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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
New York Members of the
Party Favor Workingmen's
Compensation Act
ALSO A DIRECT
PRIMARY LAW
The Conference Tomorrow
Night to Be Presided
Over by Elihu Root

New York, Dec. A conference OF
Republican leaders in New York state,
over which Senator Elihu Root will pre-
consider the situation confronting the
party in state affairs. A number of To-
cal leaders are said to have agreed at a
conference last night on direct primary
law, doing away with state conventions,
and workingmen's compensation meas
ure, to Offset proposals made by the
present Democratic state administration
along these lines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
rs Couples at Clerks Dance.

About rs couples attended the social
dance held under the auspices of the
Barre Retail Clerks union in the How
land hall last evening. The dance was
the first of series of dances of pub
lie nature, which are to be conducted
by the clerks during the winter months,
Contrary to expectations, the dance was
bigger success than those of former
years and hopes are now pitched high
to carry out the remainder of the series.
Bruce's orchestra of five pieces furnished
music for the dancing. The committee
in charge of the dance was composed of
the following; John Callaghan, John Cas-
abella, Frank Huntoon, and Lee Shepard
To this committee is due the credit for
making the affair big success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
PROPOSE TO HAVE PAPER.
To Be Devoted to the interests of the
Progressive Party.

It is said that application will be made
to the Vermont secretary of state for
articles OF Incorporation of stock COM
pany to publish weekly newspaper in
the interests OF the Progressive party,
the name of the publication to be THE
Advance" The capital stock is to be
placed at $4,000, rumor says, and the
names of the incorporators are to be
Guy B. Horton of Burlington, NJ. L. As
seltine of st. Albans, DIR. w. j. Aldrich
of st. Johnsbury, DR.. j. H. Blodgett of
Bellows Falls and A. H. Townsend of
Burlington 1t is proposed to have the
first issue appear about January |, but
the place OF publication has not been de-
termined
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
And Mrs. Pankhurst Quietly
Submitted to the
Officers
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
AT PLYMOUTH, ENG.
Militant Suffragette Leader
Was Then Held for
Hearing

Plymouth, England, Dec. 4.-Contrary
to the expectations, there was no dis
turbance when Mrs. Emmeline Pank-
hurst, the militant suffragette leader,
was arrested on board the steamship
Majestic on her arrival from New York
to-day. Mrs. Pankhurst was transferred
to tug which had been chartered by
the police and was taken to the Daven-
port dockyard.
body of militant suffragettes had
congregated here and after parading the
streets with band they marched to the
docks. The police authorities feared
they might start a window breaking
campaign when they learned that their
leader had been spirited away.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
Gave Triangular. Social.

Over 40 members OF the Epworth
league gathered at their rooms in the
Hedding Methodist church last evening
to take part in the triangular" social.
The evening was devoted to games and
a musical program. Miss Grace Bragg
was awarded first honors for the draw
ing contest. The musical program con
sisted of the following numbers; Piano
solo, Miss Cleora Morse; reading, Miss
Ella Hoyt; piano solo, Miss Bertha
Hooker. Dainty refreshments were
served. The committee in charge of the
social consisted of Mrs. G. c. Carpenter,
Miss Sweet and Miss Mary Patterson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
PLAN TO SET UP
GOVERNMENT
Mexican Rebels Will Soon Have One in
Northern Mexico Distinct From
That at Mexico City.

Juarez, Mexico, Dee. Awhile looting
by isolated bands or confiscation of prop
erty by rebels may continue, the days of
fighting in northern Mexico are num-
bered so far as the present revolution
is concerned, according to the opinions
expressed by rebel leaders to-day. What
most Immediately concerns the consti-
tutionalists now is the elaboration of
civil government. Within a short time
the leaders say the government will be
in operation in the northern part of the
country, already Independent of that of
Mexico City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
WEALTHY MEXICAN SHOT.
Was Put Before Firing Squad of Mexi
can Rebels,

Hermosillo, Mexico, Dec. 4.--Antonio
V. Cabalero, wealthy Mexican resident
of Sinslos, was shot here yesterday by
a firing squad of rebels. Caballero was
convicted of plotting against the con-
stitutionalist government of his state.
1t was just at dawn that Caballero
was placed against wall of sun baked
brick facing the cemetery where his body
now lies. The prisoner walked alone to
the wall received the blessing of priest
and placed the executioner's bandage
over his eyes with his own hands.
MARK well the heart" he said. A
moment later he fell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
Forts Clubs Anniversary.

