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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
A NEW CLUE
Is FOUND
It's a Locket With Letter IS
Engraved On Ii
OVER w0MAN'S DEATH
They Are Hunting foF Clues 10 Slayer Of
Handsome and APPARENTLY weIl.attaeh-
ed Woman. Whose Nude Body
Was Pound on Thursday.

IIarrison. \. j.. Dce. - The oficer.
who are working On tho case Of tho
murdered woman whose nude holy was
found Thursday IN a swamp here. 81.
'nittsd ais mosning that they were com.
pletely AZ sea. Thcre are plenty Of
theories, but no laeta Thee Is talk
u q sposial meeting Of the town council
10 oaer a reWad for ideniiheaiion Of
the body. 4 have good men on the casc
and hope 70 establish tho woman's idcn.
sity some time to-day" said Chief Of
Police Rogers to-day,
A locket With the letter IS" on Il has
been picked Up near where The boly uas
found. The Newmrt police THE after.
noon srnt % thc Harrison . detective
with 4 boy whose name j. Smith lie
told the police his mother had bren mlss.
ing for several days AMI believes sas
may be the murdered woman.
Evidence has boen obtained that the
woman was secn IN Newark on Christ
mas eve BY William Snyder. carpen.
ter, who stated after seeing the BODY
that the woman had spoken 70 him IN
Newark on the night before Christmas
and askcd to be- directed 10 a restaurant.
lie said the woman told him that she
was a stranger.
County Physician Converse viewed the
body of the woman Yesterday after
oon. but did not perform the autopsy
which the police hoped would determine
whether the woman was duggcd oF
stranricd. Tho body shows no evidence
Of a struggle.
That the murderer knew the locality
where be- sought 20 conceal the body the
police assert j. evident from the fact
that The pond L. extremely difficult Of
access in the daytime and only one who
was well acquainted with the ncighbor.
hood would attempt 20 reach the place
at night An undermrment belonging
to tho woman was found ncar the Pas
sale Yacht club yesterday. The garment /
was slit up the back. the same a. the
woman's waist which Was found with /
the other clothing on Thursday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
NOW RESTS WITH MASTER.
Frank Plumley Will Report Findings on
Spring Water Cases Next Spring.

A revision OF the report Of the mas.
ter, Frank plnmley, in the three cases
growing ont Of the spring water litiga-
tion was completed yesterday afternoon,
at which time further petitions for
findings were heard. The cases involv-
ed are City Of Barre VS.. Boyee & Nc
Farland, City of Barre Va Perry 81
Scribner and Perry q Scribner VI. City
Of Barre, John w. Gordon represented
The city and w. A. Boyce, John FL Sen.
ter and John G. Wing appeared for the
spring water companies. TIE drawing
up Of the final report on the cases will
take some time, and it is likely that
Mr. Plumley viii not present his report
to the court before spring. The city
sought to enioin the spring water COM
panies from extending their water mains
In tine city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
Beautiful Young Marchioness
and Wooer Found Dead
IN Her CONSERVATORY
Another Theory Is That They Were
suhoated BY Flowers After Being
Losked Into the Building
hotheF-in-law Arrested.

Rome. Dee. es.--The beautiful young
AnFelAancss cugllelmosii. daughter of
onn of BE woalshiest arlstocrats Ia
home, apd her woocF. Signor Spnlletti.
me usIne tenor eneagea hy tonfeid 20
appfar nrxt season IN NeV York, were
iunnd dfnd today in the conservatory
Adlolnlne hex fathers villa. They had
net fherr eiaudestinely. All the doors
Mcw lnnnd fastened and Il is believed
That, fading escape impossible without
discovery and disgrace. they poisoacd
themselves. Another theory Is that they
we're saiIocated Ia the close conservatory
By the intense fragrance Of the flowers.
Tho nrl's stcpmotlier has been arrested
- the suppoeition that she locked the
pair II. Her marriage 70 the aged mar
qaiM waa opposed by the dead girl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
CHANGE OF PLEA.
Pietro Cali Went Into Court To-day
and Paid a Fine.

