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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
NEW WORLDS RECORD.
Developed in Race Between Evelyn w
and Earl, Jr.

Columbus. Ohio, Oct. 4.-Evelyn W.,
the champion PAGER of the year, met
Earl, jr, yesterday on the Columbus
track in race that brought new
worlds record for the five heats. Each
of the contestants did mile in 2.5l Y
the one by Earl, jr., being the third of
the lot. The second and fourth heats
We're 203l2 and the fifth in 2:04&
The former flve-heat record was made
by Minor Heir and The Eel at Terre
Haute in 1909.
Evelyn w. was the favorite. Last
week Earl ir., started against her. and
was distanced in the first heat. To-day
he never made break and did not show
himself tiring until after Evelyn w.
had carried him the first half of the
fourth heat in l:0OM. From that time
on, the supremacy of the mare was
plain.
Independence Boy, pacing right behind
the two leaders in the first heat, met
with an accident after passing the quar-
ter post that ended his career as free
for-al horse. The left hind pastern
was fractured and an ambulance was
used to get him off the track to his
stall. just a week ago The Eel, of the
free-for-all set, died here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
Continued on second page.)
BARRE'S VETERAN TAILOR,
EFT. RICE, DIED TO-DAY
For About 90 Years He Had Piled His
Trade in Barre, and He Was One
of the City's Oldest and Most
Devoted Masons.

| Eli T. Rice, the veteran tailor and one
of the oldest Masons in the city, passed
away at the home of his niece, Mrs.
George H. Bishop. 167 Washington street,
| this morning at 7:l0 o'clock. death fol-
lowing paralytic shock sustained about
two weeks ago. His only surviving rela
tives are his brother, Isaac b. Rice. aged
SO years, who lives in Marion, Mass
and the niece with whom he resided
Mr.. Rice was nearly eightyfive years
old. ana it was only within two years
that he retired from the tailor's bench.
His death removes a Mason of forty
years standing and one who was hon
ored to act as tyler in that lodge for
many years. He belonged to both Gran.
ite lodge. No. 81, F. and A. NJ, and
Granite chapter, No. 90. r. A. NJ.
Mr. Rice was born in Barre December
Is. 1927. His parents were among the
first residents of the town and his edu-
schools. At the age of eighteen. he
learned the tailoring trade from Mr.. Me
Lean. a tailor of note in those days.
and after 4 period of service covering
nearly two years with Mr.. Mclean, he
went to Montpelier and was employed
for a short time by Wood & VIII.
Sixty-two years ago or more he re-
turned to Barre and opened tailor
shop. Later he occupied the little build
ing which stood for many years on the
site of the new Jackson block on North
Main street. Here he piled his needle
dav in and day ont for over forty years.
When the one and a-half.story tailor
shop was razed to the ground in 1911 and /
Mr.. Rice went to live with his niece on
street. the busy career of
4 tireless worker was ended and land |
mark long familiar TO more than one /
generation raised out of view. Mr.. Rice I
took up his residence at the Bishop home
January 6, 1911.
His marriage to Miss Harriet A. Rus
ell took place in Barre November 2s
ISL. and her death occurred September
y. lsas. at the age Of seventy years.
-nti1 1911. Mr.. Rice made his home alone
n the tailor shop on North Main street.
rhe deceased was a great lover of the
outdoors and much Of his spare time was
pent in roaming the fields and woods. /,
Ie was passioEately fond Of hunting.
nd during l-s later manhood he would
.ften spend DAYS IN search Of game.
The funeral will be beld Sunday after /.
non at , O'Clock at the Universalist
hurch. where Mr. Rice attended wor- 4
hip. The pastor. Rev. }. r. Reardon. !
rill ofiiciate and IL Is likely that mem
ers Il the Masonic and Eastern Star
riers viii participate in the services. Y
'ravers will h. said az the house before Z
he remains are removed 20 the chuvch. y
he burial viii take place in Elmwo,sd
emetery beside The body Of Mrs. Rice. .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
PRES. TAFT AND PARTY IN
MONTPELIER WEDNESDAY
Nations Chief Executive Will Tour
Vermont--Addresse General Assem-
bly, Wednesday Morning.

