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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
Gale Bennett Badly ScOrched
In Peculiar Accident
When Gssolene Ignited With Flash and
Enyeloped Him in Flame--Is Now
in City Hospital--Auto Not
Badly Damaged.

Serious injuries from fire were sus-
tanned yesterday afternoon by Gale BEN
nett, and he is now at the City hospital,
where it was stated to-day that the
patient was expected to make as rapid
recovery as usual in such cases, although
his arms, one side Of his face and his
head were seorched by the flames.
The injuries were the result Of most
peculiar accident while he was engaged
in cleaning his large Cadillac automobile
at the garage in the rear Of the Nichols
building. He was using gasolene for
the work when in some manner the oil
became ignited. AS Bennett was stoop-
ing over and intent on the work, he was
in the very midst Of the fare, which
burst about him with the suddenness Of
flash, and therefore had no chance to
save himself. The oil on the machine
made fuel for the fire, and his clothes
Immediately caught fire.
Startled by the attack and smarting
with pain, he started to run for Main
street, but was stopped by several men
who were working about the garage, and
was rolled iii the sand Of the road by
them, while others threw sand on him
and extingliished the fire. That was not
accomplished, however, until he had been
very painfully burned. His arms were
the most injured, the flesh and skin
hanging from the members. He was
placed In an automobile and hurried to
the hospital, where steps were taken to
alleviate the suffering He is resting
to-day, and as he did not
inhale any fame his recovery is expected
in short time.
After the fire on Benefits person had
been squelched, willing hands attacked
the blaze which enyeloped the automo-
bile, using two hand gTenades and a
quantity Of sand, getting the fire out
before it had seriously damaged the ma
chine, which ii a new four cylinder Cadil-
las. 1t took prompt work to save the
machine and to prevent the fire from
spreading to buildings nearby. The aug
tomobile was outside the garage and
therefore apart from any wood, but the
flames reached out in a threatening man
ner and crept up high enough to scorch
4 young tree nearby The damage to
The machine can be repaired easily.
The cause of the explosion is not
known. There hadn't been fire in the
engine for an hour or so, but
The engine was very hot, it is said.
others think that D spark from cigar
might have been ehe cause, as men were
smoking not far away. But the latter
,ause il hardly probable. II Is said also
hat defective wiring may have caused
/ spark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
TIRED AND SLEEPY,
BUT NOT DRUNK
Remarkable Trial in Several Respects
Held at East Barre Yesterday, in
Which Joe Beecher Was
Acquitted.

Tired and sleepy after being up two
nights on a fishing excursion, was the
powerful defense that secured acquittal
for Joe Beecher in q jury trial for in-
tcxieaticn, at East Barre yesterday. This
defense was entered 10 counteract the
claim Of the state that Joe Beecher on
June ] went into Sargent's feed store
at East Bare and took snooze on the
bags OF meal, being intoxicated, il was
alleged. If mans been up two nights,
why shouldn't he be sleepy and take
a restl demanded the defense. The pros
ecution couldn't answer, satisfactorily,
to the jury.
The case was interesting because Of
its complications. A brother Of the
prosecuting officer was member of the
jury and brother Of the deputp sheriff
that made the arrest was also on the
jury, while the presiding justice was the
man who was first called to view Beech
er as he was sleeping on the meal bags
and who made an Intellectual effort to
wake the slumberer Yet the case went
against the prosecution
Whether Beecher had been fishing or
not, the prosecution did not attempt to
say; but il did insist that the man was
intoxicated Witnesses pro and con were
enlisted. The defense denied the claim,
saying that Bcecher, who is foreman for
Bianchi & Sons, went to Sargent's 10
buy some feed and that while waiting
to be served fell asleep because of the
mentioned fatigue brought on
by prolonged fishing He was arrested
in the post-ofice by Deputy Sheriff All.
Hutchins short time after Justice Die
key had attempted to rouse him from
the slumber in Sargent's store, Grand
Juror w. f. Cutler was the prosecutor,
assisted BY States Attorney Gates, while
Attorney M. M. Gordon defended,
The jury was out about ten minutes
before bringing in an acquittal verdict.
The six men on the jury were Herbert
Mert Cutter tbrother OF
Grand Juror w. r. Cutler), Albert Desa-
let's. George Hutchins tbrother Of Dep
uty Sheriff AL Hutchinsl, John Sullivan
and George Gauthier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
ORANGE COUNTY COURT
RESUMES SESSION
Jury Drawn in Suit BY =. w. Cunning
ham Against the Bradford Fair AS
sociation--Ten True Bills
Found.

