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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
MORGAN FORTUNE
VARIOUSLY ESTIMATED
Some Say s7s,ooo,ooo While Others
Go As High AS $500, o,ooo,o ,ooo-Not-
able Public and Charitable
Bequests Are Expected.

New York. April Estimates of the
fortune left by j. Pierpont Morgan made
In the financial district today, range
from SIS 100000 to $500 100000, the sum
including the value of his art collec-
tions.
1t is understood that the financIer's
will was of comparatively recent date,
but no intimation has been given when
it will be made public. Those who
shared close friendship with Mr.. Nor
gan predict there will be large charit
able and public bequests, although his
son, ]. Pierpont Morgan, jr., doubtless
will receive the bulk of the fortune.
The extent of Mr. Morgan's phlar-
thropic gifts probably win never be
known. Probably his largest gift was
S4.5O0.O00 toward the bul,ding Of the
Cathedral of st. John the Divine in this
city. For the 1ounding Of the great
Lying-in hospital near st. Georges
church, of which Mr.. Morgan was a
warden. he donated 81 900 Harvard
benefited by his munifcence to the eX-
tent of 81 100000 with when was built
the medical school in Boston.
If the accounts of Mr.. Morgan could
he seen, it is said they would disclose
the names of numerous persons whose
fortunes, lost in investments in Morgan
securities, were returned to them. Not
able among these, it is stated, would
he the name of noted jurist, who aft.
Ter he had ceased active work lost near
Ilv his all in investments made, as he
supposed, on the advice of Mr. Nor
gan.
As a patron of art Mr.. Morgan was
as famous as in the world of finance.
His expenditures for objects of virtue
were boundless His collection in the
metropolitan Museum of Art has been
estimated by connoisseurs to be worth
$4,000 900. In his private museum next
his home, are paintings, tapestries,
bronzes and antique gold and silver
ware valued at many millions of dol
lars. In his collection of early edi-
tions are 80 Caxtons valued at 81 ,250,
900.
Business was suspended for five min
utes on the stock exchange yesterday
while the members adopted resolution
on Mr.. Morgan's death. The resolu
ton was read from the rostrum. 1t
was the first time in its history that
the exchange stopped work to pay
honor in this manner. The resolution
said, in part:
Resolved That the death of J. Pier
pont Morgan has removed from Amer
icas large creative activities, its most
conspicuously useful figure. To tie de.
yelopment of the resources of our eoun-
try he has contributed more than any
man of our day. His immense construc-
tive genius was devoted not merely 10
American finance and industry, but to
the wide field of philanthrophy and hu-
manity. The whole world has lost q
wise counsellor and a helpful friend
Soon after Mr. Morgans death was
announced, Wall street half masted its
flags, including the great flag that flies
over the stock exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
PRICE OF MILK FALLS.
1t Is to Be Six Cents a Quart to the
Consumer in Barre.

April is doubly welcome to-day, for
the reason that in addition TO free and
untrammeled exercise of the April fool
ing privilege. extended by virtue of an
ancient custom, the proletarian begins
to pav only six cents per quart for his
milk. instead OF the seven-eent rate
effective since October l. 1912. The cut
in milk prices j. not essentially large.
but the family man can now buck mp
courage enough 20 face the milkmans
bill for baby food.
Large dairymen rose IN revolt last
fan al the low prices which they con-
sidered they were receiving for their
milk. In consequence, the price TO the
dealer was raised. and the burden ulti-
matelv fell on the consumer. The cost
per quart jumped cent before winter
began and the dealer paid the farmer
4f.e. The six-cent rate viii obtain for
six months. though there are those who
aver that milk viii b. scarce the COM
ing season. DEALERS from to-day on un-
I'll next October viii pay &c per quart fof
the dairy product.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
ELEMENTS BOMBARD
GEO. C. CARY'S FARM
All the Fury of Heavy Wind and Elec-
trical Storm Seems to Have Been
Centered in One Locality at
st. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury, April LA severe wind
and electrical storm of only a few
minutes duration, passing over the vii
lage yesterday afternoon, eentered its
violence upon the stock farm of George
c. Cary, widely known as maple sugar
dealer. The chimney of the cottage was
blown off. limbs of shade trees were
hurled through the window sashes, and
shade tree standing a few feet from
the house was split its entire length by
lightning. Other shade trees were blown
down, as well as several large naples
in the sugar bush. Doors were blown
from the barn, and cart was carried
out of it by the wind and swept many
rods across a field.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
COMMENTS ON MORGAN.
Foreign Newspapers Have Much To Say
of the Financier.

