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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
USED A cLoTHESLTNE.
Mrs. Curtis Clark Killed Herself When
in Deranged State.

in Deranged State.
The funeral of Mrs. Curtis Clark Of
the Jones brook neighb0rhDod, out of
Middlesex, who died by her own hand,
WAS held this morning. and the body
was taken to Waitsfeld for interment.
Her mother aud a sister reside in that
place.
The woman committed suicide some
time on Tuesday, hanging herself in the
house while her husband was away in
the field at work. She used clothes
line, hitched to clothing hook. AS
two other hooks We're broken off. it il
suspected that she made two attempts at
hanging before being successful. Her
feet We're touching the floor when the
body was found BY the husband. Death
was due to strangulation. Previous to
doing away with herself the woman
had locked all the outside doors OF the
house.
Mrs. Clark had been acting strangely
for long time. and she was not in
the best OF health. She had frequently
threatened to do away with herself,
but little stock was placed in her stories.
On sending the children off for school,
she had often taken an afFecticnate fare
well Of them, saying that they would
not see her again.
She was 3S years Of age, and besides
her husband, leaves two children. aged
Ii and is years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
OFFICERS OF BIBLE SOCIETY.
Rev. A. 4. Cooper Of Randolph IS Presi-
dent

The officers elected at the annual
meeting Of the Vermont Bible Society.
held in Montpelier yesterday afternoon.
are as follows President, Rev. Al. u.
Cooper, D, ID, Randolph vice presidents.
Rev. I. F. Reed, Montpelier, Rev. W
a. DAWSON, Burlington: corresponding
secretary, Rev. L. II. Elliot, Waterbur
recording secretary, Rev. ]. O. Sherhura,
-. Johnsbury; treasurer, Charles
Smith, Barre; auditor, I'll q. Whs
ruff, Barre; directors, Rev. $. Donaldsoe
Franklin, Hon. d. NJ. Camp, Newport
Rev. ]. A. Sherburn, St. Johnsbnrv' Dv.
H. s. Boardman, Montpelier, Dea. IT Al.
Slayton, Morrisvilie, Rev. L. A. Poole
Poole, Barre, Rev j. w. Burqiu West
Charleston, Rev. Z. A. Bishop. d. II
Montpelier, Rev. F B. Kellogg, Water.
bury, Rev. r. r. Lowe. Barre. C
Holmes, Montpelier William DaT, Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
RICHMOND LIQUOR SELLER.
Ora Mulford Goes to Prison for Years
Sentence.

Burlington, Oct I9 The longest term
OF imprisonment 10 be imposed in this
city under the license law was inflicted
yesterday upon Ora Afulford Of Rich
mond, who was before Judge Mower
charged with three distinct ofenses. MuI.
ford was arrested at Richmond over a
week ago and was held for county court,
being unable to furnish bail.
lie requested States Attorney Sher-
man to file an information against him
yesterday and to that he pleaded guilty.
He was sentenced to serve not less than
II and nor more than Is months in the
House Of Correction and to pay the
costs OF prosecution taxed at $500. He
was taken to Rutland yesterday by
Sheriff Horton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
VERMONT BAR MEETING.
Will Be Held at Montpelier Next Week,
Beginning Tuesday.

The 27th annual meeting Of the Yer
mont Bar association win be held at the
county court house in Montpelier on
Tuesday afternoon, October "a, the day
of the opening Of the October term Of
supreme court, On the evening Of that
day w ". Sticlney, president of the
association, will deliver the annual ad !.
dress, to be followed by the annual BAN
quet at the Pavilion. The examination
Of candidates for admission to the bar
will also come next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
JAMES H. ALBIN.
Died Last Night After Two Years Illness
With tuberculosis.

James II. Albin died last night at his
home on Division street, after an illness
Of two years with tuberculosis. He was
born in Braintree So years ago but had
been resident of Barre for thirty
years. He leaves a widow and three
daughters, who are MabIe Troup Jennie
and Mildred; also his father, John AL
bin who resides in Roxbury, four half
brothers, Henry, James, Jack and Forest,
and three sisters, Mrs. NJ. L. Warrington
of Mortified, Mrs. Frank Bidwell Of
Buffalo, N. Y, and Mrs. Ida Anderson Of
bridgeburg, Ont. The deceased was a
carpenter and was member Of the car
penters' union.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence, 2l Division street, tomorrow af-
ternoon at two O'Clock, and the inter
ment win be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
AN OCTOBER WEDDING,
vergennes Home the Scene of Pretty
Affair.


