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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30

GolIstoWn. y. n.. Nov. So Mrs
Charles =. stevens of Prospect street
net with severe accident last nlgaf
falling through trap door in Frank
Fosters barn.
She had been caring for Mr.. Foster.
hens and 'cAlekens while the family was
sway for Thanksgiving. Last nleat she
went aegoss the street 20 care Tor them
e. usual She had fed the hens and went
~ stairs % feed the chickens. A trap
dnnf IN the llooI WAS open. and she made
some uilaslcp and dropped through II,
falling about eight feet Ii i thought
tHc struck her head on the edge ul 4
cropping black which stood almost n
teelly beneath The trap taor
hf. Stevens, wondering at her long
absence, weai over 10 asceftaln the
cause. When BE- entered tie barn be
beard her groaning and found her slt.
ting against the barn door with blood
streaming from her mouth and nose.
aud from wound IN her head.
lie called Arthur Parker. Who tele.
phoned for DR.. Maurice A. STARK. Dr.
stark assisted her 70 her home and
eafed Tor her Injuries. whlca may prove
serious, i being feared that she /. nurt
internally. Mrs stevens Is about Go
ytafs old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
WAS SHERIFF
THREE TERMS
Frank !, Whitney Of Chelsea
Died Yesterday
AFTER MUCH SUFFERING
Accident Sustained in Runaway Many
Years Ago Resulted in Serious
Injury, from Which He Never
Recovered.

Chelsea. Nov. so-Frank 7. Whitney
exahcrla of Orange county. died al hil
home on Maple avenue yesterday, after
lingering and painful illness covering
= pcrioi oi nine years. Mr.. whitney
was the only son Of A. W. Whitney Of
this village. was born in Chelsea and
has always made this village his hong
For several years be was associated
with Sheriff Prank II Tracy, now Of
Montpelier and Col, Ctlrtir s. Emery,
now Of Newport. IN the roofing business,
In which the hrm enjoyed a liberal and
lucrative patronage,
After the firm dissolved, Mr.. Whitney
engaged In the grocery business. which
hc successfully conducted Ia tho old Tar.
bell block until isa3. when ne wns ap.
pointed deputy sheriff and iailor by
sheriff Charles T. Smith. AZ which time
he sold out bis grocery business and
moved into tho jail, giving his attention
70 the duties Of deputy sheriff and iailor.
IN 1898 Mr.. Whitney was elected sheriff
81 the county and was twice reelected
TO that Office, serving THREE full terms
in succession. the last Of which expired
Dec. l. 1904.
During his second term of Office he was
thrown from a carriage and received an
injury 20 the nerves Of the right arm and
hand which resulted in the loss Of the
use OF the hand. and which injury wac
continued source OF pain that at times
was almost uneudurable. His decline IN
health dates from the injury, and during
tho last three years he has been confined
70 bis home most Of the time, although
able 20 be about the house the greater
part Of the time. Thanksgiving morn
ing lie declined TO arise, not feeling as
well a. usual, and at one o'clock In the
afternoon he was taken suddenly worse
and failed -rapidly. until the end came
az 10 o'clock Friday TO relieve him OF
his intense suffering.
Tn politics he was a Republican. As
an ofnccr he was courageous and faith
ful in the discharge OF his duties. ever
courteous and kind to those in his Gus
toiy, and he possessed all those quail
tics that make up = good citizen, a kind
and devoted husband, father friend and
neighbor. He is survived by a father,
wife, daughter. Miss Florence, and
sister. Mrs. Henry Hodplon. His age
was 81 years, three months and three
DAYS.
The funeral will be held from the
house at o'clock p. m. Sunday. His
bereaved family has the sympathy Of
not only the entire community but Of
largo circle of friends throughout the
county.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
THROWN FROM WAGON
ON FROZEN GROUND
AttIeboro, Mass, People Returning from
a Visit to Their Sister on the
"HiII," Met With Injuries.

AZ Mr. and Mrs j. A. Premier were
driving from Graniteyille, where they
spent Thanksgiving with their sister, to
this city today to take the train for
their home in Attleboro, Mass, they had
"a perilous trip down the icy Quarry
street hin, being thrown, together with
their driver Fred Bruce, from the wagon
onto the frozen ground when the vehicle
tipped over, The cause Of the accident
is supposed to have been break in the
harness.
The most serious injury was sustained
By Mr.. Premier, who had his right shoul
der dislocated Mrs, Premier received Il
severe strain Of the right leg, which rem
dered walking extremely painful. Both
were bruised and scratched by contact
with the frozen ground, as was the driv-
er, Bruce That the three escaped with
out broken bones is a matter for com
graduation. Mr., and Mrs. Premier took
the train although feeling the effects Of
their rough usage, Drs. jackson and
Lazell fixed them up.
The wagon was considerably smashed
up. The horse was stopped shortly, ard
was taken to the Baker q Jones stable
Iii this city, The team il the property
of james Lawson, liyeryman, Of Web
sterville, Of whom ii was hired BY Bruce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
LABOR VIEW OF Ex-MAYoR.
William Barclay Was Peacemalzer in
Granite Disturbances.