London. April 1.-THE death Of J. +.
Morgan is generally lamented in Eng
land. where he spent so much of his
time and in which he took such a great
interest.
The London morning papers print ex-
tended obituary notices in which Mr..
Morgan's career as a fnancier. col
leetor Of works Of art and philan-
thropist is eulogized.
"An English friend" believed to be
Lord Northcliffe, writing to the Daily
Mail. saws:
"The passing Of Mr.. Morgan is a loss
10 Great Britain a. well a TO the
United States. Perhaps because Of his
English associations. perhaps BY reason
Of his great admiration for English in
stitutions and the marriages contracted
bv his kinsfolk with English people. Mr..
Morgan was a strong factor in making
a good feeling between the English peo-
pie and Americans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01

papers devote columns TO Mr.. Morgan
death and unite N declaring him To
have been the worlds greatest hnan'
cier.
mo living man has held such finan-
eia power as Mr.. Morgan says the
Tageblatt, which ascrbes the trust de-
velopment in the United States ehieily
to him.
All the other papers praise him as
great art patron and refer to the en-
peror's friendship for him. They agree
that his death will not affect the Bourse
in any way.
Paris, April l.--Appreciations OF Mr.
Morgan are published in most Parls
morning papers, which call attention TO
his high position in international mn
ance, his benevolence and culture.
Tribute From Taft.
New York, April Former President
Taft paid tribute TO the memory OF
J. 2. Morgan at the home OF his broth
er, Henry w. Taft, shortly after his
arrival from Augusta, Ga; j.,
Il knew Mr. Morgan personally said
Mr.. Taft, "but our relations were never
intimate. However, he always i'm
pressed me as man of remarkable ad
ninistrative force and executive abtl,
ity. He was without doubt the greatest
tinancier that America has ever pro-
duced, and certainly was one OF the i'm.
pressive world figures of his time. |
regret his death exceedingly"
Compared to Cecil Rhodes
London, April I'm its memoir OF =.
Perpont Morgan the Evening Standard
SAYS:
''He welded an influence in England no
less potent than in America. If he had
lived the power he welded through ms
vast resources would have been felt
throughout the world"
The Pail Mall Gazette claims the late
J. P. Morgan as "the nearest parallel
America can show to Cecil Rhodes. lie
was towering constructive force in the
finance of the two nations and gem
erous benefactor in many other fields.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
HIS CHEEKS RUDDY.
prof. Taft Arrives in New York from
Southern Vacation.

New York. April His cheeks ruddy
and tanned by exposure to the southern
sun. with the same old, CHEEKY smile
former President William Howard Taft
arrived here last night after a months
vacation at Augusta. ga. With him
came Mrs. Taft and their youngest son,
Charlie. who i returning TO his studies
in the Taft school in Connecticut Mr..
Tai: went 70 the home Of his brother,
Henry ". Taft lie said be had had an
deal vacation and would leave at once
for New Haven to take up his new Po-
sition on the Yale faculty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
COMMITTED SUICIDE
BY AEROPLANE FALL
Russian Army Officer Is Said to Have
Shut OFF His Motor by Design,
Falling to His Death.

London, April Lieut.. Perlovisk of
the Russian army committed suicide at
Warsaw Sunday by shutting off the
motor of his aeroplane, in which he was
flying, and dropping from height Of
600 feet to the ground, according to a
news dispatch.
The tragedy was believed to have been
an accident until letter. written just
before the fatal flight. was opened. In
it. Perloviski expressed his intention of
stopping the motor in midair, and gave
as the reason for his action that he had
been a victim of many intrigues.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
TROY, N. Y, RECOVERING.
But It Faces a Problem in Caring for the
Poor.

