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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
$4,000 STOCK SUBSCRIBED
A Board Of Eleven Directors Chosen,
Who VIII Have Full Charge Of
the Exhibit.


The stockholders Of the Barre Granite
Manufacturing Association, which has
been incorporated to exploit Barre granite
at the st. Louis exposition next year, met
at the association rooms last evening, for
the purpose OF organizing the company.
| There was good attendance Nm Bar
clay acted as chairman aud VIM Marr as
secretary. II was stated that stock to the
amount of Sll 900 had already been sub
scrlbpd for and with those who had not
been seen 1t Is expected the subscriptions
will reach $4,000.
Mr.. Barclay stated he thought $4,000
would cover the expense of the exhibit on
board the cars here, and arrangements
would be made to get large portion Of
that back. He said that designs had been
prepared, as II was necessary to have
them to secure the space for the exhibit
These had not been fully decided on as
yet, as that would be left to the directors
1t was voted that the board Of directors
OF the company consist Of II members,
nominations to be made by committee
appointed by the chair This committee
brought 10 the following 7ames: William
Barclay, F. G. Rowland, VIM Alexander,
ID N. Miles, john 4. Smith, VIM Marr,
II. j NJ Jones, John A. Cross Of North
field, Frank II Burke. d. r. Ryle of
Montpelier and George Gray.
1t was voted the report be accepted and
the nominees be the directors of the COM
pany They we're empowered to fill va
cancies on the board.
II was voted the method OF caring for
the exhibit after il is placed at st.
Louis be left to the board Of directors.
After the stockholders' meeting the di-
rectors met and organized as follows:
President, William Barclay; vice presi.
dent John f. Smith. secretary, VIM.
Mari; treasurer, f q Howand. The di-
rectors will meet at O'Clock tonight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
STATION WAS
DESTROYED
Montpelier Junct. Depot
Burned
CAUSING LOSS OF $4,000
Building Was a New One = Fire De-
strOyed Two Previous
Stations.
CAUSING LOSS OF $4,000

The Central Vermont R. r station at
Montpelier junction, which was constfuet-
ed only about years ago, was burned to
the ground last night, causing a total loss
The fire caught in partition between
the telegraph Office and the waiting rom
and before help could be obtained the
flames we're bursting through the roof.
Two empty freight cars that were stand
Ing on side track near the building were
also burned
The family Of the station agent moved
from the building last Saturday aud the
night operator was alone Ia the station
when The fire was discovered. Water was
brought from an adjoining house and a
portion OF the platform was saved. The
loss will amount to about S., 600, partially
covered BY insurance.
The station was burned three years ago
and the present fire Is the third time it has
been destroyed by fire within the past 20
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
CAR DETACHED
FROM CENTER TRAIN
Rolls Down Bank and Two Sections
Came Together and RecoupIe With
out Discovery Of Train Men.

Randolph, Dec. 29 "A very peculiar
accident in the railway line happened here
Yesterday morning between this station
and Braintree, near the home Of Asa
Snow. The cfuse Of the mishap was
broken wheel on one Of the cars. which in
some peculiar manner uncoupled itself
from the cars in front and behind and left
the track and rolled down the bank With
out disturbing the other cars The de-
taehed cars kept the track me up to the
rest Of the train and recoupled themselves
to the forward string without doing any
damage. and the engineer and fireman
knew nothing Of the trouble until this sta
tion was reached. The car that was de-
rallied was loaded with grain and feed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
BEGINS BUSINESS
ON SATURDAY
New Peoples National Bank Ready for
Business in its Elegant New
Quarters.

The Peoples National, Barre's newest
bank, will open its doors for business at 0
O'Clock Saturday morning,in its new bank
Ing rooms ia the Worthen block, at the
corner of Main street and Keith avenue
The quarters of the Peoples Bank are
the finest furnished in the city, being
fitted up with the most modern c0nven-
iences Of solid quartered oak, beautifully
polished, with grill work Filings in all
spaces above the tops II the desks. The
rooms are very conveniently arranged for
the carrying on of business. At the right
Of the entrance Is the consultation where
private business with the cashier can be
transacted.
Just beyond is the cashiers window,
and then comes the windows for the re-
celving and paying tellers Further on is
the savings department window. At the
end Of the corridor Is the entrance to the
wall and to two private coupon booths,
and also to the large directors room which
is at the rear Of the vault.
The vault Is the strongest In the city
Quilt burglar proof, Of steel rails hucked
between, and all sheathed with chrome
burglar proof sheet steel Within the
vault is burglar proof money chest and
a set of so private deposit boxes for rental
Dean r, Town, 80 long connected with
the old national bank, will be cashier, and
Fred A. Hanson his assistant.
The officers Of the bank are G. w. Mel
cher, president 4 N BraIey. vice presi-
dent, f. d. Ladd, G. w Averill, L. J.
Bolster, S. d. Alien, W. d. Smith. A. J.
Young and Ira G. Calef, directors.
Although the bank will not begin busi-
ness until Saturday, the banking rooms
win be open to the inspection Of the pub
lie beginning tomorrow morning, and
general invitation is extended to all to
visit the same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
CRUSHED BY
BIG STONE
MichaelK. Philip of Hard
wick, Victim
WAS KILLED INSTANTLY
Derrick Chain at Woodbury. Granite
Co.'s Shed Snapped and Dropped
the Rock.