Last evening about fifteen members of
the Forts club gathered at the home of
Miss Marguerite Brown on Jefferson
street TO observe the first anniversary
of the club. Miss Marie Boyce read an
article to the gathering on aHandiwork
in the Colonial Days" Miss Florence
Brown was given an attentive ear while
she read thesis on Irish Flax and Irish
Linen" A brief musical program was
carried out in connection with the social
evening. Miss Alice Sullivan sang "The
Gypsy Song from II Trovatore. Ford
ing the Seas" "Auld Lang Syue' and
other popular songs were contributed by
Miss Marguerite Brown. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
WORKING WOMEN
OPPOSE BALLOT
Claimed the "Antis" Who Appeared Be
fore House Rules Committee To Pro-
test Against Creation of Wom-
an Suffrage Committee.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 4.--opponents
of woman's suffrage appeared before the
rules committee of the House to-day
to argue why committee on woman's
suffrage should not be created by the
House. The delegation was headed by
Mrs. A. NJ. Dodge OF New York, presi-
dent of the National Association Opposed
to Woman's Suffrage. The speakers de
clared that working women were opposed
to the franchise because they would lose
more than they would gain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
FIRE IN WATERBURY STATION.
Soon Discovered and Promptly Extin
guished Last Evening.

Waterbury, Dec. A fire broke out
in the local station early last evening.
An alarm being sent, the fire department
quickly was on the scene and had a
stream of water turned on. The fire
was promptly extinguished and but lit
tie damage was done. 1t started in the
basement around the furnace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
SIX COTTAGES
WERE DESTROYED
Also a Stable and Five Motorboats al
Tiverton, r. l., This Morning,
Causing Loss Of $4,000.

Tiverton, r. l., Dec. 4-Fire DESTROYED
six cottages, stable and five motor
boats here to-day, causing loss exceed
ing $4,000 The cause of the blaze has
not been determined. A spectacular fea-
ture of the fire was the explosion of a
large tank of gasoline on a burning pow
er boat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
A. 0. H. Defeated the c. 0. F.

At the Knights of Columbus hall in
the Seampini building last night, the
"45" team representing the A. o. H..
turned the tables on their foes, the G..
0. F., capturing the second match of this
pastime and placing the two teams on
an even footing for the series. The first
match was won by the Foresters by
two points and last night they lost by
two points. The next match will take
place two weeks from last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
HUNTINGTON HOUSE BURNED.
Fred Dwyer's Property Burned Last
Night: Loss $500.

Huntington, Dec. 4.-The house of Fred
Dwyer, about mile out of the village,
was destroyed by fire about eight o'clock
last night 1t is thought the fire started
in defective chimney. None of the
contents was saved The loss is over
81 800 covered by some insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
FIRE AT FORT KENT, ME.
Hotel, Six Stores and Several Dwellings
Destroyed.

Fort Kent, Me-, Dec, 4.-Fire that
broke out late last night destroyed the
Fort Kent hotel, six stores and several
dwellings. With the assistance of men
from the lumber mills at Eagle lake the
remainder of the village was saved. No
estimate has been made of the losses
or insurance, but the loss is likely to be
$4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
COLORED TROOPER
STABBED IN HEAD
Floyd Sutton Is in Fort Ethan Allen
Hospital But Is Expected to
Recover.

Burlington, Dec. 4.-Floyd Sutton,
colored soldier, was stabbed in the head
last night near Winooski by compan-
ion in an alteration. He is being treat
ed at the Fort Ethan Allen hospital and
probably will recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
HIS HEAD HIT POST.
Thomas Mahoney, Engineer, Lost His
Life at Springfield, Mass.

Troy, n. Y, Dec. 4.-Thomas Ma
honey, one of the Oldest engineers on the
Boston and Maine railroad, was instant
ly killed yesterday at Greenfield, Mass,
when, while leaning out of the cab vim
dow of his rapidly moving locomotive, his
head came in contact with signal pole.
His fireman, who witnessed the accident
brought the engine, which was hauling
crowded passenger train, to a stand
still.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
Avviso!

