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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
With an Appetizing "MenOO,'
Enjoyed by Many People
COZ. BANQUET ALSO HELD
Another Local Event Last Night Was
Brought to Members of Philomathian
Club and Gentlemen-Knights Of
Pythias Also Have a Spread.

Blacked and dressed like typical negro
girls, the gentlemen Of the Umversalist
church served their annual supper in
the vestry last evening, and set a new
standard Of excellence for these sup
pers. Everything was cooked and served
70 the queens taste, and was thoroughly
enjoyed BY 225 people. The nenoof
card. gotten up for the occasion, caused
no end Of merriment TO the diners. The
following announcement appeared at the
top of the card: "I'he hummer be sup
per by the he half OF the First Uni.
yersalist church.
Such appetizing dishes as pneumatic
oysters, olive green turtle soup; poison
sea spiders with dandruff sauce. India
rubber fTitteIr, cotton seed oil, fish balls
shattered with flax seed pouItice; on
the side, tiger cat smothered in pussy
willows, automobile catch boose with the
gasolene stink left out, Chinese polly
wogs boiled in Reynolds axle grease
For dessert there WAS frozen tripe, pre-
served blizzard, pop corn balls and tutti.
fritti beverages, punch and judy. anise
seed tea and Orange brook Herpicide
A long list Of explanations and eau
fionary suggestions was printed for the
benefit Of the diners, among which were
DIR u. i. Leonard will be present to
attend to all acute cases Of indigestion
and the Red Cross pharmacy viii be
open all night Persons coming from
Montpelier on the G. Y are requested
to start two days ahead Amy person
a biscuit for future use
IS a paper weight viii be discovered lif
foundl.n
The local theatrical club from kim
Dalps Korner," now playing Uncle Toms |
Cabin, did the work IN the kitchen, and |
sixteen dusky maidens acted as walters !
Chief chef, Little Eva" n II Cutler; |
Kitchen carpenters. Two Topsies,H w |
p Reynolds and c. H. Campbell; cleo
Tician, Marks, the lawyer Harlie Fl /
cutler; menu manipulation, Uncle Tom, I
Dr. G NJ Steele; head tray twirlcr.
Aunt EHelia, +. w Jackson; adver-
icing agent. sAir. Legree. The hruiser, 's /
i. II Roberts, dnsky naidens, Glenn /
milne. Leon Cole Aurora Pearl Carr. /
Alberta Charles Kenyon, Dinah."
its Cutler, Aunt Chloe Matte Bene- /
Jet prudence" Charles Ford, Louisa,
Iomer Ladd, Genie" Paul Leavitt.
Mona Mark Cutler. "Wilheima," Will
Il Mears 1.-THE only blonde III the bunchl I
Adeline.p Adolph Lane, Pansy," Pliny
'utler, eClarissa." Nelson yasser.
The supper netted the sum OF $500
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
NATIVE OF c0RINTH.
George S. Norris Who Died In cOlebrooh,
N. H., Aged "a Years.

Colebrook, n. H., Feb. Another
oi Colebrook's old and highly respected
citizens has passed away 10 the death Of
George s. Norris, which occurred at has
home on Main street Monday. on the
74th anniversary OF his birth.
Mr.. Norris was born III Corinth, VT,
Feb. 10, 1884 ia later life he lived In
tuildhalI and Maidstone, coming to Cole.
brook. whore he had since resided. forty
five years ago. In the Cos he spent
three years III California, but wherever
he has lived his business has ever been
tbat Of wneelwright
Mr. Norris was married ffty.six years
ago last July to Eliza 4 PilbTo Of Col-
umbia. coming 10 Coiebro8k 4 few wears
later. OF children there were two sons,
Clark and George, who died after mar
riaga at about the age of 80 il each case.
4 daughter also blessed the union, but
died when but d few weeks old. Of
there remain Fred 81 En-
nice T. and Clark G. Norris. Hattie f,
having died at the age Of is.
Mr. Norris had been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal ehuren since 1908.
He WAS also a Mason, which order at
tended his funeral in a body at the home
Wednesday at 10 O'Clock a. m ANA also
conducted the Masonic burial service at
tine tomb in the CoIebrook cemetery.
The Rev Guy Roberts, pastor Of the
church Of which Mr.. Norris was a mem.
Der, officiating and conducting the ser
vice in the absence Of Mr.. Pease. Singing
was by a quartette.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
BANQUET CONCLUDED
STATE c. O. F. SESSION
Covers Laid For so at The Northern
Hotel Last Night--Remarks Made
By Various Guests.