That President and Mrs. Taft will
visit Vermont next week and come 70
Montpelier next Wednesday has been Off
cially given out and the capital city is
making great preparations for the en-.
tertainment of the distinguished guests.
The presidents plan is to visit his an
cestral home in Townshend and thcn
tour the state to enable him and his
wife to see the fall scenery of Vermont.
They will be accompanied by the presi-
dents private secretary Mr.. Rhodes, an
aide and four secret service men. They
intend to leave Dalton, Mass, Monday
morning, stop at Brattleboro for lunch,
visit the Taft homestead at Townshend
and pass the night at the home of
Robert T. Lincoln in Manchester.
From Manchester the party will come
direct to Montpelier and Gov. Fletch-
er will meet the party and escort it 10
Montpelier, where the president will be
the governors guest at the Pavilion. The
party travels in two high-power auto
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Aaron Cohen returned to Burlington
this morning, after spending a few days
in the city on business.
DIR. Henry Stetson, v s., of Thetford,
arrived in the city last evening for a
few days visit with friends.
The meeting OF the hoy scouts, which
was called at the Universalist vestry
this evening at will be held at 6:30.
BE on hand promptly.
Joseph Calcagni arrived in the city
this morning from Boston and viii visit
for two or three months as the guest of
Charles ZanleOni Of Granite street.
On the eve Of Columbus Day. the tele-
phone girls are to bold a dance in the
Rowland hall All dances that have
been conducted in the past by this or
ganization have proved to he Of the best
and they intend to make this one no ex-
ception.
Patrick O'Connor. the local tree sur
geon. leaves tonight for Calais. where
he viii attend the third annual grange
fair Of the Calais grange tomorrow. Mr..
0'Connor has been appointed chairman
Of the sports committee. which Office he
occupied at the meeting last fall. The
tree surgeon states that the line Of
sports 70 he contested at Calais to-mo-
row i unrivaIled by any line Of athle.-
ics conducted at fairs in the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
St. AIbanS Stores Visited Early
This Morning.
CASH REGISTERS OPENED
At Augustin Guay's the Robber Secured
Between $50 and SIS, While at
Conte & Co.'S They Secured
But Little Loot.

St. Albans. Oct. 1.-Two burglaries
were committed here early this morning
in the meat market and grocery store Of
Augustine Quay on the west side of the
city, and the fruit and confectionery
store of Conte 4 company on the east
side. The latter store was entered
about 1880 o'clock by means of back
window, which had been left partly
open, with screen in it. Fifty cents,
which was in the cash register of the
soda fountain, was taken, and ten cents
of this was dropped on the floor in tie
apparently hurried exit OF the burglars,
who seem to have been frightened away,
as another cash register in the store,
which contained about S2 was not
touched. (, A desk in the store had been
hurriedly ransacked.
At Guay's store, between $50 and SIS
was secured from the cash register,
which the burglars had taken outside
and left. The tracks indicated that
more than one person was involved.
Entrance was gained through store
house in the rear of the store, in which
a pane Of glass was found broken. There
is no clue to the offenders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
FUNERAL OF HAROLD B. GORDON.
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon from
His Fathers Home.

The funeral of Harold G. Gordon. the
young son of Alexander Gordon, whoza
death occurred Monday night at his
home, S2 Spauldng street, was held Mt
the house yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. j. W. Barnett, pastor Of
the Congregational church, officiating.
The bearers were as follows: j. Frank
Perry, William Mathieson. David Stuart,
Charles Leith, Thomas J. Mercer and
Arthur A. Gordon brother of the de-
ceased. a mixed quartet consisting of
Mrs. Ronald W. Gauld, Miss Glee Wood,
William ]. lngls and Fred Inglis, sang
Lead Kindly Light and second selec-
tion during the services.
While the funeral was in progress, tha
granite manufacturing plants of Marr (.
Gordon closed down. and many of the
employees marched to the house in 4,
body. The casket was banked in a prof.
fusion Of floral pieces and among the
tributes were the following: Roses,
George b. Milne, Boutwell,, Milne & Var
mum; wreath, employees of Mari & Cor
don; roses, Mrs. A. Buchan. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mr. and Mrs. J. P.
Corskie. j. p kidder.
The burial took place in the family
lot in Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
Will Be in Montpelier Next
Wednesday Morning
TO ADDRESS LEGISLATURE
House and Senate Were in Session But
Short Time To-day, Adjourning to
Next Tuesday Morning at
Ten O'clock.