Hardwiek, Dec 29 Michael X. Philip,
an employee at the stone-shed Of the
Woodbury. Granite Company Of this place,
was killed instantly while at work in the
company's plant this morning, heavy
piece OF granite falling on aud crushing
him The stone was being raised by
means Of a derrick when the chain which
supported the weight broke and let the
stone fall. The unfortunate man was be-
meath the stone and his life was crushed
out instantly. The accident happened
shortly after seven oelock
Philip was 40 years Of age, and Is sur
vlyed by widow who Is sister to Mrs.
Charles Halvosa of Barre The funeral
arrangements are not yet completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
co TO SUPREME COURT.
Demurrers In Cases Of state vs.. scampini
aud ZanIeoni.

Demurrers In Cases Of state vs.. scampini
and Zanleoni.
Montpelier, Dec. 2s In the cases OF
violation OF the game law it was an
nounced at county court this afternoon
that important demurrers had been filed
and that cases would 20 to supreme court
before being tried In county court This
Is also the case IN the the test cases Of
State VS. Seampini and State vs. Zanleoni,
who have been charged with violation of
their second class licenses
A nolle prosse was entered in the fol-
lowing cases: State vs. George johnson.
disposing Of mortgagsi property: state vs..
Nicholas Sara, assault with intent to kill,
and State vs. Chase, breach OF the peace.
These were old cases in which the state S
attorney was coufident conviction could
not be secured.
In the case OF State VS. Fred Law, intox-
ication, respondent pleaded guilty to first
offence and was fined SIS aud costs. A nolle
prosse was entered ia the breach Of the
peace case standing against Law
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
NEW CASES ENTERED.


County Court Docket Has Received Fol-
lowing Gases.
Montpelier, Dec. 2s. The following
cases have been entered recently in conn
ty court: Joseph A. Chaplin vs. Bertha
NJ. Chaplin, divorce, zed S. stanton for
petitioner; Warren e. Moore VS. Thomas
w Eagan, general assumpsit, Zed S.
Stanton for plaiutiff; A. Il II Lewis vs..
j w Holton, trover NJ. NJ Gordon for
plaintiff aud Il A. Hoar for defendant;
Leda Mortiminy vs.. Joseph Gilbert, gen
eral assumpsit, M. NJ Gordon for plain
tiif; d S. Sellers VS.. II. r. Cushmen Mfg.
Co, general assumpsit, I. j. DeaYitt for
plaintiff; Il. D. Camp, admr, ct al vs.
Clyde Perry, general assumpsit, E r. Da-
Wis for plaintiff; Elizabeth Roleau vs.
Barre q Montpelier Power and Traction
@ I, case, Shurtltff, Deavitt and w t.
Scoyille for plaintiff; Peter Btliadeau, Jr.,
VS. HAIRY Getchell, general assumpgit, +
II. Deavitt for plaintiif, T. J Marshall for
defendant; Ande Russell, VS. Thomas w
Eagan q Trustees, general assumpsit, Hea-
ton & Thomas for plaintiff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
AUTONOMOUS RULE.

Proposed 20 the Pops Concerning the
united States.
Rome. Dec, 20.--IIis holiness Is work
- on several important documents which
Aaye been submitted 20 him for bis ap-
brOsal One Is from the United States
And proposes the removal OF the United
lates from the jurisdiction Of the propa-
Banda, giving that country autonomous
Bile especially ID administrative and dis
plinaFian matters. under the control Of
BE American primats who will be the
Aardinal archbishop Of Baltimore, even II
9ther cardinals should be Eppointed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.
New Social Organization Formed Last
Evening.

