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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
CRIBBAGE PLAYERS
OPEN SEASONS SPORT
Manchester uniiy DFaw First Blood
From The Red Men Last Night,
Winning Al Sir Of The
Eight Tables.

The opening contest q the Inserfra
temlty enhbAge league was played last
evening Al the Qulnhsn block hall be-
tween the teams representing the Man
chester Unity and the Red Men. The
N. -. urfe Too strong for the Red Men
and defeated them by a score Of ak 70
two. The contest isis evening will BE-
between The Catholic Order Of forcstefa
team and that of Clan Gordon.
The score of last evenings play was
as foliowsi Beaefle and Smith. ~. L..
defeated Keith and Walker. r. Nj Joel
and Dlack. N. q. defeated Mcdonald
and nFpdle. X. HI Graham and nres.
seit. N. t.. defeated Mekerron and
" right, r. A.; Kennedy aud Faulkner.
~ T., defeated Stewart and Cowie. r.
Al Leith and Craig. NJ. C.. defeated
WIN aud Davidson. n Nj crllkshank
and Ialsosa, N. l.. defeated Tiegney
and Marshall. 4. n.
cormaek and plthie. r. ~. defeated
Murray and Richie. N. O., Elrick and
Naughty. n. M., defeated Parker and
oliver. N L.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20

George +. Johnson Died Last Night IN
Burlington.

Burlington. Nov 80. George y. John.
son, for many ycafs clerk 81 thk United
efates courts fOr the district oi Ner.
mont. died Il biz home. 81 North wi.
nooski avenue last evening at oian
o'clock after a long period Of ~.
health. aged 0a years
George Eddy johnson was born III
Huntington January 18th. ie4e, and
spent the ua.ly years Of his lie tnere.
H. March. isns, he was appointed post
master az Huntington and frnm that
time until 1891 he held also the Offices
Of town clerk and treasurer. lie then re-,
moved to Burlington where be engaged
for a short time IL clerical work. after
which he received the appointment Of
clerk of the revenue oiiiee.
In 1879 Nh. johnson waa appointed
denuty clerk Of the United States cir.
cult and district courts. holding the Office
until 1855. when he was promoted 10 the
position of clerk. which be held ior ee
years. his resignation hecauae Of ill.
health taking eject September !. last
lie was appointed United States com.
missioner IN 1850, and held the Office AZ
the time 81 hls death.
Mr.. johnson Was = member Of the
Masonic fraternity. = member and ono
of the founders q the Algonquin club,
and mad been IL secretary since t. OF.
For rs years he was secfe.
tagy for the Ethan Allen Engine com.
pany from which the Ethan Allen club
wak formed He took 4 kecn and active
interest IN religious affairs, being clerk
and treasurer of the Unitarian churca
for many years. On January rs. 1864.
Mr. Johnson married Martha TorFcy
Clark 81 Pawlci. who. aside frnm distant
i The only near survivor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
ANNIVERSARY IN BURLINGTON
Vermont Lodge, N. E, o. P. Held cele-
bration Last Evening.

Burlington, Nov 2O-The goth ami
versary Of Vermont lodge, No. 36, New
England Order Of Protection, was cele.
brated last evening in the hall at 43
Church street, and was largely attended
by members and their friends.
An address was then given by L. G.
Burnham, who spoke on the institution
of the order, its general work, its bene,
fits, and the best methods of increasing
its membership. Following cello solo
by f. G. Lyon, an address was delivered
by H. H. Davis, grand treasurer, who
spoke on the Vermont lodge, No. 90, and
the Grand lodge. This was followed by
reading by Miss DeMerritt and rel
marks by G. T. S. Pierce Of vergennes,
past grand warden. followed by remarks
by Mayor w. J. Bigeiow, and a solo by
Miss Holmes. Supreme Secretary ID. NJ.
Frye and Supreme Warden r. #. Pea
body, both Of Boston, delivered ad
dresses, George IT, Wilder rendered a
flute solo, and a duet was sung by Miss
Holmes and Mr. Colby. Following the
program light refreshments were served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Fine Compliment Paid by Sec
relary CorlelyOu
FEW APPEALS FOR RELIEF
Secretary Of Treasury Says That This
Section weathefed the Financial
Storm Better Than Any Other
Part Of the Country.