Agreeable to the plans of Presiden
Taft for his tour through Vermont an
New Hampshire next week, the Vernon
legislature to-day made arrangements t.
have the nations executive appear be
fore the joint assembly on Wednesda,
! forenoon, October 9, on which occasion
he will deliver an address on "The Com
mon Soldier from Vermont in the Civi
War" 1t was originally planned to re
ceive the president Wednesday after
noon, but word was received from Bev'
erly that he could not be at Montpelier
during the hours assigned.
Aside from making this change in
plans, the legislature did little in its
brief session this forenoon, adjourning
shortly before IL o'clock until Tuesday
morning, Oct. 8, at 10 o'clock.
In the House Mr.. Hapgood Of Peru
presented resolution for devising some
plan whereby the hasty and ill-consid-
cred passage of bills may be prevented.
Mr. Hapgood spoke at some length, dur
ing which speech he referred to the
great trouble with legislation and to the
sentiment at large over the matter. He
believed in postponement of action on
bills until the members have had time
to consider them with their constituents
He also spoke against allowing bills to
remain in committees hands until the
last of the session. On viva vOce vote,
the resolution was adopted, with two
votes only in favor of it and none
against.
Then the following resolutions were
presented relative to President Taft's
proposed visit:
That whereas the president of the
United States has signified his inability
to accept the invitation extended by
this legislature to address the joint as.
sembly on Wednesday, Oct. o. 1919, at
3 o'clock in the afternoon, therefore re-
solved that he be invited to address the
Joint assembly at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon Of Wednesday. Oct 0, 1912, upon
the subject of The Common Soldier from
Vermont in the Civil War and
"That the two houses meet in JOINT
assembly on Wednesday, Oct 0, 1912, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, to listen to
IN address by the president of the
United States upon The Common Sol
Iier from Vermont in the Civil War"
The same resolutions were adopted by
he Senate, and after voting Arthur
T. Ellis as official reporter of the Senate |
until his successor is appointed, the Sen |
tie adjourned The same action was |
aiken on this proposal to pay Mr.. Ellis
n the House.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
To Mrs. David Mercer at Her Home on
Montpelier Road.

One of the pleasant social functions
of the season occurred at the home of
Mrs. Marie Bertoli on the Montpelier
road last evening, when fifty friends of
Mrs David Mercer gathered to mark her
birthday anniversary with party. The
affair came as complete surprise to
Mrs. Mercer, and it was only after she
had been iavited to the Rertoli residence,
ostensibly for supper, that she realized
she was in the hands of her friends.
The order of the early evening in
cluded divers games and an enjoyable
program, in which several of the guests
participated. David Mercer, William
Calder, Robert Mackie and Kenneth Gale
gave an Indian war dance and added II
ouch of comedy to the affair Accom-
panied by David Mercer, Mrs. John Mer-
Ger, jr., contributed a highland fling that
set the company roaring, and vocal solos
were rendered by Miss Olga Bertoli,
Mrs. David Mercer and Mrs. Fred Smith.
Mrs May Clifford of Concord n. H.,
gave two credtable readings and was
obliged to respond with third selection
from her repertoire. Her number was
followed by piano solo by William CAL
der and a vocal duet by Messrs. Mackie
ana balt. ne illeldIA anu uluNiChi pIt-
gram came to a pleasing close when Miss
Annie Conf rendered The Wreck of the
Hesperus."
A distinctly enjoyable feature of the
evening was the presentation of a hand
some mesh bag to Mrs. Mercer. The |
speech of the occasion was made by Dan
iel Campbell of Montpelier. who CON
yeyed the heartiest Fluctuations of the 4
in warm words. Although Z
overcome by this turn OF /
events, Airs. Mercer was able TO gain
her feet and effect a neat reply.
Prior TO the dinner at 10 o'clock. Miss 4
Susan Bertoli entertained the company
with sleight of-hand feats and fortune
telling. The affair ended with the serv-
ng OF dinner and the passing Of con-
toasts TO the guest Of the
evening. In charge Of the arrangements
we're Mrs. Fred Smith. Mrs. John Mercer,
r.. and the Misses Amelia and Susan
3ertoli.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
SIX ADMITTED TO BAR.
Nine, Out Of Ten Young Men Who Took
Law Examination, Passed.

