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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
LIGHTNING PROLIFIC SOURCE
Of Forest Fires, According to Reports to
Forest Service.

Exhaustive inquiry has established the
fact that lightning ranks next to rail
roads as a source of forest fires. For
est officers say that the increasing care
with fire on the part of the railroads
and she public generally tends to make
lightning the largest single contributing
cause.
This statement represents change OF
view from that held less than decade
ago in this country, when forest journals
gravely argued whether lightning caused
forest fires, though it was known that
trees were the objects most often struck.
Trees are said to be oftenest struck
simply because they are so numerous,
and extending upward they shorten the
distance between the ground and the
clouds; further, their branches in the air
and roots well into the earth invite cleo
trical discharges.
While certain trees are said to invite
lightning, and others to be immune from
stroke, it seems to be a fact that any
kind of tree will be struck, and the most
numerous tree species in any locality
is the one most likely to suffer.
Other things being equal, lightning
seeks the tallest tree, or an isolated
tree, or one on high ground. A deep
rooted tree is better conductor than
a shallow rooted one, and tree full of
sap. or wet with rain, is of course a
better conductor than dry one.
Lightning sets fires by igniting the
tree itself, particularly when it is dead,
or partly decayed and punky, or by
igniting the dry humus or duff at its
base. The forest soil, when dried out,
ignites readily, because it is made OF
partly decayed twigs and leaves, and it
can hold smouldering fire for consid
cradle period. 1t is probable that most
of the lightning-set fires start in the
duff
In the mountains Of southern Califor-
mia, Arizona, and New Mexico there are
likely to be each year number of cleo
trical disturbances known as "dry thun-
der storms.p They come at the end of
the long dry season, and being unac.
by rain are very likely to
start many serious fires. For this rea-
son the forest service has to keep up its
maximum fire fighting strength in those
regions until the rains are fully estab
lished In the plans and organization for
fire fighting the service aims particular
" to catch these unpreventable light
ning-set fires at the time they start.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
The Meanest Crime.

The assassin who shoots you in the
back does a cowardly thing. But he
does it frankly as an enemy and he
takes chances of punishment. He knows
there are legal penalties for that kind of
murder.
But when doctor in hospital tries
his latest discovery surgical trick,
or the injection of a fatal disease into a
confiding patient-he does it, not openly
as an enemy, but pretending to be a
friend. Unlike the assassin who shoots
you in the back, he has no fears of pun
ishment. He is doubly safe, because he
selects his victims among the poor, the
sick, the helpless.
Such victims, always the weak and
friendless, whose only hope is in health
and strength, are indeed fortunate if
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
Twenty Song Numbers in "The Red
Widow" Next Tuesday.

The poet says "Music hath charms,
but what would that poet have said had
he heard the dainty, tuneful numbers
of "The Red Widow" the late Aston
theatre New York success that is to be
offered at the opera house next Tuesday,
May 5th. This attraction, fathered by
a triology of authors, Claiming Pollock,
Rennold Wolf and Charles Gebest, led
all the metropolitan successes last sea-
son and its presentation here we are
told will be on the same scale of mag
nificence, with all the wealth of scenic
embellishments and dainty gowning and
dressings that pleased the visual senses
of its metropolitan beholders. The song
some twenty, are said to be
exquisite in their lyrics and the music
we are told offer the
most tuneful melodies of this season.
OF course the story of the play abounds
in comedy sensations that viii be found
teeming in laughter and the large com
pany, said to number nearly three-score
personages, win no doubt make Che
most of the talented authors concep-
tions and dictions. -Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
WATERBURY