Troy. y. Y. April This city IS
rapidly recovering from the paralyzing
effects Of the food and many Of the col
lar factories have resumed operations.
Last night the electric lights we're turned
on for the first time in nearly a week.
Trolley cars are running on schedule
time and train service has been resumed.
The city. however. j. facing serious
problem Of caring for the people made
destitute bv the food. They are being
sheltered ii the armory Harmony hall.
end other PLACES. The women Of the city
have organized a relief committee and,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
INDIANA FLOOD SITUATION.
Danger Has Passed to Southern Part of
the State.

indianapolis, Ind, April l.-While
northern and central Indiana cities were
rehabilitating their flood devastated dis
tricts, the waters disappearing there
were Tightening their disastrous clutch
upon southern regions. The government
relief boat Scioto towed barge load of
provisions into Lawrenceburg yesterday
to find but 40 of 5000 homes there not
under water. At Aurora, conditions
were almost as bad.
Governor Ralston, on the appeal OF
Mount Vernon citizens, ordered out the
company of militia stationed there to
patrol its own town. Leavenworth
called for help. New Harmony and
Evansville reported increased suffering
from rising waters, but Vincennes re
ported that the water there is falling.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01

assisted by the school teachers, who are
idle owing to the fact that the schools
are closed on account OF high water, they
are doing splendid work. Mayor Burts
and the health officials are taking every
precaution to prevent any epidemic.
The loss in Troy and vicinity cannot
be estimated but it will go way beyond
the million.dola mark, In Watervliet
where the flood was worst, many busl'
ness men, unless they are aided financial
lv. will be forced into bankruptcy.
The people Of Troy have been prompt
and liberal in responding to the appeal
for help and are subscribing large sums
for the work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
Terms of Mediation.

London April 1.-The leaders media,
tion offered by the powers and accepted
by Turkey includes the demand that Tur'
kew cede to the allied states the terri
tories situated west of line starting at
Enos and ending at Media; that the
question of the .Egean islands be settled
by the powers; that Turkey abandon all
claim to Crete. The question OF indem-
nitv will be discussed at the information
al commission in Paris.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
FLOOD UNCOVERED
NITRO-GLYCERINE
Explosive Is Believed to Have Been
Buried by ortie McManigal Near
Muncie, Indiana.

Muncie, Ind, April Thirty quarts
of nitro -glycerine. which is believed to
have been buried by Ortie McManigal,
the confessed dynamiter, was unearthed
near here by the flood waters of the
White river Road commissioners who
were investigating the damage on the
Boyce road near Lake Erie & West
ern railroad bridge noticed some peculiar
cans. The cans were examined an d
were found to contain nitro -glycerine.
Eight more cans were found later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
LEvEE WENT OUT.
Columbus, KY, Was Covered with Wa
ter Last Night.

Paducah, KY, April 1.-The levee at
Columbus, KY went out early last
night and the city u,0OO populationl
was covered with from five TO ten feet
of water. With the exception of sew
eral families who are marooned in the
second floors Of their homes, the entire
population of Columbus reached the hills
about the city in safety.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
DEAD MANS BODY
FOUND IN FIELD
No Foul Pl Suspected in Case of
Eugene Ashline, Who Died at
Rutland.

Rutland, April Eugene Ashline,
aged 80 years and a carpenter by occupa-
tion, was found dead in field here this
morning. Ashline was a hard drinker,
and the theory OF foul play is not enter
tanned. His home was said to have been
in Winooski, but he had lived in Rutland
for the past three years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
DIDN'T CUT DEEP CASH.
So Attempted Suicide of Daniel Smith,
Aged 80, Failed.

It. Johnsbury. April !. Daniel Smith.
over 50 years of age, and in poor health,
attempted suicide yesterday by cutting
his throat with a razor, supposedly while
temporarily deranged. Owing to weak
ness. he did not cut deep enough TO in
fiet a serious cash, and Is expected to
recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
GIVEN MORE TIME TO
REACH AGREEMENT
In Arbitration of Demands of Firemen
and Enginemen of Eastern Rail-
roads For More Paw

New York. April 1.-The date Of the
arbitrators decision in the case OF the
demands of the firemen and enginemen
for increases from the eastern railroads
has been extended from April , to April
%. according to the announcement made
at the resumption of the hearings to-
day. The extension was mutually
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
Formal Notification of Ac-
ceptance Was Given
To-day
EUROPEAN POWERS
ARE ALSO THANKED
For Mediating Between Tur-
key and the Balkan
States

Constantinople. April 1.-The Turkish
government today declared il had UNI
versally accepted the terms OF peace pro-
posed by the European powers. The Tor
eign office handed the Ottoman accept
ance to the dean of the diplomatic corps
this morning, accompanied by an eN'
preston of thanks to the powers for
their mediation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
Bailo Pro osPedale

Ssbsto u Aprile IA data fissata per
Ia gran Festa Ia Ba.o che = dars in
favore dell Ospedale al Socialist block.
Ia colonia - spera ,orTa interveriTe 10
massa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
weather Forecast.