Washington, y. G., Nov eo--Secresary
Cortelyou says that New England wealth.
cred tho financial Hurry better than any
other section OF the country. lie re.
CARDS this ~ evidence of the sonndness
Of banking and business institutions IN
the New England states Appeals for
relief have been coming 90 him daily
from all other directions. Comparative.
~ little has BEEN asked By New England
hanks. A lew New Hampshire banks
have indicated that they would like 10
have = share ol the government deposits.
Certain Massachusetts, banks have also
indicated that they could use additional
government deposits 10 good advantage.
But the secretary has noted that there
have been practically no failures In New
England
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Hearing On Bridge Question.

Windsor, Nov 20. There was a hear
ing before the Vermont railroad commits
sioners in the Office Of Bert L. Cole yes
terday afternoon relative to the dry
bridge which crosses Bridge street in this
town, Commissioners Redmond and Por-
ter and clerk S~-r being present. Sew
eral questions were raised, the board
holding It has Jurisdiction in the present
case, which is petition to have the
bridge raised two or three feet above
the roadway, it now being about nine
feet. The hearing was adjourned to
Jan. IA, in order that the Sullivan Coun-
ty Railroad company, under which the
Boston and Maine and the Central Yer
mont railroads operate here, may be rep
resented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
DOUBLE MEETING
OF CITY FATHERS
Aldermen Did Little, But the City
Council Cot Through Quite
a Bit Of Busi-

A regular meeting Of the board of
aldermen and a special meeting Of the
city council we're held last evening. The
only matter which came up at the meet
ing Of the aldermen was a eommuniea-
tion from the mayor naming Adolphus
Goneo, Daniel Dombrouskie and Clyde
F. Wiley for call men Of the FIRE de-
partment. The three names were unan-
imously confirmed.
At the council meeting a permit was
finally granted j. r. Tierney to move the
Martin house from the government lot
at the corner Of South Main and Pros
pect streets to the lot next his house on
South Main street Mr.. Tierney's bond,
signed by J. i. McSweeney and NJ. w.
Nelson, for $4,000, to safeguard the city
against any loss by damage, was ac-
cepted. The permit granted Mr. Tierney
is the same as the one granted him last
spring, with the additional restrictions
that he shall not cause the shutting off
OF the electric power from any of the
granite sheds in the south end Of the
city between the hours Of p. m. and 4
p M, Sunday excepted.
The committee on streets reported on
the petition for a new sidewalk on q
portion of Merchant and Warren streets
that walk should be laid on that por-
tion of Merchant street asked for but
that the portion of Warren street should
be filed and graded before walk is
laid. The report was accepted. The re-
port of the numbers for the houses on
Sixth street was read and accepted. The
residents of the street made request at
the last meeting that the house numbers
be run so that mail could be delivered
Alderman Williams said that the wa
ter superintendent had stated to him
that he had inspected all the hydrants
in the city and put them in shape for
the winter, and wanted il made plain to
those who should have occasion to use q
hydrant to see that II is properly drained
out after it is used so that it would
not freeze mp.
The building inspector recommended
that #. Al. Slayton be granted permit
to move his barn at No. 5 South Main
street to the southwest corner OF the lot
on which it now stands, and the permit
was ordered granted. Mr.. Slayton also
made another application for d permit
to erect two-story wood shed on the
rear end of the house and on part of
the land where the barn which he has
been permitted to move now stands. The
building Inspector recommended that 1
permit be granted, but wanted the coun-
ell to state how far from the line Of the
adjoining government property the shed
should be built.
The city ordinance states that no
wooden building shall be erected within
The fire district within five feet Of The
line Of an adjoining estate, unless the
,ouncil SO declare BY a two.thirds vote
The wood shed which Mr.. Slayton asked
permission to build would come within
Two feet of the property now owned BY
he government. After considerable
discussion the council by two-thirds
fote refused to grant the permit, Alder
man Campbell and Cutler voting for It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Boston Man Gets II Months
For Simple Assault
IN STABBING MIKE HERBERT
lie Had Previously PLEADED Not Guilty
70 Charge Of Assault With Intent
to Knl-DolnEs Of County
Court.

