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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-09-19

Rochester, New York; MIR. aud Mrs.
John ID, Curtis, New York; Rev. aud
Mrs. j. q. Carnahan, sherburne; Mrs. J.
Willard Rich, Rochester, \. ". Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Comstock, Cleveland; Miss
l. \. Marble, New York; BENEDICT
Niles, White Greek; Mrs, Z. II. Holden,
Bennington; Mrs. Ii. e. Cole, North
Bennington; Mrs. James Dalgleish, Wash
ington, d. C., Mr., and Mrs, Chas. 81. J..
MeRae, Boston, Mrs. Alfred Nleholayins,
New York; Mrs, Meteali, Chicago; Mrs.
Snyder and Miss Snyder, Chicago; Paul
Waterman, New York; Misses Florence
and Helen Smith, New York.
"Dr. and Mrs, Campbell left at once ON
their wedding trip and viii spend their
honeymoon ina trip TO Montreal and
Quebec. After November ist they will
be at home IN Rochester,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-09-19
csmpbeIl--sa,eheIde err Wedding.

The following is from last Thursday 8
Bennington Banner
darlington, Sept 12-St. James
church here was the scene at IL 80 today
of brilliant wedding, when Miss
Pauline, only daughter Of Hon. and
Mrs. James K. Batchelder, became the
bride OF DIR. Claude M. Campbell, a sue
cessful physician of Rochester, this state.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. AL
fred Taylor, rector of st. James church,
who used the full Episcopal service.
The church was crowded with relatives
and friends of the contracting parties.
The church was beautifully and artisti-
cally decorated with ground pine, gol-
den rod, golden glow and ferns.
'Miss Batchelder was attended by Mrs.
William B. Arnold of Newtonville,
Mass, as matron of honor. The bride
wore princess frock of cream radiun
silk, trimmed with cluny and valen-
ciennes lace, and carried a white prayer
book. Mrs. Arnold was gowned in
white lingerie hand embroidered over
yellow silk slip and carried yellow roses
The wedding march was played by
Clarence E. Hard, organist of the church
"The bride was given away by her
father, Hon. James K. Batchelder
George Campbell of North Adams, Mass,
brother of the groom, was best man
while the ushers were William B.
Arnold of Newtonville, Mass, George
Davis Hapgood of Brooklyn, Eugene
Ellis of Boston and Andrew Cleghorr
of North Adams.
''The groom is graduate of tn,
University Of Vermont Medical collegt
and has large practice in Rochester ant
vicinity.
Following the ceremony, reception
was given at the home of the bride'
parents. The house was prettily ant
tastily decorated with ferns, palms ant
cut flowers. Refreshments consisting
of waters, coffee, ice cream, cake ant
punch were served by Lucas of Troy.
"The bride is one of the best know
young ladies in Bennington county. Sh
is an only child of indulgent parent
and has had every advantage OF educa
tion, travel and social standing. He
wide circle of friends extend SINGER
congratulations to the fortunate groom
The couple were the recipients of larg
and excellent array OF valuable and beau
|
pieces OF cut glass among the presents
"Among those present were Mrs
Edgar Boody, Englewood, N. j.; Mis-
Christine Liscomb, Albany; Mrs. B.
Millington, South Londonderry; Mrs
c. X. Batchelder, Beaufort, s. c.; Mis-
Ruth Batchelder, New York; Mrs. M. j
Hapgood, Peru; Mrs. Luke b. Hapgood
Pennsylvania; Mrs. E. s. Mapes, Ne,
York; Mrs. Abner Batchelder, Peru
Mrs. Herbert Swift, Peru; Miss Watson
Manchester; Mrs. Harry Bundy and son
Troy; Mrs. G. II. Bun6y, Troy; Mis-
Ellen Garfield, Ithaca, N. Y; Mr.. an
Mrs. R. B. Leake, Albany; Mrs. Clar
ence Gilchrist, Pttsburg; Mr.. and Mrs
II. N. Shaw, Manchester; Mr.. and Mrs
E. L. Bates, Madam Bates, Mr.. and Mrs
W. B. Sheldon, DIR. F. s. Pratt, Bennine
ton; Mrs. Hawley and Miss Cleghorr
Mrs. Sands, Manchester; Mrs. Paul A
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
BAR COMMITTEE
PREPARING BILL
Suggest That But One Judge
Sit in General Sessions and
Superior Court