Chelsea June DAT the rcopening Of
Orange county court yesterday afternoon
q jury was empaneled in the case Of H.
w. Cunningham VS.. the Bradford Agri
cultural and Trotting association This
is case in assumpsit. Frank S. Will
mans appears as counsel for the plaintiff
and d. 5. Conant and r. NJ Harvey for
the fair association.
The second case this term by jury trial
was the Woodsyille Guaranty Savings
company vs.. Albert e. Rogers, ct al.
In this case, after the testimony was all
in, the court ordered q verdict for tae
defendants. Messrs. Hosford and Wight
of Woodsville, and Z. w. Smith Of Wells
River appeared Tor The plaintiff. r. M.
Harvey Of Montpelier, d. S. Conant and
II. s. Williams Of Bradford were the
counsel for the defendants.
The petit Jurors were excused from
Iriday afternoon until Monday after
noon and all went to their homes. The
grand jury completed its deliberations
ana reported Saturday, having found ten
true bills and five bills not found.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
FUNERAL OF R. p. coRDINER
Was Held from Church Of the Good
Shepherd Yesterday Afternoon.

The funeral Of Robert b. Cordiner was
held yesterday afternoon, prayer ser.
vice being held at the house on Hill
street, followed BIZ the regular service
from tie Church Of the Good Shepherd
at two O'Clock. The Rev. M, ]. M Beat
tic, rector of the church, ofFieiated, and
at the church two selections, Nearer,
MY God to Thee" and My Faith Looks
Up to Thee. were sung by Mr.. and
Mrs. IA. w. Allen, Mr. Mitchell and Mrs.
panton.
There were present large number Of
friends, also Clan Gordon, No. II, and
the Glenugie club, and the bearers were
from those organizations, being William
Paul, Samuel Gerard, James Mortimer,
William Cole, John Mcdonald and Dam
lei Mcleod. There was beautiful floral
display. Interment was in Elmwood
cemetery
al brother-in law Of the deceased, vii.
liam Alexander, came from Montreal to
attend the service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Shop stewards are requested to call
for the Quarry Workers Journals at the
local Office as soon as possible.
L. &. Cutler has sold his fancy driving
mare, that took first prize at the Rut-
land horse show, to New York parties.
Consideration, $500.
The new pictures last night were as
usual very good, especially 'The Hang
ing Lamp which was exceedingly funny.
The song Bonita" made such hit that
almost the entire audience joined in
with Mr.. Roach and sang the chorus.
Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day are ". A. Yonge, J.
A. Bond. John p. Parker Burlington:
Albert A. Parker, Jericho. Mrs. L. O.
Tracy, I. Lyle Tracy. Chelsea; Mr.. and
Mrs. F. +. Lovejoy. Boston; Z. O. Height.
Auburn, n. ~; Aaron Bermon. Little.
ton. n H.; A. W. Waters, Essex June
ton; A. NJ. Hunt, Boston; e. +. Jones.
Mrs. Line, New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Sheriff Sprague Of Orange County with
draws His Name.

Chelsea, June o.--The political situa-
tion in Orange county is changed some
what BY the decision Of w. II. Sprague
to withdraw his candidacy for nomina-
tion as sheriff, which he does in the fol.
lowing letter:
I'm fairness to all concerned, am
pleased to announce that an opportunity
having presented itself for me to accept
an engagement, the work OF which will
be more in line with my studies in pre-
pairing for admission TO the bar, more
agreeable and less conflicting than are
my official duties as sheriff, ! have de-
cided not to be candidate for nomina-
tion for the Office Of sheriff in the
coming county convention. And In view
Of the foregoing facts take this op-
portunity 10 inform my friends through
out the county Of my decision, whose
loyal support have enjoyed In the past,
as well as that rendered In the present
ard for which desire to exr
press my sincere appreciation and graft,
tude. Respectfully,
"W. Fl Sprague."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
A REMARKABLE OLD MAN.
Is William H. Holmes Of Randolph, 81
Today.


