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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Held in Bennington County Court at De-
cember Term. 1903.

Mrs. Rogers trial was held at the
December term, 1908, of the county
court, Judge John III. Watson presiding.
d. A. Guiltinan of this village and T. c.
Archibald were assigned by the court
as her counsel. The trial lasted 10 days,
the court room being crowded at every
session. There was large number of
witnesses for the state, but none for
the defence. Even Mrs. Rogers was not
called to testify in her own behalf. 1t
was shown that Mrs. Rogers must have
|premeditated the crime for weeks.
One of the witnesses testified that
she had purchased of him for future de-
livery considerable furniture, telling
him that she was soon going to house,
keeping and would have the money to
pay with.
Morris Knapp testified that she had on
two occasions asked him to marry her;
that for long time he supposed her to
be single woman, and that she only
told him that sine was the wife OF Mar
Gus Rogers a few days before the muir
der.
Rogers brother testified that ON one
|or two occasions after his brother had
visited his wife, he had been taken sud
denly and quite i'll, and other suspicious
actions on her part were brought out.
The most grewsome story OF all was
the confession of Leon Perham, as he
told in q matter of fact way OF his re-
lations with Mrs. Rogers and of the
tragic events of that night. Perham is
not yet 20 and is not considered very
bright. The influence she had over him
was strong. He was to receive part
!of the insurance money. Before Mrs.
Rogers had been arrested she called at
the local Office OF the company in which
the policy was taken and demanded the
money.
During the 10 days that the trial was
lin progress Mrs. Rogers was apparently
the most disinterested person in the
room. As she heard the continuous tes-
timony against her she did not finch
or show any emotion.
The jury convicted her on Dec %,
land on the Goth she was taken TO Wind
sor along with Perham, who received q
life sentence. She has been in confine-
ment since August rs, 1902.
Marcus Rogers was 80 years old when
he met his death.
On the day that Mrs. Rogers was con-
|victed, Stella Bates was released from
confinement, the case being mol pressed
lat the request of the states attorney.
She could hardly understand that abe
was free to go, after two years. impris-
|onment. The only time that Mrs.
Rogers showed any emotion was when
it was announced to her that her com
panion for so many months was free.
She quickly recovered her composure,
however.
In searching her room for clews, ETC.,
after it was decided that Mrs. Rogers
killed her husband, an important piece
of evidence was FONDA piece Of the
rope used in tying the hands Of Marcus
Rogers, and which fitted perfectly to the
piece that was found with the empty
bottle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Samuel L. Godfrey, at Woodstock,
February IS, 1918.
Luther Virginia (colored) at st. Al
bans, May 90, 1920.
Archibald Bates, at Bennington, Feb
ruary 2, 1899.
Sandy kayanaugh, aged 70 years, at
Windsor, January 20, 1864.
William Barnet, aged e. years, at
Windsor, January 20, 1864.
John Ward, aged ~ years, Of Willis
ton, March 20, 1868.
Hiram Miller, at Windsor, June rs,
1869.
Henry Welcome, aged II years, of
Hinesburg, January 20, 1871.
Henry Crawling, of Weathersfield,
March IL, 1879.
John P. Phair, April 10, 1870.
Asa 5. Magoon, of Barre, November
%, 1879.
Edward Tatro, of Highgate, April 2,
$780,
Edwin G. Hayden, of Derby Line, Feb
ruary rs, 1881.
Royal S. Carr, of Worcester, April
Lucy L. Meeker, Of Waterbury, March
30, 1883.
Sylvester Bell, Of Fairfax, January /,
1892.
Edison Fuller of Readsboro was SEN
fenced to be hanged, and committed
suicide while in prison. He hanged
himself.
There are now four persons confined
in the state asylum for the insane, whose
death sentences were comnauted to life
imprisonment. They are Frederick East
wood, Charles Doherty, William c. Buz.
cell, and Frank Shaw.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
LAST WOMAN HANGED.
Lucy Meeker Went to Scaffold With a
Firm Step.

