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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
UNIONS IN A SQUABBLE.
Bangor Granite Cutters Say Building
Work Will Be Held Up.

Bangor, Me-, July 3.-Striking 3. mem
bers OF the local granite cutters union
say that il their grievances are not adj
iusted work will be held mp on the
building operations here as they will
cause a stopping of cutting at the guar.
ries on work for Bangor.
The union stone masons. whose action
in doing work which the granite cutters
say belongs to them has made the trou-
BILE, claim that they are working under
the so-ealled Philadelphia agreement,
which allows stone masons to do Ger
tain kinds OF stone cutting.
The granite cutters claim that the
Philadelphia agreement does not now
hold The trouble is now between the
two local unions, and both have COM
municated with the national bodies.
The striking granite cutters notified
the contractors yesterday that they
would handle stone for masons not
in the Bangor union, whether union
or not. hut would not cut stone to be
handled by the Bangor union stone ma,
sons. There are about 30 granite cut
ters on strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
EAST BARRE.

The W. c. T. Z. will postpone it's regu-
lar meeting until Friday, July 10.
Miss Mamie Hagan has charge OF
the postoffice while Mrs. Garrett is hav-
ing her vacation.
The East Barre ball team won its
game played with Williamstown Tues
day. Score II to 10.
Miss Marguerite Tucker is confined to
her home for the present with sprained
ankle.
Mrs. NJ S. Hutchinson is i'll at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. NJ. +. Cut
Ter.
Master Ambrose Reed is recovering
nicely now from a serious illness with
typhoid fever.
The Misses Laura Wellington, Lu-
cile and Airline Dickey left Tue sday for
Mallets bay, where they will enjoy an
outing.
Miss Ruth Hood is employed in the
store of Henry Bisson.
H. b. Partridge and family have re-
turned from an automobile tour through
northern New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
New Undertaking Rooms Open.

The Perry & Noonan undertaking and
embalming establishment was opened
this morning. The rooms, which are
at o Depot square, have been thoroughly
renovated, and the equipment installed
by the management is the best obtain
able, making it an exclusive undertsl.
ing quarters. The floor is divided into
three rooms. At the front is the Office
and directly in back of that is tho
morgue room, equipped with the most
modern improvements, including an Ee-
cles morgue table, the only one of its
kind in the city. At the west side OF
the building is the display room, con-
tanning a neat array of caskets. The
management intends to devote the great.
er part of their time to undertaking
but will also receive orders for furni-
ture, carrying catalogues of several
firms. The service is guaranteed to be
very prompt. The new ambulance has
been shipped from the factory and Is
on the way, but has not yet been de.
livered. They expect that it will arrive
before the week ends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
PLANS OF BASS MEN UPSET.
Warm Session of "Progressives" at Con
cord-Call for General Meeting.

Concord n. H., July 3-W-hile it is
practically impossible to determine any
thing in regard to the stand the "Ba -
Republicans will take in regard to Mr.
Roosevelt and his third party, the Pro.
gressive, it is the general opinion tha Il
they are more or less "up in the air"
Especially is this so following the nomi.
nation of Gov Woodrow Wilson of New
Jersey over Speaker Champ Clark at
the Baltimore Democratic convention.
A meeting was held yesterday, attend
ed by about 80 of the leading progress
sives. The session began in the morning
and extended to the afternoon. II i
said that il was a rather warm session.
and upon the announcement hot from
the wires. that Wilson had been nomi-
mated 900 to 81 one of the "progres-
sives" present is said to have argued
that they support the Democratic nom
inee.
No statement was given out, it being
the understanding that the nomination
of Governor Wilson had upset every
plan so far laid. Ii was agreed, how
ever, TO appoint committee to make
arrangements for a general meeting Of
the "progressives" in the state in this
city some time within the next two
weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
SOCIALISM is SINCERE.
Ben Wilson Says Aim of Socialism Is to
Seek the Best in the World.