Tn meeting speciaie delle branch di
Barre della G. c. !. A., sara tenuto al
Barre opera house, la sera di Giovedi
Sera, Dieembre 4, allie I pom. precise
Atari Important. Per ordine, Angus
Mcdonald, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
ROAD GRAFT INQUIRY.
District Attorney Whitman Submitted
Evidence To-day.

New York, Dec. 4.--District Attorney
Whitman submitted to the special grand
jury to-day some of the testimony rel
ative to the alleged highway graft ad-
duced recently at John Doe inquiry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04

Robert Johnston was found dead at his
home in st. Albans Tuesday morning
by neighbors, the cause of death being
heart failure. Mr.. Johnston had lived
alone since the death of his wife about
year ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04

the various departments were submitted
and accepted. During the meeting plans
were discussed for the observance of
Christmas at the church. At present the
plans are to make more lavish observ-
ance than usual
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04

Yale's new artificial skating rink
seems to be assured. The rink will
measure 200 feet by s5 feet, capable of
seating 5000 people.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
NEW CLAN ELECTION.
Some Changes Were Made in the Officers
Last Evening.

At the regular meeting of Clan Gordon,
held in its hall last evening, the annual
election of officers took place. The mi
tiation will take place after the first OF
the year, when it is planned to have an
open installation. George G. Cormack,
who has served the Clan faithfully for
the past year, was again elected as chief,
there being no opposition. Alexander
Cowie was reelected as tanist, Alexan-
der +. Edwards was chosen as chaplain.
There was disappointment when James
r. Elrick refused to run again as cor
responding secretary Mr.. Elrick has
filled this Office for the past l3 years
and during this time he has become very
well acquainted with the affairs of the
clan. His loss will be felt on the busi-
ness end of the society. William Black
was elected to take his place and there
is no doubt but that Mr.. Black viii be
worthy successor to Mr.. Elrick.
For financial secretary, Robert Gordon
was reelected. Mr. Gordon has served
in this capacity for long period OF
years. William Stephen was reelected
as treasurer in which he has qualified
already as guardian of the clans fin
ances. DIR. William ID. Reid was again
chosen as physician for the city, as was
DIR. N. f. Avery for Graniteville and
surrounding territory. David Steven
was chosen for senior henchman, and
for junior henehman the present encum-
bent, Charles Mason; for seneschal,
George Anderson; warder, William Ma
son; sentinel James Booth. Alfred Milne
was elected to trustee for three years.
Harry Hendry and James Rothney were
chosen as standard bearers. The meet
ing adjourned until the first week in
the year, when social time will be held.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
Noticel

A special meeting of Barre branch,
G. C. |. A. will be held in the Barre
opera house on Thursday evening, De-
cember 4, at o'clock, prompt. Busi-
ness, Important. Per order, Angus Me-
Donald secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04

For once, my grille.
Please shop early
And see for yourself how it works.
The Consumers League
Save great fatigue
To customers, merchants and clerks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
Weather Forecast.

Cloudy tonight; probably local SHOWS
Friday; cloudy, with moderate west ana
northwest winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-04
aGoddard Night" Was Entertaining.

Goddard seminary students in ver'
satile roles delightfully."- entertained an
audience generous in size and prodigal
of its applause in the vestry of the Uni
yersalist church last evening. 1t was
the second night of the college" fair
which the ladies closed this afternoon
There were brisk buyers for variety
of fancy goods and tempting eatables,
as on the opening night.
The school orchestra, with Miss Mill
dred Cate at the piano, Ralph Wells
playing the violin and Edward Rogers
as cornetst, interspersed the program
with creditable selections. In an anus
ing pantomime, "The Course of True
Love Never Did Run Smooth" Miss
Grace Hamblet, Miss Mabel Williams,
Roy Cosby, Albert Lacasse and Howard
Lance showed pronounced capabilities in
amateur theatricals. Miss Abbie Usher
sang and was obliged to respond to an
encore. bargain Hunting" was the title
of little sketch in which Miss Lamprey
had the speaking part. She was sup
ported by Mr.. Bailey and Misses Dora
Wells and Dora Taylor George Gilman
sang solo and was called back for a
second time. Kenneth Tillotson and
Miss Marion Sharpe contributed one of
the humorous features of the program
in the sketch, Breaking the Ice" Miss
Alice Walker brought the entertainment
to close with vocal solo. She was
eneored.
This afternoon the ladies are dispos-
ing of the remnants of the fancy wares
offered for sale in the college" booths
Tonight the closing event viii be a
dance in Howland hall, for which large
number of advance tickets have been
sold. An hours concert will precede the
dancing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
A Complete Success.

