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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
u. S. MAY TAKE
PACIFIC ROADS
Government Receivership of Merger
Properties Now Seems
Likely.

Washington, April l2.--There is a
probability of the government taking
charge OF the properties OF the Union
Pacific.Southern Pacific merger through
receyership if the United States court
at ST. Louis does not approve the new
plan OF dissolution, rejected by Attor.
ney-General McReynolds.
1t developed yesterday that there is
serious doubt among officials of the de-
partment of justice as to the power of
the court to extend the time limit given
by the supreme court within which to
accomplish the distintegration under the
Sherman law. The railroads have until
May 10 10 present plan of dissolution
acceptable TO the court. Failing to COM
ply with the condition, the supreme court
provided for settlement OF the question
by government receivership.
Mr.. McReynolds was advised that the
railroad hopes to submit its plan TO the
court on April 81. The attorney gen
eral will oppose its approval, though he
may not go TO st. Louis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
WOMAN AND GIRL POISONED.
Bodies Found in Fire Ruins--Slain by
Crazed Husband.

Paw Paw, Mich, April IA coroner's
Jury, which investigated the deaths OF
Mrs. A. G.. Six and her daughter, Doro-
thy, whose bodies were found in the
ruins OF their home at Lawrence, de-
stroyed by fire Feb. 9, has returned a
verdict that both women died from the
effects OF poison administered by Mrs.
SKIS husband. DIR. A. G. Six, a promi-
nent country physician, while he was
temporarily insane.
On March II DR. Six committed sui
eide at his home in Lawrence. He left a
letter in which he declared that his act
was prompted by unjust suspicion d.
rected against him in connection with
the burning of his home and the finding
of the bodies of his wife and daughter
After the suicide the authorities called
in experts, who exhumed the bodies of
Mrs. and Miss Six. The coroner's jury
in its findings declared it based its
charges upon the testimony of the state
physicians.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
THOUGHT KENDALL'S
MIND PERVERTED
Lewis, Stilwell Cases Witness, Admits
However, He Continued
Work.

Albany, n. Y, April l2.-Senator
Stephen j. Stilwell was prepared yes
terday to take the stand in defense OF
the charges of attempted extortion pre-
ferred against him by George II. Kendall
president of the New Bank Note COM
pany.
Samuel Lewis, jr.. who was dismissed
from the position Of clerk of the SEN
ate revision committee because he took
a fee of $3.50 from Kendall for draw
ing the bill forbidding the New York
stock exchange to discriminate in the
printing of securities, was witness
late Thursday. lie denied giving Still
well any part OF the fee.
Under cross examination by Atty Gen.
Carmody, Lewis admitted that, on March
20, he stated that Stilwell had received
portion of the money.
Lewis declared that KendalPs "mys-
FERROUS whisperings" when he was talk
ing over the preliminaries incident to
the drafting of the bill had convinced
him he was dealing with perverted
mind"
He admitted, however, that he CON
tinued to work "for that perverted
mind"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
BARRED FROM
THE COMMONS
Samuel's Indian Silver Con-
tracts Are the
Cause
UNDER THE ACT
OF GEORGE III.
Defense Held That Law Did
Not Apply to the
Colonies

London, April IA profound sensa
ton was created in the House OF Com
mons yesterday when Sir Stuart Samue
was barred from membership in the Com
mons by the Priyy Council because il
was proved that his firm, Samuel, Mon.
tagu & Co., had engaged in the purchase
OF silver for the Indian government.
The British laws forbid members OF
Parliament from engaging in business
involving government contracts. Wis
count Haldane, Lord Chancellor made
the announcement of Samuefs debdr-
ment.
On November II last the question of
Sir Stuart Samuels retaining his seat
for the Tower Hamlets division of
Whitechspel was brought up in the
House of Commons. Sir Stuart. whose
brother, Herbert Samuel, is postmaster
general in the Asquitb cabinet, is a
member of the banking firm of Messrs.
Samuel, Montagu & Co. He was charged
with violating the act of George III,
which bars members of Parliament from
engaging in monetary dealings where
the government is involved.
A short time previously his firm had
put IHFUupH sutuc puISHdstS VI slIFti va
behalf of the Indian government to the
extent of S25,000000 and great secrecy
was maintained in the transaction.
When questioned in the House of
Lords, Lord Swaythling, a near relative
Of Sir Stuart's and brother OF the under
secretary for India, as well as head OF
the banking house of Samuel, Montagu
& Co., explained that the under secre-
tary was not member of the firm and
had nothing to do with the transaction.
The reason for secrecy was, he said, that
ring had been formed in India for the
purpose of rigging the market against
the government, and it was desirable,
therefore, that the purchase should be
intrusted to firm having the confidence
of the government.
In the House of Commons the case of
Sir Stuart Samuel was bitterly fought
out and his disbarment demanded. Final
" Mr. Asquith decided to submit the
matter to a select committee, who wonld
examine into the deal and report to the
House. 1t is generally held that his Of
fence is rather technical and uninten
tional, but owing to factional jealousies
and the bitter controversy affecting
other members OF the Samuel family in
the Marconi shares investigation much
raneor has been shown on both sides OF |
the discussion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
Tariff Makers Get After
the United Shoe Ma
chine Co.
WILSON FIRM IN
STAND ON SUGAR
He Refuses to Consider a
Modification of the
Schedule

