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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
FIRE PATROL ON.
Extra Precautions Taken Because Of
Water Conditions.

Because there are SO many frozen
hydrants and also because of the low
water in the Orange brook reservoir, it
was decided last night to put out a
fire patrol, three men being assigned to
this duty. BY this course it il hoped
to avoid any possibility Of a fire at
the present time
The Pittsbnrg transformer sent here
for trial In thawing out water pipes,
having proved unsatisfactory, Manager
Frost OF the Yiles' Electric Co., made
one Of his own, which was tried on the
city water mains on Dewey, Orange and
Spaulding streets, yesterday. The ma
chine worked all right and the pipes
were thawed out. These had been froz.
en- so solid they burst the pipes, and as
soon as they were thawed out there was
a leak, which developed into bad
break on Dewey street, and later an
other on spaulding street. Before these
were discovered and shut off considerable
water had run to waste. The water
in the Orange Brook reservoir is Is
inches lower than it was Feb. IL.
The water department is hard at work
today repairing the Foster street break,
and also thawing out service pipes on
Berlin street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Henry Premier Given Chair.

After the regular meeting Of Queen
Of the Forest OF Vermont Circle, No.
S57, last evening pleasant surprise was
given Henry Premier, financial secretary,
when the Circle presented him with an
Office chair, as an appreciation Of his
services as financial secretary. Mr..
Premier Is a social member Of the club
and receives no remuneration for his
services, so the ladies improved the
occasion by presenting him with a chair.
Chief Sister Mrs. W. Scott conducted
the meeting, at the close Of which ]. j.
Mackenzie in behalf Of the Circle, made
the presentation. Mr. Premier feeling
ly responded.
Refreshments Of coffee and cake were
then served, after which songs and reci-
tations we're rendered BY the following
members and visitors. Song, Jessie's
Dream, Mrs. Rennie; song. Annie Laurie,
Mrs. Murie; song, He's Fit for a Presi.
dent, Mrs. w. Scott; song, Here AVA,
There AVA, j. J. Mackenzie; humorous
story, Mr.. Premier, after which the par
ty joined hands, singing Auld Lang
syne after having spent a most enjoy
able evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
OLIVE NICHOLS PErrENeILL.
EstimabIe Woman Died Yesterday At
Home Of Henry knight.

Mrs. Olive Nichols Pettengill died in
Barre Feb. Ia, at the age of eighty-one
years, the last Of family of six chill
dren. Born in East Barre, her long lie
has been spent in her native town, with
the exception of twelve years when she
lived in illinois andd Minnesota. Since
the death Of her husband, in 1895, she
has been tenderly cared for at the home
of her niece, Mrs. Henry Knight, in
Barre.
Her life, comparatively obscure and
unknown, stands to those who knew and
loved her, as a blessed memory. Al
ways frail physically, her mind and
heart were ever active. Her great love
Of nature, and keen enjoyment Of the
good and beautiful in literature, added
much to her Interpretation Of life's
meaning. No one, old or young, could
meet her and not be filed with inspira-
tion from the overflow OF her joy in
living.
Iier only child was taken from her in
infancy. and the mother love that might
enfold him, went out to every child Of
her acquaintance. To many Of them,
now children no longer, the memory
of her cheerful helpfulness win never
be forgotten
The funeral win be held from her
late home in Barre, Friday, at 1:3O
I p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
GAME WAS CLOSE.
Dartmouth Defeated Vermont at Basket
Ball, IL TO II.

Burlington, Feb. 15.--The most ex-
citing basket ball game seen this year
IN Burlington, was witnessed by large
crowd OF enthusiasts last evening st
the gymnasium, when Dartmouth defeat
ed Vermont by the very close score Of
IL to IL.
In the first half the Vermont boys
had the better of the play, scoring three
baskets and two points on fouls against
three and no points on fouls by their
opponents. During the intermission the
students entertained the spectators with
college songs and cheers.
The second half started ont with fast
er playing than did the first and as
the speed of The two teams increased
enthusiasm mounted higher and higher
among the students, until when the
score was tied they could keep their
seats no longer and massed in the east
end of the gymnasium they made the
room ring with their yells
Baskets from floor, Black 2, Thom-
as, Russ, McGrai 3, Rix; baskets on
fouls, Rix 8, Alling, Hazen, Hanna b;
points on fouls, Vermont 5, Dartmouth
3; referee, Appleton; umpire, Greben-
stein; timer, Patterson; halves, 20 min.
utes; attendance, 600.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
PHILoMATHIANs ENTERTAIN.
Observe Valentine Day With Gentle.
mems Night at Home of Mr.. and
MRS. N. D. Phelps.