The execution OF Mrs. Lucy Meeker
on March 30, 1883, was attending by
somewhat the same feeling as that of
Mrs. Rogers today. Mrs. Meeker and
her son, who was weak -minded youth
Of perhaps twenty years, had been found
guilty OF killing little child, burying
lie in d swamp and forcing it down in
the muck. Both were sentenced to be
hanged, but the youth confessed as his
sentence was committed to life impris-
onment. During her confinement in the
state prison previous to her execution
Mrs. Meeker was a very troublesome
prisoner. She went about her cell yell
ing and shrieking, thus hoping to give
out the impression that she was insane.
The town was filled with her cries.
The physicians, however, refused to de-
clare she was insane. The governor was
besieged with petitions against her hang
ing, by those who did not believe in cap
itaI punishment and BY others who
thought the good name of the statewould
be injured by the hanging of woman
The execution was at the state prison
at Windsor, and was witnessed by about
rs men. The procession to the gallows
was lcd0 ny tue suctIiy dltA hhc pitoVD-
er, clothed in blacl., her face pale with
the prison pallor, followed, supported
by two men. She was also accompanied
by the chaplain. She walked firmly
TO the gallows. Her hands and feet
were tied.
Mrs. Meeker was deaf, and paper
was held up to her face, bearing the
question: Have you anything to say
why sentence Of death should not now
be executed upon your Mrs. Meeker
replied: @You are hanging an innocent
woman" The black cap was put over
her head and the trap was sprung.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
GLEANINGs AND GOSSIP.

A critic relates that he was once
present in the cottage at Eeclefechan
where Carlyle first saw the light, when
an enthusiastic pilgrim asked in awe
stricken tones: And Is this really
the room in which Carlyle was borns'
and received from the guide wife the
answer: aye, an oor Maggie was
born here, too"
A groom recently took some horses
from England to Australia for a resi-
dent Of that commonwealth. As he
went to Australia under an agreement
as to wages, it was necessary for him
to obtain special certificate OF exemp.
ton to enable him to land. and at the
end of six months, the period for which
the certificate is valid, he will be com.
PEELED to return to England.
At fete to the working girls of the
East end, London, the bishop of Lon
don vent around among the guests, en-
deavoring to put them at ease. His
kindly smile shone on all alike. His
tactful remarks were not for one, but
for the whole Of the company. This
attitude was not lost upon the guests
AS he was moving through their ranks
thin, penetrating voice made itself
heard. ooh, myl1 said the voice, FAINT
the bishop fritz
BY way Of advertising herself thor
oughly, viennesse actress has been
sitting for 90 days in glass cage, tax
ing nothing but mineral water, of which
she consumed go bottles. Meantime
she studied the new part in which she
is to appear soon. Crowds were in
attendance at all hours, for the cage
was placed on the Prater. On coming
out she declared herself to be in fine
condition, but she speedily made away
with q hearty repast Of fish, veal and
beer, winding up with glass Of
schnapps
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Oyster stews at the Eureka restau-
rant.
Save your date for the Goddard Minis
trels, Dec. s.
Come and rummage at the rummage
sale at gas office, Dec. 8 and Q.
II. T. Stanley, the clairvoyant, at the
Otis. Sittings, so cents and $1.00.
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
tiners' prices in exchange for goods at
#. e. Burr's.
The emergency room will be opened
and the girls sewing class formed on
Saturday, December Q.
Coming soon to the Barre opera house,
The Mosart Symphony Club of New
York, great musical treat.
All Foreign Masons wishing to attend
! st. Johns may obtain tickets up to Dec.
18th from members of committee.
Great reduction in prices in winter
millinery at Miss L. e. Townsend's mill
Iinery parlors, SO Washington street.
| DO not forget to bring your fathers,
husbands and sons clothes to the rum
mage sale, as they are very desirable.
w. #. Richardson has a newly paper
ed and painted upstairs tenement to
trent on Hill street, near his residence.
Fresh home made bread, pies, cakes,
baked beans, etc., on sale at the rum
mage sale, Dec. 8 and Q at the gas office.
Saturday evening we will sell six
songs for $1.00. Watch for the adver-
tisement in our window. Averill Music
Co.
| Effective as q remedy and delicious
as considerations 0ld-fashioned
Horehound Drops at the Red Cross
Pharmacy.
| New lockets set with diamonds, pearls,
sapphires and amethysts, also the plain
lpatterns for monographs, at NJ. L. Walk
er's, Hale block.
| We have fine line of Christmas
cards and booklets. Come in and see
them before buying elsewhere. Ideal
Book and Stationery Store.
Morrison & Burnham have just arrived
| from Boston with carload Of fresh and
acclimated horses, which they offer for
sale or excahnge at their office on Ell
more street.
| Make no engagements for Dec. 20, FL,
l22, but come to the Christmas bazaar
| to be given by the L O. T.. NJ. in Hale's
pavilion. Dancing each evening. Music
lGiIbertson's orchestra.
AS my store must be vacated on or
before Dec. is, | shall close out every
I thing at cost price. About two tons OF
salt-pork and lard must be sacrificed.
| A. Tomasi, Tomasi block, North Main
street. Come at once II you want any of
these goods.
The students of Goddard give min
strel show in seminary hall Friday,
Dec. s, the proceeds to go to the Athletic
association. This il the first genuine
minstrel show ever given at Goddard and
Ia side splitting time is guaranteed TO
all who attend. Tickets rs cents.
Don't 60 with cold feet this winter,
when you can get French kip shoes
(made to measure), lined with sheep
skin and warranted to shed water. Fit
guaranteed. AL leather and rubber
work warranted, at Moses Charbon-
neau's, under Phelps Brothers hardware
store, Gordon block.
The school children are cordially in
yited to attend a recital to be given by
Alice N. Ayerill, Monday afternoon,
Dec. Ii, at half-past four. Selections
which children can understand and enjoy
have been chosen, and descriptions Of
the numbers will be given. Anyone
interested will be welcome.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
The Episcopal Fair.