The semi.annual session Of the state
officers of the Catholic order Of Far
esters was concluded last evening with
a complimentary banquet given in their
honor at the Northern hotel, Covers
were laid for 50 guests and The party
did fun justice to one Of mime Host"
sgnguinetti's most capable efforts in the
line al eatables. The banquet began
AZ $50 and the last informal talk was
not delivered until nearly the stroke OF
midnight
The POSTMASTER Of The evening, F. q.
Graves Of Winooski was introduced by
state Organizer, A. W. Premier and the
toastmaster after a few remarks intro
duce1 Rev. L. f Cray, who welcomed
the state officers of the organization
to the city and also gave brief talk in
regard to the growth Of the city in the
past few years.
The next speaker was State Chief
Ranger Frank Alapa Of Winoosli, who
spoke of the silver Jubilee OF the order,
which it is expected win be held May
%. MIR. Alspa also thanked st. Johns
court for the hospitality and courtesy
which It had shown to the state officers
during their visit to the city.
!. II. Talbot Of Northfald spoke Of
the immense amount OF good that was
being done by the order and of its bene-
fit to the living as well as those who
were dependent upon the members who
died and of the promptness with which
the Foresters paid all claims against
the organization.
The next speaker was T 4. Austin OF
Rlattleboro. who gave an interesting
talk on all of everything including poll
tice. State Treasurer Frank W. Sault
OF swanton spoke Of the great benefits
to be derived from membership in tne
order. Jules Syms Of Burlington re-
sponded in a fitting manner to tas toast
~the ladies" and spoke of their assist
ance in upbuilding and assisting the or
eanization.
Following the remarks Of Mr. Syms |
came short talks by y. +. Coyote. Essex /
1unefious \. f. LiEeuyer, ST. Albanss
y. D. NeNIahon. Burlington; William J.
Kingston Barre; NJ J. Daley Burling /
tons james Fitzpatrick. GraniteUilles r. I
Z. Mccarthy. Barre.
TIE Catholic Order of Foreztefs IS an
E seanization that has made considerable t
progress IN the state in the past few +
years and there is at the present time
! membership Of 4.500 divided among -
.oufts aud prospects Of the formation
= new courts IN the near future.
During tne business session yesterday
afternoon committee was appointed
- make arrangements for the celebfa-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
WOMAN ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE
Mrs Dora Mcdonald Freed in Chicago
Last Night--Had Been Accused Of
Killing Webster Guerin.

eiicago, Feb 12.-AIrs. Dora McDon.
aid, who has been on trial here since
january 20 on the charge of numbering
Webster Guerin, was acquitted by 4
jury in the criminal court last night.
Tie verdict was reached after 61a
hours,
The defendant, who Is the widow Of
Michael G. Mcdonald, formerly poll
tical leader in Chicago, received the yer
diet without apparent emotion. During
the trial she had frequently collapsed
and on several occasions the case mad
been interrupted in order that she might
receive medical attention, Last night.
however she was the least moved Of
any Of the persons concerned in the de
fense. her attendant being 50 overcome
that Mrs. Mcdonald was compelled to
exchange rolls with her and try to quiet
the woman.
Members Of the jury took an oath
before reporting their finding not to
reveal the history Of their deliberation.
The first ballot, they said, stood s to
for acquittal but subsequent develop
ments were kept secret.
After Mrs. Mcdonald had been dis.
charged She was taken to hotel by
relatives. 1t was announced later that
she will retire TO sanitarium. Despite
her nervous aud physical condition dur.
ing the trial and the months following
the tragedy no hint Of possible attack
Of insanity was offered by the defense
at the trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
MARsHRFIELD.