The Philomathian club observed ST.
Valentines Day with "gentlemen's
night" at the pleasant home Of MIR.
and Mrs. NJ d. Phelps on Park street.
The occasion was a most charming one,
and was largely attended. The decora-
tions, the programme, and the favors,
and even the ices, cakes and candies of
the refreshments all sayored Of the day
in that they were heart-shaped. The
programme consisted Of 4 soprano solo
by Miss Averill, reading by Mrs. Kate
Eloise Terrill of Montpelier; song, my
Heart Is Singing" Mrs. Poole; reading,
Mrs. Terrill; song, "Cupids Cunning
Mrs. A. S. Martin; piano solo, Miss
Averill There was an archery game
of hearts following the programme, and
later refreshments were served. The
occasion was q very delightful and en-
joyable one throughout, and reflects
great credit on Mrs. Phelps, Mrs. Cote
and Miss Wright, the committee in
charge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
4 SUCCESSFUL aos.ccAsIoN.
Was "0'' Supper by Young Ladies at
Church Of Good Shepherd.

The young ladies comprising Mrs. f.
O. Howland's Sunday school class gave
an 20" supper in the basement rooms of
the Church Of the Good Shepherd last
evening. The affair was great sue
cess in every way. The bin of fare
caused no end Of amusement and some
perplexity to the patrons Of the supper,
which, however, was excellent. Nearly
225 people were served. The rooms were
prcttily decorated for the Occasion, the
prevailing feature being hearts. There
was gramophone entertainment, and
also Valentine post office, where sow
enirs were given out.
The ten young ladies who gave the
supper and waited on the tables, were
Misses Maud Coburn, Ruth Parker,
Hortense Smith, Barbara Cordiner, viii
hemina Kesson, Gertrude Hatch, Mildred
Holt, Mertie Livingstone and Hattie
Peer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
SUMNER PICNIC IN WINTER.
Athena Club Observed @Gentlemen's
Night" Last Evening.

The 9Gentlemen's Night" in the Athe.
ma club which was observed last even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Burton, proved q
most charming affair, being in the form
of winter picnic. The rooms were
elaborateIy decorated in green and white
and in combination with the summer
toilets of the ladies and the well fslled
lunch baskets, produced veritable pic
mic ground effect. A flower was pre-
sented each guest. One Of the most
pleasing features of entertainment was
in giving the names Of the leaves Of
different varieties of trees shown. Henry
Powers received the prize for the largest
list among the gentlemen and Mrs. Bates
and Mrs. Powers of the ladies, each re-
ceiving d bouquet Of carnations.
Taken altogether, it was most de-
hghtful evening. The committee in
charge were Mrs Burton, Mrs. Bugbee,
Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Grady and Mrs. Le-
borveau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Valentine Social at Congregations
Church.

The Young Peoples society Of the
Congregational church held very en-
joyable valentine social in the yestry
last evening. There were about sixty
young people present. a short pro-
grammc was rendered as follows: Pi-
ano solo, Bessie Spear; recitation, Allie
Trow; violin solo, Edmund Reaside.
Games suitable for the occasion were
played and refreshments Of cocoa and
cake served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Showed Their Appreciation.

The Ladies' Aid society OF the Pres
byterian church surprised their presi-
dent, Mrs. Clark, at her home last even
ing, when they met there in a body.
Finch and "Pit" were played, after
which light refreshments were served
and most enjoyable time spent by all.
Before leaving Mrs. George Stuart, in
behalf Of the society, presented Mrs,
Clark a set of solid silver teaspoons and
a sugar shell as token Of the apprecia-
tion Of the ladies for her faithful SER
vice as president Of their society, for
the past three years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
COMPLETES BIG JOB.
W. F Rowland Back in Barre Again
From New York.