Barre Is rapidly losing its old guard.
the latest to cross into the great beyond
being ex.Mayor Barclay, good type of
the class of men whose untiring energy
has made Barre famous the country
over As stated in our Granite City
news, Barre can i'll afford to lose such
citizens. it being a well known fact that
Mr.. Barclays influence as an employer
Of labor was always used 10 bring about
a peaceful settlement Of the occasional
misunderstanding that at times threat
ened to create trouble in the granite in
dustry; in addition TO which, he was
charitable and public spirited, giving
freely Of his time and money to help
anything worth helping as long as it
would tend to build up the city Of
Barre. Vermont Union Signal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
COL. FOSTER ELECTED.
Companion in Military Order Of Foreign
Wars Last Night.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
society of the Military Order of Foreign
Wars was held last evening in the par-
lors Of Miller's Inn ait Montpelier with
12 members present. This society ii
composed Of officers Of the list Vermont
regiment, who served in the Spanish
American War or later in the Philippines
The report Of the secretary showed q
membership Of 3s and the treasurer re-
ported s7o56 on iland. Col III. S. Fos-
ter Of Calais, retired, was elected a
companion.
I The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Coz imander,
Lieut.. G. r. Anderson, Brattlehoro,
vice-commander, Major J. G.. Estey.
Brattleboro; secretary, Lieut.. WI. w.
Russell. White River Junction: treas
urer, Lieut.. G. NJ Tilden, Barre; regis
trar, Lieut.. G. II. Landon, Rutland;
Judge advocate, Capt. J. Il. Creed, Rut.
land; surgeon, Major H H. Lee. Wells
River; chaplain, j. L. Greenwood, North
field; deputy secretary, Capt. w. A..
Pattee, Montpelier; companion Of the
council. Capt. r. Z. Howe, Of Northfeld
Capt. f. Z. Greene of st. Albans, Mai.
c. NJ. Bonnett of ST. Johnsbury; vice.
commander General, Capt. Fl. e. Dyer
Of Rutland
The incoming commander was au-
tnorized to purchase a badge for the re-
firing commander. A banquet followed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
Contractor and Veteran Wrest.
Ter Whlrled About ShaItlng
AND THROWN TO GROUND
Sustained Broken Leg. -Four Fractured
Ribs, Disloeated Shoulder and Two
Gashss-clothing Caught at Mau
4 Cordon's Polishing Nil.

After heing whirled about polishing
machine shaf,ing until every stitch o
clothing except one stocking Was ton
from his person, when the grip Of thl
machinery loosened and let him fan I,
tho ground, Alfred ". Lane. the well
known contractor nov lies in prccai
Gus condition at bis home IN South Barre
having a broken leg. four fractured ribs
dislocatcd shoulder, and two serioul
gashes, one over The eye and the othcl
On the abdomen. What makes the con
dition Of the patient more grave Is hi'
age, he being IN his 10th year. although
quite robust Tor one 20 adsanoed. lie !,
conscious today and has been able 70 tell
how the accident happened.
He was engaged IN making repairs
70 the Marr a Gordon polishing min IN
South Barre yesterday afternoon. While
cutting a hole IN the side Of the building
for a door, be GOT too close 70 the rapidly
involving machinery. aud his clothing
was drawn in. With a hold more tena,
ciotss than he ever felt ia all his long
wrestling career lhc's a master AZ the
camel, Mr.. Lane was lifted from bis
feet, swung around the flying shafting
and then hurled 70 the ground Percy
Ellcnwood was a shocked spectator, but
Il all happened 20 quickly that nothing
could be done TO avert the accident. and,
in fact, Mr.. Ellcnwoo1 Is able 20 give
little information about Il.
Tho injured man was carried to HE
home in South Barre village. and phys-
cians we're sunmoneis Drs. J. " Jack
sou, ". =. Lazeil and Z. u. Whitaker re-.
sponded and later DR.. l.. L. Leonard.
They found that the right leg was brok
en- just below the knee; the left shoulder
was dislocated; four ribs on the right
side were fractured; the abdomen was
gashcd, and a cut over the right eye ne.
eessitated the taking Of nine stitches 70
close After all was done that could be
done. Dr. Whitaker remained in charge
of the patient, who was kept under the
influence OF opiates Today Mr.. Lane
remains about the same. and the physi.
ciRn thinks that with no other eompliea.
tion arising the patient viii recover.
Although nearly rs years old, Mr.
Lane Is aa athetlic a. most men near
the sunny side Of fifty. This win be a
thing in his favor in the battle against
the hurts received yesterday All his
life he has been wrestler Of more than
local reputation, and he has met aud
conquered some Of the best men in the
business. Only two years ago he laid
Desc fiat on his back and without much
apparent effort, either. lie Is n man
OF slight build, but very strong. and as
quick as a cat in spite Of his years
For years he was the leading con-
tractor here, having erected many Of the
largest business blocks on Main street.
a host Of friends win hope that he may
recover from this throw" one OF the
few he has ever experienced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
FRIGHTENED AT UNCLE TOM.
Lindley Averill's Horse Didn't Like The
Street Parade Today.

