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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
MARSHALL FIELD is WORSE.
Physicians After Consultation Say He
Has a Severe Cold.

New York, Jan. 11--While no Off
eial statement could be obtained from
the physicians it was rumored last night
that q grave change had taken place in
the condition OF Marshall Field Of Chi
cago, who is i'll here.
DR.. James, the attending physician,
late last night summoned IN consulta
ton Dr f. q; ,ianeway and Dr. Austin
II Riggs. All three physicians were With
The patient for along while and after
wards held an extended consultation.
MI. Field was said to be suffering from
q severe cold.
DR. james issued the following bull
letin this morning: "Nlf Marshall Field
has pneumonia Of moderate extent. his
condition is favorable, and he is in no
immediate danger i change in Mr..
Fields condition occurred during the
night. Both lungs are said to be con-
gestcd. The age Of the patient is one
Of the things that will count against
him. He is 20 years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
IN DESPERATE SITUATION.
Randolph Woman Broke Arm and Set
Barn Afre.

Randolph, Jan ii.--Airs. Edward Me-
Intosh met with serious accident in
peculiar manner Monday night at
her home on School street. Mrs. Me-
Intosh went into her barn At about ii
p m. to feed some hay. In coming down
from the hay loft with lamp ip one
hand and bunch Of hay III the other,
She tripped on rug and fell to the
floor, breaking her right arm near the
shoulder and the lamp IN pieces IN
her almost helpless condition with the
barn on fire, caused by the broken lamp,
she managed 10 draw blanket from a
sleigh and partially smother the flames
and her cries brought her son. Earl Me-
lntosh, who picked up his mother and
extinglnshed the fire. DR.. Bailey assist
I'd by Dr. Russlow reduced the frac-
tured arm and she is getting on quite
comfortably
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
HIS MANGLED R0DY
WAS FOUND FROZEN
John Kugan Of West Rutland Started
Out Hunting and Was Found Dead
Probably Victim Of an Accident.

Rutland, Jan. liz After searching all
night the body OF John kugsn, "a
ycar.old Polandef, who left his home
in West Rutland Tuesday to hunt rab-
bits, was found at neon yesterday At
the base 81 MI. Grenier. terribly man.
glcd by the accidental explosion of his
double barrelled shot gun. The body,
which was frozen stiff, was found by
Kugans brother, Michael Both bar
rels OF the gun bad exploded. One charge
struck kugm in the right breast and
the other tore through his meek 1t is
believed that the man slipped and fell
over large rock, causing the explosion.
Kugan left home about three o'clock
Tuesday afternoon to hunt in the vi
cinity OF the mountain. When he did
not return that night his brother be-
came alarmed and organized searching
party The men wandered over the
mountain AL night, suffering much from
the cold, the Thermometer standing at
10 below The search was continued
until noon yesterday when the body was
found, the exploded weapon lying few
feet away.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
PRESIDENT HARPER Is
DEAD OE CANCER
Head Of Chicago University, Endowed
By Rockefeller Millions, Passed
Away Yesterday After
nam

Chicago, Jan H. Dr. William r.
Harper, president Of TIE University Of
Chicago, the great institution which
John d. Rockefeller las endowed with
millions, died yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Harper was with her husband
when the end came He reIapsed into
Inconsistencies before Z o'clock, aud IT
Was seen that tie end was near. He
was never awakened from this sleep.
shortly before the end came, Dr. Frank
Billings issued this bulletin;
tDr. Harper will probably not live the
week out.
The student body at the University
OF Chicago was in entire ignorance of
the condition Of the president No Off
cial health bulletin had been posted for
professors and students.
The bulletin from Dr. Billings was
issued in the presidents office shortly
after noon yesterday. Miss Cobb gave
the news to representatives of the press,
but said nothing beyond the bare state,
ment that the great educator might die
al any moment
The announcement Of the sudden
change for the worse In Dr. Harper's
condition came as 4 complete surprise
70 Friends Of the university president,
who read the bulletin. Outside the i'm
mediate family circle it was hoped and
believed until very recently that Dr.
Harpcr's chances or recovering were ex-
cellent
Early yesterday Mrs. Harper said
"Dr Harper has been growing weaker
and weaker rapidly No hopes are held
out for his recovery. We have been
told to be prepared for his death at any
time
samuel Harper, son Of the stricken
man, who is in Moscow, was notified
Of his fathers condition before death
was thought 10 be - near, and II on
his way home Other members Of the
family had been warned TO expect the
end at any moment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
ALLEGED MURDERER
ARRESTED In BOSTON
Frank c. Klarney Is Said to Have Been
Connected With Killing Of Woman
in Macedon, N. X, Admits He
Was There Tuesday.