The sad news has been received OF
the serious illness in Springfield, Mass,
of Miss Anna Booker of this town. Miss
Becker is a teacher in the public chools
in that place and is very capable young
lady. But little hope is entertained for
her recovery. Her sister, Miss Alice
Booker, is with her. Judge o. p. Ray
of Burlington is at the Booker home.
Because of Miss Boeker's illness, the
social affair which was to be given by
the honorary members OF the Hypatla
club this evening is postponed.
At a meeting of the school union, w.
G.. Silloway of Middlesex was elected
president; DIR. G. S. Bidwell of this
town, secretary Superintendent Nor
man Frost was retained for another
year.
The condition of Mrs. Susan Pickett
is somewhat improved.
Mrs. J. G. Griggs of Barre is with
Mrs. Rozana Crossett.
Mr.. and Mrs. All Morse are in Ran
dolph called there by the death of the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. p R. Chase.
Mrs ID. Rossi has returned from few
days in Barre.
Rev. f. B. Kellogg of Worcester, Mass,
pastor of Hope church, has been appoint
ed to assist in probation work at the
police station Mr.. Kellogg was for
mer pastor of the Congregational church
in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Macchi of West Ber-
lin have moved upon High street. Mr..
Macchi is employed by the Drew Daniels
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Whitehill have re-
turned from few days in Boston.
S. M. Stearns has purchased of Mrs.
w. f. Minard, administrators of the DR..
Minard estate, the John Turney place.
The sale was made by H. j. Parcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Comolli have returned
from visit to Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
EAST CABOT

Harry Young was in Rutland the first
of the week, attending the convention OF
the grand lodge of the New England
Order of Protection, going as delegate
from West Danville.
Enos Hopkins finished work for Ira
Reed Wednesday night and has gone to
his home in Calais.
School began Monday. with Miss
Beulah Allen OF West Pawlet as teacher
Guy Cassidy of Roxbury was recent
visitor here.
Clarence Pinkham of Peacham is stop
ping at his unele's, Harry Chandler, and
attending school at South Cabot.
Samuel b. Chandler is visiting in
Montpelier and Middlesex for time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
RHEUMA IS FREE
FROM NARCOTICS
Relieves Rheumatism by Cleansing the
Whole System Of All Impurities

DO not try to relieve rheumatism by
dosing the system with dangerous drugs.
RHEUMA is free from all opiates and
narcotics and eleanses the system in a
natural but scientific manner. The dam
gerons waste" is eradicated from the
kidneys, bowels, liver and skin. RHEU-
MA costs only so cents of the Red Cross
Pharmacy.
Il was great sufferer from rheuma-
tism for ten years. After two days use
of RHEUMA, / laid down my clutches
and have since given them away. ! am
a well man. u. r. Croker, Ga Sumter
street, Columbia, S. C.-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
GRANITEVILLE.

Members of council Champlsin, No.
1853, Union st. Jean Baptiste d'Amerique
attention. Assemble spectacle du conceil
a la sale Gilbert Graniteville dimanche
lie 3 mai at 1880 p. m. pour rencountrer
les delegues la convention du district.
Plusieurs orateurs adresseront la parole.
lie president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01

than the back handed thrust of general
ity to conceal the falsity of what admits
of no proof?
Is there anything more unworthy of q
paper that lays claim to being force
for good than to SOW the seeds of malic-
ious untruths
No law prevents this form of SANDER.
There is no punishment for this mean
est of journalistic crimes.-Boston
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
A Card

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar, if
il fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
or money refunded.
Red Gross Pharmacy, Barre Drug Store.
C. II. Kendrick & Co. J. d. Macarthur.
George L. Edison. McAllister Bros.
w. II. Miles & Co.. J. A. Cumming.
D. c. Howard e. A. Drown
j. w. Psrmenter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01

they escape with no more disease than
when they entered.
No law protects them.
There is no punishment for this mean
est of crimes-From Life"
Is there anything more cowardly
than lying insinuations against set of
men and women who devote their lives,
and often sacrifice them to alleviate suf-
fering?
Is there anything more contemplate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
BETHEL.

Mrs. +. Z. Martell makes and trims
hats to order at the following prices:
Making, 81; trimming, Soc. Latest
STYLES, best service and prices to suit
everybody on trimmed hats. Bascom
block, Bethel, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01