Washington, April l2,-Shoe machin
cry, now taxed at 45 per cent, and OF
which a reduction to rs per cent. wa
proposed by the tariff revision bill, yes
terday was transferred to the free list
| by the Democratic caucus of the House
1t was the first real break of the Demo
Gratis from the ways and means COM
mittee rates.
The sugar schedule will be taken up
to-day.
The Democrats met behind closed
doors again yesterday, with the iron and
steel tariff under consideration.
Representative Underwood and his as
sociates, who are supporting the pres-
dents plan OF % per cent. reduction in
the sugar duty, with free sugar in 1916,
expect to carry the sugar tariff proposal
through the caucus without change.
President Wilson refused yesterday to
consider the modification of the sugar
schedule OF the Wilson Underwood tariff
bill. Col. Robert NJ. Ewing of New Or
leans, Democratic national committee
man, from Louisiana, made a final APP
peal on behalf OF southern cane growers
to have the three year provision which
provides that after that time sugar shall
60 on the free list eliminated. Col.
Ewing told the president that he believed
the sugar producers OF the United States
would withdraw all opposition to the re-
dueed rates in the pending bill il the
president would eliminate the three year
clause.
The president listened attentvely to
the argument but declined to recede from
his position that the party is pledged TO
give the people free sugar.
After Col Ewing left former Gov. Alya
Adams of Colorado made a similar plea
on behalf of the beet sugar growers of
his state. He told the president that the
industry in his state meant about Sl4,-
100000 annually to the Colorado farm
ers, and that with sugar on the free list
beet sugar factories would have to close
their doors. The president suggested to
his visitor that during the three year
period he was satisfied manufacturers
could adjust their business so that they
could compete with the foreign sugar
when ii came into active competition
with the native article.
Study of the tariff bill continued on
the Senate side, where Democrats of the
finance committee have called in experts
to help them analyze the House bill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
MUSICA CONFESSES
100000 SWINDLE
He, Father and Two Brothers Defraudel
Banks Through False In
voices.

New York, April l2.--Phillip Musiea,
accused with his two brothers and aged
father OF defrauding banks, here and
abroad, of several hundred thousand dol
lars through false invoices in shipments
OF human hair, last night confessed to
District Attorney Whitman, according
to that official.
His confession was voluntary and
without promise of immunity and Dis
trict Attorney Whitman said it did not
shield the father or brothers.
According to the statement, the swim
die amounts to 5000 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
FEEL GRAVE ANXIETY
IN MEXICO CAPITAL
Because of Failure of the United States
to Recognize the New
Government.