Pietro CALI, who last Tuesday gave
himself mp to the police, who were look.
ing for him for an alleged assault upon
G. Frattini Sunday night, pleaded guilty
in the city court this morning to a
simple breach Of the peace charge, and
was fined $40 with costs Of 5000. which
he paid Frattini was the man who
rushed into the police station Sunday
night and claimed that Alcssandro Co
Jumbo and Cali had attacked him on
Blackwell street for some reason I'M
known TO him. lie further made the
startling statement that Columbo had
fred three shots at him from revolver
and that Cali jumped at him with an
ugly looking knife, but he escaped any
injury BY taking 10 his heels
Columbo was arrested that evening by
Officer Carrie and on Tuesday morning
CALI appeared at the police station and
surrendered himself. When arraigned in
court both men pleaded not guilty to
the charges of breach of the peace ana
were placed under 5000 bonds, which
they furnished.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
ELOPING WOMAN
BACK IN HER HOME
Helen Maloney, or Osborne, Who Run
Away With Samuel clarkson, Is
Back and That Is All Her

Philadelphia, Dec. 2s.-Martin Nal.
ouey, Yesterday, through personal
friend issued the following statement
bearing upon the affairs Of Helen Nal
oney or Mrs. Herbert Osborne, who
caused a sensation BY clipping with Sam
uel Clarkson, young Englishman.
three months ago, after having married
young Osborne, who at the time was
Princeton student:
"Mr. Aialoney's daughter. Helen,
is with him at the city residence ia
West Logan Square. Beyond saying
that the rumors about the precarious
Of his daughters health are
neither Mr. Maloney nor any
member of his family has anything for
publication. No other statement or in
viii be given out by the Nal
oney family either now nor in the
future"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
REFUSED TO PAT.
State Auditor Baked at Supreme Court
Rent BIN Ia Brattleboro.


Bfatsleb0ro. De-. 2s.--,IIoraoo +.
Graham. the state auditor. who IL here
on his aeni.anuual visit settling bills
against the state with the county clerk.
justices and shefihs, refused yrstepiay y
70 pay the oost of rent of hall. leaso Of
furniture. ste. incurred AZ the last So.
sion of the Vermont supreme court
held here ia November. The bin amounts
70 so.
SbcriG A. II. Thomp.on secured
Gnn1 hall ard procured suitable fur.
uiiufc for The use ~ the members ~
tho bar and judges ~ che court. This
was done a. the direction Of Attorney.
General q. G. fitts and States Attorney
H. G. Bacon. In order that the supreme
court should he well pleased with H.
first visit 70 Brattlcboro the hall was
well furnished and no expense was
spared for necessary conveniencrs. That
nothing should bc overlooked. supreme
Court Judge James L. Tyler Of Brattie.
boro suggested what was necessary for
the sheriff TO procure.
Yesterday the bills we're 70 be paid
by the sheriff but 70 his great surprise
Mr.. Graham refused 20 hand over the
desired check In his opinion. the state
treasury 4 not the source from which
the payment ~ expenses Insured AZ
the sessions Of the supreme court should
be paid. He refers the matter 70 the
cCunty judges, saying the county. he b..
lieyes. where the court Il held should
foot The blu. AZ any rate he decidel
70 bold the bin over pending light on
the matter
The question l. new one coming
from the change Ia plans Of special ses.
Hi0ns Of the supreme court. Hitherto
Montpelier was the home Of the court,
but since the new Judiciary act was
passed the court meets in Rutland, Sc.
Johnsbury, Montpelier and Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
INCREASING C0RDIALITY
IN FOREIGN RELATIONS
Was Principal Point in Mikado's Speech
eBfore The Japanese Peers on Open
ing Day of Diet Today.

Toxic, Dec. 2s.--Stress was laid by
the Mikado in q speech before the mouse
Of peers at the opening of the Japanese
diet today upon the increasing cordiality
Of the country's foreign relations. The
houses viii reply formally and briefly
and tnen adjourn for three weeks. The
government has 50 overwhelming ma.
jority in the diet that there will hardly
be any controversy over fiscal measures.
Even in emigration matters there Is no
doubt that the governments policy
will probably be introduced on account
of the proposed increase in taxes. but
viii unquestionably be voted down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
GIRL CONFESSED.
To Stealing $50 from Wallet of Her
Sewing Instructor.