Styling himself a. William Burns of
Boston and dubbed By the police Is :
plain, everyday tramp. respondent was
IN Washington county court today on
the charge of stabhing Mike Herbert, a
Syrian, at the coal chutes near Mont
pclier Junrtion q few weeks aep iiufns
had been in court yesterday and pleaded
not guilty % the charge Of assault With
intent to Kill and wnA then taken back
90 jail. Today be was willing 10 admit
simple assault on Herbert and the
court accepted the plea. nut the sen-
tence which Judge Waterman then inn
posed was not in the least ample. Tt
was for eleven months and not mora
than thirteen In the state prison At
Windsor, whittier the Bostonian will
soon take bis way In the custody Of the
sheriff.
Herbert, the man who was stabbed. "a
all right now. a. he was within few
days after the stabbiug. and IL AZ his
work again. iIe was pricked In the hack
with a knife when he elected Burns from
the Syrians' little habitation AZ the
Junction. Another tramp got away, and
Burns vas caught after he had swum the
river. Attorney John n. Harvey de-
Tended the tramp that was 80 unlueky
as not 20 get away.
Following the disposition OF that case.
the jury was dismissed until this after
noon when the case OF State vs.. Hattie
Massi, charged with adultery, was
taken up. The state is about through
with It's eases, and the end Of court Is
only short distance ahead. A total Of
20 cases Of a criminal nature have been
taken up al this term, most Of which
were cleaned up. while few were con-
tinued for want Of important witnesses.
The civil suits Of Cubra We. Ala Of
involving 500, has been set
tied and ordered discontinued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
WAS HOTEL PROPRIETOR.
Mrs. Frank Richardson of WilIoughby
Died at Insane Asylum.

Willoughby, Nov. 2o.--Mrs. Naomi
widow Of Frank Richardson, was buried
here yesterday, having died in the
Waterbury asylum, where she had been
for the past year, in her 65th year. She
succeeded her husband about 20 years
ago as landlord of the Willoughby Lake
house, where many city people were en-
tertained eacn succeeding summer un-
til the hotel was destroyed by fire about
five years ago. She leaves one son.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
SUICIDE BY HANGING.
Horace Hill Of Plymouth. N. H., Was
Prosperous Farmer.

Plymouth. \. IT., Nov. 90 Yesterday
afternoon. for some unexplained reason.
horace Ilill, a highly respected resident
Of this town. committed suicide by hang.
ing Mr. Hill was a prosperous farmer.
and 20 far AZ known there was nothing
In his financial personal or family AZ.
fairs 20 lead him 70 commit the rash act.
lie was about so years OF age and left
a wife and three children
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
LARGE DELEGATION LOOKED FOR.
AZ The Anniversary Of N. Z. o. p. In
Montpelier Tonight.

Everything Il IN readiness for tas
celebration AZ Armory hall. Montpelier.
this evening for the e0th anniversary
Of the foundation Of the New England
Order Of Protection. The celebration az
Montpelier u IN charge of Stannard
lodge of Montpelier and Barre lodge
Grand Warden W. W. Weeks Of Hard.
wick win preside. Following a concert
hy the Whittier orchestra and an ex.
hlhition drill hy i6 ladies, An address
win be delivered By Frederick T. Pea.
body of Boston. the highest Official In
the order. Large delegations are expect.
ei from the lodgns at Northheld. Water.
bury, East Barre, wlliamstown, Barre
and Graniteville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
SMOKING CAUSES EXPULSION.
Three Students at Worcester Academy
Caught BY Prof. Dane.

Worcester. Mass, Nov. 2o.-Announce-
ment is made t. GEORGE w. Albridge
Of Rochester. n. Y, son Of the well
known politician, is one Of three stu
dents who have been expelled from
Worcester academy for smoking. Tue
others expelled are Bernard Piles of
Seattle, and Herbert A. Sweet Of
Bridgcwater, Mass.
The expulsions brought to light an
unusual restriction by the faculty.
Students are not only not allowed to
smoke anywhere in or around the
buildings Of the institution, but also
are prohibited from smoking anywhere
within the confines of the city, under
pain of expulsion
Prof. Alfred N. Dame saw them smok-
ing on Main street and tneir expulsion
followed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
FIRST IN IT'S HISTORY.
Vermont Supreme Court convenes at
Brattleboro.

Brattleboro, N6v. 90 For the first
time III its history the Vermont Supreme
court convened in this town yesterday
in special session as provided under the
new Judiciary act. All bnt seven Of the
lis cases on the docket were disposed
of without hearing Three of these sew
EN- were argued, but no decision was
given. The appeal Of DR. j, NJ. Ryder Of
Bellows Falls, convicted OF malpractice
upon Miss Iva Martin Of ProctorsvilIe,
who died in his Office. will be taken up
today. DIR. Ryder was brought here from
Newfane Jail yesterday afternoon,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Relations Are Most Cordial.

Washington, D. G., Nov. 20.--The
state department has been notified that
the revenue cutter Gresham, stationed
in New Foundland waters, win bring
back to Boston, Prof. A. L. Alexander
Of the United States fish commission,
who has been looking after American
interests there. Although the fishing
season is not yet over, Prof. Alexander
reports that relations between Americans
and New Foundlanders as the result Of
. modus vivendi are so excellent that
there is no further need for his presence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Kimball Union Gets Beouest.