Boston, Jan. 11.--ActiBg on instruc-
tions from the authorities of Wayne
county, New York state, Boston inspec-
tors went to Brighton yesterday and
arrested Frank klafney. otherwise
known as Frank Klarvis, on charge Of
being a fugitive from justice 1t is un-
derstood that Killarney is now wanted
al Macedon, n. Y, in connection with
the murder Of n woman name Mary
Abronowicz Tuesday. The prisoner re-
Gently was employed in an optical goods
factory in Rochester
Klarney admitted TO the Boston po.
lice Inst night that he WINS in Macedon
Tuesday, bat denied any knowledge Of
the crime He expressed willingness
10 return 10 New York without extra
dition and II is expected that he will
be taken to Wayne county AZ once
II il alleged that while in Macedon
Klarncy went 10 the home of the Abron.
owicz woman and after killing her took
from the house 500 in cash and FIVE
watches The police claim that from
Macedon The prisoner went to his lodg
ings at "a Woodbury. street, Rochester,
where he changed his clothing. The New
York authorities say that the man then
borrowed an oycrcoat and cap and
left for Boston Tuesday night, arriving
in Brighton yesterday.
When l<larney was arrested $50 IN
money and three watches were found
On his person lIe aaid that he had
bought Tho three watches from nm ltal-
ian ii Rochester, paying 81 for the
lot
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
And Barre Men Take Place
of Boston Directors
I'm A GRANITE COMPANY
Stockholders Of Barre Granite and Quar-
" Company Take Matters Into i
Their own Remove
Head Office to Barre.

The local stockholders of the Barre
Granite and Quarry company, which is
capitalized under the Maine law at $780,
600, have succeeded in wrestling control
Of the company from the Boston direc-
tors, have elected their own board and
have had the head Office removed from
Boston To Barre. This was done at 4
meeting Of the corporation in Portland,
Maine, ON Tuesday, at which four-ffths
Of the stock was represented iii person
or by proxy. II is proposed to run
the business along conservative but pro-
gressive lines Frank A. Cragg has been
retained as local manager.
The upheaval in tne company was
the result of dissatisfaction over the
methods Of the Boston directors. These
directors secured the incorporation, elect
ed officers and arranged the contracts
Then they sold stock. The promoters
got very large percentage for com
mission; it is said, fifty per cent, be-
sides liberal blocks at stock IN the com
pany wv. A. Thurston Of Boston has
disposed OF all but about one hundred
shares Of his block, while Fred Z. Brit
ten Of the same city still holds about
six hundred shares.
The meeting at Portland on Tues
day was presided over BY the latter
as president, and the reorganization took
place. The board of directors which was
ousted consisted of the following. r.
f. Britten, w. 4. Thurston and G. ".
Thmston of Boston; i. A. Aiusworth OF
Lynn, Mass, and r, A. Cragg OF Barre.
The lsst-namcd was elected to The new
board, and associated with him now are
O. Al. Canton, Daniel A. Perry and the
Rev. w. A. Kinzie of Barre and J. W,
Coodell Of Burlington. The directors
elected the following officers;
President @. AI. Canton, to succeed 4.
H. Britten.
Vice President--D. A. Perry, to sue
ceed NJ. A. Fhurston.
Treasurerr-W. a. Kinzic, to succeed
w. Al Thurston.
Clerk AiiIlard Baldwin Of Portland,
Me.
The local Office OF the company is in
The blanchard building. Their quarry
is the one recently purchased from Can
Ton Brothers. It contains good quail
ity Of granite. II Is understood chat
about S53, 900 in stock was subscribed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
DRAGGED UNDER CAR.
Little suncook, N. H., Boy Was Killed
Yesterday Afternoon.

Suncook, N. H., Jan. II. Ignace Malo,
II years old, died in the Margaret Pills
bury hospital At Concord at s o'clock
yesterday afternoon as the result Of
having both his arms cut of at the el-
bow by southbound car from Concord
about noon. The accident occurred in
front Of the parochial residence Of the
church Of 81. Jean Baptiste.
The boys here have been accustomed
TO rubbing their hands on the sides Of
the cars a. they passed rapidly through.
Young Malo was on his way to school
and pedestrians saw him start across
the street as the car came along. Sud
denly they saw him fall under the side
Of the car and heard his shrieks al he
was dragged along The motorman and
conductor stopped as soon IA possible
ana With SOME difficulty the body was
extricated from under the car wheels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS
is ON THE DECREASE
Reports the State Board Of Cattle Com
missioners, Who Net at Burlington
Yesterday to Lay Their
Plans.