The piano recital rendered the music
lovers Of this town by the enterpris-
ing firm of j. f. Allen & Son at their
store on Saturday evening was a com
plete success in every way. A consid
cradle crowd was present and all en-
ioyed the playing of William Welcome
greatly Mr. Welcome has thorough
lv established himself in the minds of
our people as an artist of ability, pos
sessing surprising technique and exc
cution. \ phrasin@ and knowledge of
harmony seldom displayed BY concert
pianists.
The Claxton PARLOR GRAND
which was used during this recital pos
sesses wonderful tone, clear and
beautiful; it clearly bears out all that
is claimed for this splendid instrn-
ment. This particular piano Will be
given ABSOLUTELY FREE TO some
one of thcir customers by j. T. Allen
& Son on Dec. 81, as has been an
nounced in their advertising during the
past few months. Some one is going te
receive a beautiful present.
All who were present at the recita
tender their thanks to the firm and the
artist for their generous entertain
ment ana we sincerely hope that it may
| be repeated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The women of the Baptist church are
planning for a supper and sale to he
held Dee. lG,
The Blue Bell club viii meet this
evening with Miss Lucy Walbridge at
her home on Southern avenue.
The store of the Micheln1an System
will be open until 10 clock Wedncs-
day evening and closed all Thanksgiv-
my day.
Beginning Thursday Thanksgiving
day., there will he matinee each
| day at the Auditorium for the balance
Of the week.
\ Dainty Quakeress is the attraction
/ at the Auditorium Thanksgiving after
noon and evening. Lew Williams and
his company will provide the entertain
ment.
The new variety of stamp books. con
tanning ~ one-cent and 24-two cent
stamps, are now on sale at the Brattlc-
boro post Office The selling price Is -
cents book.
Happy Atkins, one Of the town :
most ardent baseball "roOters, has
entered the express business. He is the
boy who put the word - fish into eft
tieieney, ami promptness is his middle
name.
Three Thanksgiving baskets will be
given away ut the Princess theater
this evening-two at the first perform
ance and one at the second. Each bas
ket viii contain the makings Of &
dinner for 81 persons.
i The body OF Mrs. Emma G. Carpcn
: ter was brought here Yesterday from
r Concord, Y. H., and buried in Afeetin.
4 House Hill cemetery Rev Roy NJ
: iouehton, pastor of the Centre Congre
r eational church, offered prayer nj til,
grave.
2 George y Thayer, Il, Of Amherst
4 | father of Truman Thayer of that town
5 who was a former emplove OF the Ncr
mont Printing company of BrattIebort
died suddenly At his home Friday night
The funeral was held yesterday BE
sides his son, who IS well rememherc
" here, he leaves his widow and daugl
ter, all residents of Amherst.
r J. Sutherland received cablcerar
/ Yesterday telling of the death of HI
,. mother, Mrs, William Sutherland. J
!. Wick, Scotland. lie received news FIR
day of her serious illness, and the en-
was not unexpected. She leaves beside
Mr.. Sutherland and his sister, Mis-
Why, OF this town, three other daugl
ters in Scotland, one who lived Z
= home with the mother and two VIII
live III scarborough, also a son VIII
= lived at home.
Miss Helena Rate entertained
| party at four tables ut whist last ever
| ing at her home on Beech street Mus
was enjoyed during the evening. an
| old-fashioned games caused no lit
fun later III the evening. Rcfreshmen
We're served The first prize ut whi
was won by Miss Mary Austin Al
gentlemen 5 prize BY Mr.. Weinhart
Jersey City. The consolation priz
went to Miss Nellie Austin and He
| man Brooks.
A. Y. Cox has put in stock
Stovink, the red stove remedy-thrif
housewives find great satisfaction in
use %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25