LinIey A. Averill's delivery team be-
came frightened on Granite street this
noon at the Uncle Toms Cabin com
pany's band as it was starting ont to
parade from it's car In the Central yer
mont yard, ana ran down Granite street
up Main and Washington to Church and
ont Church to the barn Oh Ayerin street.
When the band started playing the
horse jumped and pulled the reins from
the hands Of the driver, Charles Rhodee,
who was standing up in the wagon. In
crossing the Central Vermont tracks
the wagon was tipped over. The for.
ward wheels became detached from the
rest OF the wagon and with this much
of the wagon the horse continued its
journey TO the barn. In its race up Main
street there were many narrow escapes
for pedestrians arid teams from col
ision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
DIR. AND MRS. MINARD
WERE REMEMBERED
East Barre couplsl Told By Party Of
Fifty People That They Have Been
Married Quarter Of a Century.

East Barre, Nov. 3O--A company Of
40 or 30 people gathered at the home
OF DR.. and Mrs. Minard last evening 70
remind the worthy couple Of the fact,
ii by any chance they had forgotten it.
that for 2s years they have ioumeyed
together. The evening was spent with
games and social time. Refreshments
o. cake, coffee and plain douennuts were
served. Dr.. and Mrs Minard were pre-
sented beautiful silver bread tray, up
on which were laid some silver spoons
The presentation was made by G. II.
Magoon and very fttingly, while the
response By Or. Minard was given with
much feeling. The occasion was very
enjoyable throughout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
BIG BOARD BILL
FROM COUNTY JAIL
Owing 70 Change in Law. which Throws
More Prisoners Into County jail.
Sheriff Tracy VIII Present
Bigger Expense Account.

The hoard bin which sheriff Tracy Of
Washington county turns ln 20 the stats
lAis period viii Be onc of the largest ever
known. due 70 tho changc IN the law
which reqnires drunk and breach Of the
peace offenders 70 b. iailod Ia the county
prisons rather than IA the horse of cor
recilon. The BIN from June % December
a sa.t0150. During that time ~
persons have been ie,l, and AZ times the
jail az Montpelier has been full OF pris.
oncrk
This term, the men have been ses TO
work and have nctted $500 By their ID.
Dor. The prison board win meet soon
70 talk over means for employment Of
the inmates again. Il j. proposed either
10 1T the men 20 chopping wood ior
outside parties, a. in the past, o. to
put them into lumber woods, where the
rcclpis would hr larger. When the
men were approached with the propoai.
tion, they were enthusiastic aud wanted
20 begin,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
For Working Agreement In
Granite Trade
40 CENTS AN HOUR ASKED
BY Granite Cutters Of Barre. with Sat-
uFday Half-holiday the Year
Around and Pay By the
week.