/ Ben Wilson, the well-known Socialist
| lecturer from Kansas, made his second
appearance in this city last night, when
he discussed different phases of Social
ism before small audience in the How
| land hall. Wilson was introduced bv
! Fred Suitor, the Socialist candidate for
governor of the state of Vermont. VIII
son proved himself to be powerful
and forceful speaker, closely holding the
attention of his gathering for nearly
two hours. In his former visit to this
city he propounded inducing arguments
on. the war of the classes. His subject
last evening was to present the Social
ist idea from its moral and spiritual sig
niicance. He defined the term spiritual
ism as that perfection of the body other
than physically. and applying it to poll
tics it is any legislation with definite
procedure, not the procedure of the leg
islation of to-day. In viewing the SO.
cailist propaganda from its various
sides, il is open-faeed, full OF integrity,
it is sincere in its purpose, frank and
ontwardly characterized from the deceit
fulness and treachery of rhe two lead
ing parties of the country it is the
aim of Socialism to seek the best in
titt NNAlh ANi 'AiN pSbFiC bhb
stand the true significance of life The
expression OF life is three fold-physi
moral and intellectual. The moral side
of person is rot shown unless the
other two designs arc developed, and in
the perfection of man is also drawn eco-
nomic determinism. The country IS In
a state of political turmoil with both
the old parties having outlived their
usefulness, and tho people of the country
are crying for deliverance from the in
terests OF the special privileges. The
golden rule and the teachings of CHRIS.
are the standards by which to be guild
eG in life. These teachings are preached
on sundays, but not practiced on Mon
DAYS. Americans conscience is awaken.
ing and the people have yet TO be CON
vcrted to Christianity. l say this not
in defiance of but in the defense of
Christianity. Socialism is to convert
the individual so that he may he able
to ase his own convictions to .Asist in
the aholishment of The present systeIas
OF corruption. Ar Wilaon spend con-
siderable time in the discussion of the
economic side of Socialism
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
WHAT THEY STAND FOR.
Salient Points in the Democratic Plat.
form.

| Demands that the collection of tariff
duties be limited to the necessities oil
government honestly and economically
administered
Declares that the high Republican tar
if is the principal cause of the unequal
distribution of wealth.
Favors immediate revision downward
insisting that material reductions be
speedily made upon the necessaries OF
| life.
Demands the enactment of such addi
tional legislation as may be necessary
to make it impossible for a private
monopoly to exist in the United States.
Insists that federal remedies for the
regulation of interstate commerce and
for the prevention of private monopoly
shall be added to and not substituted
for state remedies
Calls on people to ratify constitution
al amendments authorizing income tax
and popular election of senators.
Favors presidential preference prima
ries conducted by party organization.
Pledges candidate to constitutional
amendment making president ineligible
for reelection.
Favors supervision and rate regulation
of railroads. express companies, tele
graph and telephone lines engaged in
interstate commerce.
Opposes Aldrich bill and central bank
and favors revision of banking laws that
viii render temporary relief free from
control by "money trust"
Declares for conservation of natural
resources and development of water
ways.
Modification of present law relating
to injunction approved.
Favors enactment of legislation that
will suppress gambling in agricultural
products.
Believes in fostering growth of mer-
chant marine without subsidies and
urges speedy enactment of laws for the
greater security of life and property at
sea-
Strengthening of pure food laws ap.
proved.
Reorganization and extension of The
civil service favored.
Recognition of Philippine independence
urged.
Pledges preservation Of rights Of
American citizenship at home and.
abroad
Parcels post and extension of rural
free delivery advocated.
Generous pension policy declarations
OF the past renewed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
CANADA BARS BRIDE-ELECT.
Burlington Girl and Montreal Young
Man Incensed at Customs Officials.

Burlington. July 3.--Sarah Davis. a
young Syrian girl of this city, and a
young man from Montreal are at pres
ent travelling over a rough road to mat
rimony, much handicapped by the Ca
madam customs house officials The
young man came to this city Sunday on
the excursion and, attracted by Sarah's
charms stayed over until yesterday. BY
that time each one had become so enam-
ored with the other that they voted
unanimously to travel the remainder of
the journey together. Consequently, they
set out for Montreal yesterday morning,
but when they reached Noyan junction
they learned from the customs officials
that Sarah's presence was not wanted in
the great north country in spite of the
fact that the people up there are trying
to boom it. Further than that, they
were informed that she couldn't crosa
the line If the customs house people
knew it,
With no other course, the people faced
Burlington and arrived here yesterday
afternoon in very indignant state.
They visited the local customs house to
see ii anything could be done, but there
learned that Uncle Sam had no iuris-
diction over Canadian customs officials
and could therefore do nothing to relieve
the situation. Sarah and her escort were
advised by someone later, however, that
it might be they would be more sue
cessful with other officials, and they
mapped out a plan to. get in by way of
Plattsburg and left for that place yes
terday afternoon on the boat. The
young man was very much filled with
wrath against the Canadian government
and would willingly start war with
it. Sarah took things much more quiet
ly and said that she did not know why
she was not allowed to travel In Can
ada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

| Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison left to-
day for short visit with relatives in
Montreal
Elmer Bellville and Alva Eastman left
this morning for Plainfeld, where they
will spend few days fishing.
G. A. Greenwood OF Chester was among
the business visitors in the city yester-
day and to-day.
Miss Josie Holden and Miss Joanna
Parks are employed in clerical capaci-
ties in the office OF the Vermont Mu-
tual Insurance Co. at Montpelier
John J. Mitchell OF Academy street re-
turned home this forenoon, after spend
ing a few days with friends in Bur-
lington.
John Marion of Summer street left
this afternoon for Burlington, where he
will visit relatives over the Fourth.
Mrs. J. J. Monahan and son of Acad-
emy street left yesterday for Monson,
Mass, where they will spend several
weeks with relatives.
The Barre Athletic club baseball team
will not play tomorrow as was once
announced. Manager Hoffman has been
corresponding for the past two weeks
with string teams for the Fourth. but
was unable to come to terms with II
desirable opponent. He had dates with
the st. Adams team, but as that team
would be without the services Of Hatch.
the old Northern league pitcher, he
deemed it best not to play the team.
He was negotiating with the Cohoes,
y. V, A. c., and a strong semi-profes-
sional team in the vicinity of Boston
On Saturday the b. A. c. have double
header scheduled with the Hanover In
dependents.
Mrs. Warren Larchmore returned last
night to her home in Claremont, n. H.,
after having been guest of relatives
in Barre and Montpelier for several
days.
John Gee of Cliff street left this
morning for his former home in Yer
gennes to remain until after the Fourth
Miss Inez +. Waterman of Washing
ton street left this morning for Or
leans. where she will pass a portion
of the summer with relatives.
The Manchester, \. H., Ali-Stars is
composed of nearly all college players
and the pick of the Manchester City
league.
Patrolmen from police headquarters
were in different parts of the city to-
day, posting notices forbidding the dis
charge of fire crackers and other eeic-
bration accessories near houses where
sick persons are confined.
Louis Tomasi of North Main street
has gone to Burlington to spend the
Fourth of July with friends.
Alex. Bird of Merchant street left
last night for Springfield, Mass. where
he will spend a few days with his
brother.
Mrs. Ida Pearsons of Elmore street
has gone to Waterbury for a short visit
with friends.
Peter Fraser of Murray street left
this afternoon for st. Armans, P. O.,
where he will spend the remainder of
the week.
Fred Smith of South Main street re-
turned last night from Hardwiek, where
he accompanied Riley's orchestra to at
tend the annual July concert aEG ball
last night at that place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
Springfield Murderer Sentenced
to Be EIectrocuted
DURING WEEK OF SEPT. Is
He Weeps, But Remains Calm--rhe In
sanity Plea and Appeal to the
Supreme Court Prove
Unavailing.