yergennes, Oct. 19.A pretty October
wedding occurred in this city last even
ing when Miss Lois Emerette Lyon was
married to DR.. Sidney Raymond Carsley
at the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
Frank i. Fish, in the presence of rela-
tves and intimate friends, the Rev. r.
r. Davies, pastor of the Congregational
church of this city officiating The best
man was Maurice H. Carsley Of Boston,
Mass, a brother Of the groom, and Miss
Esther +. Lyon Of Burlington, niece
of the bride, acted as maid Of honor
The bride is one Of Nergennes' most
highly esteemed young ladies and has
been prominent in musical circles here
for several years. The groom is q gra-
duate of the University Of Vermont,
medical department, class Of '02. and
has practieed medicine in this city for
the past three years
Dr. and Mrs. Carsley will reside in
this city in Mrs. r. b. Booths house
near the park.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
DIDN'T USE APPROPRIATION.
Montpelier's Centennial Celebration
Within $4,000 Voted

Montpelier, Oct. 10. The executive
and finance committees OF the ccntei-
nial celebration held final meeting last
night to close up all accounts in connec-
ton with the celebration. All bills con
tracted have been paid and all expenses
incurred have been approved and ordered
paid The total expense OF the celebra-
ton was we'll within the appropriation of
$4,000 appropriated by the city and
the success of the affair is a matter Of
pride and satisfaction to all concerned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
Edward G. Cunliffe Who Stole
100000 In Pittsburg
ARRESTED in BRIDGEPORT
Had Only $500 About Him, But Says
the Rest of the Money Is in Safe
Hancs-He Will Get 1t When
1t is Wanted.

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 10. Edward
George Cunlitfe whom the Pinkerton men
have been trying to locate for stealing
a package from the Adams Express Of
fee in Pittsburg, containing 100000
was captured at the fremont hotel here
this morning.
lie admits his guilt Only about 5000
were found in his possession, but he says
the balance Of the money is in safe hands
and that it can be produced when
wanted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
WILL COST A MILLION.
The Tour Which Prince and Princess Of
Wales viii Take.

London, Oct. 1o.-The Prince ard
Princess of Wales started tolay for In
dia. The tour viii last six months, dur
ing which they will visit all the cities OF
India It Is estimated that the tour viii
cost ST 100000. A retinue Of two hum
dred persons will accompany the royal
travellers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
AUTO CRASHED INTO THEM.
Several Members Of Theatre Party Are
Likely to Die.

pittsburg, Oct 10. When several wo-
men were returning home from a theatre
party given last night by Mrs. ]. M.
Gutfey, am automobile going at rapid
rate crashed into the party, seriously
and probably fatally injuring four.
Mrs. Engene Lappe was dragged 30
feet. Her head is badly cut her body
is bruised all over and She is injured in
ternally
Mrs. Minnie Caste Devils suffered a
fractured skull and will die.
Miss Lillian Delmater is hurt inter-
nally. Miss Gertrude Krissinger's body
Is bruised all over and her lower limbs
are paralyzed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
Ashes Of sir Henry Irving on Exhibition.

London, Oct. 10. The casket contain
ing the ashes OF Sir Henry Irving was
today placed on public view, lying in
state in the dining room Of tie mansion
Of Baroness Burdett Coutts, and an
endless procession Of mourners filed past
the bier. The casket was surrounded
by wealth Of flowers, offerings being
sent from all over the world
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
INJURED IN DUEL.
French Journalist Got Stab Which
Ended the Encounter

Agen, France, Oct 10. A ,luel with
swords was fought this morning by
Deputy Dauzon. President Of the General
Council, Of the department Of Lot ct
Garonne and NJ. Darosa, the journalist
who is author Of a personal article re-
flecting on Nj. Dauzon, In the taird round
Darosa received a deep wound in the
forearm This ended the duel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
WAS Sc YEARS OLD.
Dsnnison NJ. Flint, One Of washington's
Old Residents.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The funeral Of
Dennison NJ. Flint, who died at his home
in Washington Tuesday morning viii be
held from his late home Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Mr.. Flint was one
of the Oldest residents Of Washington,
he being So years Of age. His wife and
one daughter Mrs. J. B. Edgerton, Of
Newton Junction survive him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT RAID,
Forty-one Years Ago Confederates
Tapped st. Albans Banks.

st. Adams, Oct. 19.-Today il the
41st anniversary OF the famous st. AL.
bans raid, when band of Confederates,
under command Of Colonel Bennett II.
Young, terrorized the town and robbed
the st. Adams, Franklin County and
National banks of about a quarter Of
q million dollars and escaped into Cam
ada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
ACCEPTS THE CROWN.
Prince Charles Of Denmark May Be King
Of Norway.