w F. Rowland Back in Barre Again
From New York
w F. Rowland returned last evening
from New York, where he has been set
ting up granite on the immense st.
Johns cathedral, 1i2th street and Am
sterdan Ave. He set up eight col.
umns, each weighing $50 tons. The
work occupied twenty months. The
church viii not be completed for many
years; the construction has already Ia.
Ken fourteen years. When completed
it viii be the finest building in the
country A remarkable thing IN CON
nection with the setting up Of the pill.
lars was that not man was hurt. It
was the biggest job Of the kind ever
done in the United States.
Mr., Howand went to Afauchunk. Pa,
after completing the New York iob and
set up large canopy monument hay.
ing twelve foot base. IT stands AS
feet high, and Is all polished.
Mr.. Howland will remain here for
some time as he has a lot Of work 1T
the quarries setting up cable ways. He
is pretty pleased 10 set back, as ii Miss
Belden, his housekeeper, who has been
with him during bis absence. Miss Bel
den has drawn an the money and paid
all the bills, and Mr.. Howland says he
has hardly seen dollar while away. He
made wen on the Job.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
PROMINENT RoxBURY MAN
Samuel Gray Stanton Died Yesterday
Aged 80 Years.

Roxbury. Feb. Is. Samuel Gray
stanton, one Of The best known citizens
Of this place, died yesterday afternoon,
at the age Of so years. He was q cou-
sin Of ex-Iieut. Gov. Zed S. Stanton
The deceased was born in Farmint0n,
N. H., removing To Roxbury when d
young man and entering upon the pro-
fession Of school teaching. He later en-
tered the railroad business, working for
the Central Vermont r, r. as trackman
and then becoming section foreman,
He also worked on the construction Of
the Montpelier q Wells River r. r.,
going from that to the employment Of
the Union Pacific r. r.
On his return to Roxbury twenty
years ago, he took up the occupation Of
farmer. He had been seleetman and jus
tice Of the peace, also representing the
town in the legislature in 1867 '6s, and
go. He leaves widow, three sons
and two daughters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
MERRIMENT
SUPREME
Valentine Day Occasion For
Many Social Events
THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Church Socials and Supper, Club Gath
erings, Fratemal Good Cheer, Dances
Public and Privte Furnished
Music.

The city was alive with gayety last
evening, there being some kind of social
enjoyment in every nook and corner.
The clubs, other social organizations,
fraternal orders, church societies and
Others joined to make Valentine Day
Of 1905 one long to be remembered.
Every available bit of music in the or
chestra line was in demand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
SEVERAL NEW CANDIDATES.
Mark Nichols Would Be First Constable
- More Aldermanic Candidates.


More AldeTmanic Candidates.
There win be no lack of candidates
when the citizens caucuses are called
Friday and Saturday evening, and it is
good sign when SO many citizens are
ready to sacrifice personal matter to
serve the city.
Candidates to head the ticket are not
so plentiful as they are for some of
the other offices. The Times asked
Abram Mann this morning If he pro-
posed to enter the contest. He replied
that he was still undecided. OF course,
if the citizens should select him to stand,
he wall not decline the nomination. Sew
eral leaders in the workingmen's move
ment were questioned this morning re-
garding their candidate for mayor Each
replied that no particular man as men
were being talked of,--that the selection
Of candidate would be left entirely
to the caucus when it assembled tomor-
row evening.
For the office Of first constable. Mark
Nichols is candidate. Mr.. Nichols
is well known and substantial citizen
Of the city who has had experience on
the police force and Is therefore ac-
quainted with the requirements Of the
position. E. Z. Perry who is now sec
ond constable, will not be candidate
for reelection, and anyone wanting the
position should speak for it.
II. w. Scott has been suggested as a
good man for the position Of assessor.
The name Of Heman II. Reynolds has
been suggested for the aldermanic nomi
nation in ward 3.
For the position of school commits
sioner. the names Of L. r. Hutchinson
and l Gould More are being men
toned.
IN ward 8, VIM. Brown who was a
candidate for alderman last year, has
consented 60 stand again for the norni-
nation, Al the request Of his friends.
Victor Lovely is also candidate from
this ward
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
CHASTITY FIND TODAY.
Bodies Of Four Victims of Gas Found
in a Cleveland Home.