Burlington. Dec. 2s- One Of the girls
Of the Howard Relief sewing class has
confessed To stealing $50 from the wal.
let Of Mrs. Joseph Morgan, and about
Sll has been recovered. The rest was
spent for candy. Mrs. Morgan was
teaching the sewing class and the wallet
was in the pocket Of her coat Suspicion
fell on the girl, and when accused she
confessed, saying further that she divid-
ed the money with two other girls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
Reprieve Just in Time.

birmingham, Ala, Dec. 2S.- Just al
4be black cap was about to be placed
Yesterday over the head Of Henry Thax-
ton. negro, convicted for killing a
vhite man, telegram from the governor
o,dering a suspension Of the execution
for fifteen days, was delivered to the
sheriff
claimed. My God,' all the prisoners
,,sve e,e 4 loud cheer and the small crowd
y y sneotators was dismissed as The pris.
y oaer was led back to the Jail praying and
weeping
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
Was Held at the Church Of the Good
Shepherd Last Evening.

On last evening the Sunday school Of
the Church of The Good Shepherd held its
annual Chfistl1 estival. A short ser
vice consisting arols, scripture read
ing and the prayers was held III the
church. the Rev Mr. Freeman giving d
short address on Santa Claus, or st.
Nicholas. as exemplifying the words Of
Jesus. ut IL more blessed to give than
to receive The children and their
friends then repaired to the vestry, where
collation. was served. after which all
assembled about a beautiful Christmas
tree. adorned with candle and other orna-
ments and gifts. While the candles were
being lighted the children sang the
carol, "Gather around the Christmas
tree Al. w. Allen took charge al this
point and distributed the presents, and
after 4. social time all went home. de-
claring IL to have been the most pleasant
Christmas festival for number Of
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
RAILROAD COM. AT NEWPORT.
Decide to Abolish a Dangerous Crossing
at North Troy.

Newport, Dec. 2s. At meeting Of
the state board OF railroad commission
ers held here yesterday afternoon 1t was
decided to abolish the Manuel crossing
at North Troy and put in an undeIpass
Ia accordance with the request of the
town Of Troy. The Canadian Pacific
company desired to be further heard on
the question as to whether the new road
should 20 in the same angle as the
highway, and the meeting adjourned to
January Is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
NOVELIST EVADES
POLICE COURT
Again Failed to Show Up When His
Case Was Called in indianapolis
To-day.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec 2s. Booth
Harrington evaded the police court tos
day for the second time since his set to
with a policeman on Christmas day
When the police court convened he was
sleeping at his home. The court was
tolerant and postponed the case until
to-day. When Tarkington's name was
called this morning, there was no re-
sponse. The court adjourned without
comment, as Harrington has been re-
leased on his own recognizance. A eapias
signed by thc Judge will be required to
bring him into court, but 1t is evident
that Judge Whallon has no intention Of
upon his appearance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
HALF CENTURY OF DIARY.
George H. Bacon Of Berlin Has a Re-
markable Record.

George II. Bacon who lives in Berlin
has rounded out half-century Of diary
keeping, having started in 1857 and with
the exception Of a few days in early life
has written something every day either
in relation 70 the weather or to things
Of personal interest. He says he will
not drop tile habit now although II Be
we're to live his life over again he would
never begin writing a diary. Ever
since he was IL it has been daily
{a0lg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. c. N. WINCH
Was Held from the Congregational
Church This Afternoon.

The funeral services Of Mrs. G. NJ.
Winch were held at l.30 this AFTERNOON
at the congregational church and were
attended BY large number Of the
friends OF the deceased and business a..
soeiates Of Mr.. Winch. Rev. Francis A.
Poole olIieiatcl az the funeral aud vocal
selections we're given hy Miss Harris
and Mrs Braley. The bearers, who were
all relatives Of the family, were Rev.
g. w. Winch Of Barre. DR. J. IT. Winch
OF Mortified, s. w. Winch Of Northiieid
and ". F. Bradford Of this city. Tie
floral tributes were numerous aud beau
tiful. forming large bank around the
casket.
interment was made in Hope ceme.
terry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
Runaway Match For Co. D.