London, Oct ia Norwegian des
patch says it is believed that the crown
Of Norway has been offered to Prince
Charles Of Denmark and that be has ne
cepted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-19
EAST BARRE.

The ~. c. r.. II. will meet with Mrs
Cooney Friday afternoon at $50. All
members are requested to be present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04

successful play which Henry W. Savage
offers az the Providence Opera house next
Thursday. Friday and Saturday The
County Chairman" is usually called
quaint" comedy. but Il is much more
than that II is comedy OF real lne-
the healthful. American life Of the middle
western village George AIDE Is realist
as Ibsen is a realist but with marked
difference The Norwegian sees only the
shadows that cross the path Of life while
the American dramatist loves the sun
shine II Is not the vices that Ade seeks
10 parade before the public. but rather
the virtues In THE County Chairman
the women are not forever worrying about
their pasl--they are Knitting socks or
teaching school and talking happily about
the future The men don't SIT mp nights
putting up amlable Jobs 10 poison their
wives or desert them The men OF An
toch the mythical middle western vile
lage where "Tre County Chairman
scenes are placed hang around The general
store mostly and discuss tho crops or
perhaps thrlr nciRhbors Ihsen glories
In tears. Ade Is out for the laughs frst
last and all the time According TO the
New York World The County Chair
man Is the laughing hit Of the year
II ran for 312 performances at Wallack's q
theatre I'm New York last season and for
Ii3 performa noes in Chicago and comes
direct here from notable and lengthy en-
sasements IN Philadelphia and Boston
with the original cast and production Of
heautv and ma gnitude that Is seldom
seen outside operate or musical offerings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04
KElIWS THEATRE.

Tho bill at Keith's next week will be
distinctly high-class all ~ the acts. Of
which there are several new ones being
among the very best of their particular
line Heading the bin will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Drew. two popular favorites
With Keith patrons and members Of one
of America oldest and most honored
theatrical families They will present
their interesting dramatic sketch, The
yellow Dragon. an incident OF the recent
uprising of the Boxers IN china Nj
1lrsw will impersonnte a plucky United
states Secret Service agent who. 90 es-
care detection. seeks refuge in the house
q charming American widow I'm the
American colony az China He Is followed
~ the Chinese spies. and II compelled 20
impt rsonate the deceased husband OF the
widow. thereby escaping the peril of cap
tule. winning the hearty admiration and
tie heart OF the widow.
Ernest Hopsn. the funny colored come
dian and singer. known as The I'm
tirsched American" will make his first
Providence vaudeville appearance singing
kis own catchy rag-tirs compositions. An
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Frank Daniels and big company of
musical artists, comedians and pretty
chorus girls will present at the Providence
Opera House the first part OF next week.
for the second time in this city, the clever
musical comedy, The Office Boy" The
lIbretto. IL will be remembered, is by
Harry r. Smith and the music by Lud-
wig Englander. "The office Boy" since
II was here last season, has been ear
red by Mr. Daniels 10 success over the
entire country. II is one OF Frank Dan
iels' Characteristic funny stories, told in
his own way and elaborated into rich
stage pictures under the auspices or
Charles b. Dillingham;. The part Mr..
Daniels has TO play Is that Of a four-dol-
lara week office ooy. who Fails In love
with rich young lady and who under
the roof OF his employers, represents him
self as a member OF the firm
This deception gets MIN into all sorts
OF comic difficulties and sentimental en-
tanglements To add 20 his mis- fortune,
hts cousin, a famous Jockey. earns $1,000
a year. The comparison Is TOO much Tor
the lovelorn office boy. and IN despera
ton he endeavors 10 carry out the decep-
tion even TO the extent OF impersonating
his successful cousin. The IDEA is clever
one and admits OF all sorts OF possbili-
ties which in turn give room for the em-
ployment OF a small army OF bright en-
tertaIners. the intervention Of chorusns
and dances, a continual string Of popular
melodies Of the Englander sort and the
frequent appearance OF q sufficient num-
ber OF young women To stamp ths Daniels
show as a sort OF beauty brigade with
first-class comic opera comedian at it's
head. Important characters are in the
hands of Sallie Fisher who plays the Of
fce boys sweetheart, Clara Belle Jerome
who represents a Parision prima donna,
and Violet Halls who enects the role Of
Cuban senorita with an ever ready
etiletto. Other we'll known people in the
cast are Alfred Hickman, sydney Toler,
Mace Bonville. James G.. Reany, David
Bennett Laurance Wheat, Leavitt James,
Ida Gabrielle. Della Connor Louise Gal
lier, Vivian Marston. Leslie Mayo and
Sallie DAILY. The cast as will be noted
is very nearly the same as last season.
No one will say that George Ade has
failed TO hold the mirror up 10 nature in
The County Chairman" his remarkably
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04