Cleveland, Feb. Charles Heller
aged fifty years, his wife, Josephine,
aged forty.eight, bis daughter, Mrs.
Mary Nolan, aged 90, and the latLer's
husband, George Nolan, aged twenty
Ave, railroader, were found dead in
a little home on Central Avenue here
this morning. It II supposed that they
were asphyxiated BY natural gas, al
though the police suspect that it was
personal and are investigating.
Heller's body was found on couch
and his wife Ia rocking chair. The
bodies Of the two Nolans were found in
bed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
William Scott Nominated For
Mayor Of City
AT CAUCUS LAST EVENING
Decided to Put Up No Candidates for
Other City Officers Will Test
Strength Of Socialists in
Barre.

The Socialists held a caucus in their
hall on Granite street last evening, and
voted to put candidate in the field for
only one Office, that Of mayor, and the
caucus declared William Scott as the
choice Of the Socialist party to head
their municipal election.
There was a comparatively small num-
Der present, last evening, owing to the
fact that the Italian and Swiss sections
of the party had held previous meetings,
and in order to hasten matters, had cleo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15

the Scampini block. The hall was very
prettily decorated with incandescent
lights suspended on streamers extend
ing from the corners of the room to the
center. There were about thirty couples
present. Gilbertson's orchestra of four
pieces furnished fine music, which was
one Of the pleasing features of the
dance. Punch was served during the
evening by Gladys Bradford and Ger
trude Slayton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
APPREHENSION IN TURKEY.
Because Presence of Austrian Squadron
in Greek Waters Is Not Explained.

Constantinople, Feb. 15.--The Turk
ish government is preparing to meet
any outbreak which may occur ia the
spring Troops are leaving daily for
Salonika. Wild reports are current that
these preparations portend war with
Bulgaria, but these reports are without
foundation. The real cause for the ac-
tivity is the usual spring uprising in
Macedonia, which this year promises to
be more serious than any which has
preceded it,
The presence Of an Austrian squad
ron in Greek waters is causing the Porte
uneasiness, as there have been no ex-
plantations given for it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Merriment a presbyterian church.

The Young Peoples Association Of the
Presbyterian church held its annual Val
entine party last evening, there being
an unusually large number Of merry
young people present. All sorts Of VAL
entine games We're played, and the read
ing Of the hits on the valentines was
the cause Of much meTriment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
GRUESOME SPECTACLE
AT THIS HANGING
Rope Broke and Officials Held Suspended
Body Of Victim in the Air for
Nine Minutes - His Neck
Was Broken.

Bridgeton, N. D., Feb. 15.-Frank Raj
senger was hanged here this morning
for the murder Of his wife, The hang
ing was unsuccessful. The rope broke
and six people grabbed the body and
held it until life was extinct.
When the rope broke the officials
pushed up the scafFoid and grasped the
rope at the open trap and held RaisingeI
suspended for nine minutes. II was
later found that Raisinger's neck was
broken by the fall and that death was
instantaneous.
One hundred witnesses were present at
the hanging.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
czAR IS INFoRMEp.
Kaiser William Tells Him Of Conditions
in His Own Country.


Berlin, Feb. 15.--It is reported from
high source that Kaiser William has
revealed the truth regarding "Bloody
Sunday. and the political situation in
Russia to the Gar The Kaiser collect.
ed cuttings from English and German
newspapers giving full accounts of the
events in Russia and sent them by spec.
ial messenger to st. Petersburg to be
delivered into the Cars own hands.
The Russian emperor thus learned what
had actually occurred The Kaiser wrote
the Gar warning him of the danger Of
remaining ignorant of the conditions in
Russia and offering to keep him in-
formed at whatever time Of the truth
which the Cars encourage seeks to
conceal from him.
The Gar has replied, thanking the
Kaiser for his valuable information,
without which he would be unable to ret
a real insight into the condition Of
affairs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
President Roosevelt Had Fine
Time in New York
is BACK AT HIS DUTIES
Last Evening He Was Greeted by I'm
mense Throng on the East Side,
When He Attended Banquet
in "Little Hungary"

Washington, Feb. Is. Pleased beyond
measure over the reception accorded
him by the Eastsiders Of New York,
President Roosevelt returned to Wash
ington this morning TO take up again the
cares of his office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Valentino Ban a the pavilion.