burlington, Jan. IL The state board
Of cattle commissioners, composed Of ".
i Spear Of Randolph. #. 4. Rich ot
Burlington and G. Ii. Stephens Of Har-
ford, held meeting at the Van Ness
House yesterday ID talk over work for
the ciisuing year. It WIS announced
that bovine tuberculosis was on the do.
crease in Vermont, and that at the pres
ent time there was no center where the
disease was prevalent to large de-
gree.
The board has had ten men in the
field for some time ID order TO keep
pace with the demands from owners who
desire to have their herds tested The
commissioners say that the present law,
although not al that it should be, is
working satisfactorily on the whole and
that cattle owners are calling for tests
continually, No business Of particular
importance WAS transacted yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
VICTORY FOR CLAN,
Won at six Tables, While |. .. 0. F.
Won at Only Two.

In the Interfraternity cribbagc league
last evening the Clan Gordon team took
Che victory from the |. @. o. F. by a
score of six 60 two. Tonight the Man
chester Unity and The Red Men will
play. The result Of the match last
evening WAS as follows:
Clan Gordon wins Smart and Cruick-
shank from Black and Forsyth, Mcleod
and Riddle from Brew and Beaprie,
Keith and Smart from Robbins aud viii
len, Scatt and Henderson from Hector
and Maiden. Jopp and Milne from Nich-
ols and Comic, Beoth and Troop from
Ronnie and Ieas
/. @. q. n victories: Mciyer and Biirl
from Thomson and Gordon, Small and
Webster from IHriis and Matheson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
PLEASURE wIrH BUSINESS.
Court Rob Roy Of craniteyille Installs
It's oficers

Graniteyille. Jan. IL. AT q regular
meeting Of Court Rob Roy, p. OF A.,
held On Tuesday, jar. 9TH, the follow
ing officers were duly installed for the
ensuing term by d. G. G. (. John Stott:
G. r.. Albert Davis. S. G. r., Lewis
Clark; treasurer. Maurice Spence; fnan-
cial secretary. j. j. Sullivan; r. S.,
Timothy Sullivan; 5. N, Alex McFar-
land; !. W., Peter Martin; S. b., Charles
Biddell. J. B., Adelor Moricette three
years trustee, John r. Sullivan; lee
turer, Michael Sullivan; court physician,
q. Il. T Hayes.
After the regular business af the
court was over, the members adjourned
To the ante room, where Refreshments
were served To the satisfaction Of all,
each one regaling himself from the yari-
Gus dishes which were plentifully sup
piled. After all had satisfied themselves
with the refreshments, songs were called
for and among those given were 'Loch
Lomond,D by John Stott; We Won't
Go Home Until Morning" was rendered
BY Thomas Brew in his usual happy
style. Albert Davis was then called
upon for song and created uproarious
laughter and meIriment BY singing in
his Humorous way "The Devil Among
the TaiIors.g After the mirth had sub
sided John r. Sullivan was asked for a
song and gave IL Wish Was Single
Again which added not d little To the
general merriment. Adelof Moriicette
was then asked To contribute something,
and he sang with much sweetness and
earnestncss that beautiful and touching
hymn. Nearer, MY God, 10 Thee Allan
Mcclellan recited "fhe Nishaps of a
Cop,n which was much appreciated, and
Ed McGlynn gave his famous recitation,
"The Courtships Of an Old Bachelor,
in his own inimitable way, which evoked
the general laughter once more.
At the close Of the entertainment Ad-
elor Morricette and Charles Biddell en-
gagged in a cake walk contest, and amidst
uproarious mirth the prize was awarded
TO Adelor Morricette, who went home
happy In the possession Of very rich
caBe. The entertainment broke up BY
an singing "Auld Lang Syne," and the
members went home delighted with The
nights amusement and wishing a good
,iany returns of the same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
INTENSITY GROWING.
Progress of the Election Fight in Lon
don.

London, Jan. t1.-Tbe election fight
is daily growing in intensity and the
party leaders, with the aid OF motor
cars, are displaying the greatest energy
in addressing many gatherings at dli-
ferent places on the same day.
The premier, Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerinan. who spoke 1T Shrewsbury
last night, was hoNicd down BY Cham
berlpnite minority and was compelled
to shorten his speech. Disorderly meet
ings Of this kind are not uncommon,
John Burns, president of the local
government board, made 4 successful
tilt against Joseph Chamberlain, com
pelling him 70 publicly retract his state
ment that million able bodied men
were being supported in the workhouses
OF Great Britain. Mr.. Burns produced
statistics which proved that the WORK
houses were ut present supporting only
.214,sO4 persons, the majority Of whom
were either sick or disabled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
LOOKS LIKE A STRIKE.
Firemen on the D. L. & w, Dissatisfied
With Hours and Pay.

