Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-15

| then the warm weather caused then
to ferment, making a connection tina
when eaten gives them what might b.
termed society jag.
Judge Seneca Haselton of the su
preme court has signed the amended
bill of exceptions in the Rutland county
case OF +. X. Patch d Co. against Pro
tectiye Lodge No. 2l5, /. A. NJ. anC
the case passes to the supreme court
1t will be entered on the October dock.
ct and is expected to be tried at the
coming tenn which opens in Montpel-
Ter Oct. p. The original bill was
signed some time ago subject to
amendments, and these amendments
have now been agreed to by counsel
for both sides. Ii is alleged that one
of the jurymen had expressed an
opinion on the merits of the case prior
to the submission of the evidence and
while sitting on the panel. A verdict
was given against the union In the
court below and an effort was made to
secure a new trial on the alleged state
ments of one of the jurymen. The
case is taken to the supreme court by
the union.
The Venezuelan Herald published
at Caracas September % has this item,
which will be of interest to Vermont
ers "A great dinner was given last
Thursday by Judge and Mrs. Plumley,
Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, Mr.. and Mrs.
cambridge and Colonel and Mrs.
Frost at the superb mansion of the
latter, to their friends. Among those
present were Mr.. w. w. Russell,
United States Charge d'Affaires Gen.
eral II. Dutfield of Detroit, umpire
for Germany; Lieutenant Johnston,
L. S. Naval attache; Mr.. A. Jaurett,
Mr.. Earle Parker, Judge Plumley's
secretary; Mr.. Echevarria. General
Duffield's secretary; Mr.. Gustia, Judge
Ralston's secretary Mr.. Fitzsimmons.
Commissioner Bainbridge's secretary,
etc. The gathering was a charming
one from whom much wit was ex-
pected, especially by General Dufield,
who is overlooking with this agreeable
quality. Il was remarked that all
present were United States citizens"
Ira Holden, who resides between
Mortified Center and South North
field, had a startling experience re-
Gently. according to the Northfield
News. After attending meeting OF
the local lodge of Good Templars FRI
day evening, he remembered having
promised his father TO exterminate the
coons which had been devastating the
paternal corn patch. While engaged
in this guileless pursuit, young Holden
was pounced upon by several men
armed with ali sorts Of deadly weapons
and was pre-emptorily commanded to
hold up his hands and surrender. He
did so with alacrity, it being made
known to him in the meantime that
the embryo detectives believed they
had captured Martin, the desperate.
When young Holden made known his
identity, the mems detective stock
slumped to a lower notch then any of
the recent fluctuations in Wall street
and the men faded away into the OBJ
scurity of the night. leaving young
Holden to continue his coon hunt in
peace.
EuWdTu DOucuAs lhS iitNsVuA :
National League baseball pitcher, for
merly of Northfield. this state, has
been adjudged insane and committed
to the asylum at Danvers, Mass.
Doheny first showed signs of insanity
several weeks ago when he suddenly
deserted the Pittsburg club in Ohio.
He believed he was being pursued by
detectives. After few weeks rest
be reioined the team but did not re-
gain his old form. AT the end Of the
season he was nervous wreck and
has been constantly under the care OF
a physician. Oct. 10. Doheny elected
his physician from the house and told
him he did not need further medical
attendance. Howarth was then en-
gagged as nurse. Sunday, the 18th.
while Howarths attention was turned
in another direction Doheny sprang
from the bed and, seizing stove
poker. struck the nurse terrific blow.
Mrs. Doheny summoned the neigh
bors, but dressed only in night clothes
Doheny held all at bay until two
policemen caught him off his guard
and overpowered him.