Mexico City, April l2.-The failure o
the Washington government to accort
recognition to the Huerta administration
created grave anxiety in the Mexican
capital, condition which was noticeable
during the last week in March, even IL
government circles.
| Under some circumstances Washing
! tons GOODNESS would not have been SO
serious, but with the impoverished state
of the national treasury common knowl'
edge, the distant attitude OF the United
States. according to the views of we'll
informed observers, assumed almost the
proportions of national menace. Pop
ularly it was assumed, and in high gov
eminent offices it was not denied, that
one little friendly nod from Uncle Sam
would have rendered the work of the
country's financiers who are trying 10
borrow l0000000 pesos (S50,000,0Oo)
comparatively simple.
Even the armed enemies of the gov
eminent concede that President Huel tn
will pursue determined policy in re-
storing order, but his closest personal
friends admit his JOB is going to be in
creasingly difficult unless some means
can be found for replenshing the ma
tional funds. A month after Huerta was
made president there was not enough
money on hand to pay the expenses of
the government for any but short
period. He and his counsellors continued
making their plans, however, on the as
sumption that the money necessary
would be forthcoming in due time from
some source or other. But it has not
yet appeared, and people are now asking
whence it can be expected,
There is of course no denying the fast
that the withholding of American rec
ignition makes it more difficult for
Mexico to borrow. Local bankers do not
hesitate to declare that If the United
States persists in turning her back on
Mexico, money loaned to the Huerts
government would be a risk not lightly
to be assumed, and that the possible
overthrow of Huerta would leave the
holders of the new bonds in an en-
barrassing predicament.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
CIVIL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.
Census Bureau Receives Information
From Cities Over 10000.

Washingtn, ID. c., April l2.--The Bu.
| reau of Census has recently completed
! the analysis and tabulation of data re.
| lating to the civil service examination,
in the cities of the United States having
population of over 10000. The data
analysed and tabulated were obtained by
correspondence with city officials, and
relate generally to city employees other
than school teachers.
Letters containing inquiries relating
to examination of city employees were
sent to 1913 cities, and answers were re-
ceived from 1856. In answer to the first
inquiry of the letter-"Is the passing
of civil service examination required
as condition precedent to the appoint.
ment of any class of employees 100
cities answered Yes" and 70 answered
NO" OF the 100 cities answering Eyes, ,
II required such examination as prece-
dent to appointment in all departments
or branches of the service, and 80 re-
quired it for one or more, but not for
all.
A glance at the table shows that a
greater relative proposition of the cities
having population OF over 10000 re-
quired examination as precedent to APP
pointment than of the smaller cities.
Taking into consideration the much
larger number of positions in the larger
than in the smaller cities. it becomes ap.
parent that very large proportion of
all appointments of city employees in
the United States are subject to civil
service examination.
The number of employees in the city
of New York at the close of the year
1911 was 52,929, and all were appointed
under rules and regulations of the mu-
nicipal civil service commission, with
the exception of 753 who belong to the
exempt class. OF the total. 9.204 were
appointed as the result of a competitive
class. and 263 were unclassified.
In Chicago the total number Of city
employees at the close of the year 1912
was p ,207. OF this number $500 were
elsssed as department employees. 957
as skilled laborers, 2,634 as laborers-
these three classes being subject to civil
service rules-and 1856 as exempt. OF
this latter number, 7,l34 were employed
under the board of education. the great
majority of whom were teachers and
subject to examination by authorities
other than the civil service commission.
The number of persons on the psy
roll Of the city OF Boston April /. 1912.
was l4'325. OF this number, l0.0S4 were
under civil service rules. the exempt
employees consisting of 33.47a teachers,
GEO county employees, and l02 others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
TUBERCULOSIS DECREASING.
In Many Cities Death Rate Shows Fall
ing-0ff.

Paris, April l2.-Lecturing before the
lyceum club of France. Professor Met
chinikof declared that tuberculosis was
decreasing, and had been doing so stead
lily. for the last 40 years.
This satisfactory state of affairs was
particularly noticeable in London. Bos-
ton, Copenhagen and Hamburg, the pro.
fessor said. In the last named city the
number of cases has dropped from II to
Is per 10000 inhabitants in IL years.
VI. MetehnikofT believes that he uneon-
scious absorption of attenuated virus
has a great deal to do with the immuni-
ty noticed among persons living in con-
slant contact with centers Of infec-
ton. Tuberculosis will probably dis
appear, he said, in the same way qs
leprosy, which has long ceased to be
contagious. That day. however. is long
way of vet. and there j. still much
work to De done by scientists in the
laboratory and physicians in the sick
room.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
IN THE FIELD
OF SPORTS