ful comedies Of the local season that year
II has never been seen here at popular
prices or played by stock company 1t
rs n rural farce. the scene Of which Is
laid I'm a little village of Hemlock In
western New York state. Called by its
author a comedy. Il Is more correctly
farce although Il differs widely from the
usual run OF farces in that n has moro
unity OF plot and action t4+-F4s
Of a plot. and It Is not merely hodge
podge OF special vaudeville features. Its
amusing features are not mere absurdities
and incohereucies which are Intended 10
serve as n vehicle for the exploitation Of
specialties Although the characters are
commonplace people. with one OF two eX-
ceptiuns, yet they have about them a
naturalness which IS very pleasing. The
interest is well sustained and the action
of the play moves briskly. I'm fine, IL is
70 clean and wholesome farce OF de
cidedly entertaining nature
The story of tho play centres about the
nisfortunes Of young school teacher In
country school Elizabeth Carter
arrives I'm Hemlock 70 take charge of the
village school She ie young and pretty
and her refinement and cultured ways arc
IN marked contrast TO the former teachers
OF that particular school The men at
once Ike her and all pay her marked
attention. The women OF the village how
ever. are q narrow minded lot OF gosslps.
The praise bestowed upon Elizabeth by
the mon folks arouse their jealousy and
they come TO e. cit understanding 10
drive her out OF tho place. They are
continually putting a wrong construction
upon everything she does. They claim
she has been guilty Of wearing p gown
which was shockluglv decollotte and OF
singing an improper song. The school
committee. which is q curious sggrega-
tion OF country folks. accompanied by a
number OF her female aCcusers. go 20
the school house 70 charge her with these
awful misdemca nors. They arrive while
she u instructing one Of her classes.
This school room scene Is burlesdued
just enough 20 make Il really funny and
not totally unreasonable. The school
board charge her with the offences alleged
by tho women. She denies a. aad 20 prove
her innocence puts on the gown COM
plaincd ~. n II found 10 be not only
quite modest but also very becoming
20 her She then sings the song which
the women claim Is improper. IL IL
bright little song. In which there Is moth
ing az all out 81 the way. Thus the
pretty little school teacher is acquitted
OF all wrong and the men agree that shc
is an entirely proper person 10 take
charge Of the youngsters OF the village.
But tho female gosaips are not satisfied
with the verdict ~ the committee and
continue their prosecutions They next
put IN circulation the rumor that she has
been having clandestine meetings AZ night
I'm the graveyard with a strange man. Tho
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04

