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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
MUCH LIQUOR
WAS FOUND
Sherlffs Raided Place Of
John Scampini
4 HEARING ON FEB. 5
Three Gallons Of whiskey and Barrel
Of Brandy Taken Last Night
Scampini Says 1t was for His
Own Personal Use.

Tile first liquor raid in Barre for d
hong time BY county officers was pulled
of late last night when the house Of
lohn Scampini on Smith street was the
place searched. The officers found three
gallons of wliiskey and a barrel Of bran
dg, or grappa. and Seampini was an
rested as being the owner of the stuff
He was arraigned before Judge Scott 81
the city court without delay and WA
allowed 10 ia on his own recognizanee
Ito appear today.
The warrant for the search was placed
in the hands of Deputy Sheriff II. r.
Slayton of this city. He, with Deputy
ii d. Camp Of Barre and High Sheriff
Frank Tracy and Deputy Harmon, wlip
came up from Montpelier, made the in.
vestigation. They found the three gall
lans Of whiskey in the cellar and also i
quantity of BOTTLES. corks, etc Out in
the yard, beside sleigh, they found
the barrel OF brandy. In the sleigh
were couple Of empty jugs The Ii.
qnor was placed in team and carried
to Deputy Slayton's barn for the time.
being Seampini protested that the IL
quor was some that be used for home
Consumption, and for that alone The
search was made on warrant issued
by States Attorney Ben Gates of Mont
pelier
Avhen the case was brought up for
hearing this morning it was put over
until February 3 for trial. On recon-
mandation Of tie states attorney, the
respondent was again allowed to go on
his own reeognizance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
HEAD CUT OFF
BY A TRAIN
Terrible Accident at Nashua,
n. H., Last Evening
Tried to Pass in Front Of Shifting En-
gine, Was Knocked Down and Dragged
Considerable Distance Another
Man Hurt.

Nashua, NJ HI, Jan 31.--Louis Caron
was beheaded and was otherwise mutt
lated By being struck BY shifter yester
day afternoon. The accident occurred
at 1850 ocIock, where Ledge street inter.
sects q spur track leading from the Wor,
cester division VI The Boston and Maine
railroad to the yard Of the Nashua Man.
lufact.lring company
Caron, who vas ls wears 81 are. was
standing on the crossing conversing with
Eugene Gagnier and Louis NIigneau The
shifter came suddenly around the curve
from the mill yard and was upon them.
Migneau jumped and escaped being hit.
aagnier was knocked down, but man.
aged to rise with no serious Injuries,
and escaped from the scene as fast a.
he could, as also did AIigneau. Caron
was knocked down and dragged some
distance until the shifter was stopped
Inspector Field and patrolman Rogers
repaired At once ~ the scene, and Aledi-
cal Referee James IT. Greeley was called.
He went with DR. Guertin The body
was later moved to Robichuad's under
taking rooms IT was found that the
head was practically crushed on, The
left arm was broken and other shock
ing injuries inflicted Death was instan-
taneous
The victim was wood man or lum-
ber Jack, and had been employed in the
northern part Of the state lie had
been ia Nashua on visit and was to
return today. The accident occurred In
sight Of the house in Parkinson's court,
where live the widowed mother and SIS
ter Of the victim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
WOMAN FIRED SHOTS
FIND THE POLICE
Her Husband, Held for Completely in
Washington Tragedy, Was Released
Today.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 31.--Lieuten-
ant Pack Of the central police station,
said last night that after most thor
ough investigation lie has concluded that
Mrs. Copley shot and killed the baby,
Ruth and then committed suicide. and
that Copley, who was held ia connection
with the case, will be released after to-
days inquest.
Copley admitted to the police that
he and his wife had quarreled early oil
Tuesday night and that his wife had
taken the two children, Raymond, three
years old. and Ruth. the baby, and had
gone to room, and thar lie went to
his room on the second floor to retire
for the night shortly before midnight.
he said, he heard two shots In the bed
room occupied by his wife, and rushed
into the room. He found that his wife
had shot herself and without making
D further examination he hurried to find
DR.. Dorsey
Mr.. and AIrs. Copley, until they came
here in 1862, resided at Walnut Iowa,
Copley is 30 years old He was mem
Der Of the 34th Iowa regiment and served
some time in the Philippines Mrs, Cop.
Icy was % years old. Her maiden name
was Amanda nj. Bunker. Persons living
near the Copley home said that Mr.. and
Mrs. Copley always appeared 10 be hap
|py. Both were given excellent reputa-
tions,
Raymond, the three-year-old son. Is
being cared for by friends of the Copley
faMi,y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
MAsoNs DANCE AND DINE.
Annual Meeting Of Western Vermont
Union Held at Brandon.