Ct Johnsbury Dec, 49, Company d
,.on 4 run away match from the Cen
WI. vi II Lowell here last night, score 70
y " 1a Healey and Lew did feature
W ~ Of the visitors. The team work
W ths locals was The best Of the season.
o..tbeus y was high rollsr with IL to his
.a@ D.adit. East Boston G L. A., will play
q : ssoubIeheader here January l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
CITY TO ERECT TABLET.
In Memory Of Joel Foster Who was
Montpelier's Water Superintendent.

A bronze tablet ii to be placed OH the
Joel Foster monument in Green Mount
cemetery has been ordered by the Mont !
pelier city council in compliance with Il
vote taken ait the last annual city meet
ing. IT was thought after the monu.
ment was erected in Green Mount eeme.
terry, that the inscription thereon did
not give in detail what ought to have
been there in connection with Mr.. Eos
ter's labors in establishing the Mont
pelier wafer works. The inscription on
the bronze tablet will have reference
TO this and will correct an error in the
date Of Mr.. Fosters death which Is
now ON the monument. The cost Of this
tablet will be about $75.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
WATER RATES RAISED.
Water win BE at d Premium in Swanton
When New Rates Take Effect.

Swanton, Dec rs, special village
meeting held last evening il was voted
to establish d new water rate schedule
one third higher than the present rate,
and also to raise tax Of Is per cent.
for supply water for fire protection. This
action was taken III view Of the new
water system which Is now being in
stalled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
wants Them Removed.

Yorell Mass, Dec. Charging neg.
4 Il duty and malfeasanee, Thomas
less : csyyev. formerly foreman Of the city
= Nh S yard. has petitioned Mayor f.
nes''r Ie 'r.1phaSn TO remove from Office
w .-,aan William G. Dolie4ty and Sec
Cln.. -v Thomas ]. Beane OF the Lowell
s sssri Of health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
IN HER ssTH YEAR.
swanton Woman Was Born in westford
in 1909.

st. Adams, Dec. 2s.-AIrs. Anna
Allen. mother of Rev. L. j. Ranslow Of
Swanton, died yesterday morning, be-
ing in her 99th year. She was born ia
Westford August s, 1909. The fun
eral viii be held in the Congregational
parsonage Monday afternoon and tie
burial will be in Milton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
A Funeral in Montpelier.

The Masons' and BrickIayers union
sent flowers for the funeral of Fred
Brown which was held yesterday after
noon at his late home on Harrison ave
nue. in Montpelier. The Rev, Dir. J.. Ed.
ward Wright ofliciated. The bearers
were Aughtney Shambo, Eugene Buck,
Joseph Brown and Joseph +. Iabershire.
The body was placed in the tomb at
Green Mount cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
Death Of Little Girl.

The death Of Mildred, the four year
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Les
peranec, occurred at lI:45 last night ut
their home oa Beacon street after a
three weeks illness with typhoid fever
The remains will be taken to st. Albans
Monday, where the funeral will be held
and intermpft made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
ABUSIVE BEGGAR
Is Charge Brought Against Man Arrested
This Afternoon.

A man who gave his name as Thomas
Murphy Of Bay City, Michigan. was ar
rested at about two o'clock this after
noon by Officer Garlic, When arrested
the man was on North Main street and
complaint was entered to the police that
he had been begging money and cigar
cites, and when refused he had used
abusive language. The man has been
hanging around the city for several days
and was trying to work the people by
pretending to have lame hand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
BURIED BESIDE HUSBAND.
Mrs. Jane Eastman, Second Member of
Family to Die of Measles.

The funeral Of Mrs. Jane Isadon East
man was held at 10 O'Clock this morning
from her home in the Frenier building
on Granite street, Capt. c. L. Smith Of
the Salvation Army officiating. The
burial was made in Hope cemetery, be-
side her husband, who was buried yes
terlay The bearers were Donald Mum
roe, Samuel Bennett, William Holden
and Frank johnson.
The condition Of the daughter, Joseph
inc, who is sick with the measles, is
still critical, and the medical attendant
gives little hopes Of her recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
WILL BECOME CITIZENS.
Four Men viii Get Their Final Papers
Next March.