| Chance and Derrick of the Highland.
ers may not open the season of Thurs
day because OF injuries inflicted in the
game against Brooklyn on Monday
Chance twisted his ankle turning first
base and Derrick was spiked by Wheat
when the latter was sliding into second
base.
The Washington Americans are la
mentally weak in left-handed pitchers
this season. The only man with ghost
of chance of qualifying is Roehling and
il he fails to make good they will have
TO traverse the schedule without a south
paw, unless an exorbitant price is paid
for seasoned man.
Long George Mcconnell, who is rated
as the best hurler on the Highlanders, is
going better for Frank Chance than he
ever did for any of his former managers
That is the report from New York and
if it is true many of the clubs may count
on losing when Chance pits him against
them.
Jimmy Callahan is said to have nomi-
mated Mogridge for a regular berth on
the pitching staff OF the White Sox. Mo-
eridge has mastered fast -breaking
curve, which is said to be wonder, and
with it he intends to gain prominence
this season.
Joe Tinker and Herman recently
FLASHED and the former Cub got the best
of the affair, and it was pleasing to the
Cincinnati owner to realize that he has
at last discovered man with will power.
Tinker was ordered by Herman to re-
port at Cincinnati earlier than was pro-
posed in order that they might play
team of professional standing Tin
ker was at Louisville with his band, pre-
ferring to remain at Louisville for prac-
tice. Tinker refused to abide by Herr
mans wish by relying on his better judy
ment of remaining in the Kentucky.
The first triple play to be executed
this season is said to have been pulled
off by the Cincinnati Reds at Chattanoo-
ga. Hit and run was attempted with
men on first and second. The batter |
lined one to Tinker. who tossed to Egan, |
who in turn relayed to Hoblitzer.
Clyde Milan of Washington, the king |
Of base stealers in the American league,
says that he does not intend to go after
The league record for base pilfering this |
season. He realizes that promiscuous
base stealing throws away many games.
He says that he is for the team first.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
ABOLISH STRIPES
AND SOLITARY"
Indiana State Prison Warden Institutes
Merit Reward
System.

Michigan City, April l2.-The "hole,'
otherwise known as 1.-THE solitary" anC
stripes have been abolished at the Indi
ana state prison, according to an an
nouncement by Warden 4. j. Fogarty
yesterday. The prisoners in future will
wear light blue and plaids. Although
the changes remove the last means OF
Furnishing unruly prisoners, Warden Fo-
garty declares the prison will continue
to maintain excellent discipline"
A system of credits and merit braids
has been introduced. One credit is Civ
en- for each month of perfect conduct,
and II credits win a strip of braid for
the sleeve.
Warden Fogarty said the abolishing of
"the solitary and stripes put the Indi-
ana prison ahead of any similar insti-
tuition in the world.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
MOTHERS IN OHIO
ASSURED PENSIONS
Greenland Bill Passes the House and
Now Goes to Governor Cox, Whose
Approval Is Assured.

Columbus, o.. April l2.-The Green
land bin, providing for pensions for in.
digent mothers, an administration meas.
ure, was passed in the House yesterday
now goes to Governor Cox, whose APP
prevail is assured. The vote in the house
was; Yeas, 92; nays, 4.
The bill makes provisions for an an
nual tax levy of one-tenth OF a mill
which is expected to create fund each
year of not less than 100000 for the
carrying out OF the mothers pension
plan.
Destitute widows. women whose hus.
bands are completely disabled, have de-
serted them, or are serving prison sent
ences are to be cared for under the pro.
visions of the measure.
Juvenile courts are to be authorized to
pay such women $l5 month for a child
under IA years of age, and 81 a month
for each additional child under that age
The bill makes drastic changes in the
juvenile code. Under the latter as
amended, boys under IA are prohibited
from sslling chewing gum or newspapers
on the streets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
Upton RECEIVES MESSAGE.
Greatly Pleased by Cable from Yacht
Racing Association of Massachusetts,.

London, April l2.-sir Thomas Upton
is deriving great pleasure from a cable
gram received by him yesterday from the
Yacht Racing association of Massachus.
etts which reads;
The Yacht Racing association OF
Massachusetts, applauded the sportsman
ship of your unconditional challenge.
Wish You well-saied match in 1914.
tSignedl Bliss, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
TWO u. S. SAILORS
KILLED IN MEXICO
And Three Others Were Wounded Dur.
ing a Street Fight at
Mazatlan.

Guayamas, Sonora. Mexico, April H.
Two sailors OF the United States cruiser
California were killed and three others
wounded in street fight Wednesday
morning at Mazatlan, Pacific coast
port below this point. Two or three
Mexican policemen were wounded in at
tempting TO arrest the American sailors.
Admiral Cowles is investigating the in
cident.
Washington. April l2.-William Wal
lace Corrie, seaman, and John Chase
Keslow, first-class master-at arms. were
the two men killed in the fight at Mazat-
Ian. Rear Admiral Cowles reported to
the navy department late yesterday by
wireless via San Diego.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
NICHOLAS YACHT TAKEN.
First Victim of the Blockade of Monte
negro BY the Powers.