New York, Jan. Trouble is cx-
pected between the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Fucmcn and the officials Of the
Delaware, Iackawanna 4 Western rail-
road and there were indications ycs-
tcrday that the l.ackawanna system
soon may have 70 face strike Short.
ca hours and better pay are the prin-
cipal points In thc dispute and tie con
troyersy has beon going on since last
August. The men chiefly concerned arc
500 ircmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
THEIR FIRST MEETING.
Baseball Arbitration Board Disposes Of
Thirty Cases.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE new arbitrs-
tion board Of the National Association
OF Professional Baseball clubs, held their
first meeting yesterday and disposed Of
thirty minor cases in dispute which had
been left over from the old board.
The class a organization, composed
of the American ASSOCIATION, the East-
ern league, the Western league and the
Pacific Coast league, yesterday elected
Howard Gfiiiths Of New Jersey, presi-
dent, and w. II. Watkins Of indianapolis
treasurer ana secretary. The following
board of directors was named y. r..
Bryce, American association; George
Ieheau, Western league; George Stall
ings, Eastern league; ana Daniel Long,
Pacific Coast league.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
10 DEVELOP THE NEGRO.
National Business League Incorporated
Yesterday.

Albany, jan ll.--1be national negro
business league Of New York city was
incorporated yesterday to promote the
commercial and financial development Of
the negroes Of the United States by
thoroughly organizing them into local
Leagues IN ~ the states and territories
for systematic instruction, conferences
and encouragement in commercial en-.
terprises and the proper Use and saving
Of money. The incorporation papers
give The following names as incorpora
tors Cooker 4 Washington Of Tucke.
gee, Ala, r. Thomas Fortune, Rca
Bank, N. ~; Dr S. Il. Courtney Of Bos
Ton, Mass; Philip A. Payton, lJr., OF
New York city and Fred x. Moore Of
BroolsIyn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11

coAsrINe ACCIDENT.
Six Young People Badly Hurt at Turn
er's Falls.

Turner's Falls, Mass, Jan. 1.-two
young people were seriously hurt and
four Others received injuries when a
coasting party on a double ripper col
lidcd with hack on steep hill here
last night The most seriously injured
are: Joseph Goseln, aged II years, and
Cora Gibcailt, aged l5. The latter sus-
tained fractured skull, and Il is be.
lieved that both are injured internally.
Others injured were: George Paulin,
eged is; left leg broken in three places
and body cut; Fred Maeker, lcgIroken;
Peter Girard, badly bruised; Caus Ma
die, bad cut on head.
The hill was icy and the sled was
going at terrific speed when the coli.
sion occurred. The hack which figured
in the collision was carrying to her
home Polish servant girl who had been
struck by 4 speeding sled shortly be-
fore Her leg was fractured
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
A@-4s
AUTOCRATIC POWERS
HAVE BEEN INCREASED
Says Premier witte in an Inquest With
Several Prominent Russian Peo-
ple--Admit Troops Have
Mutinied.

SIT Petersburg, Jan. lo.-In al in-
quest today, with several prominent
Russian citizens, Premier Nitte ,ieclar-
ed that the outcome Of the recent up-
risings in the various parts Of the coun-
try had been TO strengthen the auto
cratic powers Of the ear. Said be-;
"1'he failure OF the Revolutionists means
that all power remains in the hands Of
the czar. He is now able to do any
thing he desires. He can either curtail
the rights he has already granted, or
he can increase them. The people do not
have any voice in the matter"
Count Witte admitted that mutinies
have occurred among the soldiers in
Manchuria and said that 80 per cent
Of the troops had rebelled. The rest
remain faithful TO the czar, however,
and are able 10 oycrwliclm the mutt
neers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
3ED
Vermont Dairymen's Association Sends
Up the Percentage from 90 to 90
Election of Officers in Two
Organizations.

