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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
RUMoRS OF DEFEAT
Have Been Heard in Mexico City, But
Government Is Silent.

Mexico City, April 2.-The government
still processes not to have heard from
General Velasco the commander OF Tor
reon, but reiterates its confidence in his
ultimate success.
Rebel sympathizers who profess to
have news of Villas victory, explain his
refusal to permit the news to be sent
ON strategic basis, since it might in
terfere with his alleged campaign at
Monterey.
Extra editions of the newspapers OF
the capital announced yesterday after
noon a terrible defeat on the part of
the rebels, 1000 or $4,000 being lost.
But the information was contained in a
telegram from the customs collector at
Eagle Pass and was said 20 have come
over the wire from Torreon. The war
department, however, asserts that no re-
port has been received, in spite of the
alleged availability of the wire.
Another report current here was that
General Velasco had at last surrendered
and that while Villa had executed GER
tain federal officers, Velasco's life had
been spared because at one time he had
been instrumental in saving the life of
General Angeles. 1t is also reported
that IuaIa, in the state of Guerrero, to
which the government recently moved
the capital from Chilpancingo, is in the
hands of the rebels commanded by Col
onel Figueroa, who was identified with
Madero.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
DIED AT LONDON, ONT.
John Marr, Twin Brother of William
Mari of Barre.

William Marr of the firm of Mari &
Gordon received a telegram late last
night telling of the death of his twin
brother, John Marr, a prominent whole
sale grocer dealer, of London, Ont. From
the message it was learned that death
was due to heart trouble, although there
were few other details. A few weeks
ago Mr.. Marr suffered an attack of
heart failure. For short time his
condition was serious, but he rallied lat
er and the end yesterday afternoon is
believed to have been sudden. He had
been subject to heart disease for some
years.
Besides his twin brother, he leaves
his wife, daughter, Mrs. Alex. Wright,
wife of prominent London physician,
and their two children. A brother, Rob-
ert Marr, lives in London; a second
brother, Alex. Mari, lives in Scotland;
and two sisters, Mrs. Cr,nckshank and
Mrs. Clark, also live in Scotland. The
deceased was born near Aberdeen, Scot
land, go years ago. More than 80 years
ago he came to America and settled
soon afterwards in London. In the On
tario city he established a wholesale
grocery business that grew to be one
Of the largest of its kind in the prov
inee. His warehouses were located in
London, although his business extended
over a considerable radius.
Mr.. Marr had been frequent visitor
in Barre. Funeral services will prob
ably be held Saturday and the inter-
ment will be in London. William Msrr
expects to leave for London late this
afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
SUICIDE IN BOSTON HOTEL.
Ralph G. Whitney Was Commission Mer-
chant of Harvard, Mass.

Boston. April 2 Despondent because
OF poor health, Ralph G. Whitney, a
commission merchant of Harvard, Mass,
shot himself in the forehead in Hurl-
burt's hotel. formerly the Boston Tav-
ern, some time Tuesday afternoon. The
body was found yesterday. He had un-
dergone an operation for appendicitis
about two years ago and had never fully
recovered.
Whitney was 80 years old and was in
business with his father, H. +. Whitney,
of Harvard. He came to the city with
his father Monday, with the intention
of going to sanitarium. He remained
10 the sanitariuin over night Monday,
but left early Tuesday morning and reg
istered as c. l.. Smith, Boston, at the
hotel
Medical Examiner Aiagrath, who
viewed the body yesterday afternoon,
said that Whitney had been dead about
"a hours, so that the shot was probably
fired about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
When the housekeeper went by the
room Yesterday afternoon she found
the door locked and there was no an
swer to her calls. Men got into the
room by way OF the transom and Whit
ney's body was found, partly dressed, on
the floor near the bed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
Great Damage Done at St
Augustine, Florida,
To-day
GUESTS WERE SAVED
WITH DIFFICULTY
Property Loss Is Estimated
Between $500,000
and $750,000

st Augustine, Fla, April Fire
early this morning destroyed five hotels,
the county courthouse and a number of
residences here. No lives were lost al
though many guests at the Florida
house, the Munson house, the Clairmont,
the Atlantic and Central hotels, which
were burned, escaped in their night
clothes, leaving their personal belong
ings behind and two were injured.
Nearly two blocks near the water
front were destroyed and for time the
business section of the city was endan-
gered The flames were checked along
toward noon after the arrival of fire.
men from Jacksonville on special
train. The fire started in the Kitchen
of the Florida house, and the firemen
gave their attention first to saving the
guests. many OF whom We're carried
down ladders.
An unidentified woman was probably
fatally hurt when she plunged from the
third story window OF burning resi-
denee. In addition, one guest at the
Florida house broke leg in jumping
from window on the second story. The
Vedder house, famous landmark, was
among the buildings destroyed. A com
pany of militia is guarding the burned
section to prevent looting.
The property damage Is estimated be-
tween $500,000 and $750,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
SOLDIER WAS ACQUITTED.
Was Charged with Another of Robbing
Man.

