
also belonged to the Manchester Unity
of Odd Ladies.
The funeral arrangements have not
vet been completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
WANT A RECEIVER
For International Lumber and Develop
ment Company.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 6.-Judge Me-
Pherson, of the United district court,
yesterday listened to arguments for the
appointment of a receiver for the In
ternational Lumber and Development
company, which has its general Offices in
this city. The concern is Delaware
corporation and has capital of &c.
100000. 1t was organized for the de-
velopment of timber and agricultural
lands in Mexico.
The petition for a receiver was fled
by four of the stockholders, who charge
that the officers and directors of the
corporation have, by means of payment
( of salaries and commissions on sales of
capital stock, appropriated to them
selves sums of money amounting to
S50O00O.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
HE REFUSED
TO PROMISE
Assurance of Abiding by De-
creeS of Courts Hereafter
JOHN MITCHELL IS DEFIANT
Because He Said That to Do SO Would
Be to Admit That Heretofore He
Had Failed to Comply with
Lawful DEGREES.

Washington, D. c., March 6.-John
Mitchell, vice president of the American
Federation of Labor, to-day declined TO
give to Judge Wright of the District
OF Columbia supreme court, any as
surance that he expected hereafter to
lend adherence to the DEGREES of the
judicial tribunals of the United States.
To do so, he declared, would be an adj
mission that he had heretofore failed
to comply with lawful DEGREES.
Mr. Mitchell said that he had rather
be convicted of contempt of court than
be acquitted on any other ground than
the facts in the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Suspicion That Someone Tam
pered With the New Hampshire
SEA VALVE WAS BROKEN
So That When the Vessel Left Brooklyn
Drydock the Water Rushed in and
Was Rapidly Sinking Her When
Trouble Was Discovered.

New York, March 6.--That the battle
ship New Hampshire narrowly escaped
sinking at the Brooklyn navy yard ON
Monday has leaked out from unofficial
circles. The battleship was being towed
out Of her drydock after undergoing
repairs, when it was discovered that the
sea valve was broken and water was
pouring into the vessel The battleship
was replaced in drydock, and the water
was pumped out. There is suspicion that
the valve may have been tampered with.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
ANOTHER TRAGEDY
IN THE SNEED CASE
John T. Sneed, Father of the Man Re-
Gently Tried for Murder, Was Slain
and His Assassin Then Slew
Himself.

Georgetown, Tex, March 6--,John T,
Sneed was killed here to-day by one OF
his tenants r. @. billiard, and the assas-
sin then killed himself. Before dying he
declared that he shot for revenge.
John T. Sneed was the father of John
Beal Sneed the latter OF whom was re-
Gently on trial fer the killing Of Captain
A. G. Boyce. The first tragedy was the
sequel to the elopement OF Captain
Boyee's son with Sneed's wife. 1t is pre-
sumed that to-day's killing was the di-
rect outgrowth of the Boyce Sneed feud.
The trial of Sneed was not decisive, the
jury failing to agree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
THREE QUINCY MEN
BURNED TO DEATH
Two Others Were Seriously Hurt In a
Lodging House Fire In That City
Last Night-Property Loss
Was Small.

Quincy, Mass, March g. Three men
were burned to death and two seriously
injured in fire started by an over
turned lamp in lodging house here,
More than dozen other dodgers fled
to the street in their night clothing
The dead are Daniel Graham, Dan
ial Leary and Patrick Mcdonald. The
injured are Charles Mcdonald, John
Kelly. Firemen extinguished flames with
little difficulty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06

The regular meeting OF Cobble Hill
grange was held Monday evening, March
a. The literary program was in charge
of the older members OF the grange aud
was very much enjoyed by all The
following numbers were on the program:
Song "0ld Folks at Home; paper, w.
W. Sutton; reading, Mrs. Mary Bas-
sett; reading, Mrs. Parkhurst; violin
SOLO Mr.. Brebner; paper, "Recollections
of Early Settlers" Mrs. G. +. c. Wheat
on A. s. Parkhurst recalled to mind
ana recited a piece which he spoke in
the same building when a school boy
there over ffty-six years ago. Music
and recitations were interspersed by
contributions from the younger mem-
tcr= of the grange, all of which helped
to make one of the best programs ever
given by the organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
ENGLISH MISSIONARY
WAS SLAIN TO-DAY
Mutinous Chinese Soldiers Also Impris-
oned Another Missionary in the
Town Hail.