Brandon, Jan. 3i.--1'he 32d annual
meeting Of the Western Vermont Ma.
sonic union was held here yesterday
afternoon and last night, with many
members present from several districts
The business netting was held at the
Brandon Inn 1T 5;a5 o'clock, when these
officers were elected president. i. Il.
Buttclph Middiebury. vice presidents.
f. l.. Fish, Nesgennes, Il. r. BarroAss,
Burlington, w. w Wilson, Bristol, W.
II. Williams, Brandon, George H. shin
vile, Fair Haven; secretary, L. G. Rus
sell, Middlcbury; treasurer, a. 4. Fletch-
er ~ Middlebury; executive committee,
L. S. Knight, G. G. Wells Robert Pin-
ney, Middlebury, /. i. Avery. Ferris
hurgh, r. w MeCuen, Nergennes, r. II.
Preston North Ferrisburgh, r. H. Preb-
bic, Shoreham, " i, Smith, Burlington.
f. w Briggs, Brandon Il. w. Fletcher,
Rridport, n G. Hamilton. Salisbury.
The next meeting will be held at Mid
dlebury the date to he set by the exeeu,
tive committee
The concert at the town hall com
menced at 7;45 and at $3.50 the grand
march was started about 10 couples par
ticipating, led by Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Ray Of this town. Stafford & Mellow's
orchestra Of Rutland, Of seven pieces,
furnished excellent music.
Landlord Henry Bissell OF the Inn fur
nished the banquet, il being an elaborate
affair, being served about midnight. The
town hall was beautifully illuminated,
many Of the electric lights showing the
banners OF the blue lodgers and organiza-
tions,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
TALK OF THE TOWN.

" c. Walker Of Chelsea was in town
on business today.
Ed. Smith OF Cabot was III the city
on business today.
Dr. M y. Warren of Cabot was in
the city on business Yesterday
Thomas Magner of Burlington was in
town on business last evening.
q. NJ Hunt Of Boston, publisher Of
eGranite, Marble and Bronze l. in the
city on business
Nichols dancing school viii meet to-
might in Miles hall Dancing after 8
o'cloek Single admission, gents soc,
ladies free.
District Deputy w. y, Catto was in
Northheld last evening to make his
annual official visit at TIE Masonic
lodge there.
G. II sawyer 81 summer street Is con
fined 10 Nj. rooms By sprained ankle,
which he received by Slipping on the
ice iu 81 Joinsbury a few days ago.
"A ear 10 accommodate those from
Barre who attend ST.. AugGstine's church
fair, being held in the new hall on Court
street, viii leave Montpelier at 1880
Ithis evening and every evening this
week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
CLAIM LIQUOR LAW
IS POORLY ENFORCED
Supt. Ferguson of Anti-saloon League
So States at Annual Meeting in
Burlington Yesterday.

Rutland, Jan. 3i.--The annual meet
ing Of the Vermont Anti-saloon League
was held yesterday with large atten-
dance. Officers we're elected as follows:
President, G IT. Danton, of Poultney;
vice.presidents. the Rev. F. b. Kellogg,
Of Waterbury, the Rey J. +. Wright,
OF Montpelier, &. ID. Gay, 81 Cavendish; {;
superintendent, c. J. Ferguson, Of Bun,
lington; editor. Vermont Issue, w. r.
Davenport, Barton Landing; treasurer,
u. G. Evans, of Burlington; auditor,
+. S. Pease Of Burlington
There il balance a S45 in The
treasury, and the total receipts for the
year were $1,000. The report Of Su-
perintendent Ferguson was exhaustive.
dealing with the work Of the year. 1t
is claimed that the liquor law is poor
IL enforced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
FUNERAL OF !. E. STAFFORD.
Held From Home ii Rutland Yesterday
Afternoon.