Burlington, April 2.--When county
court resumed yesterday morning the
state took up its rebuttal in the case
against Sergeant Stanley Nowicki
charged with robbing Zeb Cornell last
January. Loretta Hawkins was recalled
and testified that at the time of the
robbery she did not hear anyone say:
"My God, what are you doing?" as re-
spondent had testified he had said.
james Campbell testified that while in
SeymolIr,s saloon he saw the respondent
90 and whisper to his companion Jeun-
ger. Officers Barber and Horton We're
recalled to contradict statements of the
respondent made after the arrest. The
testimony was closed at 10 a. m. and
Judge Fish finished his charge to the
jury at 2:35. After being out one hour
the jury brought in verdict of not
guilty.
A trooper named Staneke and a wom-
an named Mary Aikey pleaded guilty
under the blanket act.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
DEATH OF MIDDLEBURY WOMAN.
Mrs. B. F. Wales Had Been Taken to
Hospital in Rutland.

MiddIebnry, April 2.-Word was re-
ceiyed Wednesday morning OF the death
of Mrs. b. +. Wales at the Rutland city
hospital, where she was taken Saturday
last for treatment. Mrs. Wales, who
was stricken with shock about a year
ago and who had beck gradually failing
ever since, died about eleven o'clock
Tuesday evening I that institution at
the age of "a years She is survived by
a husband; one daughter, Miss Mabel
Wales; and a brother, John II. Westfall
of Boston Mrs Wales was member
OF the Congregational church of this VIII
lage and was also member OF several
different societies in which she has held
Various offices. The remains were
brought here yesterday and taken to
the undertaking rooms of A, J. Black
mer. The funeral viii be held Friday
afternoon at two o'clock at the Con-
gregational church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
WOMAN WAS MURDERED.
Mrs. Sadie Chicks Slayer Turned Weap-
on On Himself.

Worcester, Mass, April 2.-Mrs. Sadie
Chick, an attractive young woman of
about 80, who, the police say, is the
wife Of Lewis Chick Of Boston, was shot
and killed last night by an unknown
man who turned the revolver on himself
a moment later and is now dying at the
Worcester City hospital,
The shooting occurred in house at 81
Green street where Mrs. Chick has been
staying, and where her assailant came,
apparently to call, shortly after s
o'clock. Another couple was in the
house at the time. They were closely
questioned by detectives but professed
to know little about Mrs. Chick and
nothing about her murderer.
According to the story told to the Of
ficials by Mrs. Ruth A. Sheppard, who
gives 456 Columbus avenue, Bostos, as
her address, and William A. Reynolds,
Mrs. Chicks assailant knocked on the
door and was admitted by her.
While Mrs. Sheppard and Reynolds
remained in the sitting room, Mrs. Chick
and her caller went to the Kitchen as
if for something to eat. The two rooms
are so far away that no sounds could
be heard in case any quarrel took place.
Suddenly, however, they heard two
shots and cry, 'I'm shot" ring out,
and they rushed to the kitchen. Mrs.
Chick was lying on the floor, uncon-
scious, and the man had fallen against
a set tub that braced him up. He, too,
was unconscious.
The police were called and the two
were placed in an ambulance, that start
ed on race with death to the City
hospital. Before il had gone many
blocks. however, the woman died. The
man did not regain consciousness, and
the hospital authorities declared that he
would not survive the night.
Mrs. Chick was shot in the abdomen,
the bullet continuing through her body
until it lodged in the spinal column.
The man pressed the muzzle of his re-
volver against his side, and the bullet
passed through his kidneys.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
CARRIED WOMAN THROUGH FIRE.
Arthur F. Taylor of Brockton Performed
Deed of Heroism.