New Social Organization Formed Last
Evening.
The social organizations Of the city were
added to by the formation last evening OF
the Cosmopolitan Club, with member
ship Of over SO to start with. The meet
ing OF the organizers was held in the
rooms of Clan Gordon. Constitution, by
laws and rules to govern the conduct 81
the club rooms were adopted The officers
elected are as follows President, Geo.
TaTroup; viae-president, Robert shaw;
secretary, William Brown; treasurer, Don
aid w Smith. These officers, with J. F.
Marr, Robert Reaside, Joseph Graham,
Robert Duff and james Yeale will consist
OF the board Of managers.
The rooms Of the Cosmopolitan Club
win be located IN the Prindle q Averill
block on North Main street, second floor,
in the quarters formerly occupied by DR..
DezleL The three rooms will be furnish
ed in comfortable manner and will be
opened on New Years day. The club ex-
poets to add to its quarters later
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
ANTISPITTING LAW.

Henry Duprat Of BarIgagton Went Up
Against It.
Burlington, Dec 29.- Henry Duprat is
the second man 20 come into contact with
the law which prohibits expectoration In
the electric cars. Duprat was warned not
to spit on the fioor Of an electric car but
was possessed Of the idea that the con
ductor did not know what be was talking
about, and consequently the splitting con-
tinued, It was not long before Duprat
was visited BY Sheriff Horton and invited
To come to Burlington to answer TO a
charge Of violating the law.
He was arraigned before Justice r. q.
Webster yesterday, the case being prose-
cated by States Attorney Leary. Upon
the advice Of his counsel, r. L. Graves,
Duprat pleaded guilty and was fined s1
and costs Of S6 60, which he paid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
FORESTRY PROBLEMS.
win Be IuteIIIgently Portrayed BY Mr..
Pinchot.

win Be IuteIIigently Portrayed BY Mr.,
Pinchot.
Burlington, Dec 20 Clifford Pinchot,
Governmental Chief Forester, the best au-
th rity on forestry matters In America,
will give three addresses In Vermont as
follows: Tuesday evening, January S. at
Burlington before joint meeting OF the
Vermont Dairymen's Asosoeation and
Vermont Maple sugar Makers Associa-
tion; Wednesday morning, January 6. be-
fore the students of the University Of Yer
mont; Wednesday evening, January &. AZ
Woodstock, before the Nature club.
Mr. Pinchot can speak to the point re.
gardng forest ks0blems In Vermont as he
has had experts exploring the forests Of
the state and collecting data regarding its
lumber interests for the past three years.
he is fully Informed as TO the policy Of
these matters, both Of the national govern
ment and Of the various states. as well as
Of the operations and plans Of the lumber
men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
RUTLAND WAN ARRESTED.

as Trying to sell stamps on the Streets
IN Jersey City.
New York, Dec 28 "A man who says
B. is john Rotsford Of Rutland Vt,
6as arrested In Jersey City today while
9ying 10 sell some two-eent stamps in the
Street There was found on him 1000
two cent stamps, sl32 10 csh, three dia-
nond scarf pins, two diamond rings. two
bank books on savings banks at Rutland
and membership ticket In the Typo
graphical anlon oG Rutland lie refused
q say how the stamps came into his pos.
session.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29

Montpelier, Dec %. The condition OF
State senator S. B. slbley Of East Mont
pelier Is serious. This morning about two
O'Clock heart trouble appeared for the sec
ond time. Dr. Frank Wheeler was hastily
summoned and finally succeeded la over
coming the trouble. Senator sibley Is not
able to take much nourishmeDt, hence he
is very weak While he Is a little more
comfortable today, still grave fears are Ell.
tertained as to his condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
TO PREVENT MASSACRE.

Jewish Agent Appeals 10 United States
Government.
Washington, Dec 20 Simon Wolf. Of
the executive council Of B'Nai Birth,
called at the state department this morn
ing and presented an appeal that this gnv-
ernment make an effort to prevent the
threatened massacre OF Jews at Kishiueff
on January seventh. Subsequently he
went to the white house on the same err
rand. A cabinet meeting was called fer 4
this afternoon when the subject will prob
ably be considered Meantime tie presi-
dent has called on the United States diplo-
matte and consular agents in Europe to
ascertain facts regarding the proposed
massacre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
PHYSICIAN TAINTED
At Execution Of Frank white, New York
Murderer,