Randolph, june 9--Randolph has d
truly remarkable resident in the per-
son of William RI. Holmes who today
reached his 97th birthday. William
Henry Holmes was born in Devonshire
England, june 9th, 1911 and was the
youngest Of five children, born to Viii
lii N and Elizabeth Stamp Holmes. He
was educated at an academy in Eng
land and before he was 21 married
Betsey Richards whose father was a
gentleman farmer in that country.
In February, 1881 he came to Prince
Edwards Island where he was employed
ding writing he being then and in later
years an exceptionally fine penman, III
law Office for -four years and at the
expiration Of that time went to Boston,
where he resided for many years. con.
Quoting saddle and harness business
on fremont Row.
Mr. and Mrs. Holmes had family
of eight children Of which four daugh
ters are now alive, two of wls0nt resi- ie
IN New York and two In Boston. The
wife died IN 1885.
Fifteen years ago in October he pur
cha sed d house on the Highlands where
HE with his sons widow has since lived
N- Holmes belonged to the Methodist
carly III life but on coming to
ii 3n became member Of Park
street church, whore his membership
.still remains. III all matters pertaining
b. the duties Of the church be has posi-
tive and dHinite opinions and still
st'heres with great frmness to the
faith Of his childhood. 1t is said that
III all the years Of business in Boston.
be c0nseientiously followed his work
with skill. never allowing any work to
"a out till it passed the test for thor
ouqhness which ne exacted He was
especially careful To show his disap.
proval Of al forms of vice and evil
laaetiee never doing work for any who
followed gambling which he used TO de-
nonnce in no uncertain tones. Up To
Within year he has been active and
truly remarkable, his mind being
bright and his extensive experience ana
travel added to the immense store Of
knowledge acquired BY reading and
study have made him delightful con
wrsationalist to whom his friends lis
tened with pleasure and from whom
they received much that was of bene-
ut. Mr. Holmes II now unable to come
down town, but stiIl is able to be
around Ills home and the grounds about
it, on q pleasant day.
Z
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
INDIAN WOMAN ROBBED.
Had Saved $3.50 for Her Funeral--Hsury
Perham Wanted.

Island, Pond, June Estates Attor-
ney Harry B. Amey Of Essex county has
made application to Governor Proctor for
a requsition for Henry Perham, who is
wanted in Lunenburgh on the charge Of
larceny Pcrham is said to have stolen
$3.50 from an Indian woman, Sarah SOM
ers, who by making and selling baskets
had accumulated this SUM to pay for her
funeral. Suddenly her money disappear
ed and as mysteriously Perham became
flush with lucre Among other invest
ments that he made was the purchase
Of a ticket to Seymour, Ia Mr. Amey
wired the police there and Perham is
under arrest pending the granting OF a
requisition. Upon its issuance, Deupty
Sheriff Dodge Of Lunsnhurgh viii proceed
g Iowa after the prisoner,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
MONTPELIER HIGHS CLASS DAY.
Was Held Last Evening at East State
Street Building.

Glass day exercises Of the class Of
1!e0S at Montpelier high school were
held last evening in the East State
street auditorium. In spite Of the In
tense heat good sized audience was
present. The following program was
carried out. Address to undergraduates
Mary Taft; "a Village Mystery PearI
Hill; class history, Robert Pierce; GLASS
prophecy, Ruth Deming; Industrial
Training Adeline Gale; white Axal-
eas," Helen Finn; class characteristics,
Ruth Ellis; class paenl, Annie WheelodaS
class essay, Marion Wiley; "A sisterly
Scheme" Hilda Brooks; class oration,
Clyde Worthen; class viii, William
Bailey. Following this the class song
was sung. The graduating exercises
win take place at the opera house So
morrow evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
BARRE BUSINESS CHANGE.
Harry E. Cutler Buys Back Photographic
Business from c. Bau.

G. Bau, the photographer, has sold his
business TO Harry Il. Cutler Of Burling-
ton, who takes possession July /. Mr.,
Bau came to this city six years ago from
Greenfield, Mass, buying out at that
time Mr.. Cutler, who now resumes bust
ness in Barre. Mr.. Bau sells for the
purpose Of getting rest, he having
no plans for the future. Mr.. Bau has
been very successful in his business since
coming TO Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
ARE QUITTING M
Says the Mortified News, Concerning
Outside Political Interests.

Northfield, june a.--The Northfeld
News to-day states that representatives
Of the National Manufacturers associa-
tion have been sent to Vermont in the
Of Congressman Haskins' cam
didaey for denomination, and The News
further states that the men claim to
the Republican congressional
committee. These men, say the author
ity, have been in Springfield and are now
in ST. Johnsbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
Taft's Gain Yesterday.