Haverhill, Mass, April with
flames scorching his face and hands, Ar
thur f. Taylor carried his servant,
Mary Murphy, from her room on the
third floor of the old johnson Noyes
mansion, where Taylor lives, TO the
street. during fire that swept through
the rear of the building Last night. Miss
Murphy was asleep when Taylor reached
her room. He bundled her in the bed
clothes and carried her out unharmed,
although he suffered severe burns.
Through defect in the fire alarm signal
the fremen were delayed in reaching
the fire and the flames for time were
beyond the control of the single COM
pany that had responded in answer to a
telephone call.
The mansion is three e-story wooden
building on Main street, and is occupied
by four families. The Taylor family
occupied the second and part OF the
third floors, Taylor was working in his
garage in the rear of the house when he
saw the flames. Crying to a neighbor 10
telephone to the fire department, he
rushed into the building and rescued
Miss Murphy. TIE other occupants
heard his cries and escaped without as
sistanee.
The fire started in the second floor Of
the ell of the house in the rear. IL
spread through the rear of the second
and third floors. The damage amounts
to 81 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
PROPOSE TO ABOLISH
WORKINGMEN'S FARES
Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power
Co.. Files Notice With Vermont
Public Service Commission.

The Barre & Montpelier Traction &
Power Co. has filed with the Vermont
public service commission new rate
schedule which it proposes to put into
effect on May |, 1914. The new schedule
abolishes the so-called "workingmen's
tickets" which have been sold at the
rate of 40 for 81.
A copy of the notice to the public
service commission is as follows;
"We beg to hand you herewith new
rate schedule, to become effective May l.,
1914:
Regular fare, 5 cents.
"Twenty-one ride ticket books, Sl00.
school children's tickets, so rides,
$500.
Fare limits, within the city limits of
Montpelier; within the city limits Of
Barre; from any point in Montpelier TO
MOI switch, which is located in the
city of Barre about $500 feet from the
Berlin Barre town line; from any point
in Barre to Dewey park.
"Free transfers will be given to and
from the Seminary hill line in Mont
pelier and Washington street line in
Barre.
"The so-called 'workmen's tickets,
which have been sold at the rate of 40
for $l00, will be discontinued.
"Yours very truly,
"Barre & Montpelier Traction 6 Pow
er company, H. u. Larrabee, manager"
Company Gives Reasons.
The Barre & Montpelier Traction &
Power Co. defends the proposed abolish
ment of the "workingmen's tickets" in
the following reasons:
"(ll During the past year, the ex
penses exceeded the revenue by more
than $1,000, leaving nothing for the re-
turn on investment or salaries to Off
GERS
"t2l In order to operate the road
with proper regard to the safety and
convenience of the public, it will be nee
essary to spend considerably more mon
ey in the near future.
"(3l Motormen and conductors have
recently been awarded an increase in
wages considerably in excess Of their
former wage schedule, which will, of
course, increase the operating expenses
of the road still further"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
A GOOD EXHIBITION.
And Greatly Appreciated by Large
Audience Last Night.

Notwithstanding the rain of last
evening when it was time TO begin the
program, there was large audience that
taxed the seating capacity OF the large
audience room of the Hedding NJ. r.
church. The little meme and wimmin
singers first marched in and took seats
on the platform. They were dressed in
the styles of We ancient time. The lit
tie singers were under the direction OF
Deane Davis, who, with wig aud long
tailed coat. white stockings and silver
buckles on his shoes. beat the time ae-
cording to ancient custom. The little
folks did we'll in their one. two and
many parte tunes. Miss Patterson rem
dered fine solo. Miss Mary Bishop,
with clear voice and very good inter-
probation of the selection. read "When
the Domine's Wife Packed the Barrel
Miss Ella Hoyt and Miss Mildred IIggs
gave a pleasing duet. These young la
dies were dressed in the styles of their
grandmothers. George Troup, in his vio-
lin solos, showed that he knew how to
draw the bow. Surely he is a skillfui
hand at that sort of music. The music
from the victrola from Bailey's music
rooms was greatly enjoyed.
At this point in the program the
menne and wimmin singers took seats
among the audience and the platform
was prepared for the sunbonnet babies
and the overall boys, who came next.
This proved one of the most attractive
features of the evening and they were
recalled and were highly appreciated.
Another part of the program that met
with hearty approval was the well
known "Auld Lang Syne" singers-,John
Sowles, f. NJ. Lyon, L. B. Dodge and
C. S. Andrews. John Sowles was the
leader and this quartet certainly showed
themselves capable of doing most excel
lent work along their line. Dressed in
We olden time costumes they viii long
be remembered by those who saw them,
and if their friends wish to preserve
likenesses of them, II. W. Shores has
most excellent pictures of the group,
which can be obtained from c. s. An
drews
The boy scouts were very well re-
eeived and showed careful work under
the efficient leadership of Emery New
hall. The program closed with mus-
cal selection by Miss Hooker and
Dutch lullaby by little people dressed
for bed time Miss Beth Skinner very
capably presided at the piano through
out the evening.
Great credit is due to those who had
this entertainment in charge and to the
parents who so cordially co-operated and
to all who assisted in the preparation
for the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
PHONE APPRAISAL
REDUCED $4,000
From the Figures of the State Tax Com
missioner-Public Service Commits
sion Appraisal for Rate Making
Was Not Considered.