Rutland, dan. ~ The funeral Of Ira
u. Stafford, who died at his home on
Maple street Monday, was held at the
Methodist church yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, and was largely attended,
nearly every labor union in the city be-
ing represented. The Masons union,
Central Trades and Labor council, and
Junita camp, NJ VI Of a. Of Rutland
sent large delegations James Crlick-
shank, state president Of the American
liberation Of Labor, was at the services.
The deceased was affiliated with the
above named organizations and was
secretary Of the State Branch of the
American Federation Of Labor.
The bearers were Philip J. Halyosa,
N. A. MalgTam, b. III. Stickney, Flank
pecor, W. X. kinsman and Henry Gard
ner, all Of this city.
There were scores Of floral tributes
from friends, relatives and organizations
conspicuous among them being pillow
from the Modern Woodmen of America,
q wreath from the Central Trades and
labor councils, casket boquets from
Mayor and Mrs. G. f.. Page, the high
school orchestra, Of which Il SON Of the
deceased Is a member, the employees Of
the Surprise Merchandise company BY
which a son of til deceased is employed
and the grammar school children IN
the Center street building in which d
daughter of the deceased attends.
There was beautiful tribute from the
Masons union.
There was music at the services.
Among those who sang were William A,
Weyhe and City Clerk H. b. Whittier,
A large number Of friends and relatives
from the surrounding towns were pres
ent. The burial was in Evergreen ceme.
tory
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
DIED DURING FESTIVITIES.
Major Austin Cushman Stricken With
Heart Trouble.

Boston. Jan. 3l.-ln the midst Of fes-
4iadies night Of the DeMolay Com
niandery, knights Templars, Major
Austin Cushman, organizer and first de-
partment commander of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, aud private see
rotary of Millard Fillmore, thirteenth
President of the United States, was
stricken with heart disease and died
shortly before midnight. Major Cnsh-
man was 50 years old, and son Of a
clergyman in Washington, d. G.. and
graduated from Brown university in
1913. AZ the outbreak Of the civil War
Major Cushman organized Company
y Of the 47th Massachusetts, Volunteers
and later became major Of the regiment.
Becoming interested in tie q. A. r.,
movement at the close Of the war. he
oganized 52 posts in this State and
was an active figure in the organiza
tion for nearly forty years. He also
was prominent Mason,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
Methodist ministers in Barton, VI.

Barton. Jan. a1.--The closing SEES.
sion 81 the Methodist preachers meet
ing Of the St. Johnsbury district was
held last evening Rev l. a. Raney
of Troy preached Ihe afternoon scs4
sion was given over to essays self
Sacrifice d Iapsed Virtue" BY Rev. A.
w Hewett Of GloverS THE Doctorine
of the Logos,n ~ Rev q. d Mcdonald
Of Evansville, and The Ahninistra-
tion Of the Eucharist BY Rev. y. J.
chrystie ~ Newport Two papers at.
tracing especial attention today were
"a review Of Churchill's "Coniston,7 BY
Rev. a. 81 Blake of this place, and "A
sense of Obligation BY RcY WI III
Allen of eraftsbury
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
RAILROAD PASSES
USELESS AFTER TO-DAY
State Law Goes into Effect Tomorrow,
Which Will Bar the Use Of Them
Except in Certain Specified
Cases.