Members Of the committee Of the New
Castle Bar Association named for the
purpose Of drafting a bill regulating the
judiciary in this county have held several
meetings and have partially completed a
measure along that line which viii be
presented to the Legislature for its ap-
proval.
1t has been practically decided to em-
body in the proposed measure clause
setting forth that but one judge shall ST,
in Court OF General Sessions and su-
perior Court in this county at least. The
bill provides further more that the Court
Of oyer and Terminer shall be constituted
as at present.
In connection with the judiciary system
it is proposed to have an enactment pass
ed requiring the first named courts to SIT
at more frequent intervals than at pres
ent. The former measure, being an amend
ment to the constitution viii require the
action OF the Legislature before it can
become a law. The latter bill may be
disposed Of finally at this session OF the
General Assembly.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26

because she refused his proposal Of
marriage and received the attentions
OF other men, John Blacxen, a tobacco
salesman, living at No. 246O North
seventeenth street, shot and instantly
killed Maria Morris his sweetheart. in
front of her home. No. 1924 Euclid ave
nue., at O'clock this morning. He then
fired two shots into his own breast and
is dying at the wOmen's Homeopathic
Hospital.
HILADELPHIA-T Wistar Brown.
an eccentric member Of well-novn
Philadelphia Family. was found guilty
by jury at Cape May Court House.
n. j., of crueltyNto his six children at
Ocean City where the family have been
living for several years.
WASHINGTON is understood tina.
while Professor Martens in the course
Of his recent talk with Ambassador
Tower, in Berlin, regarding the reas-
sembling Of The Hatue congress. did
not name any special eate for the meet
ing, It did develop That the month Of
June would be probably agreeable to
most OF the powers that, t,sxrect to oar
iicipate in the congress.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
THAW LAWYER WANT
MISS MACKENZIE OUT
OFF ON TRIP
Wilmington Built Vessel to Convey
Masnates on Southern Cruise.

Wilmington Built Vessel to Convey
Maenates on Southern Cruise.
In about ten days the new Clyde liner
Delaware, recently built here, will start
from New York on her initial cruise,
which will be one Of inspection and plea.
sure for her passengers. who will repre-
sent many interests and an approximate
capital of s4OOOOoOOo.
The main reason for the trip is to allow
the men who have invested millions In
the Clyde Company and other enterprises
controlled by Mr. Morse to see just wher e
their money is being used. Every eerminai
of the Clyde interests on the Atlantic
coast from Norfolk to Florida and through
out the West Indies will be visited and
subjected to close investigation.
From New York the Delaware win pro-
ceed to Norfolk. After going over the COM
pany's properties there stops will be made
at Wilmington. n. c.; Georgetown and
Charleston, S. c.; Jacksonville, Fla
Turks Island. Porto Plata, Sanchez
samana and san Domingo city. on the
return trip the party will stop at Panama
and inspect the work being done on the
canal. The trip it is thought, will con-
sumo five weeks. but the time can be
materially shortened IL occasion should
warrant IT,
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
Tell Employees They are Get
ting as Much Money as is
Paid Elsewhere
EMPLOYEES DISSATISFIED
AND UNDECIDED AS TO
THEIR Next MOVE