Unless objections are entered before
the March term Of court, citizenship
papers will be granted to the following:
Samuel johnson Of Barre, Niles Larsen
Of Montpelier, Gustaf Aron Gustavson
of Montpelier and Alexander Birnie of
East Barre. There are eight first PAPER
applications.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
FoR THE YouNG People.
Project for Reading Room and Gymnas-
ium in St. Adams.

st. Albans, Dec. 2s--At public
meeting held last evening it was decided
to attempt speedy development Of
project for conducting reading room
and gymnasium in this city Commit
tees were appointed and If the project is
carried through it is proposed TO organ
ize a cooperative stock company and
make stock subscriptions Of small
amounts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
MARRIED TODAY.
Clarence /. Smith and Miss Mary Hen
derson in Burlington.

Burlington, Dec. 2s. Clarence i.
smith, treasurer Of the Robinson & Ed
wards Lumber company, ana Miss Mary
Henderson were married this morning
At tie home Of D. w. Robinson by TIC
nav. q. n. Bliss. There was small
Company of friends present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
BURIED IN HOPE CEMETERY.
Miss Annie S. Anderson's Funeral Yes
terday Afternoon.

The funeral Of Miss Annie S. Ander-
son was held at one O'Clock yesterday
afternoon from the home of her parents
on Hill street Rev. w. C. MaeIntyre
oiiiciated. The bearers were Alex.
Watt. William Robertson, James Rob-
ertson, Sidney Gibson, John Davidson
and William Daniels, all former school
mates or friends Of Miss Anderson. the
floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful. Interment was made in Hope
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

G. II. Sawyer is demonstrating Lenox
kerosene at the Smith 4 Cummings store.
If yolr eyes smart or feel bad when
you attempt to read IN the evening it
means that they need attention You
can get the right kind Of treatment at
i. ?. Austin's, the watch and clock
man
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
LODGE AND SOCIETY
Elections and Good Time Held in vii.
Jamestown Organizations.

Williamstown, Dec Is Williamstown
lodge, |. @. O. r., held its annual elee.
tion Of officers last evening, and the fol.
lowing were chosen. Noble grand. Er.
skine Rowell: v G., Hayden Jetfords: !:
secretary, G. M Edison; treasurer, II. S.
Drury trustee, Melvin Durham.
Fraternity Rebebah lodge held its an
nual election Thursday evening. with the
following result: Noble grand, Lillian
Jeflords; u G., Georgia Canning; secre-
tary. Charles Edison; treasurer, Jennie
Drufy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
ST. ALBANs GROCER FAILS.
D. C. Wells Has Debts Of $s45.74 and
Assets Of $500.

st. Albans. Dec. 2s-A petition in
voluntary bankruptcy was fled yester
day in Che Office Of the clerk of the dis
trict by neuben G. Wells of st. Albans.
grocer. lie has liabilities Of $545.74
and assets Of $40.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincerest
thanks TO the neighbors end friends who
50 kindly assisted Us during our beloved
daughters illness and at her death; also
for the many beautiful floral tributes
Mr. and Mrs. a. Anderson and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28
CLERKS ELECT FOR YEAR.
lanes Robertson Again Chosen For
President Of Union.

The annual election Of officers Of the
Retail Clerks union was held last
evening and the following officers were
elected; James Robertson, reelected
president; first vice president, William
Eager; second vice president, Il. r.
Trip; financial secretary, James r..
Higgins; recording secretary, Harley ].
H0uenton; treasurer, G, S. Wallace;
guide, Fred Hall; guardian. Paul PIER
sons; grievance committee. = 2 sxhzle
and John Wallace trustee, Il. b Brooks
delegate to the Central Labor union,
David Bird.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-28

c. l. BresetE Of Richmond was : busi
ness visitor in the city today.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-08-15
Program Of Races.

American Trotting Association rules to govern
trotting and pacing races.
New California Jockey Club rules TO govern running
races.
Not less then four to enter and three to start in
all races unless other wise mentioned.
Pivc per cent to enter and five per cent additional
deducted from money winners.
Money divided so, 80 and 10 per cent.
Stake entries close September list.
All other entries will close 8 p. m. the day before
race.
Owners will be required to furnish colors that are
clean and respectable.
Horses must be in paddock twenty minuets before
race is called. Jockeys must make weight by 80 p.
M each day. Jockeys will be required, after making
weight, to remain in Jockeys stand until engagements
are over for the day.
The Elmore County Fair Association reserves the