Peking, China, March GA missionary
named +. Day, belonging to the Church
OF England mission and attached to the
district OF Pao-Ting Au, was killed to-
day by mutinous Chinese soldiers. When
Mr. Day and another missionary, f. S.
Hughes, were making tour Of the mis-
sion stations and reached Chin Chow,
they found soldiers sacking the town.
Mr. Day was killed, but Mr.. Hughes
took refuge in the town hall. British
soldiers have gone to Mr.. Hughes res
cue
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
SUGAR TARIFF BILL REPORTED.
Income Tax Plan to Furnish Revenue
Will Be Presented Later.

Washington, D. c., March 6.-The sug
ar tariff revision bill was reported favor
ably to the House yesterday by Chair
man Underwood of the ways and means
committee. The excise bill providing
for an income tax to make up the loss
of revenue will not be reported until
later
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE
BY HURRICANES
Half of Town Was Destroyed, and
Many People Were Drowned in
Tidal Wave That Followed.

Victoria, B. c., March 6.--News was
brought to-day by the steamer Makura
of disastrous hurricanes in the Fiji and
New Caledonia groups. There was great
loss of life, and many vessels were
wrecked. Half the town of Noukulofa
was destroyed. Many people were
drowned by tidal waves which followed
the blow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
LOOTERS DECAPITATED.
They Are Promptly Executed When
They Return to Peking.

Peking, March 6.-Parties of mutineers.
returned here yesterday intending to re-
sumo looting. They were arrested and
decapitated.
A private telegram says 1000 troops
mutinied at Kin Kiang and looted the
town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
EARNING So PER DAY
AS A JURYMAN
Col. Roosevelt Began His Duties at Min
cola, L. l., To-day-Wouldn't Com
ment on Secretary Slim
sons Speech.

Mineola, L. l., March 6.-For the first
time in his life, Col. Roosevelt served
to-day as a juror in the county court
house here. He is earning SO per day.
Col. Roosevelt went into the grand jury
room upon his arrival at the courthaise
to await the completion of the case at
hand.
When asked whether he would COM
lment upon Secretary of War StimsoRs
speech in Chicago last night in support
Iof President Taft, the colonel replied:
I"I don't care to say anything about
that"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
MAYOR THURsToN TO VOTERS.

Mayor /. II. Thurston made the
following statement this morning:
~ wish to thank the voters Of
Barre for the vote accorded me
Yesterday, and ! promise to give
the city the best administration
that ! am capable of. .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06

Builders don't have bargain sales to
remind people of their needs, but we
know that it is time that you were get
ting your plans and specifications for
that new house, and we are prepared to
furnish them. Gail and talk it over with
{. L. Bugbee. room Is. Rowland building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
PEPPER THR0WERS
ARRESTED TO-DAY
Strike Pickets at Lawrence, Mass, Ac-
cused of 1t During Disturbances
To-day.

Lawrence, Mass, March 6.-Fourteen
arrests of strikers and sympathizers
were made while persons were going to
work in the textile mills to-day, and the
morning was the livelest of the week.
Although number of clashes between
piekets and workers occurred, no person
was seriously injured. Picketng was
maintained by the strikers on a larger
proportion than yesterday. From figures
compiled, it became known to-day that
the increase in the number of persons
who are working did not exceed five
hundred. However, about one hundred
persons were turned away from the Wood
mill because of lack of work.
During the progress of the disturbances
this morning, pepper was freely used by
the strikers pickets. Five men were
subsequently arrested on the common for
throwing pepper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Fast Playing by Methodists.

The Methodist brotherhood basketball
team took fall out of the st. Mi
chaefs school team OF Montpelier ON the
latter's floor at Montpelier last night, by
the score of 30 to Is. The playing was
fast and clean at all times, but very
few fouls being called. Vercoe and
Sowles were the stars for the brother.
hood team, while Oligney and Perkins
played the best game tor the Montpelier
aggregation. The return game will be
played in this city soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
TO REMOVE BRIDGE.
Boston & Maine Bridge Workers Come
to Barre

A party of bridge workers of the
Boston & Maine railroad arrived in this
city to-day and will start to take out
the bridge near the Montpelier and Wells
River freight depot that has not been
OF use since the river bed was filled, last
summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
MCFARLAND ALL THE WAY.
Had Easy Time Of 1t with Hogan Last
Evening.