Six of Vermont's young men We're pre-
sented at the bar of the supreme court
in Montpelier yesterday afternoon, and,
having taken the oath, administered by
Clerk L. c. Moody, they were admitted
tn the practice of law in this state. They
We're Dean LaFomtain of Morrisville.
Harry b. Chase and o. b. Hughes of
Brattleboro, Sumner f. Darling of Bur
lington, James b. Campbell of st. Johns
bury and Harry J. Rustedt of Riehford.
Ten look the examination, and nine
passed. OF these, six were admitted
and the remaining three viii wait until
they have spent few months more in
the office where each had registered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
GOV. MEAD'S RECEPTION
HELD LAST NIGHT
Attendance Smaller Than Usual, But the
Event Was Much Enjoyed-Decora-
tions Very Effective and Wom-
ems Gowns Elaborate.

The reception given by Governor and
AIRS. j. A. Mead in honor of the new
state officers occurred last evening in the
executive chambers and House of Repre-
sentatives III the State House at Mont
pelier, being carried out in the general
satisfactory manner. The attendance
was not as large as in some years, prob
ably due TO the fact that there are many
new members who are not in touch with
the regular plans of legislative functions,
but this did not prevent its being sue
cess.
Many hattering comments were heard
upon the lack of confusion of those leay-
ing the receiving line, who retired from
the chamber by way of the secretary's
room, therefore advoiding meeting the
incoming guests. This plan was original
with Mrs. Mead and worked out with
pleasure 10 all.
A detail of Company II, National
Guard, was on duty in the lobbies and
prevented confusion and annoyanees.
In the receiving line were retiring
Governor and Mrs. j. A. Mead. Governor
and Mrs. A. NJ Fletcher. retiring Lieut.
Gov. and Mrs. l.. z. Slack. Senator w. P.
Mrs. Paul Dillingham;, Sen
ator c. S. Page. Mrs. j. b Estee, ex-
GOV. J. G. Mccullough, President and
Mrs. G.. II, Spooner. President and Mrs.
John NJ. Thomas and President Guy p.
Benton. The ushers were members of
Governor Mead's stafT-Adjt.-Ge l.. S. |
Col. f. L. Morgan. Major A. II. |
Grout. Major II. r. Kingsley, Capt. |
George Thompson, Capt L. II. Taylor,
Capt. C. Z. Senter and Lieut.. John 4
Barnes of the United States army. Ow-
ng to the TACT that Mrs. Frank f. Howe
vas detained at home because Of
'prained ankle. Lieut.-GOv and Mrs.
lowe were not in the receiving line.
The guests, having passed through the
'Necutive chamber. went to the House,
where the Montpelier Military Band or
hestra furnished a pleasing program Of
lassieal music. interspersed with selee
ions by the band
The executive chamber was decorated
With festoons from the chandelier to
orners Of the room. while palms. ca-na-
ions. roses. ferns and small evergreen
rees were used extensively in the room.
he entrance 10 the chamber being draped
nth several large flags. The usual num-
er Of handsome gowns were seen. Mrs.
lead wearing white satin. with pearl /
and a cluster Of clover bios
ons. Mrs. Fletcher was gowned in
lack and white chiffon, over white satin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
Virtue Not So Frai| as to Be
Moved by Men He Talks With
IF EVER so, HE WILL RETIRE
Former President Was Star Witness To.
day in Senate Investigation of Cam
paign Funds-He Denied knowledge
of Standard Oil Contribution,