Sunday-like quiet pervades parts Of
this city to-day, as the banks, postofii-
ces, schools and State House are observ-
ing Arbor day as legal holiday. 1t
will be general cleanup day at the
seminary.
The marriage of Miss Theresa Edna
Lawson of Woodbury. and Ivan Ray
Ainsworth of Hopedale, Mass, occurred
yesterday at the home of Rev. William
Shaw, the officiating clergyman, After
short wedding trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Aims
worth will reside in Hopedale.
dividend of Is per cent. is to be
paid Monday in the bankrupt estate of
&c. 4. Eddy the creamery man. Another
dividend will probably be declared later.
A wild swan, killed year ago on the
shores of Isle La Motto by A. H. Gala
han of Burlington. has been added to
the collection of birds at the State
House 1t is the only wild swan killed
in Vermont in 80 years and the only
preserved specimen in the possession of
the state.
The spring festival. conducted in the
city hall auditorium yesterday for
the benefit of the teachers retirement
fund, was a great success. In the aft
ernoon there was music by the primary
school children, folk dancing and play,
"The Day That Lincoln Died" In con-
neeton with the program, there were on
display in booths articles of various
kinds, and the food sale was one OF the
largest ever conducted in the state. Last
evening a one-act farce, BOX and Cox"
was presented, which greatly pleased
the audience of about 200, followed by
more folk dances. The fund will be
considerably augmented by the receipts
of the affair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01

1t isn't often that the Philadelphia
Mackmen slip up on the nice points of
the game, but this week Jack Barry
turned double squeeze into triple
play.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01

In addition to the names of Dodgers
and Superbas, the Brooklyn Nationals
have been termed the Robins"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01

Instead of cigarette smoke the st.
Louis Browns have been inhaling inside
baseball dope.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-01
MONTPELIER
Liberty Patent Speciality Co. of Bellows
Falls Organizes, with $4,000 Capital.

Articles of association have been filed
by the Liberty Patent Speciality COM
pany of Bellows Falls, which has a cap
ital stock of $4,000. The new company
will manufacture tools, appliances, etc,
of many kinds. The signers are Harry
Adams, J. NJ. Hobbs and John +. Ryan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
zAPATA ATTACKS PUEBLA, WHICH
 IS ABANDONED
Federal Troops Leave Pop. ulace and Foreigners to
 Mercy of Brigand.

Mexico City, May 21.-The bandit Zapata, opened an attack on Puebla the third city of the republic, thls afternoon. Puebla will fall because Huerta has abandoned the city which he once chose as the local of his last stand in case Mexico City fell.
 The dictator has ordered General Castro to load $500 infantry, cavalry and artillery, as well as all federals at the Puebla garrison, oa a train ol the Interoceanic railroad to be taken to join General Navarette's division This was done, and the inhabitants were left at the mercy of Zapata.
 The populace is helpless. The only defenders left are the local police and a few armed foreigners who have formed a defense league.
 Huerta now has 10000 men here in all branches of the service. The! are constantly drilling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
JUDGE LINDSEY REbUFFED BY
 JOHN D., JR.
Efforts of Boys Friend' to Settle Colorado Trou-
 ble Seem in Vain.

Washington, May 21.-Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver, with delegation of women and children refugees from Ludlow, called upon the president at the white house this afternoon and laid before him a plan for mediation in the coal field strike in Colorado. It was Judge Lindsey's intention to hold similar conference with John D, Rockefeller, Jr., in New York. Last night he sent a telegram to Rocke- feller, asking for an interview, and stating that in view of the fact that the president had thought his com munication was important enough to be honored with a special appoint ment he would ask little favor of MT. Rockefeller.
 Rockefeller's reply received this ev- ening was:
 Judge Ben B. Lindsey, Washington.
 "Mr. John D. Rockefeller desires me to say in reply to telegram of yours received May 20 that he regrets that it will be impossible for him to arrange to interview which you re- quest. .,
 "H. B. SIMS, Private Secretary"
 "Rockefeller's attitude translated in plain English is: Let them kill as many strikers as they like; l am not my brothers keeper" said Judge Lindsey.
 q appealed to MT. Rockefeller be- cause I thought he was sensible enough to read the signs of the times." he continued
 "It is patent now that there is nl sincerity in Rockefellers claim that his stand against mediation is one o1 principle, for otherwise he would not refuse my request to place before him the actual situation as 1t exists ln Colorado" Whether Judge Lindsey will make further efforts to see Rockefeller when he reaches New York tomorrow Judge Lindsey said would depend up on information he would receive i'll New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
Attorney General May Be Forced to Resign Because
 of Attitude.
WILL NOT PROSECUTE
Plans Under Way to Bring Criminal Charges Against Men Resp0nsi- ble for Wrecking
 of Road.