Recent agitation on the part Of cms loycn
Of Joseph Bancroft and sons Company
for an increase OF 10 per cent. In wages
has met with disastrous failure the MIN
yesterday posting notice refusing tho
request
Sometime ogo the employees sought -
attain the desired Increase by the circu-
lation OF a general petition which resulted
IN the discharge OF Luther Beacom owing
TO a rule Of tho company prohibiting tho
entering OF any other department than his
own on the part Of any employe. A. tho
dismissal OF Beacon was aacrlbed to his
activity IN circulating the petition nnd
not an lnfactlon OF the rules by his fen W
workers, strike resulted, "a hundred or
more walking out
This strike was short-lived. however. tho
employees resumlng their work the follow-
Ing day Since that time Beacon. for
whom the cudgel was taken up, has be.
out Of a position and no action IN the nut
ter OF the proposed wage increase WIS
taken until the posting Of the foregoing
notice
What tho result OF the notice viii he
among the employees is matter Of con-
lecture
1t IS said that the female help in tre
mill which ouinumbers the male earns
on an ndivlduai average OF IS week.
The male help average 81 per Individual.
Mechanics IN the organized trade bra1ch-
es, however. are said 20 be paid prevaii-
ing union scale OF wages
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
BENNETT WAS
POPULAR HERE
Death Of Young Man Pros
trateS FianCee WhOm He Was
About TO Marry

Frederick H. Bennett. who died at
the home Of his sweet heart, Middle
town, yesterday. as he was about TO
be married TO her. lived at No. 1872
West Tenth street. in this city ami
was the son of Frederick p. Bennett
president of the WILMINGTON on Com
pany. He was a graduate OF the
University of Pennsylvania, and was
one of the most popular young men IN
Wilmington.
Mr.. Bennett was attacked with the
grip in December, but went to Middle
town on New Years to spend the day
with Miss Katharine Pennington. his
sweetheart While there he suddenly
became seriously i'll and typhoid fever
developed. which resulted in his death.
The young woman he intended TO
marry is a sister of Robert Pennlng-
ton. a well-known attorney here.
Benefits funeral will take place from
his late home in this city, on Monday
afternoon at > o'clock. Interment will
be private.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
VALUABLE LOT
SOLD BY SHERIFF
New Castle Trust COmpany's S
Property in New Castle Dis
posed Of To-day

Sheriff Harry Stafford sold at 'he
County Court House this morning one
Of the most valuable building sites in
New Castle, a lot owned by the New
Castle Trust Company. and located in
the centre OF that city.
The lot. which is located on Delaware
street near Third street, has frontage
cf "a feet and extends IN depth 1g0
feet. II is a portl9a of the Booth es
tate. and as a builiins site cannot hs
equalled in New Castle. The purchase
WAS George Pierce. nraminon attor-
ney Of that citv. tkc lot adj0ring the
property purchased BY him several
years ago. The p;ice paid was SlGe5.
Sherin Stafford also sold tbs lot at
the northeast csruer of Eighth and
Harrison streets this city, which was
seized and taken in execution az tho
property Of patgicK Fahey and dhers.
The purcha scr was Henry R. Briue-
hurs; Jr., TIE prise paid being $500.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
BOYS IN COURT
Eight Juveniles Accused Of Brass Theft
Must Give Probation Bonds.

Eight Juveniles Accused Of Brass Theft
Must Give Probation Bonds.
An octette OF small boys were ar
raigned in City Court this morning. on
a charge OF being implicated in the al
legged larceny Of eleven pounds Of brass
castings from the Delaware Marine
supply Manufacturing Company. and
at the conclusion OF their hearing each
was ordered to furnish a probation
bond of 5000 for his future good be-
havior, besides being warned against
again transgressing.
Christian +. Peterson, connected with
the Supply Company identified the
BRASS which was in evidence. and o
police officer told Of arresting the boys
and the finding Of portion Of tho
stolen property in thei- possession.
Agent Frank Stout. OF the S. p. c. c..
testified to having spent three days
investigating the case, and it was on
his recommendation that no heavier
penalties were imposed.
The youthful offenders ranged from 8
TO Is years old. their names being Ray
mond and Arthur Elliott, John Nc
Kaig. Philip Leaf, George Gushing.
Samuel Ward. Roy Dunderdale ana
Lloyd Quillen.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
May Abandon Case Unless
Friend of Actress Model is
Kept Out Of Court
JURY PLEASES THAW;
HOPEFUL OF VERDICT
By or Own Wlre. Publlshers, Press.

By Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26-Harry Thaw
made vigorous protest to his counsel
to-day against the States alienist. who
sat within the rail Of the court and
watched him carefully for the purpose
of detecting evidencesf OF insanity
Thaw declared that his rights were be-
ing invaded and he should not be
forced 10 undergo such an examina-
tion against his will.
While counsel for Thaw has made
denial that serious differences exist
between Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and
the other members of the Tnaw family
one of the counsel. Lawyer Dephin M.
Delmas is to-day reported to have de-
clared that he viii withdraw from the
case unless Miss May Mackenzie, the
actress friend Of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
IS not liked by the Thaws. The Count
room. Lawyer Delmas is said to have
characterized Miss Mackenzie's con-
duct in court as light and frivolous
and likely to prejudice the minds Of
the court and jury.
The members OF the Thaw family
never notice Miss Mackenzie and no.
once during the trial have they given
ltI dS IliulA tto n lloH0lAA1 AA0NANls Il a.
tically ignored by the Thaw family
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw requested
Miss Mackenzie to be with her during
the trial. The young wife and tho
chorus girl sit together during the
proceedings and it is to Miss Mackenzie
that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw always turns
when some point is made in the trial.
Miss Nfacenzie is said to be under
retainer to act as Mrs. Thaw's COM
panion and was engaged to act in that
capacity just after the shooting. The
arrangement was agreed to by mem-
bers of the Thaw family who made
strong protest at first. The presence
of the chorus gin in court, however.
is not liked by the Thaw's. The count
ess Of Yarmouth, it is reported, has
declined to attend court while Miss
Mackenzie is present and pleads indis-
position as a cause of her absence
from the trial room.
Harry ThaW told his counsel today
that he was more than pleased with the
jurors selected and that he was more
hopeful than ever Of Being acquitted.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
THREE INQUESTS WERE HELD
No Foul Play in Cases Of John Gibbs
and Charles Bowers.

Deputy Coroner Harry e. Nichols
held three inquests last night In the
case of John Gibbs, colored, who was
found in a dying condition with a
crushed skull near Brandywine Springs
the jury's verdict was that death was
due to a fractured skull caused by a
fall. There was no testimony to indi-
cate foul play.
A verdict of accidental death was re-
turned in the case Of George e. Dun
can. who died suddenly at his boarding
house, No. III French street. from the
effects following a fAactured skull, sus-
tained by falling down stairs.
AS a result Of an autopsy held by
Coroner's Physician J. w. Basfian. a
verdict of death from acute kidney dis
ease was given in the case of Charles
Bowers, the aged umbrella mender,
who died suddenly in the hay loft Of
John R. Lyman, at Newport. yester-
day.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
COLD WEATHER
is DUE TONIGHT
Snow Storm AbateS Without
Causing Delays to Local
Traffic

II is announced that another cold
wave is due in Wilmington from the
frozen north tonight and that the pre-
sent snow viii soon disappear. II Is
promised that when the cold weather
arrives IT VIII remain stationary. with
out the many changes in temperature
which have marked the past few days
About midnight snow began falling
and by daylight the ground was cover
ed TO the depth OF half an inch. Tho
snow was wet and lay where II fell
not drifting or interfering in any way
with traffic TO or from nearby points
although owing 20 the severity Of the
storm in other sections some OF the
through p. p. & W. trains arrived this
morning from one to three hours late.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
NOT MRS. MAGUIRE'S SON
Dead Boy in Richmond, Va. No Rela T.
tive Of Philadelphia Woman.