The fveyear agreement between tie
granite cutters and other trades allied
with granite cutting IN Barre and sur
rounding towns, and the Barre Granite
Manufacturers association. win expire
on March lst, ncxt. BY the terms Of
this agreement, any changes wanted
must be made by Dec. isi. preceding Its
expiration, and Ia compliance with thts
rule the granite cutters, the polishsrs
and the Jumpers. boxers and derrick.
mcn's unions have today presented their
demands, and the tool aharpeneFa Will
this afternoon present theirs 20 the
Manufacturers association OF this city.
They are essentially the same a. the
cutters demands.
The granite cutters ask IN their bill
20 cents an hour minimum, weekly pay
mcnfs and the Saturday haif.koliday
the year around. Under the existing
bill they receive 37jk cents average. pay
mcnt twice n moi1sh and Saturday half.
holiday during June, July, August and
September.
The polishers ask the same bill.
Tho Jumpers, boxers and derrickmen
ask for - rs cente, with the others con-
ditions same As the cutters. They now
get I'll cents.
The Counter Proposition
Al the same timc the unions make
their demands. the manufacturers make
counter demands on the unions, and this
year they ask, practically, continuance
OF the present existing bill. These were
mailed to the different unions today.
These demands on both sides arc tho
first steps in securing . new bill Of
prices. After both sides have had time
10 20 over them and thoroughly digest
them, the unions and manufactnrcrs viii
each appoint a conference committee and
about the first Of tho year get together
70 talk matters over In previous years
this gave two months for discussion and
agreement, but under new rule adopted
BY both the granite cutters and the man
Il a settlement il not reached
By the local bodiesb Feb. 10, the whole
matter i referred to the national or
CARNATIONS. This rule also provides
that even II no agreement is reached BY
March lst there shall be no cessation Of
work pending the efforts at agreement.
But Barre has always settled her own
bills. and It Is probable that an agree
ment will be reached by Feb. 10.
Whatever agreement is reached win
affect about $500 wor<men in this city
alone. irrespective of the qrarrying end
Of the business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
nrloN EMPLOYS $4,000 PERSONS
w York Has Largest Number on Pay
fpll, With Pennsylvania Next.

washington, D. c., Nov 30.--If any
nidfnt Of the state oi New York thinks
q because he has noi a political job
"a state Is not getting is due. he should
utn|inate a copy Of the new "blue book,
9 ttis official registeT Of the employees
fhe United States Is called. II he
altfk the time, he MI find that there
a E.523 New Iorker holding official
FsitIons in Washingion, and that they
ncsiFe q yearly compensation Of
E07f.3I2.
There is no other state with so large
{ namber on the list. Pennsylvania,
sllieh comes next. has only ,s2s places.
aliIs iio District Of Columbia has s.6al
4laas employed by the government, to
Ion there is paid yearly S7,l06.324.
Arizona is at the bottom OF the pa
irdnaee list, with only 10 employed in
Washington. while the states Of Wash
hzton Delaware, North and South Da-
1t3. Oregon, Oklahoma, Wyoming, New
gexico. Utah, Idaho and Nevada each
lave less than 100 Office holders in
Washington.
81 the employees in the federal service
number 100000, and Of these l25.000 are
outside the postal service That Uncle
sam Is growing to be an employer OF
many kinds Of labor is shown by the
100 callings represented
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
Ininry Q stomach cause u Death.

Swanton, Nov. 90. The funeral Of
Peter Martin was held at All Saints
church this morning at nine O'Clock, the
Rev. n. @. FL Dorlon officiating, and the
burial took place in the Catholic ceme-
terry. Mr. Martin was long time resi-
dent Of Riehford and was 76 years old
He died Of hemorrhage of the stomach
Tuesday from an injury received the
previous day while working in the
gravel pit for the village corporation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
DAY IN the WOODS.
So. Main 81. Cunning Club Tries out
PIohallonsEs ana Lose President.

The South Main Street Cunning club
shook themselves from ihc slough 81 dp
spond. supeFlndueei by the sad ACT Of
their three melnl,efs who went duck
hunting and brought home three puf
CHASED domestic hlnls, and sailed forth
Thursday IN search Of ihe elusive rab.
hit They wcfe reinforcod BY number
of recruits who were % be- subjected 20
rigid examination IN the deld and
woods before they should become eligible
% membership il the club Il had b..
como npeessngy to lususr new blood in
the organization as some ~ the charter
mcmhers. having takH on too much
adlpnso tissue ii ther later years. were
fast becoming Inactive members
Arriving az their rendezvous, they
found their hunting grounds filled with
dogs and men. and hy q sitting vote Il
was decided to seek the tall timbers
further back. where they could hunt un.
molsied. Finally reaching their deatins.
iion, the Master II fhe Hounds unloashed
the dogs and placed the men In skirmish
line over the uoois. Tho chase began.
An inqulslllve rabbit appears In front
~ one oi the probation members and
sits down. The probationer, forgetting
his new &l00 Parker gun al hia side. only
gestirulates 10 bis neiehbor and cries.
sLookl Lookl Hefee rabbit Here's
nbbit,R
The rabbit. having satisfied biz curl.
osity a. 10 what manner Of man II was
before him. hopped away unlnrmcd. u
Il greatly feared that this incident viii
disqualify the applicant 90 membership
In the club.
Tho ery Il raiseds
i've GOT onri I've got one
Assembled to view their trophy, they
learn from the court physician that the
rabbit had died Of brain.storm and heart
failure. brought ou By the report Of the
gun. With such incidents a. these
might the tale of the day he told.
There was only one iurubrioua Incl
dent 10 mar the pleasure Of tho occasion.
The president got separated from his
compass and became iost. AZ the end
OF the hunt, when the roll was called,
the president was missing All were
hllcd with Consideration. But away In
tho distance a shot was heard, a signal
Of distress. They know Il j. tho missing
president. let u save our PRESIDENT
arose tho cry. Then from their sitting
posture, a volley was dred into the cir
atmosphere The president
hears the signal and wanders toward Il,
storing up tales Of hair-brcadth escapes
with which 70 regale his companions.
Then followed the joyful reunion. and
thus the hunt ends. Al least, 70 far a.
Il told.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