The ladies Of the Church Of the Good
Shepherd will hold their annual fair and
sale in Hale's Pavilion, Tuesday and
Wednesday, December 10 and 10. The
usual amount of fancy work suitable
for Christmas gifts, aprons, homemade
candies, dressed dolls, etc, viii be on
sale at reasonable prices. A unique
entertainment will be given each even
ing. A circus will be presented That will
afford amusement to young and old,
The circus performers include some Of
the best local talent. The animals have
to be seen to be appreciated. An or
chestra will furnish music for dancing
each evening. A supper will be served
Wednesday evening from $3.50 TO z.
Admission 10 cents. Remember the
place, Haie's Pavilion, and the time,
Dec. 10 and 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Torture of 4 Preacher.

The story of the torture Of Rev. O.
D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church
of Harpersville, N. Y, viii interest you
He says: Il suffered agonies because
of persistent cough resulting from the
grip. I had to sleep sitting up in bed
| tried many remedies without relief
until | took DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
which entirely cured my cough and saved
me from consumption" A grand cure
for diseased conditions of throat and
lungs. At the Parlor Drug Store and
Red Cross Pharmacy. Price soc and
S1.00. Guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

cember ia the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and three, was
duly convicted of the crime of murder
in the first degree, and was then and
there sentenced by said court in ses-
sion, in the following words, that il to
say:
'sThe sentence OF the court is that
you, the said Mary nj. Rogers, on the
first Friday of February, 1905, between
the hours Of one and two o'clock in the
afternoon OF said day, within the walls
or enclosed yard of the State Prison in
Windsor in the County of Windsor, be
hanged by the neck till dead. And it
is ordered that a warrant be issued by
the clerk of the County Court within
and for the County Of Bennington, I'M
der the seal OF said court, to the Sheriff
OF said Windsor County, commanding
said Sheriff to cause said sentence to
be carried into effect.
sand Il is also the sentence Of this
court ttN in the meantime you, the
said Mary M. ROGERS, be confined in
said State Prison at hard labor therein,
till within three months of said time
fixed for said execution; and for and
during said three months next prior to
said time fixed for the execution and
up to said execution, you the said Mary
NJ. Rogers, be confined in solitary con-
finement in said State Prison
NOW THEREFORE By the Authority
of the State of Vermont, you are hereby
commanded that, upon the first Friday
in February next, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and FIVE,
between the hours of one and two o'clock
in the afternoon Of said day, within
the walls or enclosed yard Of the State
Prison at Windsor, in the County Of
Windsor, you cause execution of said
sentence Of said Honorable Court, in
all respects TO be done and performed
upon the body OF the said Mary II. Rog-
ers, aereeably to the statute laws of the
State Of Vermont, and for so doing this
shall be your sufficient warrant.
Given under my hand pursuant to
the order and under the seal of said
Honorable County Court
at Bennington, in the
Benn. County of Bennington
County aforesaid, this second day
Court Of January In the year
seal Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and five.
Harry Il. Cushman,
Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Magazine Library I!