Tense against the forward pass en-
countered this year.
Ty Cobb has been officially pro
rounced leading batsman Of the Amer
lean league with an average OF 800 for
l22 games. jackson had .373 and
Speaker 500.
Bernie Trafford of Harvard once
kicked five goals from the field, but it
WAS in an easy game against Cornell
and does not count in comparison with
Briekley's performance against Yale.
Harvard crack backfeld of this
season remains intact for next year
Only three of the original IL men who
started the game for Harvard, Capt
Storcr, Hitchcock and 0 'Bricn, are To
be lost by graduation. Yale. on the
other hand, loses seven of this year ;
team-Capt. Ketcham, Pendleton, Tai
bolt, Marting. Ainsworth. Dunn and
Avery.
Sporting writer's are more or less
united in scoring Langford referee OF
the Harvard Yale game, for imposing a
penalty of II yards on Yale for al
legged unnecessary roughness on the
part of Capt. ketcham. They also say
that he was so slow as to handicap any
attempt to speed up the play and that
he made grievous errors in placing the
! bail after down at the point where IT
/ forward progress was stopped. But h,
has been a good one for years
4 The football championship Is conced
ed to Harvard, but when it comes Il
rating the other teams Colgate must b,
given consideration. Colgate tied Con
I nell 0-0. beat Amherst 21-0 and Hohar
1910, lost to West Point O., triumphe,
over Trinity 90, Yale lG-5, Rochestc
20 closing the season by trimmin,
Syracuse 1918. Colgate for a numbe
OF years has made strong showing o
the gridiron. Two Brattleboro boy
won football houofs at Colgate. !, Me-
YIN Thurber was powerful taekl
four years and his brother, Clarene
Thurber. was an equally strong plaNe
in the same position and for TWO year
was captain of the team.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
Sporting NeWs
EQUAL SHARE IN SERIES.
Hereafter All Players VIII Get the
Same Returns.


Same Returns
The national baseball commission
has decided that hereafter ali players
eligible to participate in post-seasoh
contests under the control of the com
mission, whether world s or any other
series, viii receive equal shares of the
money awarded 10 their teams. This
information has been made public at
Chicago by John Evers, managers Of
tine Chicago CUBS.
According to Eyers, this action was
taken by the commission when com
plant was filed by three Cub pitchers,
Jim Vaughn, Earl Moore and Eddie
Stack, over the division Of the Cubs
money after the Cubs White Sox series
this fall. These three pitchers receiv-
ed only half a share each. The com
mission, it WAS stated, refused to take
action ON the complimtss but decided
that in the future all participating
players win be given equal shares
whether they have been with their
team a full season or not.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25

A. Y. Cox has put in a stock Of
Stovink, the red stove remedy-thriftv
housewives find great satisfaction in its
use. 227*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
Sporting Notes.

One-half OF the Williams team is to
be lost by graduation.
Besides the efficiency of his toe,
BrickIey believes in prayer. Brickley
was - years of age yesterday.
Jack Johnson in Paris now has issued
challenge to wrestle any man in the
world at eatch-as-catch-ean style.
Bradlee's broken rib and Hardwick 5
sprained arm were the sum total of Sc
rious injuries in the Harvard ale
game.
The Springfield Y. NJ. c. y. college
team says the Army has the best de
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
Central Vermont Ry.
Corrected to September 80, 1913.
Trains Leave Brattleboro.

Trains Leave Brattleboro.
700 a. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
7.2O a. M Except sunday. For New
London.
$50 a m. Except sunday. For New
York.
9.25 a. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
1910 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
London.
400 p m. Except Sunday. For New
London and New York via
the Norwich Line Steamers.
900 p. IN. Except Sunday. Local for
south Londonderry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
BIRTHS.

In North Walpole, n. H., Nov. p, Il
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. John Fitz-
gerald, il,
In South Vernon, Nov. %, q daughter,
Geneva Mildred, to Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Z. Cushman, granddaughter to Mr..
and Mrs. G. IL. Copeland of Brattle-
boro and Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Cushman
Of Wilmington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25

Nothing will take away ones appetite
quicker than to sit down to u good dim
ner and then have the man OF the house
liegia-@ talking of the high cost OF sGiyiag-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-25
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro Nov. %, Farley Eos
fer Crown, 63.