Washington, May 21.-With the tes- timony of former President Charles s. Mellen practically completed be- fore the interstate commerce com mission it became definitely know l today that plans are under way for criminal proceedings against several of the men yet living who are re vealed as responsible for the wreck ing of the road
 Under ordinary circumstances it would be devolve upon the depart ment of justice to bring these prose cutions. but the peculiar position talk en by Attorney General McReynolds apparently makes it imperative that he resign his office before the de- partment of justice can proceed.
 The circumstantial story going the rounds in Washington is that the attorney generals hands are tied with an implied agreement with the New Haven directors and it's guiding financial governors to drop the case if they would put no obstancles in the way of dissolution proceedings and reorganization now pending.
 The flat statement was made today by an official in a position to know that there is evidence showing that this "gentlemen's agreement" is Q fact. and that the parties to it arc holding the attorney general to his pact.
 It was reported today immediately after Mellen left the stand that the attorney general had already written bis resignation, although he has not sent if. to the president. This is giv- en creditness bv officials interested in the New Haven case and they sec no other alternative for the attorney general.
 If he is called upon bv the presi- cent or the interstate commerce com mission prosecution the New Haven hooters. he will he in dilemma With the "peace ract' behind hin, ?"d the Me''or testimony confronting him it is held that the only loo9- ho'e for cReynolds is the resignation route
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
BECKER'S FATE
 RESTS WITH JURY Second Trial Ends Last Night With Dramatic Alp
 peal by Whitman.
EXPECT A HUNG JURY
With Whitman Confident of Conyic- ti0n. and Becker Hopeful of Ac- quittal, Others Think Mis-
 trial Will Result.

New York, May 2i.-"Thc crack o those pistols in 43rd street was . defiance to our American institution and the bullets from those pistols missed a defiance to our civilization itself"
 District Attorney Whitman witl dramatic emphasis thus characterize the murder of Herman Roseathal il the closing address tonight of the trial of Charles Becker, charged witt having instigated the crime.
 Justice Seabury will charge the ;urWstomorrow morning. The jury's deliberations are expected to begin immediately after the noon recess
 Speculation as to the ultimate out come varies far more than it did as ly two years ago.
 The district attorney and those who have closely followed the evi- dence confidently expect I verdict c' first degree murder. Becker and his counsel are hopeful of an acquittal
 Lawyers who have listened to the testimony last presented will not be surprised at disagreement, result ing in a mistrial.
 It is conceded by legal authorities that a strong element of doubt has been thrown into the case by the duality O. motives for tho crime de veloDed by Becker's lawyers II has been contended and admissions wruno from the chief informers. Jack Rose and "Brideie" Wehher. that they had harbored a bitter hatred for Rosen- thai.
 Tomorrow will be the seventeenth day of the trial. The prosecution in troduced thirty-two witnesses. The defense called thirty-seven witnesses The defense and the prosecution each were allowed three hours for closing argument.
 Becker's chief counsel, Martin T Mantcn. avoided fine oratory in his final plea for his clients life, but with convincing logic implored the jury to accept the testimony of Beck CT witnesses as against that of Rose Webber and Vallon, who, he said were not worthy of belief.
 District Attorney Whitman began his speech promptly at 8 o'clock The court room was crowded to its capacity. Many persons dined or sandwiches in the corridors so as tt be on hand when the doors were opened for the night session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
CHURCHMEN SAT
 UP ENTIRE NIGHT

Wagoner, Okla., May 21-A number or delegates to the eighty-fourth gen. eral assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church did not sleep last night, sitting in the Hobbies of the ho- tels because they were unable to se- cure rooms. Today they were assign ed lodgings in private homes of the city.
 There are 200 commissioners regis tered, each commissioner acting in the capacity of delegate. There arc also 150 women representing the board of Womeh's Foreign Missions These are from the states of Iidiana Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ala pama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Mis- souri, Arkansas, Iowa, Colorado, Me- Draska and Oklahoma.
 Rev. J. L. Goodnight, of Lincoln, Ill.,, stated secretary, is in charge of all arrangements for the business sessions.
 Two important matters coming be- 1gore the General Assembly are the establishment of a church publishiE house and the establishment of a theological seminary to replace those lHst in litigation in the church divi- IL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22