New York. March 6.-Packey McFar-
land, the Chicago lightweight, won all
the way in ten-round bout with Zone
Round" Hogan of California at the Fair
mont Athletic club here last night. Me
Farland led so easily all the way through
that many thought he could have scored
Knockout The Chicago man landed
enough blows to knock out six men if he
had used more steam. Hogan weighed
in at the ringside at 1879 pounds, an
even pound heavier than Mcfarland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Haywood Goes to Washington.

William d. Haywood, the Industrial
Workers of the World organizer, left last
night for Washington. He went of his
own volition, explaining that he desired
ito offset the adverse sentiment created
by John Golden and Samuel Gompers
and their crowd" representing the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. Mr.. Haywood
has not been asked to testify before
the congressional committee now hold
ing hearings on the strike En- route
he will stop over at Paterson, n. j., to
speak.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Alderman Brown Expresses Thanks.

wish to thank the voters of ward
six for their confidence in me as ex-
pressed by their votes Yesterday.
William Brown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06

The laymen's league of the Universal
ist church win hold supper in the
church vestry Friday evening at 6:30
O'Clock. All are asked to attend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06

Baskets from the loor-Vercoe !,
Blackmore /, Hyde ,, Sowles 4, Martin
4. Perkins 3, Oligney 3, Fraser ?, 0'Gra.
dy l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06

r. j. Sweeney Of St Adams was in
the city to-day ON business trip.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-03-06
Old Folks Night at cobble Hill Grange.

CONTINUED on second page.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17
RADICALS FIND ROOSEVELT WEAK
 ON INITIATIVE
Ultra Progressives Demand Bold, Progressive, Uncompromis-
 ing Statement

Chicago, June 17.-The initiative referendum and recall, as. fedora propositions demanding specific plat form deIineation, have been turned down by Colonel Roosevelt. In ths tentative draft of the platform which forces, these problems, held to bt vital by the progressives in many o1 the western states have been left out giving only mention.
 In a general way, they are en. dorse6 but the endorsement is SC weak that the ultra-progressive lead CTS are, today, preparing to start 8 general fight for bold, uncomprom- lsing platform statement on these principles.
 The plank, as submitted 5e to the committee and which is believed te have the endorsement of Roosevelt makes the question one for the in dividual territories to deal with. The Roosevelt platform pledges the neces- sary legislation to carry this out.
 The question of direct legislation however, is held to be one for the states themselves. It Is declared that they must solve this problem as best suits the community affected. The platform will specifically declare that the Roosevelt party will attempt no dictatfon as to methods, neither will it make an effort to force one com munity to adopt methods satisfactory to another community.
 The people, the plank will declare, must possess efficient methods to make their we'll earned judgment su- preme over governmental agents. This principle, it was held, must apply everywhere in the union but the de- tails are for the states themselves to decide on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17
DEPEW SAYS TAFT CAN'T BE NOMINATED Well Known Joker Says Country Is Suffering from
 Too Much Prosperity

Chicago, June 17.-"The renomina- tion of Taft has practically become impossible since the arrival of Roose- veTt.''
 This was the size-up of ex-Senator Chauncey M. Depew, Taft delegate from New York, in an interview here with a correspondent of a London pa- per whose stuff he had not counted on being given out here.
 ''Taft is of judicial mind, !" he stat ed, Judicial decisions never won an election His forces are under com mand of General Princip1e and In the rough and tumble of . convention fight, General Principle iD . poor leAd-
 factions that would hin any other politicians are precisely the best as- sets of Theodore Roosevelt; If Taft chances utterly but Roosevelt can come here and be cheefed. It's that damned charm of his as was said of the other woman in Barrie's What Every Woman Knows.'
 "All the unrest prevailing the coun. try i:.sasg ls eHfegs ssy$ erosperity. The tremendous wages and they want still better jobs and higher wages The radicalism so much talked of ts arti- ficial and somewhso harmless. Bryan tried to ao the trick three times but there is this distinction between Bryan and Roosevelt: Bryan always told you beforehand how he was going to do it and we were able therefore to pull his campaign to pieces. He told welt never gives the formula of hia ,,oedicine.ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms ! From Rentinq

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 25 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There ls nothing better made, noth ing so clean to use and noth- ine so harmless to human beinRs-it does not burn. Try a can 25 cents, it is. worth money to you.
 fHI CYRUS PHARMACY I Eejrfield Avenue and
 ootrtland Street