Boston, Nov. 90 A division Of $780,.
900 among charitable and educational
institutions has been made by executors,
Albert S. Hall and George w. Chiids.
of the estate Of Lyman f. Rhodes, whose
will was allowed, JAN 10, 1905, and
which gave the executors the power to
apportion that amount as they saw fit.
Among the bequests were. Kimball
Union academy, Meriden, N. H., $l2,0o0j
and state executive committee of the
Y. M. G. s. for Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island. $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
ORGANIZE NEW GRANGE.
WiIliamsville Lodge Starts Life With 90
Charter Members.

Williamsville, Nov -Williamsville
grange was organized Monday night by
Carl s. Hopkins of Brattleboro and af-
ter officers were elected they were in
stalled by General Deputy II. w. Sar-
gent. This grange is one Of the largest
that has been organized since the pres
emit grange campaign in the state began,
having charter membership Of So.
These officers were elected: ID. r. Sted-
man, NJ. S.. II. Morse. O., Mabel NJ
Fisher, L. G., X. Steaman, O., George
Temple, A. s., Mrs. r. J. Fairbanks,
chaplain, IT, A. Williams. treas, Mrs.
T.. r. willard, sec, Frank i. Stratton,
g. X, Mrs. Alton Morse pomona, Airs.
d. R. Stedman, ceres, AIRS. Frank Wash
or, Flora, Lila Temple, j. A. s. Re-
were served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Athena,s Gentleman,a Nirht.

The Athena club observed gentleman's
night at the home Of the president, Mrs,
Powers, last evening. The committee,
Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Lease and
Mrs. Bond presented the following pro-
gramme. Vocal solo, Mrs. Gordon; read
ing, Mr.. Heath; duet, Misses Bugbee and
Hoar reading, MIR. Heath; solo, Mrs.
Bassett reading, Mr.. Heath. Refresh
hents Of sandwiches. salads, cake and
coffee were served, after which social
hour was enjoyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
CONFERENCE CALLED OFF.
50 Bryan win Meet Leading New Eng
land Men at New Haven.

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 20.--0wing to
the fact that the contract with those
who were bringing him here on Nov. 27
70 lecture at the Congregational church
win not allow political speech on the
same day the conference scheduled for
that night, between William J. Bryan
and leading New England Democrats is
of The Nebraskan win probably meet
the leaders in New Haven on November
20 where the conference will be under
the auspices of Editor Alexander Troup,
the original New England Bryan man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20

CHASTITY Discovery By David MeDOusal
Today.

Chicago. Nov. 20s-Daniel McDoneal.
aged ~. and his wife. aged IS. were
found dead in bed this morning BY their
son, David. When his parents did not
call him as usual David went to find
what the matter was lie discovered
both had been asphyxiated BY illuminat-
ing gas, escaping probably from leak
IN the meter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
plans Special 6. 4. R. Reunion.

Previous engagements have prevented
Col. A. G. Brown, department command
er. from attending two reunions Of vet
erans recently held in Caledonia county.
Because Of this, Colonel Brown has made
arrangements for a special meeting to
be held at St. Johnshury the second
week in December, which be will attend,
accompanied by members of his staff,
and he win address the veterans on this
occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
GIVES UP PLAN OF
BUYING GAS PLANT
Bennington Decides Not to Take Concern
Now in Receivers Hands.

Bennington. Nov. 20.-This town win
not be a customer when the plant Of the
Bennington Gas company is placed upon
the market.
AT special meeting yesterday the
voters dismissed the article for the ap-
pointment of a committee to investigate
the plant, with view to purchasing II
as public utility.
The company was formed three years
ago by +, 4. Dunbar of Boston, and it
is claimed that $4,000 was expended in
construction. Bonds were issued for
$4,000 J. c. Colgate Of New York
forced the company into receivership
year ago to collect on note for
$4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
A PRACTICAL EVENT.
Was The 5oth Anniversary Of Swanton
Couple.

Swanton, Nov. 20.- The 50th ami
yersary Of tine wedding day Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton s. Deane, who have resided
in Swanton nearly their entire life time,
was celebrated Monday afternoon when
their friends gathered in large numbers
at their residence 70 remind tncm Of the
happy occasion. Contributions were made
by lis people, and included two tons Of
coal, wood, $40 in gold, and a winters
supply Of provisions. "A pleasant after
noon was passed. The Kev. M. HI Shar-
Piles Of the Methodist church, offered
prayer, and made remarks appropriate
to the occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
GIVE THE BOY A CHANCE.
Was the Piea Of Attorney and Parents Of
Montpelier Boy.