Burlington, April 2.-The board of ap-
peals in the telephone tax valuation
cases, composed OF Lieutenant Governor
Howe, Secretary of State Bailey and
State Auditor Graham, made public its
report last evening. The valuations fixed
by the board are slightly lower than
IL, of Tax Commissioner Plumley's
Appraisal. but the changes principally
affect the smaller companies save for a
reduction of the appraisal of the New
England company in which an agree
ment was not reached until late last
evening.
The changes in the appraisal of the
smaller companies result in net reduc-
tion of S50,300, but of this sum almost
one half was by agreement of the attor-
news for the state after a hearing at
Montpelier The appraisal of the New
England company is fixed at Sl,S50,000,
while the value was placed by the tax
commissioner ut s2,025,000. The four
New England subsidiaries, the Frank
lin county. and the Champlain valley,
the Passumpsic and the Vermont com
panies. are not greatly changed from the
figures given by the tax commissioner,
except the Franklin County company,
which is reduced from $4,000 to S96,
coo.
After looking up authorities, the
board of appeals held that the appraisal
for purposes of taxation was not on the
same basis as an appraisal for rate max
ing and therefore did not take into
consideration the value placed on the
propertv of the New England and its
Subsidiaries by the public service COM
mission following the three months
hearing which recently closed, and as a
result of which the public service com
mission ordered reduction of rates on
multi-party and farmers lines.
AS a result of the appraisal and the
new basis of taxation fixed by the legis-
lature OF 1912. the telephone companies
of the state will pay more than double
the taxes that they have previously paid.
The old basis of taxation was on gross
earnings. while the new system calls for
A tax of $3.50 per thousand on the
value of the property.
There are SS telephone companies in
the state and the state took an appeal
in every case. while considerable num-
Der OF the companies atso appeared. lhe
hearings were begun at Montpelier
March ) and were completed March 20.
The board of appeals had been in session
at the Van Ness house since last Friday
morning to tix valuations, and since
Tuesday morning the session has been
almost continuous.
Below Is complete list Of the COM
nanies and the valuation. The first col
ump of figures is the valuation made
Continued on fourth Pagel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
YALE MAN is ACCUSED.
Stanhope Nixon Charged with Assault
at New Haven.