Come in and take out month's sub
scription in our Magazine Library. You
can read the first thirteen for 20 cents
per month and the entire list of %
for 80 cents per month A fine chance
to read the leading Magazines at a
small cost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Leon rerham, who was the paramour
in the crime, is now serving life SEN
tence in the state prison at Windsor,
having been placed there January /,
1904, being sentenced from the Benning.
ton county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
LAST PUBLIC EXECUTION.
Was That of Archibald Bates. Who Was
Hanged at Bennington in 1889.

The last public execution in Vermont
was that Of Archibald Bates, in Ben
nington Centre in 1852. Bates killed
his brothers wife in October, 1888. He
quarreled with the family and after
going away and remaining away in an
intoxicated condition for some time, re-
turned and demanded money. He was
refused. He took his revenge by shoot
ing his sister-in law. The execution was
witnessed by 10000 people. Lyman
Harwood Of Bennington, now IS years
of age, was witness Of the execution.
He describes the execution as follows;
The Jail at Bennington Centre was then
located where the Bennington Battle
Monument now stands, and the galIows
was set up in a large field to the west
of the jail.
The prisoner rode up to the place of
execution with Sheriff Smith Of Man
chester without the least resistance or
show of emotion. He was clothed in a
white robe and cap when Sheriff Smith
sprung the trap. Bates was a large
man, weighing about 30 pounds. The
drop broke his neck and nearly pulled
the bones apart.
The execution was of great public in
terest and the day was turned into a
holiday. The weather was warm and the
people came with their lunches and spent
the day. One woman walked forty miles
fearing that she would never have the
opportunity to witness a similar affair,
a. she most likely never did
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs Of the
children. Pleasant to take; soothing in
its influence. It Is the remedy Of all
remedies for every form Of throat and
lung disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The only other execution that ever
took place in Bennington was that OF
David ReddIng, june II, IT'S. Redding
had been convicted of being a Tory and
of giving arms to the enemy on the
lake, taken from the residence Of David
Robinson, where they had been left for
safe keeping. He was sentenced TO be
hanged on June 4, and large crowd of
people assembled. A reprieve Of one
week was granted Redding, and 80 afraid
were those present that something would
occur to prevent an execution that they
were about to take the matter into their
own hands. Ethan Allen, who was pres
ent, Quoted the crowd, telling them that
they should see a hanging at the APP
pointed time; 'tif not Redding, he would
be hanged himself" This satisfied the
crowd. It returned on the appointed
day and witnessed the execution Of Red
ding.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vitals couldn't be much worse
than the tortures Of itching piles. Yet
there's q cure. Doan's Ointment never
FaiIz
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
THE BARRE DAILY TINES
FRIDAY. pEcEMBER ). lsos.

The National Life Insurance Company
Of Vermont (mutual). Organized In 1850.
S. S. Ballard, General Agent. N. B.
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms 2 and 3,
Miles Block, Barre, VT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

WHEREAS, Mary Nj. Rogers Of Ben
nington, in the County of Bennington
and State of Vermont, by the considera-
ton and judgment Of the Honorable the
County Court begun and held at Benning-
ton, within and for said County Of Ben
nington, on the first Tuesday Of De
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active brain, strong,
vigorous body-makes him ft for the
battle Of life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
D=zerta


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Everything III the package. Better
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Fiye fruit havors--Raspberry, Lemon,
Strawberry, Cherry, Orange, and thous-
ands of combinations are easily made by
the simple addition Of fresh or canned
fruit, nuts, figs, dates, etc.
Beautiful pieces for table decoration
by combining several different favors.
Order to-day. 1T Grocsrs. 10 cts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thorn
as Electric Oil Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any drug store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
RECORD OF EXECUTIONS.
Murderers Who Have Paid the Penalty
of the Law.