Interesting animal act viii be the wonder
ful high and long distance jumping OF
Lloyd's Siberian Wolfhounds, one Of the
n ost valuable troupe OF dogs on the vau-
dCYlle stage.
One OF the exquisite dramatic gems OF
the season is a one-act playlet Of beauti-
ful sentiment, called Tho Soldier OF
Propville," In which Mr. and Mrs Ed
ware Esmonde. two clever recent recruits
from the legitimate field will appear. This
tells Of an old soldier who loses his mem
ory as the result OF a bullet wound I'm the
head during "A biz battle lie lives alone
tor many years afterwards on the side OF
a mountain. where he Is sought by a
Young woman reporter seeking an inter
view for her paper. While questioning
h'.a she discovers that he is her sup
pCsedly dead father. and she then sets
about 10 restore his memory. The play Is
raid 70 abound in dainty pathos and deli
cute comedy and is said 10 be played de-
Lghtfully by both Mr. and Mrs. Esmonde.
Potter and Hartwell viii give a seusa-
tonal act OF head balancing. a feature OF
which is some or the amazing feats per-
formed by a graceful little girl who is
aid 20 defy all known laws or spinal
Limitations Scarf and Violet Allen viii
contribute 10 the fun OF the bill in
Eughabe and novel act, THE Sign
Painter" and the Stavordale quintette
vii give their original musical act. CON
s'r;ing Of banjo and harp selections so
like the human voice that the act ia cali
cd Songs without Singers" Joe Flynn,
a popular monologuist, will offer some
az. to-date stories and parodies, and
Roatine ana stevens. two taianted young
wtnen, will give a pleasing vocal and
diu cling act based upon novel idea, one
OF the young women singing while the
other gives appropriate dances. Hathaway
ana Walton uncommonly fine wooden
shoe dancers: Reed and shaw. gymnasts,
G. w Littleheld. mimic; Owiey and Ran
dali. comedy iugglers; the Chadwick Trio,
aud the Bograph will conclude the bill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04

stuhl. Mr.. Hayden; Frank Donovan, Mr..
FrohoT; Jeremiah Haskins. Mr.. Rowan;
Abraham Fork, Mr.. sutton; Peter Fork,
Mr. Roberts; Della Coventry, Miss De
Barry. Mrs. Lavinia Appleton Miss
walker; Miss Sallie Lannon. Miss Rad
cliffe. and Molly Worth, Miss Burton.
The play will be well staged and the
costumes and scenery Of the country
folks and village will be faithful repro
ductions OF the original production
For the week Of Feb. 13 Mr. Williams
and the company will produce for the
FIRST time on any stage Edward Fuller's
new play THE Price of Silence" which
has been written especially for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Joe Welch now generally recognized as
the best exponent of the Yiddish type of
character on the stage, and as without
rival as a comedian Of Hebrew dialect
roles. viii be seen In a new play called
after the name OF the chief character.
"Cohen's Luck" at the Empire theatre
next week 1t is a new comedy written
by Lee Arthur, and is said to give him
the best opportunity ne has ever had. In
it ne portrays admirably, and with a GER
tain dignity. tho role Of an old Jewish
restaurant Becrer and merchant. not long
I'M America, and making brave fight
against adverse conditions Through ill
health hc has lost his position as a but
touholc maker and is running a little
rseiauralt il he JcNish quarter Oh the
lower Eqst side His daughter Minnie
has become infatuated with the rascally
proprietor OF q Swcatsh0p. and despite her
fa fher's entrcsues has married him
Cohen's wife Rosa has been In a hospital
undergoing treatment for her eyes and re-
turns % the little home just as Cohen
has been ovicfe1 hv his landlord, a neigh
boring saloonteolnr and politician. for
the non-payuent nr rent The politician
desires Cohen 90 use his influence with
tho ButtonhO'e Makers union 10 induce
their support i'm his campaign for election
as alderman This Cohen has refused 10
DO as he had already pledged the support
of his union TO the regular candidate Of
his party.
In the second act Cohen is back al his
old trade working I'm an East Side sweat
shop. There he learns that his daugh-
ter's marriage had been Illegal as the
man she married already had a wife living
To save the man from going 70 prison.
Minnie casts dishouor upon herself by
publicly denying her marriage 10 the
swcatshop owner In the next act Cohen
is searching tho city for his daughter.
she having disappeared after her un-
fortunate matrimonial experience Cohen,
-rTTTrTtTrT v tr--T7- 7T7r-f1TT m the
sveatshop. Mrs. NcGee, had purchased
lottery ticket and owing 10 a disagree
Continued on page Five
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04
HOTEL NEWMAN

Is where you can obtain excellent cuisine
at the most reasonable prices. TABLE
D'HoTE LUNCHEON, soc. DINNER. 7sc
Music.
FRED MANSFIELD, Prom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-04

complications and the characters do the
rest Those who are familiar with MIR.
Williams work I'm character parts VIII
readily recognize his especial fitness 10
play the part OF the odd German Franz
Hochstuhl. while Miss Reed will uudoUDt-
ediy play IN her usual pleasing manner
the role ot Elizabeth Carter. which Clara
I.ipmann made famous when she was
The other members Of the company will
have congenial roles as follows Joshua
Appleton. Mr. Graham; Walter Hoch-