At Execution OF Frank white, New York
Murderer,
Auburn, n X Dec % Frank White
was eleetroeuted here at i 80 this morning
for the murder Of George Glare, q farmer
pear 0swego, September, 1891 Six ON
tacts Of the current were necessary before
the prisoner was pronounced dead. On
the way to The death chamber White did
not speik nor make any demonstration.
5a stein Of Buffalo, the only witness,
tainted dead away and fell from his chair
to the door. He Was carried out by three
keepers and soon revived ID the open air.
Frank White was known as Harry
Howard also, and during bis confinement
in the death house be had the reputation
of being one Of the worst characters With
whom the prison officials had to deal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29

Rutland, Dec. 2s John Botslord OF
this city, left at midnight Sunday night
for New York He was formerly in the
employ of NJ. +. Wheeler, dealer in fertili-
zers. as mailing clerk, but got through last
saturday night Bostford Joined the local
Typographical Union last week.
MIR. Wheeler refuses to discuss the mat
tel as does the Rutland chief Of police.
Undoubtedly the same man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
MOFFAT CASE NEXT.

Another Sensational Trial in Bennington
County
Bennington, Dec 2s Bennington coun.
~ court resumed les sessions this after
noon after the Christmas recess. Little
was done except calling the roll of the
jury and getting ready for business for
tomorrow. The FIRST case set for trial
aud one which In many respects resembles
the Rogers case completed last week, Is
that OF State vs., Mrs Alice Muffas, who Il
under Indictment charged with attempting
to poison her husband, Alexander Moffat,
well known farmer of Sandgate. The
case has awakened nearly as much inter-
est IN this section as did the Rogers case,
and the result is looked forward to with
much interest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29

sheldon, Dec IS The farm house at
sheldon Springs, owned by r W. Brown
Of Franklin aud occupied by solomon Ash
ton, was entirely destroyed BY fire this
afternoon. The blaze originated ia a
partitiva upstairs and had gained suoA
headway when discovered that none Of
the house furnishings up stairs could
be saved M0st of the furniture down
stairs was removed aud the loss will be
about $4,000. 1t is partially covered by
insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
pealh oF sewaen ehIIa.

The 2.year-old child of Edward sowden
died this morHing at the home Of Charles
Lungren where il was being cared for
The child had been In poor health for
some time.
The funeral will be held al 10 o'clock
tomorrow from the house, Rev K F., Lowe
officiating. Burial Ia Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
FELL OVER BACKWARDS.

Alexander McDonaid's Head nit Ra.
diator.
Alexander Mcdonald, clerk in Davis
drug store, barely escaped a serious iniary
last evening He was sitting tipped back
In chair reading newspaper when he
lost his balance and fell over back wards.
striking his head against radiator cut
ting cash an inch long besides burning
his head badly. DR.. Goodrich was called
and sewed up the wound
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
toil-1'- = 17CsUiac y ora.

Scranton Pa. Dec. 20. Work has
beea res . ,he Delaware and
hudson companys colieries and viii
be continued until Friday, when there
will be a two days suspension. The
Ontario and Western company started
up its washeries. and al Of the indiYid.
ual operators iaed mining.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
RECEPTION TO ARCHBISHOP.

Fur Two Thousand People We're in AZ
tendance.
London Dec 90 The reception Of the
archbishop Of Bourne, the new Roman
Catholic archbishop Of Westmin ter, to.
Rether with bis enforcement and be-
stowal Of veneration palliq % him occnr-
red this morning amid great pnmp Full
2 200 interested spectators attended the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
was Pioneer in His business.

Hartford, Conn, Dec 29 Jeremiah NJ.
Allen, president of the Hartford Steam
Boiler Inspection and Insurance company
and pioneer Of that class of insurance In
the United States, died this morning, aged
70 wears
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
Eire cnet h..sn .nnn.

Richmond, Va, Dee % An authorl-
tative statement Of the loss on the big
Gallego mills, burned sunday morning
has been given out It IS put at S280,-
000 fully covered by Insurance. The
propretors say they will rebuild at
once, The Richmond Insurance COM
panies suffered IghtlY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
FORMER RESIDENT OF MONTPELIER
Dan u. Richardson who pied worth a
Million.


Montpelier, Dec. rs Dan E. Richard
soma son Of the late Roderlck Richardson.
both former we'll known residents ofMoht.
pelier, died at Moutecito, bis winter resi-
denea Ia California, on Thursday, Dec IA
Mr.. Richardson's residence was ia Chica-
60. lie was grain operator aud presi.
dent Of Richardson T. Co. Of the board of
trade
Mr.. Richardson was born in Wats6eld
His family removed to this city and his
father, Roderck Richardson, was long !
leading citizen here. He was one Of the
founders Of the First National Bank-one
of the earliest to organize under the new
system-and was active 10 the construc
tion Of Christ church, contributing gener-
ously Of his time and means.
Mr.. Richardson's fortune was estimated
at l,000,00
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
king cbrt.ttan,s Condition.