The list Of executions in Vermont is
as follows:
Cyrus B. Dean, at Burlington, Decem-
Der 20, 1908.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
HuLLEp ooRN ANp aoMINY.

am stilI here with HuIled Corn. Mush ana
Hominy. Also Butter and Eggs.M Terms cash
q. b. EiGeid, 100 Hill street. IiE0tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
THE DEATH SENTENCE.
Addressed to Sheriff II. H. Peck by Ben
nington County Clerk.
STATE nF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT,
BENNINGTON COUNTY, SIS.
To Henry H. Peck, Esquire,
Sheriff of the county Of Windsor in
the State of Vermont, the Honorable
the County Court within and for
the County of bennington aforesaid,
sends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-16
THE SENATE.

When the Senate convened today bill
transferring the county of Fayette, Texas,
from the western to the southern judicial
district of Texas was passed; also bill
providing for additional United States cir
cult judge of the first circuit New Eng
land).
A bill permitting narrow gauge railroads
in certain cases to use other than driving
wheel brakes now required by law was
passed
Other bills were passed as follows: To
establish a fish culture station In Rhode
Island to fix the compensation of criers
and bailiffs in the United States courts at
So a day; to provide for the performance
temporarily of the duties of appraisers Of
merchandise; for the relief of the Western
Alaska Construction Company's railroad by
granting an extension of time for compile
ton of the first section of at least twenty
miles.
The Senate then decided to take up the
Great Falls and Old Dominion railroad BILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-16

that the senator from Michigan, who Is OPP
posed to the pending bill. has introduced a
bill giving Mr.. Dunlop's road right of way
to the union station over this route.
Again, Senator Gallinger said. the impress
sion had been given that one portion of the
route was invasion of General Harries ter
ritory. He said that 1t was not understood
between Harries and Dunlop.
He added that the committee were aware
that powerful. aggressive and potential OPP
position to the bill should be expected. ana
was expected to find expression in debate.
At that juncture the hour of O'Clock ar
rived, and the bill was laid aside to give
way to the statehood bill.
The Vote in the Senate
The vote by which the bill was taken
up in the Senate follows: Yeas: Bacon,
Bate, Burnham, Clay. Cockrell. Daniel,
Dietrich, Dubois, Foraker. Gallinger. Gam
Bile, Gibson, German Hansbroszgh, Kit
tredge, Latimer. McCreary, Mallory, Mar
tin. Willard. Money, Overman. Pattison,
Perkins Plat Of Connecticut, Scott, Sim
mons. Stewart, Taliaferro. Warren-total,
Nays.-Alger. Allison, Bard. Berry. Bur-
rows. Clapp, Cullom, Deliver, Fairbanks,
Hale, Hepburn, Hopkins, Lodge, Long,
Morgan, Nelson, Newlands, Pettus, Platt
IN. y, Proctor, Spooner, Teller, Wetmore;
total, "a
The status of the bill now is that it is on
the calendar of the Senate and can be
called up for considerati ton at any time the
Senate so desires. This can only be done
by vote, if any one wishes to have q
vote taken. Otherwise 1t will have to De
done by unanimous consent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-16
THE NAVAL MANEUVERS.
Interesting Features of the Program in
the Caribbean

In addition to the search problem, the
greater part of the winter maneuvers in
which The North Atlantic fleet. including
the European, Caribbean and South Allan
tic squadrons. will participate will consist
of thorough testing of the efficiency Of
the signal book for the purpose of determin-
ing what changes in the present system
should be made, as well as to acquaint the
officers and men more thoroughly with the
code now in use. Another interesting fea-
ture will be practice with what is called the
wireless chain,'' in which the ships are
drawn up in column at about distant from
each other of 100 miles. The wireless mes
sage is sent from the flagship and passed
on from ship to ship.
The Navy Department is informed that
the battle ships Kearsarge, Alabama, I'LL
nois. Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. the
cruisers Newark. Tacoma and Denver and
the collier Hannibal arrived at Culebra yes
terday from Hampton Roads, preparatory
to engaging in naval maneuvers in the
Caribbean. The cruiser Peoria has left New
York for Culebra and the collier Leonidas
sailed from Puerto Plata yesterday for the
same place.