Sixteen more votes were gained for
Taft to-day BY the settlement 81 con
tests. Two Of these came from Florida
fsix from Georgia and eight from Ken
tucISy. These were all the contests heard
by the committee. The settlement Of
the Kentucky cases engendered more Ill
feeling than has been manifested since
the committee began its work.
When Senator-elect w. o. Bradley Of
Kentucky came out Of The committee
room after his defeat, he aeeostcd MIR.
Hitchcock with the following:
Pm tired Of this brace game you're
running. ! won't bolt the ticket myself,
but | can't speak for Kentucky"
He expressed himself with great bit
gterness.
Mr.. Hitchcock smiled as he replied:
I'm sorry, governor, but don't see
how we could both be pleased
\ Representative William B Mckinley,
manager Of the presidential boom Of Jo-
seph q. Cannon, last night issued brief
statement in which he said:
.'The action Of the Taft people in the
national convention simply demonstrates
the weakness OF their statements that
sthey had enough votes to nominate Mr..
STaft without the Southern delegates, or
sthosc involved III the contests Our fig
ures given out the other day are correct.
and as the situation now stands, we
have every reason to believe that no can.
didate will have enough to nominate him
on the first ballet"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
GOV. PROCTOR A GUEST.
Vermont Sons Of Veterans Hold Meet
ing in Bennington.

Bennington, June 9.-At the 26th
annual encampment of the Vermont
division, Sons Of Veterans, here yes.
terday it was shown that there were %
csmps in good standing, numbering $40
members in the state, and that the Il.
nances of the order were in good con.
dition. Gov Fletcher d. Proctor was
an invited guest at a campfire at the
soldiers home last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09

For Republican County Convention In
MONTPELIER July Z.


The official call for the Republican
county convention was issued today BY
the county committee and is as fol-
lows;
The Republican voters Of Washing.
ton county are requested to meet ia
convention BY their delegates at
Armory hall, Montpelier, Tuesday, July
~, 1908, at 1880 p. M, 10 nominate cam
didates for three senators, two assist
ant judges Of the county court, Judge
of probate states attorney, sheriff and
high bailif 70 be supported BY the
freemen Of the county, at the next BIZ
ouniaI election, also TO elect a county
committee.
Towns win be represented IN conven-
tion on the basis Of three delegates
from each town and city and one addi-
tional delegate for each 80 voters or
majority fraction thereof, as shown by
the vote for governor in 1904
Delegates will be chosen at pri-
mary meeting called by the Republican
committee in each town July 2, and
win provide themselves with proper
credentials signed by the secretary Of
the meeting at which they are elected.
They are requested to present such
credentials to the county committee at
Armory hall immediately on their ar
rival in Montpelier on the morning Of
the convention.
Special convention rates to Montpe-
lier and return from al stations ia
Washington county on the Central Yer
mont and Montpelier and Wells River
roads.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
IS VISITING m VERMONT.
Il. c. Bates, a Former Judge in The
Philippines.

st. Johnsbury, june Honorable
H. c. Bates. for many years a Judge Of
the court Of first instance Of the Phil
ippines, now Of Berkley. California, IS
al West Burke at present visiting his
brother, William Bates During the
trip across the continent he was taken
= with a heart trouyble, but is now
~ oostarod
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
WILL TRY TO SELL II PLANTS.
Receiver Of Hardware and wovenware
Company Of New York.

Brattleboro. June Elm connection
With proposition to sell the II fac.
tories operated by the hardware and
woodenware company of New York,
which was placed in the hands Of re-
tei,er several months ago, Tie stock
boiaers Of the S. A. Smith factory of
This place. one of the company's plant.
lave voted to sell the factory for S55,
010, an offer Of that amount having
been made
A hearing on the petition Of the re
eiver for permission to sell the II fac
tories. which are located throughout
New England New York state and the
west. viii be held here today before Z.
S. District Judge James L. Martin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
GOULD FAMILY
GIVES CONSENT
And The Marriage Of Mime. Anna to
Prince De Sagan VIII Be Attend
ed BY Brother George.