Gmunden, Austria, Dee. 20. The con
dition of King Christian OF Denmark
is officially said TO give no cause for
anxiety His majesty has been obliged
to postpone for several days his depar
ture for home infeonsequenee of chill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
PRISONER ESCAPED.

vas Held az Norwich, Conn fos Stealing
S3a 600.
Norwich, Conn Dec ~ Abbott n.
St0ddatd, who was under arrest here
|harged with the theft of S82, 200 worth Of
ecurtes from the estate of the late Sarah
Norman Of Ledyard, having been cap.
|qred at Providence on Friday, escaped
Rom the police station last night and no
hace 0f him has been found
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
RUMOR OF CHANGE.

Reported Anti License Interests Have Pur-
chased Barre Telegram.
There was a rum0r on the street this af-
ternoon that the anti-leense people Of
Barre and vicinity had purchased the
Evening Telegram newspaper, and are to
take possession Jan. st. Mr.. Clyde Per.
ry, one OF the no-lieense party, was asked
Il IT was so, but refused to either deny on
confirm the report.
Mr.. Il G. Whitaker, publisher Of the
Telegram, denied that it had been sold.
One Of the subscribers to the stock IF
the new company said today all the stock
bad been subscribed for the purchase Of
the Telegram.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
A BETTER AMERICAN,

bryan Says He Himself is After European
Trip
+ London, Dec 20 William J Bryan ar
tiyed here today and will sail fer home to-
morrow He says he learned much dur
ing the tour but nothing that alters his
siews on various topics. lie returns a
better American than when he left.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
APPEALS TO ITALY.

Mad mullah Of somalIland Wants
Rome. Dec. 20 --Messagero today
states that the Mad Mullah Of Somaliiand
has appealed to the Italian government TO
use ia best endeayors to secure peace be-
tween the tribesmen and England.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
BUSINESS AT E0RTHFIELD,
Work Begun on washington Depot az Ems
shed.

WoFA Itkuh On y arhIngIOn Depot at ElIls'
shed
Northfeld, Dec, 20. Work has already
begun in the e. B. Ellis stone shed on the
Washington depot contract The majority
of the workmen are employed in finishing
up building contract Of Concord granite
and as fast as this is completed they are
set to work on the Washington work. 1t
is the intention Of the Ellis company to
erect very large and modern shed Ia the
near future extending from the railroad
tracks to the river. distance OF between
400 and 500 feet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
Many Poultry show Entries,

st. Albans, Dec. 2s.-At noon today II.
NJ. Barrett, seofe ary Of the Vermont
State Poultry Association, had received
$50 entries for the poultry show to be held
in the city till Jan 5-S inclusive
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
Mrs. Mary Rogers Given
Sentence
FOR NUMBERING HUSBAND
Leon Perham. Confessed Accomplce,
Sentenced to Life Imprison-
ment Today.

Bennington, Dec 20 Mrs Mary Rop-
ers, convicted Of the murder Of her hns
band, Was sentenced this morning to be
hanged the FIRST Friday in February. 1905.
Leon Perham, her self confessed accom-
plice, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29

Madrid. Dec. 29.-senor Merchan, Gu
ban minister to Spain, became suddenly
insane today. He is under constant su-
narvisi0n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
NotIce q the publIC.
perYIsI0n

please don't dump ashes in the streets
or outters, because IN the spring these
ashes wash into the sewers and plug them
.up Per order, Street Commissioners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29

Montpelier, Dec rs Memorial SER
vices for the late Frank A. Bailey, states
attorney Of Washington county, will be
held at the court house Wednesday even
ing at 7.30 O'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
SAID TO HAVE ABSc0NDED.

Man Arrested ia vienna Charged with
Taking 100000
Berlin Dec, 90 Mark Paltzer, former
" Of Brooklyn, N ", who recently has
been connected with the Darmstad. bank,
has been arrested at Vienna, charged with
absconding with 100000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-29
STRICKEN IN CEMETERY.

T. u. crossett Of Waterbury Had Quick
summons.
Waterbury, Dec. rs, Il d. Crossett
was stricken down at the cemetery this
afternoon aud died few moments later
while being taken home. He was about 10
years old and is survived by a wife aud an
adopted daughter. He was an old aud well
known citizen and an active member Of
the Methodist church.