William Walls. Of No. $40 Jackson
street, whose son has been missing for
several months and whose whereabouts
are unknown, has received a letter from
Mrs. M. Mcguire, of No. zoos North
Third street, Philadelphia. stating that
the young man killed recently In Rich
lmond, va, was not her boy as was
supposed.
When word of the disappearance Of
Harry Walls was sent to Richmond
from The Evening Journal office. it
was learned that a young man had
been killed in that city on January l..
This fact and the description of the
hoy was published and reached the eye
of Mrs. Mcguire. AS the description
tailed somewhat with her missing boy
communicated with the Richmond au-
thorities, only to learn that the young
man was not her son. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walls have as yet received no message
from their son. Mr.. Mcguire and Mr..
and Mrs. Walls viii stiil continue in
their efforts to trace up their boys.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
PRESIDENT SCARES
THE RAILROADS

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.--Prcsident
Roosevelt sent a he'd hot message to
Oklahoma to-day.
A number Of visitors from the terri-
tory were escarted TO the White House
by Representative Watson OF Indiana.
and as the President bade them good
bye he said he would like to send a
message by them 10 the trainers 81 tho
new tSate Constitution. lie said that
he had never posed as a friend OF the
railroads, but unless the Trainers OF ihe
Constitution should modify the lnstru-
ment so that the railroads In Okla
homa might secure their just rights he
would do his best to have the Constita-
ton rejected.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
BUTTON CHOKED
Her TO DEATH

choked to death by a button which had
become lodged in her throat. was the un-
fortunate end Of 5-years-old Lucy La
costa, Of No. in7 Tatnall street, yester-
day afternoon. The button accidentally
became lodged IN her throat while she
was playing In the street. and she died in
great agony at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
DELAWARE'S REPRESENTATIVES
BACK OF D. & C. CANAL BILL

Present indications seem 10 point 70
favorable action by the National Govern
ment on the proposed purchase OF tho
Delaware and Chesapeake Canl. the bill
which was recently introduced in the
House Of Representatives being as fo.-
lows;
"A bill authorizing the President Of the
United States 70 purchase the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal.
Be It enacted BY the Senate ana House
of Representatives OF the United states
Of America in Congress assembled. that
the President OF the United States be. and
he is hereby authorised to purchase the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. connect
ing the waters OF the Chesapeake ana
Delaware bays. including all the prop
critics. franchises and rights OF the same,
provided the same can be obtained at O
cost OF not exceeding two million five hum
dred thousand dollars. And the sum OF
two million five hundred thousand dollars
or so much thereof as may be necessary.
is hereby appropriated. out OF any money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated
Tor the purpose Of carrying out the pro-
visions OF this Act"
Among Wilmingronians interested IN
the proposed new waterway Is Captain
Philip Reybold who has just returned
from a sojourn at Washington. during
which he ascertained that the Delaware
contingent, comprising Senators DUPONT
and Alice. together with Congressman
Hiram r. Burton. are O unit IN ravonng
the proposed measure.
Action has been deferred on the bin by
reason that the voluminous report OF rns
Canal Commission mas nor yet Deen re-
ceived by she committee in charge, out
an Indications point 70 a speedy ana ias-
orsble vote as soon as the matter Is pf-s
dcially considered
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
Sin lama Alexander swettenham.

Sir James Alexander Swettenham.
Swettenham directed Rear Admiral
Davis, of the United States squadron
TO withdraw all marines and surgeons
who had been landed to aid in the re-
lief OF those injured and rendered
homeless by the Kingston earthquake.
All advices from Jamaica are to the
effect that the services of the Ameri-
can marines were badly needed. Sir
Alexander apparently believed that the
Americans were treading on British
authority. 1t is understood that
Swettenham has resigned as Governor
Of Jamaica.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
KEPT MARRIAGE
SECRET LONG Time

1t has just become known in Philadel-
phia that Miss Helen Irene Stuart Of No.
1923 n. Carlisle street and William Nor
gan Quald, of No Pap oxford street, that
city. were married by the Rev. II. C. Tur-
ner, pastor of Brardywine NJ. e. Church,
on November IS last.
The couple were engaged but no date
had been set for the wedding when all ait
once they decided to get married. They
returned to the homes Of their parents.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
ROBERT BLAKELY'DEAD
Wsn-known Business .and Secret So
eiety Man Deaths Victim.