Fair tonight and Wednesday. brisk
westerly winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-01
In Germany.

Berlin, April The Berlin morning
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20

Copyright by department enlisted special
lists. coast artillery service.
LOADING FOURTEEN INCH DISAPPEARING
GUN.
parison probably will be made up with
the broadsides Of several American
Dreadnoughts. =
To some extent the foregoing figures
represent the way Uncle Sam has ar
ranged to fortify his canal.
The great fourteen inch disappearing
guns, mounted in the recesses Of won
derfully steel shielded turrets. so that
they can he raised to a vantage above
the shelter and quickly lowered out OF
sight like phantom objects. will be re-
mapkable defenders. 1t has been es-
tablished in many target practicing
bouts mt Fort Monroe that Uncle Sans
gnnDers can send their steel messages
with such precision that 80 per cent
Of all the shells fred reach their marks
and are hits"
On the Atlantic entrance the arInat
ment Is designed to send only 21.0D
pounds Of steel In every salvo
Several elements combined to bring
about Uncle Sans grim preparation
for the armed protection Of his rights
OH the waterway. They were the Hay,
Panncefote treaty which released this
country from the moral obligation not
to fortify the canal: the insistent adj
vOcacy Of proper canal armamenture
by President Taft. and finally the pass
age by congress of bill appropriating
$3OOO.OOO to provide for the coustruc-
ton Of the Notifications.
Limon bay. the Atlantic entrance to
the canal. was ideally constructed by
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20
SELECT CULLINCS
Coveted Sunken Treasure.

News that n fresh attempt IL TO be
made to recover sunken treasure from
the ship General Grant recalls the
story Of that Ill fated vessel. She sailed
for London from Melbourne In 1886 and
was wrecked off the Auckland isla
For two years her disappearance re-
manned mystery. Then chance led
to the rescue of few survivors. wins
told how the vessel had been dashed
against cliff 400 feet high and Il.
sinking had been swept into cave at
its base There for close on half a
century the wreck has lain in fourteen
fathoms of water. with treasure To tbs
value of $l.25O.OOO in the bullion room
to tempt the treasure hunter. The
estimate may be an exaggeration. but
the report has already attracted five
well equipped expeditions, The swirl
Of the tide and the deadly backwash
within the cave have so far defied the
efforts Of the most skillful and daring
divers to reach the treasure. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether the sixth at
tempt will share the failure Of its pred
eceSSOrs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20
ON HAND FOR
PANAMA CANAL
Ninety Per Cent Of Pro-
iectiIeS Fired win Hit
Their Object.

q few degrees and steams southeast
until II finds itself on the Pacific.
On Point Toro. at the right or star
board Of the ship entering Limon bay.
there will be powerful battery con-
sisting Of two fourteen-inch rifles. each
capable Of throwing a 1000 pound pro-
jectile and of hitting its target at least
nine times out of ten. usually oftener.
at any distance up to nine miles. and
doing serious damage even at fourteen
miles Here. too. will be a battery OF
eight tweive-inch mortars. each capa-
BILE Of throwing 1000 pound protec-
tile many miles into the air and drop
ping 1t almost perpendiculariy upon
the deck Of a ship. The deck armor.
even Of ships with protected decks, Is
very light. and when one Of those neat
iy pointed missiles drops upon it from
a height Of two miles 1t Is likely to go
through. The projectiles have a nasty
habit Of exploding upon going through
their object. which would play havoc
with the vitals of ship.
Then there will be also ut this point
two little sixtnch rapid fire guns.
These throw only 100 pound shells.
but they throw them fast and are de-
signed to destroy the smaller boats.
such as torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyers. Just across the bay
to the east is little Marguerite island.
upon which the armament will he ex-
act duplicates of that upon Point Toro.
On the east side of Limon bay is the
city Of Colon. where most Of the steam
ship lines have their docks. At this
point will be mounted two more six
inch rapid fire guns.
As for the mortars. they never come
to view. being permanently mounted
in pits far back from the shore line.
They seem to be aimed Mt the sky. like
star gazing telescopes. They are aim
ed. as are also the fourteen inch guns.
from the fire control station, barely
perceptible little observation house.
from whence come telephoned instruc-
lions to the gunners as to the degree
In azimuth-that is. the degree to right
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20
Real Simple Life Dinners.