Persons holding passes on railroads IN
Vermont will pass them IN after todFv.
Tor the bits OF paper VIII he useless
beginning tomorrow morning, This ap.
plies to ell kinds Of railroads operating
in the state. The anti,pass law il that
numbered 1872. enacted by the Vermont
legislature last inll The law states
that no railroad shall directly or indi-
rectly issue or give free ticket. free
pass or free transportation to a person,
nor shall person use any free ticket,
pass OF transportation with list of
r1rsons exempt fell0wiHg.'
The exemption includes railroad com
missioners. The employees Of railroads
and their families. or its officers, agents,
servants, physicians and attorneys, trav.
cling secretaries OF railroad y. NJ G.. A.,
necessary earetakers Of live stock. per
ishable farm and dairy products. poultry
and fruit. employees Of parlor. sleeping
and express ears, linemen of telegraph
and telephone companies, railway mail
service employees, po-teiiice inspectors
customs officers, immigration inspectors,
neWsboys in trains. baggage agents, per
sons injured m wrecks and the nurses
and physicians attending such persons.
The law further stipulates that it shall
not apply to the Interchange Of courtes.
les between railroads. nor TO carrying
Of passengers free IN case Of epidemic,
pestilence o. other calamitous vista
tions.
50 il you are not in the above cate
CORY, including, of course, the possibil.
iiy of being injured in a wreck, your free
transportation viii be useless after to.
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
To TuRN oFF Gas.
Winooski Votes to Do So, to Prevent
Further Trouble.

Burlington, Jan III. At a largely
attended meeting Of the voters Of Wi.
nooski village, held Tuesday evening,
a motion was unanimously carried that
the main gas pipe Of the Burlington
light and power company be cut OF
until spring, and committee consist
ing Of Louis A. Corron, Richard D.
Whalen and Sigefroid Snyder was ap-
pointed to carry out the provisions Of
the vote at once
Much trouble has been oceasioned in
Winooski, as in this city, on account
of escaping eliminating gas. On Jan.
6 the entire family Of George II. Devine,
consisting Of husband and~wife and four
children were killed by gas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
BARRE MEN GET PRIZES.
Every One Who Entered at St. Albsns
Got First Prize.

Barre exhibitors IN the state poultry
show at st. Albans have returned IN
good spirits over their exhibits Every
Barre man who entered came hack with
"a FIRST prize Among the blue ribbons
received by them are the following.
While plymouth Rocks, pen, Al r.
Abbott.
Barred Plymouth Rocks, puIlct, George
Booth.
Rhode Island Reds, pen, r, S. Cur
rier; pullet. third
Rhode Island Reds. cock and hen, Il.
NJ. Lyon (1st and 2d)
Pekin ducks, drake, J H Lavery; I'd,
duck
Silver cups were awarded to Barre ex-
hibitors as follows.
George Booth, best display Barre Ply!
mouth Rocks.
i. A. Lyon, best display Rhode Island
Reds.
A. p Abbott (speeiaD White Ply
mouth Rocks
These are ID addition To ain award
10 Harold Terney. ~ announced yester
day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31

William Noyes Bicycle Rim Shop De.
stroyed This Morning.

Cambridge Jan. 81 The mill Of vii
liam Noyes Of his village was burned
this morning
Bicycle rims were manufactured in
the shop and there was considerable
stock Oh hand The blaze started from
the engine. This Il the third time the
shop has burned The loss is about
s2 500 with no insurance
For time The blacksmith shop and
Mr. Noyos house near the mill were
in serious danger but the neighbors
finally saved them Mr. Noyes who
IN ss years Old, IL very low, having
been ID failing health al winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
ASSAULTED sTEpDAUGHTER.
silas E. Danforth of Athol Gets Three
to -Four Years in State Prison.

Worcester. Mass. Jan. Accused
Of an assault upon his l4-year-old step.
daughter, Esther III Dudley, Silas Il.
Danforth Of AthoI was sentenced to from
three to four years in state prison yes
terday.
Miss Dudley testified thit ncr mother
and stepfather were married in Vermont,
living in several towns In that state
before moving to Atliol Since coming
there the girl claims her mother has been
i'll most Of the time, and the step-father
has been frequent visitor in her room.
Her mother, brother and physician
appeared also for the government. II
was stated to the court that Danlorth
mad been sentenced TO eight years IN the
state Of Vermont for a similar oifense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
ASK FOR RECEIVER.
That Books Of Herald and Globe Com
panY May Be Examined.