New Haven, Conn, April 2.-Stanhope
Wood Nixon of New York City, a prom
inent Junior in the Sheffield Scientific
school of Yale, was arrested by detee-
tives last night, charged with assaulting
Edward M. Everett, chief engineer Of
the Southern New England Telephone
company, October % last Mr.. Everett
was walking home alone late at night,
when he was struck from behind with a
club and rendered unconscious. 1t was
thought at the time the motive was
robbery.
On the night of the assault, there
was a student outbreak, during which
iron bolts were hurled through windows
of homes of prominent residents living
near the scene of the assault. Detee-
tives have been working quietly ever
since last fall, but no definite clues
were found until yesterday, when it is
said several of the iron bolts were found
in Nixon's ROOM
Nixon then made complete confess
sion, according to the police. He said
he had been drinking with other stu
dents, but otherwise gave no explana-
tion of his act.
He is out on bonds of $500 for a
hearing.
Nixon's father is Lewis Nixon, a
prominent member of Tammany Hall,
who succeeded Richard Croker as head
of that organization. He is widely
known as shipbuilder. Mr.. Nixon left
New York for this city last night on
receiving word of his sons arrest.
News of Nixon's arrest caused great
surprise at Yale. He is one of the most
popular men in college, a member of the
varsity crew squad, and belongs to the
Berselius society.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Cross of North
field returned to their home last night,
after a short visit with friends in Barre
Because of poor health Clifford c.
Peake of Pearl street has resigned his
position as a barber at the Ross shop
on Depot square. At the instance of
bhysieans, Mr.. Peake went yesterday
to Underhill, where he will pass a year
on his uncle's farm. Latterly he has
been having trouble with his left eye
and it is believed that q year away
from the barber shop life will completely
restore his vision.
Nearly $50 people gathered in the
Knights OF Columbus hall Tuesday even
ng for the Italian Fancy Work clubs
first appearance in the field of amateur
dramatics. Popping the Question was
the title of the piece in which twelve
young women members of the club APP
peared to excellent advantage. The
piece teemed with humor and the partie-
ipants acquitted themselves in a highly
creditable manner. The cast was put
TO considerable time and effort in max
ing the presentation a success, but the
applause which greeted its first appear
snce on the. stage made certain the
recognition of the preliminary work nee
essary to stage the piece. After the en-
tertainment. there was short dance or
der and refreshments were served. 1t
is likely that the men who were present
as guests of the club will make an effort
to reciprocate the entertainment af
forded them within a short time.
Mrs. o. d. Shurtleff and Miss Cassie
NJ. Mcdonald of 329 North Main street
left this forenoon for weeks visit in
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
During her absence, Mrs. Shurtlef will
90 to Nashua TO be the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. +. b. Cate, former residents of
this city. Dwight Granger of Park
street left on the late forenoon train.
for Randolph, where he win pass week
with his grandparents. John A. Ruddy,
who has been visiting his son, T. J.
Ruddy, for a few days, returned this
morning TO Manchester, n. H., from
which point he will accompany Mrs.
Ruddy and Mrs. w. H. Snow to Hard
wick. where they are to reside. Miss
Caroline Anderson of Merchant street
went this morning TO Waterbury, where
she viii be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dickie for the remainder of the week.
G. A. Neveau left at ll:25 o'clock on a
short trip through northern Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-02
HEAVY FIGHTING IN CANYON
Villa Admits That He Has Not Captured
Torreon-

Juarez, April 2.--Heavy fighting was
in progress at Torreon yesterday, ac-
cording to a 1,000-word report received
by General Carranza from General Villa
last night.
The gist of the information was given
out through General Carranza's seere-
tary. Alfredo Breeeda, to the effect that
the heaviest fighting was proceeding in
a so-called canyon named Huerache, the
southern railroad exit from the city.
The canyon is said 10 be in reality a
Kind of basin formed by the proximity
of three mountains. Through this basin
two railroads run.
Ii is one of the most strongly fortified
of the federal positions and Senior Bre-
ceda said that the rebels we're meeting
with unexpected stubborn resistance.
1t j. reported Cen. Joaquin Mas, with
federal reinforcements, who has been at
Saltillo, from where he has recently been
sending dispatches and which is to the
east of Torreon, is making a circuit to
the south with the purpose, the rebels
assume, of joining the Nelasco forces in
Huerache.
Whether the rebel force -under Cen
real Huerrera sent out to intercept him
mas Dttn eHHdEtus - uol huONils dttOiu-
ing to Senor Breceda. The rebels have
cut the railroad between San Luis Po-
tosi and Aguascaliente. This is 800
miles south of Torreon and is said to in
dicate the activity of another column of
rebels intent on hindering the movement
of the federals.
Reports that Torreon had fallen were
definitely denied by General Villa yes
terdsy afternoon. His telegram was
based on message of congratulations
on the "fall" of Torreon dispatched to
him Tuesday by Col Fidel Avila, chief
of arms of the garrison here.
General Villa replied as follows;
Gomez Palacio, April l, 1914.
"Col Fidel Avila,
"Jefe de las Armas, Juarez.
In reply to your message, | wish to
state that while | have taken a part of
the city of Torreon, the struggle is not
vet completed. expect to obtain a
triumph of which ! win advise you.
tSignedl "Geueral Francisco Villa"
Details of the struggle were brief and
showed that the relative positions of
the eontending forces have not changed
to any extent in the last five days.
Whether the forces of Gen. Joaquin
Mas, marching to the relief of the fed
erals at TorreOn, has vet engaged that
of the rebel general. Monclovio Herrera,
sent to meet him. was not known. No
confirmation was received Of the rumor
that a trainload OF the soldiers Of Gen
eral Mas were blown up by dynamite.