Burlington, jan iiAt tic after
noon session Of the Vermont Dairymen's
association yesterday afternoon the fol-
lowing officers were chosen.
President Dana II Morse Of RAN
Idolph.
a Firs vice president Burton HIATT of
South Ryegate
Second vice president George Duns-
more Of st. Adams.
Secretsry-F. +. Davis OF P0mfrct.
Treasurer NJ A. Adams Of Derby.
Auditor-C. f. Smith OF Morrisyillc.
The attempt made at last years meet.
ing to raise the standard by which as
sociaiton butter premiums eah be scored
was repeated yesterday afternoon and
after much discussion was successful.
tbe standard being raised from 90 to 92
points.
officers Of the Auxiliary.
The officers Of the Womens Auxiliary
70 the Dairymen's association were
chosen yesterday afternoon. They ares
President Mrs. Eta Le Page OF
Barre.
Vice president, Mrs. H. c. Ascltine of
Fairfax.
Secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Emma
IS. Beach Of Charlotte.
-Four new members were admitted and
It was voted 10 hold the next meeting
at the same time and place as the Ver-
mont State Dairymen's association.
Feast Last Evening
There were in the neighborhood of
$50 at the banquet served at the Van
Ness house last evening. Riker's or
chestra furnished music. The toast
master was n L. Greene Of st. Albums.
The speakers were Mayor Burke on
"The Queen CITY," Governor Bell State
superintendent OF education, Mason S.
stone, Mrs. Addie Howie, G. w. Scarf,
Prof. J. w. Decker, Allen n. Fletcher
and George Aitken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
BECOMES RED MAN
ra1an Into Order as an Honorary Mem
beI at the White House This
Morning Witnessed
bv General Officers.

Washington, Jan II. President
Roosevelt was initiated as member Of
he Improved Order OF Red Men at the
White House this morning. The cere.
mony was witnessed BY number Of
general officers Of The Organization. The
president was made ia honorary mem
Der, he being the only one id the ORDER
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
GRANITE SHED BURNED.
Stewart Granite Company at Hardwick
Burned Out.

Hardwick, Jan. 1t.~-About noon yes
terday the r H. Daniell stone she'd, oc-
cupied by the Stewart Granite works,
was destroyed. The loss on The build
ing was about 5000 with 5000 insuT.
ance. The loss of the granite company
liz about $50 The shea was closed yes-
terday on account Of cold weather and
it il supposed the fire startea noin cae
.tfiVp
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
NATIVE OF THETFoRD.
John w Cummings Died Yesterday at
Manchester, N. II.

Manchester, N. H., Jan. 1l.-Jobn w.
Cummings died yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock at bis home, AZ Middle
street. He was native Of Thctford.
Vt, and his age wss 65 years and 40
months Mr. Cummings had been &
resident Of this city for the last eigh.
teen years, and he was 8n attendant
Of ST, Paul's church Ills survivors are
his widow, Mrs. Mary j. Cummings;
one daughter, Mrs, ElIere Ford Of Car
diner, Me, an adopted daughter, Mrs.
Sadie a. Clayton; two sons, Edwin II.
Of This city and Albert Of Minnesota;
onc brother Of Thetford, W., and his
father.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
HARVARD SEcEDES.
And win Send Representative to Ma
tional foot Ball Conference.

Cambridge, Mass. IAN. II. The flar-
ward athletic committee last night after
passing resolution fbae il was unani.
inously in favor Of continuance Of in.
tercollegiate football, provided satisfac-
tory changes can be made in the rules.
decided to withdraw from the national
football rules committee and send a e2-
resentative 10 the national intercollegi-
ate football rules committee which was
called by Chancellor MeGraekren Of New
York University.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
Colorado City Is In Hands
Of Fire Flend.
DAMAGE IS NOT KNOWN
Despatch from Denver States That the
Wires, Both Telegraph and Tele-
phons, Are Down -communica-
tion Is Impossible.

Denver, Col, Jan. H. Word was re-
ceiyed this morning tnat disastrous
fire is sweeping Pueblo and the flames
are not yet under control. Before the
details could be given communication
was cut ofT, telegraph and telephone
lines being down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
HAS A BALANCE.
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the HcatOn Hospital
in Montpelier.

Montpelier. Jan. 1.-THE annual
meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary g iiea-
ton hospital was held N w kello2g-
Hubbard library building yesterday af'
ternoon, at which Mrs. FRANK LoMe, y
former resident Of GrecnheN' MASS,
gave an interestiug talk on hospital
Work and Mrs q E. Lowe gave a glow
ing account Of her .tay q Heaton hos.
pitai, after which the following officers
were eleeted President sirs. 9. II.
Heaton; vice presidents yrs. Charles
Fuller, Mrs. Fred Blanehsfa, Ars. Gilt
ton Heaton and Mrs.. 4. p. farwell;
secretary, Mrs. Pearl Bloageeti treas
urer, Miss Matte Watson board Of
Corrv Mrs A q blanchard, Mrs. George
wheeler. Mrs i. n Gleason, Mrs. Z.
p. ptkin. The usasurers report show,
ID the rsccipt Il ssssio during the pust
year, With $4,000 cash on land.