Rutland, Jan 3i.-A preliminary hear
ing was held today before Chancellor
w. W. Miles and on petition of Relfeld
Proctor and r. II. Morse to have re.
ceiycr appointed for the Herald ano
Globe association, publishers Of the Rut.
land Herald, and order that the books
Of the corporation be opened 70 the ora.
tors, who are minority stockhlders. Al
final hearing was set for February 81.
The orators claim that Clement, who
owns 81 per cent Of the Herald stock
did not pay an adequate amount for
papers sent out in various political cam.
paiqns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
SECRETARY SHAW DINED.


Concord. M III. Jan. 3lrS Secretary OF
tie Treasury Leslie NJ Shaw. who adj
dressed the State Board OF Trade last
night, was the guest while in the city
of William II Thayer, president of tie
First National bank Secretary Shaw
was met at Nashua BY former Cover
nor Bntchelder and Nh Thayer and
arrived in Concord at 3 O'clock Tonight
Secretary shaw was dined at the Eagle
hotel by Mir Tbayer The supper was
informal and attended ~ few Of the
stnte and state Officials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
CHARITY BALL AT RUTLAND.
Governor, Lieutenant-G Governor ant
Speaker chney Guests Of Honor.

Rutland, ia n. 3l--Gos. Fletcher d,
Proctor. Lient.-Go George H. Prouty
and Speaker Thomas Y, Cheney were
guests OF honor at the charity bah here
last night given BY Roberts Post and
Roberts Relief Corps, Grand Army OF
the Republic This event, given yearly
by the Grand Army organization to
raise money for fund for needy vet
Grams. Il largely patroniged by Rut-
bnd's beet society and taaight's aiFnif
was no exception Nearly 800 tiekts
we're sold.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
By DISCHARGE Oh GuN.
Arthur A. Flint Killed at colebrook, N.
H., Yesterday.

Colebfook, N. H., Jan 31.--Arthur a.
Flint, aged 30 years, WAS killed yester.
day by the accidental discharge Of a
shot gun. The accident happened in
the office Of Mr.. Flint's boarding place
while his breakfast was being prepared.
Il Is not known Just how the accident
happened but It IS presumed that Mr..
Flint was examining the shotgun when
X discharged. The shot entered his
side and death was instantaneous. He
leaves q widow and child
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
SMALL FIRE AT NEWPORT.
In a Dangerous Position and Two
Alarms Were Sounded

Newport, Jan az An alarm was
sounded from box 26 yesterday for a
fire in the blacksmith shop back Of II.
Iahair's store and the creamery.
brought out the entire department.
The blaze was extinguished in about
an hour but not before the building
was practically destroyed. II was
owned by +. r Davis Among It's con-
tents was gasoline engine and other
machinery. The damage Of 5000 to
800 was coyeed by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
DEATH or OLD CITIZEN.
Joseph French Of Chelsea Reached Age
Of 80 Years

Chelsea, Jan. 81. Joseph French died
at his home on Maple street yesterday
at the age Of 02 years and 2 months, af-
ter al Illness 81 over a year He n
survived by a wife and three children.
Charles French, Mrs. John Sanhorn aud
Mrs Milo Sanborn. All of this village.
The deceased WIS one Of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens Of this
town, III which most Of his life had been
spent. lIe had been Il resident of the
village about twenty-five years, previ
Gus to which he followed the occupation
of a farmer. residing Oh the farm now
owned BY George w faplin, on the
northeast border Of the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
CRITICALLY ILL. HIS WIFE DEAD.