New York. June q. @The marriage
Of my sister Mime. Anna Gould, to
Prince De sagan il to take place with
The full consent Of all the Gould
family" said George Gould today. Il
expect to attend It while abroad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09

On account of the mystery surround
ing the recent burning Of Mrs. Alar-
garet Parker's house in Ludlow, and
her death in the fire. and for the sake
Of allaying any suspicion that might
be aroused, the selectmen called for
an inquest. Twenty Of more witnesses
were called, but only eleven were exs
amined, the evidence given all confirm
sad occurrence and there being no in
dieation of other than accidental cause
for the fire and the woman's death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
DROVE MERCURY UP.
1t Got as High as 90 Degrees in Shade
at 1880.

The mercury was being driven coli.
stantlv up the tubs from early morning
u afternoon today. until at 1880 this
afternoon a thermometer which may be
considered far from radical registered
at 90 degrees in the share, making the
second consecutive hot day, Yesterday
having been q warm one. too. Radicals
w,nt degree or two higher
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
FORGAVE MURDERER
IN HER LAST WORDS
Mrs. T. Pinotti Of Boston. Shot BY Her
Husband just Before He Commit
ted Suicide, Died Today in
HOSPITAL.

Boston, June 9.--With words Of for
giveness for her husband on her lips.
AIRS. Tersilli Pinotti, whose husband,
chef in Boston restaurant, shot her
yesterday before committing suicide,
died today Death was caused by blood
poisoning and internal hemorrhage
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09

The gross earrings Of the Rutland
railroad for the month of April
amounted to s2l0,525.s5 a decrease Of
SAo.663os In comparison with April
1907 The operating expenses for the
month were Sfs4,2e4.e7. This is S27,
ss2.76 less than the same month last
year. The decrease in the net earn
iags was <13,13o.S2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
TONIGHT IN BARRE

spaulding prize speaking, opera
house.
Aldermen, regular meeting.
The Conlique picture show, A. Ten
asi block.
Theatorium. 30 Main street.
Massacco's theatre, Scampini hosk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09

A son was born TO Mr., and Mrs Car
roll Grover Of Ludlow May 2s. is blessed
with three great qTandfathers. two
great grandmothers, two grandfathers
end two grandmotheTs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
County Comnlifte

The representation shows Montpelier
leading with 20 delegates and Barre
City coming next with 10; Northfeld
and Waterbury have ii eachj Barre
Town s Calais 4; Cabot, East Montpel
Ter Maitsfeld and Warren six each;
Berlin, Duxbmy, Marshfeld, Middlesex,
Moretown, Plainfeld, Roxbury, Wood
bury and Worcester each
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
caleaonia county Republicants.

st. Johnsbury. June 9s-The Gale.
donia county Republican convention viii
be held IL town OF July ?,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09

F I. Fish Of Fergennes delivered the
principal address at the dedication OF
the new town hall in Salisbury Friday
evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-09
Allies" Claim to Have Some
thing up Their Sleeve
TAFT MEN ARE OBDURATE
They Are Going to Demand Everything
and They Are Going to Fight for
1t, Too--AIlies Hold a Long
Conference.

Chicago, June 0.---Armed with the dec
laration OF Secretary Taft that there
must be no compromise in any contests,
the Taft men went into the meeting Of
the Republican national committee to.
day to fight for everything they can get
out of the Louisiana contest. The re-
suit will probably be the biggest fight
the committee has yet had. Considera.
tion of the Louisiana matter will prob
ably take three hours.
Senator Lodge, who has been acting as
committeeman by proxy, was not mem.
ber to-day. Committeeman Mccoy Of
the Philippines got onto the job himself
and Senator Lodge is completing his
speech as permanent chairman Of the
convention. There was talk Of q com
promise on the Louisiana contests when
the committee resumed its session.
Walter Il, Cohen, the negro who heads
the so-called black and tan contestants,
declared that since 1909 the Republican
vote in Louisiana has fallen off from
$4,000 to 5000, with prospect that if
the committee recognizes the Taft faction
this year, the Republican candidates
names will not be printed on the official
ballot.
While the committee was listening TO
contests, an extended conference Of the
management Of the allies was in progress
in Senator Heminway's room in the An
mex. This conference, which began yes-
terday, SO far has had an unproductive
result, but the managers promise some
surprises before they get through.
United States Senator Dick arrived
to-day to take hand III Foraker's figat
for the nomination He insisted that
Foraker's fight is serious and that he
will be factor when the convention
meets. THE action Of the national com.
mittee on the southern contest is reyolu.
tionary," he said THE Republican par.
ty is not accustomed to such tactics and
have no doubt the convention commit
tee on credentials will reverse the com
mittee's decision"