Robert Blakely. brother OF former state
Senator Webster Blakely, died yesterday
afternoon at his home in Rising Sun as
the result Of heart trouble.
Deceased had been in the grocery busi-
ness at Squirrel Run for number of
years and was widely known. He was 45
years old and for many years had taken
an active part in Democratic politics. lie
is survived by a wife and two sons. Emory
Blakely, p years old, and Clifford Blakely,
aged II years, and one sister, Mrs. II. IL.
Sterling of PENIS Grove, N. J.
He was a member Of Brandywine Lodge
No. Is, ]. o. o. t., Wawaset Tribe. No.
o I. o. r. NJ. Columbia Lodge, No. p, A.
o. U. W.. and the Water Witch Fire
Company.
Funeral services will be held from the
late home Of Mr.. Blakely at Squirrel Run
Monday afternoon at o'clock interment
TO be made in Mt Salem Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
WERE MARRIED
HERE, BUT WHERE?

Where Frank Madden and Miss
Katharine Carey. both Of Philadelphia,
were married last night is a problem.
but married they were, for they came
TO this city with that avOwed purpose.
They obtained a license at the office
Of MAGISTRATE Broman and wanted 70
be married by that official And on
learning that a justice OF peace in
Wilmington had no power to join per-
sons in wedlock. then asked to be
directed to a preacher.
The couple left presumably for the
home of the Rev. George l. Wolfe, but
did not reach there. They were mar
ried elsewhere and are now probably
nursing their great secret with care
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
TELEGRAPH NEWSINANUTSHELL

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
PITTSFIBLD. Mass.-The Rev. DIR.
Henry M. Field, last of the famous
Field brothers. Cyrus W., stephen ].
an dDayid Dudley, died in stoclSbridge
this morning.
PEKIN-Japanese vessels navigating
the Yangtse are to be inspected by the
customs officers, I'm search of rifles.
which they are suspected of supplying
10 the rebels.
NEW YORK-Dr. Charles w. Towns
end was probably mortally wounded,
presumably by a burglar at an early
hour to-day. The doctors assailant,
who entered the Townsend home at
O'Clock, escaped after the shooting.
DOVER. n. H.-The lives Of from
300 TO 500 employees in the large five-
story No 1 mill of the Cocheco Manu-
featuring Company were imperilled by
IA fire that swept through the structure
with great rapidity shortly after all the
hands We're at their places early to-
Bay.
PHILADMPHLA-Insanely jealous
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
WILLIAM J. OLIVER.

Mr.. Oliver, OF Knoxville. Tenn. is a
millionaire contractor who has been
busy during the last ten years building
Southern and Western railroads. He
is a clear headed man with tremendous
energy and his friends are confident
that he win successfully complete tho
great work Of the Isthmus.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
Leoture on aMenioo.g p

At the New-century Club last evening
Colonel George Nox Mccain delivered the
first Of a series OF lectures which he is to
give in this city. His subject last night
was Mexico the New Worlds Land OF
Romance" The attendance was large and
those present had the pleasure Of listening
TO one Of the most interesting lectures and
seeing some Of the finest views ever given
in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-01-26
MOVE OFFICE ON MONDAY
p, 3. G. w. Ticket Office viii Be IN
New Building After 9.55 A. M.
~ ~.
That Day.

william n. Barnard. superintendent
OF the p. B. & w. Railroad, announced
today that after 9.55 a. IN. Monday the
p. b. & w. ticket office VIII be in the
new station at Front and Frhnch
streets. AT that hour the first regular
south bound train will move over the
new elevated railroad. The incident
will be without ceremony.