Brattlehoro, Jan. 81. Bert q. Lynde
of Western avenue i officially i'll with
pneumonia while bis wife Il dead IN an
adjoining room. Mrs Lynde died Tues
day after four distinct attacks Of pneu-
monia Ele was not told 81 his wife's
death until Tuesday and then he was
scarcely able to realize what was told
him. He appeared little better Tues
day and his physician thinks be may
recover Mrs. Lynde was 81 years old
She formerly lived in Guilford. The
funeral will take place today and the
burial viii be in Guiliord
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
WAS I'LL ONE YEAR.
James Mutch Of webstervilIe Died Yes.
terday.

James AIutch passed away yesterday
morning at WellsterriIle after long
ilness OF nearly year with tuberculo-
sis. The deceased was twenty. eight
years Of age and was horn HI Aberdeen,
Scot land His wife parents and several
brothers and sisters who reside in Scot
land. are left to mourn hi- loss. The
funeral services viii be hed 1t the home
af George Warren, Upper Websterville.
Friday at LAO p. ~. Rev. Mr.. Woodruff
will ofiiciate lnterment in Wilson Gem
etcry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
MRS. PETER RUscA.
Died Last Evening, at Age of 4s, at
Home on George Street.

MIS-. petef Rtsca died al her home 6
George street, al about $3.50 last even.
iug, after several weeks illness with
eiirhosis Of the liver Mrs Rusca was
fort y three Years Of age and leaves no
children. Mr. Rusea is left to mourn
her DEATH Funeral arrangements will
be announced later,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
ROPE AND PISTOL
WERE BOTH USED
Melvin c. McCrllis Well Know Bos-
ton Marketman, Committed Suicide
Over Business Embarrass-

Boston, Jan. 81. After tying rope
around his neck Ii case his pistol failed,
Melvin G Mccriils, a well known mar
ketman of Quincy, curly this morning
shot himself dead al his Office The
body swung out on rope over the
stairway Financial embarrassment is
said TO be the cause of the suicide
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
PROMISES A vtsIT
President Roosevelt Is Going To Canton,
Ohio In September.

Washington. D. e.. Jan sf The
President today promised to visit
Canton, Ohio, on the last week In Sep
tembcr to attend thc delegation III tile
Mckinley memorial monument.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
HIGHLY SATISFACTORY.
House Of Correction Examined by State
0ficiais Today

Rutland, ian. 3t--GoYmnor Proc.
tons Lieutenant Governor prouty and
Speaker Cheney examined the house Of
correction today Everything was
found highly atifactory'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31

me hatchiAg of hyp eanafipa last
aek Fl tlc homie ii Af Iioughton
N Noodstocls Is takell u indicate ~
riv spfiDg IS ~ ffeeen geags past
abos have ueyer befors hatohed earlier
an tie last of Mnrca
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31

Brighton was iirst named Random
AS Il was random" purchase. The
name II renewed by the forming of the
Random club, u social organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-31
Eleven Jurors Now

oscar A. pink. agel 46 and married.
|eaa selected as q Juror today. Wilbur
II steele. a nlanulactrgpr, Sa Qeats Old
eas slso chosen. uslSiug ! 4 Jurors il the
bax at 12.40. Justice Fitzgerald ordered
h new panel of l0o talesmen to report
aouof40W nl0ffEing
The Greeley tribune., 1907-11-14
N. de MirabelIe Would Not Tell.

"A venerable and worthy noble
man, NJ. Pompignan de Mirabelle,
was iInprudent enough to repeat at
supper party some satirical verses
he had heard touching Nine. de
Pompadour and NJ. de Sartines, the
chief of police. Warned that De
Sartines had filed in his name on a
lettre de cachet, NJ. de Mirabelle
called at the police office and asked
to what prison he should betake
himself. To Vincennes,' said De
SaTtines.
ITO Nincennes, repeated NJ. de
Mirabelle to his coachman. and he
arrived at the dungeon before the
order for his detention.
"Once year De Sartines made a
formal visit TO Vincennes. and once
a year punctually he demanded OF
M. de Mirabelle the name of the
author of the verses. IF I knew,
should not tell you,' was the inyari.
able reply, but as matter of fact
| never heard it in my life NJ. dc
Mirabelle died in Nincennes a yer,
old man.'-"Dungeons of Paris