Springfield, Mass, July s. Bertram
q. Spencer, the convicted slayer Of Miss
Martha b. Blackstone, must die in the
electric chair at the state prison some
time during the week of Sept. Is. Judge
John G. Crosby pronounced the death
sentence in the superior court.here yes.
terday.
Spencer received the sentence with
calmness. He wept a little, but his SELF
control in tho court room was in marked
contrast to his sensational behavior dur
ing his trial.
For months previous to his arrest,
Spencer had caused reign of terror in
Springfield. He had committed many
highway robberies, burglaries and hold
ups. He was employed regularly III Il
responsible position, and so far as the
world knew, he was young man Of
excellent reputation. A locket contain
ing his initials and picture of mem
bers of his family was found in the
vicinity of a house he had entered, and
eventually led to his capture. After
his arrest he made complete confess
sion, the police officials claimed.
At his trial, defense Of insanity
was set up. but the jury brought in
a verdict of guilty OF murder in the
first degree. The/casv was carried to
the supreme court, but the defendants )
exception were overruled
On the night Of March 81 1910, Miss
Blackstone, the murdered school teach
er, was visiting at the home of Miss
Harriet Dow, when Spencer suddenly APP
peared in the doorway and shot at both
women. Miss Blackstone was killed but
Miss Dow was only slightly injured.
Some three years before his arrest
for the Blackstone murder, Spencer mar
ried an attractive young woman from
a respected family. A baby was born,
and TO all outward appearances the cou-
pie was happy and devoted. Yet all
during this time, according to his ad-
missions, Spencer was robbing with
high hand, his method being to enter
houses where he knew there were no
men and forcing the women at the point
of a pistol TO give up their valuables.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
| No Formal Celebration in Barre
Tomorrow
BUT WILL BE BAND CONCERTS
Races at Trotting Park and Ball Games
Forenoon and Afternoon on Berlin
Street Grounds-Seyeral
Picnics.

Although no formal celebration for
the day in Barre has been planned, tie
Fourth of July Observance here to NOR.
row will be marked by the suspension
OF nearly all business. In the forenoon
at 1890 o'clock, the Citizens band will
give concert in tine park. Baseball
viii be an attraction at the Berlin
strest grounds and family picnics held
IN the numerous picnic grounds outside
the city will be in order. In the aft
ernoon. a pretentious program of horse
races will be carried out at the Grants
City driving park. The races start at
$50 o'clock and the events arranged
by the committee IN charge promise to
be large drawing card. Three races.
including 2;l3 class trot, will be pulled
off during the afternoon, the meet to
conclude on the afternoon of the day
following.
AT Berlin street in the afternoon, the
Italian Athletic club will be playing its
second game with the Manchester All
Stars and the Barre Blue Sox and the
Graniteville Athletic club, teams in tho
Sunset league, will play two exhibition
iteville.
Members Of the Swedish colony will
hold a picnic in Edgewood parlETand
Methodist picnic will be held IN Per-
rims woods. At Dewey park. the An.
cient Order of Hibernians will hold its
annual Independence day outing. With
propitious weather, the attendance at
the parks and groves is bound to be
large.
In the evening, the band viii give a
second concert on the park and dances
will be held after the music. Indica
tions point to safe and sane eelc-
bration tonight and the extra corps of
police officers will doubtless keep the
disorder down to minimum, as has
been the case in former years.
Outgoing trains throughout to-day
We're filled with the usual holiday rush
of people leaving for small ponds and
lakes near the city or located at
distance. Railroad men say that the
taffic in recreation seekers around the
Fourth has been heavier this year than
for several years past.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
CLARK SPURNS
SECOND PLACE
Voices Contempt for Tactics of Bryan
to Whom He Credits His De-

Washington, July 3.-Defeated after
a hard battle, but satisfied with the
fortunes of war, Speaker Clark returned
to the capital from the convention city
last night and repaired to his Office to
thunder his remuneration of the vice
presidency over the telephone as often
as it was suggested to him. The speak
er motored back from Baltimore, where
he spent the day at the Baltimore club
with his son, Bennett. He took dinner
with his family and later issued state.
ment pledging his support to Governor
Wilson and voieing his contempt for
the tactics of William j. Bryan, whom
he credits with his defeat The speaker
seemed the least affected of his family
over the defeat
He had no complaint to make of the
final break but said that victory could
have been his had the Underwood forces
helped him on the 10th ballot and there
after. He said Senator Bankhead mere
ly precipitated the inevitable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
ANDREW RESIGNS AS
ASSISTANT u. S. TREASURER
Conditions in Treasury Department I'm
bearable-Have Been Hampered
and Discouraged by Secre-
tary MacVeagh.