A Valentine Ball was given at the
Pavilion on Pearl street last evening.
for which Gilbertson's orchestra fur
nished music. The dance order consist
ing Of twenty-four numbers, with three
extras, was printed on neat pro-
gramme, which made pretty souvenir
of the occasion. Gilbertson's orchestra
was very much enjoyed,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
LET THERE BE LIGHT
House Authorizes Investigation OF Stan
dard Oil Co.'s Corner.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The House this
morning passed a resolution instructing
the secretary Of commerce and labor 70
investigate the Kansas oi situation,
particularly with reference to tie af-
fairs of the Standard Oil Co. and its
control OF the market.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
APPOINTMENT FOR BOSTON MAN
Francis c. Lowell Chosen Circuit Judge
in New Circuit.

Washington, Feb. i5.--Francis G.
Lowell Of Boston has been appointed
circuit indge Of the circuit recently ere
ated. He is now district judge at Pos
ton and upon his elevation TO the cir
emit bench will be succeeded BY freder-
lex Dodge of Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Entertained His Clerks.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Abbott entertain
ed the clerks Of the Daylight Store
at their home at Edgewood last
evening. Music and playing hearts con-
stituted the evenings enjoyment, and a
delightful lunch was served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Temporary Stay Of Execution
For Penn. MurdereSS
WAS GRANTED HER TODAY
Was Convicted of Numbering Her Hus
band and Greason, Her Alleged
Accomplice, Also Gets
a Rehearing.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 15.--The pardon
board this morning granted continu-
ance in the cases of Mrs. Edwards, con-
victed of numbering her husband, and
Greason, her alleged accomplice.
In Greason's case rehearing was
granted
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
FUNERAL OF H. G. ELLIS.
Held Yeserday Afternoon With Inter
ment in Elmwood Cemetery.

The funeral Of Henry G. Ellis, who
died quite suddenly Sunday morning Of
pneumonia, was held from the house yes
terday afternoon at 1880 o'clock, the
Rev. II. f. Lowe officiating. The bear
ers were four relatives Of the deceased
The interment was in the Elmwood
cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
HELD In $4,000 BAIL.
Massachusetts, Man Shot Wife and
Grandmother and Pounded Another.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. William
n. Labelle, a Holyoke dentist who shot
his wife and her grandmother and hru-
tally pounded his mother law yester-
day, was held in police court this morn
ing in $4,000 hail on each Of two
charges Of assault with intent to kill
Elmira Burrow and Julia Labelle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
Third Rusgian squadron LeaYea.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 15.-The third
Baltic squadron left Libau today, its
destination being unknown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
MEMORIAL DAY ORATOR.
The Rev C. j. Brown of Cabot Has Been
Secured.

The Rev. G. ]. Brown Of Cabot has
been secured as Memorial Day orator
for the city Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15
sueeea.ful vaIsnIIne pay panoe.

Another very pleasant and successful
social dance gotten up BY Charles @.
Kenyon and Clinton g, Moore was held
last evening in the X. Of G. hall in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-15

conIinued on F0urtl &c
The Ocala banner., 1905-01-06

W9TERMEL0hS!
Good Money in Growing Ldrge
Mutermelons.

I have been planting each
year for several years, from 20
to 100 acres in Eden variety of
Water Melons, and have made
good money every year. | Sc
cured good EDEN seed to begin
with and have improved them
each year. by selecting my seed
from only large and we'll shaped
melons. have them dried in the
shade. which will when proper,
ly planted always come up as
they are sound and full. | have
1860 lbs. of choice seed to offer
at soc. per 10 When you send
your order for seed and wish me
to do so, | will instruct you how
to prepare, fertiliZe and culti-
vate. Let your order come in at
once. l sold the same kind of
seed overs. G. Ga. and Fla. last
year which gave perfect salts
faction. l. FURMAN STILL.
Blackville, S. c.:
The Ocala banner., 1905-01-06
Fire at 6elievjew
JOSH.

Special Corresponds Ce Ocala Banner
At midnight Wednesday night the
quiet was suddenly broken bv the
dread shout of fire. and in half an
hour the pretty winter home of DR..
MlXter was mass of ruins. Neigh
bors responded to the call as quickly
as possible and succeeded in saving a
good many of the household goods.
The chemical engines were brought
into use in protecting the Bush house
which was in such close proximity
as to be in constant danger. The fire
had gained such headway when dis
covered, as to render the engines
useless in any effort to save the
burning cottage.