Leon Jerue OF Montpelier was in the
Montpelier city court last evening on
the charge Of larceny from the Argus
and Patriot store, L being alleged that
he stole $50, and he having pleaded
guilty. The boys parents and attorney
pleaded that he be placed in the hands
of the probation officer and thus given
another chance. Probation officer Thom.
a. was out OF town, SO the case was
held open. The larceny took place last
and the boy was arrested yes
terday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
MORE GRANITE COMPANIES.
Start Up in Mortified to Tide Over
The Low Season in Big Contractors

Mortified. Nov. 20-The Mortified
Union Granite company, which has just
opened business in the Ellis shed No. /,
is starting off with fattering prospects.
r. b. Cannon an experienced manufac
turer, has also rented a space Of the
company in the shed and is getting
ready for business. Another new com
pany is under contemplation and will
probably be organized soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
sYELLows" WERE GUESSING.
John D. Rockefeller Doesn't Own Any
Government Bonds, He Says.

New York, Nov. 2o.---John ID. Rocke.
feller IA not boarding government bonds,
according 20 a statement Issued last
night BY those who said that they were
authorized 70 speak for him. The state
ment follows
John ID. Rockefeller authorizes toe
followingi ] am informed that there
have appeared in several newspapers re-
Gently reports that possess 100000
900 Of United States government bonds
which have refused 70 loan or sell for
the purpose Of helping the situation, or
of aiding additional circulation by the
banks.
Il do not own at the present time, nor
have owned at any time during the
present crisis, any United States bonds
whatever"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Salvation Army Changes.

Captain and Mrs. Range, who have had
charge Of the Salvation Army work in
Montpelier for six months, will 90 to
st. Johnsbury this week to take over
the work there A farewell service for
these faithful officers was held last even
ing in Salvation Army hall, and was
largely attended Captain Ashton is to
come to Montpelier TO have charge of
the corps there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
killed BY a Flying plank.

Nashua, \. IT,, Nov. 20.-Matenus
Gerdauskis Of 10 Atwood court was in
stantly killed at Melendy's box factory
in Hudson yesterday forenoon. He was
struck on the head BY plank which
few from a planer. He was - years Of
age, unmarried. ami had worked at the
factory only a short time.
DR.. James 7. Greeley. medical referee.
investigated the case and pronounced
death due to accident. The body was
taken charge Of by Lithuonian friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
ANOTHER COOPERATIVE.
J. ]. Storrow to Help Settle Affairs Of
The Arnold Print Co.

Boston, Nov. 2o--James J. Storrow,
a member of the banking firm Of Lee,
Higginson & Co., was appointed a CO.
receiver Of the Arnold Print works Of
North Adams by Judge Francis C.
Lowell in United States circuit court
yesterday under surety Of 100000 1t
was felt by company officials and credit
ors that another co.receiver should be
appointed to assist Receiver Henry E.
warner and Co-receiyer w. Murray
Crane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
Hard Luck story Recognized.

Edward Andrews, tine old man who
was recently assisted in Rutland after
he had told his hard luck story Of
walking the n miles from Burlington to
Rutland, is well known in Montpelier.
0yerseH Lamphier had this man on his
hands for several days and was at last
obliged to request him to 90 to other
fields.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
oUARRELLED Win FAMILY.


In the city court this morning, George
IAPier was arrsiRncd before Judge Scott
on the charge Of breach Of the peace in
quarrelling with his family At his home
in the Saneuinetti block yesterday after.
noon, where he was arrested on a war.
rant by Officer Carrie. LAPier pleaded
guilty 10 the charge and was fined S.
with costs Of s655. which he thought he
would be able 70 play. Charles Smith Of
Montpelier pleaded guilty 70 first oi.
Tense Of intoxication and paid a fne Of
S. with costs OF a. lie was arrested
last evening by Officer Gamble.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-20
BANK OFFICERS INDICTED.
Charged One With Embezzling $4,000
and The Other 100000.

Macon, Ga, Nov. 20.-7J. w. Cabaniss.
president and G.. NJ. Orr cashier Of the
defunct Exchange bank, we're indicted
by the grand jury yesterday afternoon
on charges Of embezzlement, felony and
misdemeanor. President Cabaniss is
charged with embezzling $4,000 and Orr
100000. The felony, according To the
indictment, consists in the having de-
clared dividend when the earnings of
the bank did not warrant it and the mis-
demeanor, in borrowing $4,000 jointly
without the consent Of the directors.