Washington. July assistant Sec.
retary of the Treasury A. Piatt Andrew
to-day resigned. In a spirited letter tc
the president, Andrew wrote of condi.
tions in the treasury department. al
legged to be due to the attitude of Sec.
retary MacVeigh toward many of hi.
subordinates.
There will be shoot at the Mont
pelier Gun club Thursday afternoon
July 4, at | O'Clock The Barre shooters
are invited to attend
Ralph Waldo Hackett and Ivers Al.
fred Hackett have returned to their
home in Bethel, after spending few
days with their grandmother, Mrs. p
S. Prior.
Miers' sanitary barber Shop, the home
of particular men.
Andrews letter charges that the sub
ordinates in the treasury department
have been hampered and discoura gel
at every turn by Secretary MacVeagh's
idiosyncrases and incapacity for deci-
sion" 1t contains a scathing arraign-
ment of MacVeaghs administration of
the governments financial affairs. An
dTeWs suggests Tor further evidence OF
the peculiar difficulties which surround
the handling of business in the treas
ury" that the president consults the
comptroller of currency Murray and
Treasurer McClung, Director Ralph OF
the bureau of engraving, and printing
auditor Kram of the postofice, commits
sioner of internal revnue Cabell, former
supervising architect Taylor, and Charles
d. Norton, Andrews predecessor. An
drew's letter to MacVeagh, advising him
of his resignation, discloses hitherto
unpublished fact, that MacVeagh was
on the verge of leaving the cabinet in
December, 1910.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
E. H. sHERwIN FOR SENATOR.
Nominated by Lamoille County Repub
heans Yesterday.

HYDE Park, July 3.--At the Republi-
can county convention held here yester-
day for LamoilIe county, Il. IT, Sherwin
OF Johnson was nominated for senator
NJ. p. Maurice of Morrisville, states
attorney; George f. Town OF Morris
town, sheriff; +. G. White of Hyde Park,
Judge of probate; N. B. Mower of Eden
and j. S. Leach of Hyde Park for as
sistant judges; ]. II. Stevens Of Hyde
Park, high bailif. There was not a
single contest. Mr.. Sherwin, the nom.
inee for senator, is 81 years old, ma
tive OF Hyde Park, but has lived in
johnson 25 years. He has engaged in
farming, lumber manufacturing and
was station agent at johnson for 25
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
MARSHALL AWAKENED TO
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION
Expressed His Appreciation of Selectio,
as Running Mate to Wilson
Has Been Active in
Politics,

Indianapolis Ind, July 3.-Governor
Marshall was awakened early to-day to
receive notification of his nomination
for vice president. He expressed his ap-
probation, but made no formal state
ment other than that he was glad the
nomination had come to him while he
remained inactive as candidate. Gov.
Marshall has been active in politics for
many years, but never held public Of
flee until elected governor of Indiana in
1908 by $4,000 plurality, although Pres
ident Taft carried Indiana by 10000
He gained prominence as a lawyer, first
in criminal, later in corporation suits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

John Harrigan leaves tonight for
Boston, where he will spend few days
with relatives.
Roy Haddigan of Prospect street will
leave tonight on few days pleasure
trip to Boston.
Mrs. w. C. Abbott and daughter, FL
eanor, of Chicago are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. D. Ladd on
Franklin street.
Carl Miner, an employe in the local
freight offices of the Central Vermont
railroad left this morning for few
days visit at his home in Richford.
Louis Calcagni. John BottincIli and
G. Induni left this morning for High
gate Springs. where they viii pass a
few days in camp
Miss Elda Morris returned this morn.
ing to her home in Underhill, after pass
ing several days with relatives in the
city.
w. IT. Gale of Wellington street left
this forenoon for Burlington and Rut-
land, where he will remain for few
days on business.
Miss Flora McTver of Boston arrived
in the city yesterday for an extended
visit at the home of her father, ". C..
McIver, of Perry street.
Alex. Milne and family of Bolster
place left to-day for Highgatc Springs,
where they will spend few weeks in
camp.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Burnham of Fort
Worth, Tex, arrived in the city this
afternoon for an extended visit with
relatives in Barre. Mr.. Burnham is a
former Barre boy, who has been absent
from the city for the past five years.
He will be the guest of his brother
Guy George. of South Main street. Mrs
Burnham will visit her brother, Charles
w. Mcmillan. jr., of Cable street.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. +. Levin returned
to Burlington this noon, after having
been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Levin of Forsythe place for a few DAYS.
A special train viii leave the Mont
pelier & Wells River depot on Saturday
afternoon at ! o'clock for the Masonic
picnic at Caledonia park. 1t is re-
quested that all coming about that
time make an effort to get that train.