Cettinje, April l2.--1Nhe first victim
of the international blockade is the king
of Montenegro's yacht Roumia, which
was captured by foreign warship in
the waters around Antivari. The yacht
was escorting three vessels loaded with
flour. The blockade began at o'clock
Thursday morning. All ships within
the blockade were allowed forty-eight
hours in which to depart.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
DR. | N K
ia 3 | 7
RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT

The ORRINE treatment for the drink
habit can be used with absolute conf
dence. 1t destroys all desire for whiskey,
beer or other alcoholic stimulants Thou
sands have successfully used it and have
been restored to lives of sobriety and
usefulness. Can be given secretly. Costs
only Sl.00 per box. If you fail to get
results from 0RRINE after trial, your
money will be refunded. Ask for free
booklet telling all about ORRINE.
The Red Cross Pharmacy, 100 North
Main street-Advt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
VIEWS OF JAPAN.
Regarding Proposed California Legisla.
ton Made Very Plain.

Toxic, Japan, April H.. Buie Nakano,
president of the Toxic Chamber of Con-
merce, yesterday paid visit to Arthur
Bailey Blanchard, charge d'affaires of the
United States embassy, to whom he
outlined the views of the japanese bus
mess community in regard to the Cali
fornia land ownership BILL He request
ed Mr.. Bailey Blanchard to lay them
before his government at Washington
A meeting of the joint chambers of
commerce of Kobe, Osaka, Yokohama
and Toxic, has been summoned by NJ.
Nakano for today to discuss the ques-
ton.
A joint meeting of the japanese 20
litical parties is being planned to discuss
the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
FIRED ON ALLIES.
Terrible Mistake of Servians at Siege OF
Scutari.

Cettinje Montenegro, April l2.-The
Seryian troops who have been assist.
ing the Montenegro army in the siege
of Scutari are withdrawing and march,
ing back towards Servia.
A story is published in the Official Ca
zette here that the heavy Montenegro
losses sustained during the recent as
sault on the Tarakosch forts were due
to the Servian artillery continuing to
fire while the allied troops were storm
ing the works. 1t is said the Servian
commander forgot to give the order TO
cease firing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
LENT s7oO-GETs A MILLION.
Dr. Higley Of Chicago Is Repaid for
Loan Made to FroeEeh.

Chicago. April I2-Dr Edward $
Higley of the suburb of Glen Ellyn,
who had no particular idea that he was
casting bread upon the waters in the
early eighties. lent Charles Froclich sT0o
10 assist him through a course in the
University Of Nebraska. Eight years
ago Froelich. who had grown wealthy
in Australia. visited his former bene-
factor and repaid the loan with interest
compounded. froelich died recently
without heirs, and yesterday Dr Higley
learned that his fortune. experimenting
81 ,0o0, 600, had been left TO him-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
Sulrer Signs Stock Bill.

Albany, y. Y, April Ex-Governor
Sulzer yesterday signed the bill pro-
viding that the manipulation of securi-
ties and conspiring movements to de-
eeive the public as to stocks and bonds
shall constitute a felony. This is the
second of the series of the stock ex-
change bills approved by the governor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
Use Aliens FOot-Ease,

the zntissptic powder to he shaken into ~.
shoe II you want rest and comfort for tired
aching. swollen. sweating feet. use ATlen'l
Fuut-Ease. IL relieves corns and hunicns Of a.
rain and prevents hiistsrs. sore= and Gallons
spsfs Just the thing for daacing parsiss
ratsut leather shces. and for breaking IN neu
she's Il i TIE greatest comfort discovery q
sputs- Dsn't nccept any suhsfifnfe- Fur
FREE ira psckaze. atdreHs Alien S. olm-
SD lie Reg. ~ y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-12
SERVIA ANGRY.
And Her People May Boycott Austrian
Goods.

Belgrade, Servia, April 1.-THE cham
bers Of commerce and industry in Servia
have declared a general boycott against
Austro- Hungary's goods.
The banks here have decided TO can
eel the credits of merchants dealing in
Austrian merchandise unless Austria
promptly abandons her hostile attitude
toward Servia.