The ladies' Of the Congregational
church who have promised to take q
table, meet with Mrs, c. w Ayerill.
Monday evening at O'clock
Mrs. George 6nman returned today
TO her home in Ciaremont. n. H., after
being called here by the death Of her
father. ex- Mayor William Barclay
Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and today are F. G. Reynolds,
Boston. William Crawford, Boston; r.
f. Watson. Burlington; l. r. HATCH
Burlington; VI. d. Marshall Lancaster
n. H. r. H. Haight, Chicago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
MORE CHEERFUL TODAY.
Mrs. Bradley Was Relieved at Improve
ment Of Her Son.

Washington, D. q, Nov. 3o-Mrs.
Bradley, nearing the end Of her ordeal.
was cheerful as she entered the court
room today because of All Improvement
iii the condition of her little son. Til
beginning the sumining-up, Assistant
District Attorney Turner told the jury
that they might bring verdict Of mur-
der in the first and second degree an,.
manslaughter The defendant listened
to his speech rapt and motionless.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
A BIG CONVENTION.
X. M. c. A. Session in Washington At.
tended By 2.O2o Delegates.

C. B. Gilman, secretary of the Mont
pelier Y. NJ. c. A., has returned from
Washington, D. G., where be attended
the international Y. N. C. A. convention.
which was attended by 2.020 oelegates.
The chief question discussed al the con
yention was wnetner the churches out
side the so-ealled evangeliesl churches
should be admitted to full membership
in the Y. M. c. A. a committee was ap-
pointed to consider the matter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
GRANGE Ar souTH WOODBURY..
Organized This Week, With Albert Has
kell as Master.

South Woodbury., Nov. 30.--State
Organizer G. c. Flint Of Randolph or
ganized grange in this village this
week having thirty members. The fol,
lowing officers were elected Master,
Albert Haskell; overseer, p. r. Nelson
lecturer, Mrs. Mary Benjamin; treas
urer, Albert Brnham; secretary,
Charles Cady; chaplain, W. B. Goodell;
Gees, Mrs. Dora Lawson, pomona, Mrs.
Stella Nelson; Flora. Miss Eta Angell;
steward, Helen Blake; assistant stew
ard, Lewis Lyford; lady assistant stew.
ard Mrs Nellie Lyford.
Considerable interest il manifested by
the people here and it is expected that
there will be a number of new mem-
bers at next meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
Death was Due to Fan.

Morisyille, Nov. 30. Mrs. Fannie
Jewett, aged II years, died at the home
OF her niece, Mrs. Charles A. Rand Fri
day evening after a brief illness follow
ing fall on hardwood floor. Funeral
services will be held Sunday morning
at eleven o'clock. Mrs. Abbott OF Stowe
officiating. Mrs Jewett, who had made
her nome IN Cabot until recently, was
visiting relatives in town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
GET OLD PLACES.
Gov. Proctor Reappoints BrattleborO and
Middlebury Men on State Boards.

Proctor, Nov 30.--Govcrnor +. D.
Proctor has made the following reap
pointments: Wilfred +. Root Of Brattle.
boro as member Of tho state board If
pharmacy for five years from December
/. and DR.. I. +. Mellen Of Middlebury
as member 81 the State dental ex.
amining board for five years, beginning
December /.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-30
TWO HAVE BEEN HELD
FOR WATERBURY WRECK
John Dillon. Conductor Of Smashed Elee.
trie Car, and John Flavin. Gateman.
Accused of Manslaughter.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. s0.--.fohn Dil.
lon. conductor Of the trolley car which
vac smashed IN yesterdays accident,
when I've persons we're killed. and John
flAyin, gateman az the railroad crossing.
we're brought into police court this morn.
ing on the charge OF manslauqhtcr A
weeks continuance was granted fla-
yin was released on 81 600 hail Dillon
was locked up In default Of bail. An
examination will continue az an in.
qnes. begun today.