Washington, d. c., Oct. 4.-Col. Roose'
velt arrived here to-day to be the stai
witness before the Clapp committee OF
the Senate, which is investigating cam
paign funds. The colonel was greeted
by few leaders of the Progressive
party.
The spectators applauded as the colo
mel took mis- place in the witness chair.
The witness said his attention had been
called to certain statements made by
John ID. Archbold. Senator Clapp then
asked the colonel what he knew about
contributions, said to have been made.
Col. Roosevelt asked permission to in
clude in his answer letter he sent to
Chairman Clapp, which already has been
published, denying that he knew of any
Standard Oil contributions to the 1904
campaign at the time of it. Roosevelt
also read letter to Chairman Cortelyou,
in which he directed that if any money
had been contributed by Standard Oil
or Archbold it should be returned imme-
diately.
When Senator Clapp began to ask
questions in regard to the Hartman
fund, Roosevelt interrupted, asking him
to explain the charges made in regular
order. Chairman Clapp acquiesced
Col. Roosevelt then continued; There
is no testimony against me except in
the form of hearsay evidence -hearsay
statements of dead men," He did not
remember ever having talked with Con-
gressman Sibley about Archbold.
The witness said: "While | was pres
ident, if any man, trust magnate, So
cialist, lawyer, clergyman, had any busi-
ness with me and wanted to see me, |
gladly saw him. If | am elected presi-
dent month hence, if Rockefeller or
anyone else wants to see me, | shall see
him. Moreover, if | have anything to
ask for public service from Rockefeller,
J. P. Morgan or anyone else, | send
for him. Ii there is any man from whom
/ think / can get anything OF value to
the people, | send for him, / have sent.
for trust magnates, prize fighters. If |
ever find my virtue so frail it will not |
stand being brought in contact with |
trust magnates, labor leaders or anyone |
else, | will get out of public life"
II asked no man to contribute to the
fund when I was elected pres
ident of the United States" the wit
ness added, "and | wish to reiterate that
Bliss and Cortelyou assured me that no
promise had been made as return for /
one else having authority asked me to
act or refrain from acting in any mat
ters while | was president because of
any contribution that had been made or
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
When British Submarine Was
Cut in Half By Liner
OFF COAST OF KENT, ENGLAND
Hamburg American Steamship Amerika
Ran Down and Sunk the Submarine
During Naval Maneuvres by Flo
tilla of Vessels To-day.

Dover, England, Oct. 4.-Fourteen
members of the crew were drowned
when the British submarine D was run
down and sunk by the Hamburg Amcri-
can liner Amerika near here to-day.
The disaster occurred while the third
patrol hotilla of submarines was maneu-
yering off the coast of Kent.
The Amerika appears TO have cut the
submarine in half, and Lieut.. Pulleyne,
the second in command of the boat, was
the only man saved. The Amerika stood
by after the collision and threw life.
buoys overheard; and, in addition,
number of torpedo boats searched the
sea for hours. No sign Of wreckage was
in the vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-04
Mrs. Spooner wore white silk and Mrs.
+. NJ. Cory was attired in ligb ,.eI
silk
Legislative Note

Commissioner of Taxe' an viii
present several bills on relat'
ing to the taxatior' n and has
his force at work, foblem.
The people OF - River Junction
have occasion to that they may
soon see progression towards the new
station in place of the one burned sev-
eral months since. The public service
commission have refused to postpone
their meetings and have directed the
railroads to advance the plans or they
will order the building of station.
| The location of the station seems
to depend on the entrance to White
River Junction from New Hamp-
shire, according to the Boston & Maine
railroad, but the commission believe
they cannot hold up Vermont's interests
for so small an issue.
The cadet glee club of Norwich uni
versty will attend the exercises on the
afternoon of Oct. II, when the, cadets
will appear before Governor Fletcher for
inspection.
Among those present from out of town
last evening for Governor and Mrs.
Mead's reception were ex-Gov. and Mrs.
U. A. Woodbury. of Burlington, r. s.
Page of Hyde Park, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Stocker. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stocker of
Danville Ralph Putnam of Worcester.
The state board of pharmacy will hold
its fourth quarterly meeting in the law
yer room in the State House Oct 8, for
holding examinations, conducting them
under the observation of the officers of
the board.
+. p. Jose of johnson has been resi-
dent of the state only two years, but
he defeated ex-Lieut Gov G. H. Stearns,
entering the field only on the last day
upon which the filing of nominations
could occur.
The appointment of official reporters
in the Senate and House will not occur
until after the opening of the weeks
work Oct. 3.
No contest has yet been presented by
the voters Of the town Of Topsham over
the election of DIR. j. A. Dow. who rep
resents the Progressive partyin in the House
1t appears that DIR. Dow was declared
elected without any question, but that
ut one time in the election the consta BILE
closed the doors of the town hall and
,arried off the ballot box Such condi !
tions have occurred before and contest !
has been made. Following election it |
was claimed that contest would occur. |
but the feeling has quieted down, and |
ropsham seems to be willing to allow |
DR.. Dow to be seated because if they |
there could be no representa- |
ion in the House this session from
ropsham.