The Dragon club, with dinner for
sixpence. has stirred many inquiries.
1t was q woman journalist who. at her
last sixpence. offered to organize that
Chelsea restaurant on cheap lines and
run 1t as club. 1t was the supernui-
ties that were cut of. The laundry
bill-why should you not eat from o
bare table that can be easily cleaned?
The crockery business was run on
careful lines There is too much crock
cry for the simple life.
I'VE eat Off bare tables" writes the
founder Of the Dragon club. land the
food Is dished In French tireproof
bowls with lids to them. serving the
double purpose when necessary OF
saucepan and plate. Our spoons are
of horn and bone. to save labor In pol
fishing silver. and our mugs are Doul-
ton. to save labor, and we wait on
ourselves, also to save labor. The
meal Is substantial and the hungry
person can get it by joining the club
and putting up his sixpence for tick
ets."-London Chronicle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20

DISCHARGING A MORTAR.
or left-and the degree of elevation
and signaling the moment to fire.
Mathematical calculations regulate
the firing Of the guns. and these calcu-
lations rarely fail. The big guns have
deadly effect at twelve and even four
teen miles. They are to be mounted
with the additional facility of taking
part In any land engagement-that is.
to have "all around fire.
Contrary to the popular impression.
the west entrance to the canal Is not
at Panama. but at Balboa. about six
or seven miles to the southwest of
Panama. Panama bay proper is alto
gether too shallow for shipping. even
the little fishing smacks being left
wallowing In the mud at low tide At
Balboa q good channel has been made
deep enough for all practical purposes
by Uncle Sans dredges Three of the
islands guarding the entrance here
are used for Notifications. They are
Macs. Perico and Flamingo. On Perico
island will be mounted one gun. but it
will be monster. It Is none other
than the great sixteen inch rife which
for years stood at the Sandy Hook
proving ground. 1t is capable of vom.
iting forth a projectile weighing 2.400
pounds and carrying q charge of ex-
plosives capable of blowing up the
ship it strikes
On Flamingo there will he mounted
battery virtually duplicating that at
Point Toro At Naos there will be
mounted four fourteen-inch rifles and
two six-inch rapid FIRE guns On the
mainland at Balboa there will be four
six-inch rapid FIRE guns
The garrisons for these batteries will
consist, all told. Of eighteen companies
of coast artillery. each having 100
men. There will he other defenses
along the line Of the canal. principal
y at the locks but plans for these have
not been definitely announced
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20
CAREER OF WALTER H. PAGE

Editor Appointed Ambassador 10 Great
Britain . Strong Writer.
Principally 1t has been as champion
Of the south that Walter Hines Page.
who has been appointed ambassador
to Great Britain. has won his promi-
hence. Mr.. Page during bis years OF
editorial labors has contributed much
literary work toward the political. ag-
ricultural and social betterment Of the
south.
Probably his best known work Is
1.-THE Upbuilding Of Old Common
wealths." in which he makes a master
full argument for the need Of broad
national feeling In Dixie which will
take it away from the exclusive devO-
ton to the problems at home and help
1t to regain its old place Of impOr-
lance in the thought and character Of
the republic.
Mr., Page has been with the maya
zine the Worlds Work as editor since
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-20

its esta Adjustment In 1900 and has been
q member Of the tirm Of Doubleday.
Page h Co. since 1909.
He Is q native Of Cary. N. c.. where
he was born 10 1853. He was edu-
Gated ut Randolph Macon college. vtr
ginia, and was o fellow at Johns
Hopkins university from 1876 to 1879
From 1890 to 1905 be was editor Of
the Forum and was editor Of the At
lantic Monthly until 1892
Several years ago Mr.. Page was 1T.
erary adviser to the hrm Of Houghton.
Miffiin & Co.. and for years he has TAX
en- a month OF each year to lecture.
He has always been a deep student
Of finance and has advocated several
solutions Of troubles surrounding land
and agricultural credits. Broadly. Mfr
Page advocates the policy of agricul.
tural credits followed In Germany.
which provides for loans to farmers.
secured In each case by the signatures
Of the borrowers neighbors. Each
loan given on this basis forms Mabil.
ity against the pockets Of the entire
community and induces all concerned
to have a lively interest In the wise
use Of the money.