Washnaton, May 21.--The utter futility of attempting to settle the Mexican problem by mediation while Carranza is actively making war has been recognized by the administra- ton uare.
 Therefore, Carranza was again in- vited tonight to send delegates to the Niagara Falls peace conference.
 If he accepts 1t will probably mean that he is willing to abide by the same rules of conduct that now gov- er1 the United States and Huerta in their relations with each other.
 Furthermore, it is believed here 1t will draw from the Huerta delegates, at an early hour, a statement that the peace conference Can proceed at will with the selection of new temporary provisional government.
 These developments followed series of conferences between the president and Secretary of State Bryan and others, and the receipt of a hrN Der of Kilograms from the rep- resentatives of the United States at Niagara Falls in which they indicated the hopelessness of their task unless Carranza can be induced to partici- pate
 The most important of the con- fereIces were participated in by Secretary Bryan. John Lind, Robert Lansin. counsellor of the state de- partment, and Charles M. Douglass, who is credited with being the man in the United States who is closest 10 Carranza. It has always besn un- derstood that MT. Douglass Is the authority for Carranza on questions affecting any mutual understanding between the state departmen. and the constitutonalists.
 It was urged upon Douglass at tine conference that unless Carranza comes into the mediation conference | and renders himself amendable to 1 international law, the United States may be forced to intervene in north- | ern Mexico because of the wholesale | banishlnent of Spaniards and the con- | fiscaton of their property. It was pointed out to Douglass that inasmucl as the Carranzista now have port, Spain may at any mom- Villa by reprisals and that other l natlOHS may cease appealing 10 the United States for protection against depredations against their nationals in the north and land marines in Tampico.
 In order to preserve the Monroe doctrine, the United States must in- tervene in northern Mexico to pre-
 vent this contingency, or stand by
 and permit foreign powers to seize the customs house at Tampico and
 millions in property in order to force from Carranza indemnities for in-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
PEACE OFFICERS
 UNDER ARREST
City Detective Roebuck and Special Agent Higinb0tham Accused of
 Peace Disturbance.

On information filed by Prosecut- ing Attorney Thomas c. Parham Special Agent w. G. Higinbotham and City Detective c. P. Roebuck were arrested on the charge of disturbing the peace by shooting their pistols in the air and causing an unusual noise on the Dollarway road, about three miles from the city Tuesday night. The complaint was filed against the men by residents in the vicinity of the place where the disturbance is alleged to have occurred.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
CARRANZA AND VILLA
 YIELD TO REQUESTS

Washington, May 21.-At the urg.. ent request of Secretary Bryan and the A B c mediators the constitu- tionalists are to send representatlVe to the conference at Niagara Falls with the understanding that Carra1- ga and Villa are not to be com init to any definite plan of pacifica- tion. :,,
 All that the constitutionalists will do will Ia to give the mediators an authoritative general outline of Car ranza's purposes. This knowledge, Il is hope, may aid the mediators iI arriving at a solution which vii aver. further hostilities between tht United States and Huerta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22
Old Snowman Dead.

Lansing Mich. May 21.-Joseph F Warner. former mayor of Lansing but best known as the old time snowman who brought "The Wild Man of Borneo"s and the elephan Jumbo" for F. T. Barnum, died a his home today He was S2 years old He was closely associated with Rar- mum for years. He became residen of Lansing quarter of century ago. and hn-o 'minent as . Democratic politician.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-22

COLONEL SMEDLEY BUTLER, commanding the marine landing forces at Vera Cruz, whose many feats of daring are sources of interest ing stories told by the wounded jack ies who were brought from Vera Cruz to the hospital at the Brooklyn navy yard on the hospital ship Solace. Butler, according to one story, made valuable typographical maps of the country that stretches between Vera Cruz and Mexico City by tramping every foot of the way disguised as a Chinese coolie