+. A. Rosebrook and his mother were
in Barre Tuesday
II. d. r. Dwinel Is able to be out Of
doors a short time eacn dav.
States Attorney Benjamin Gates Of
Montpelier was in town today on busi
ness,
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Trombly Of
Grand Isle are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Leon Chotto.
The board Of civil authority will meet
at the school house next Tuesday for the
abatement of taxes
Mrs Dan Newton is in Cabot keeping
house for DIR. NJ. ID. Warren during the
illness of her mother. Mrs. Hodgden.
] Berton Pike and Berton ir., we're IN
Cabot last Sunday to visit Mr.. Pixies
mother. Mrs. Jennie A., who is stopping
with Mrs Mary E. Atkins
Mrs. Joshua Dwinell has been con-
fined TO her bed with grippe. but at this
writing is able to be dressed. Elizabeth
Bohonon is working for 6. L. Dwinell.
Next Saturday evening at the regular
meeting Of the Pythian Sisters work IS
~ Htittuf anu EtAACrAAHtHt- viii ut 1sl ~
ed All members are cordially request
ed to come.
Everybody IS cordially invited to
spend pleasant and helpful evening
a. the M E. church next Friday evening
February nth when Rev. silenn ".
Douglass of Danyille will give an even
ing Of readings. All who listened 10 the
able sermon of this young man. not long
since, viii surely avail themselves OF
this opportunity Of listening TO him
again.
Sunday. February 10th win be observ-
ed as the national anniversary Sunday.
By tie Knights Of Pytnias Of the United
States. February 19tn IS the annlyer
sary Of the organization OF the order.
ana the Sunday nearest it. viii hereafter
b. observed. Rev F E. Currier will all !
dress the MarshfeId lodge at the II = /
church 81 the usual hour Of service. All /
members OF the order are earnestly re-
questcd to attend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
NOT AGREED
AT QUINCY
Manufacturers and Cutters
Still at Variance
OVER A BILL OF PRICES
Two Points on Which They Have Not
Got Together Is Average Wage Of
s3.2s Per Day and Limiting
Of Apprentices.

Quincy, Mass, Feb l2.--Announce-
nlent Is made that the local committees
representing the granite cutters and the
granite manufacturer in Quincy, who
have been in conference to frame bill
OF prices to take the place of the agree
ment which expires March l, have thus
far failed to agree. Under the provi
sions az the present agreement, upon be-
ing certified to by the secretaries OF the
two bodies, questions in dispute will 90
to the National Board 81 Cancellation,
which is made up of Representatives Of
the National Granite Cutters associa-
tion and the National Granite Manu-
facturers' association.
The failure to agree depended Oh the
establishment Of rate that would give
an average wage OF s5.25 day there
was no dispute between the committees
over the establishment OF a minimum
rate Of S3 dayl. and on limiting the
number of apprentices 20 be employed
Under the present agreement the manu-.
facturefs may hire as many apprentices
as he pIeases The union insists that
the number be limited to one for every
four iourneymen
II IS believed that satisfactory ad-
justment will be reached through the
board Of conciliation The tool sharp.
eners, who are affiliated with the Gran
ite Cutters union, already have secured
a satisfactory rate. which, ii is said.
gives them slight increase on piece
work The polishers, who also comprise
a branch Of The cutters union, have pre-
sented new rate, but no decision has
yet been reached
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
10 Barre's Death Record For
January
FIVE OUT OF TOTAL OF NINE
Health Officer Reports That There Were
70 Births in the Same Time, and
~ Cases Of Contagious Disease
With No Deaths from Them.

The year 1908 starts out in Barre
with a record of % births. nine deaths
and IL cases of contagious disease, as
the health officer reported to the city
couneil last evening. The births were
evenly divided between male and female.
| In the causes OF death, consumption
leads,--in fact, has the majority, with
five, while two died Of bronchitis, one
OF valyular disease Of the heart and
one Of old age, The so-calIed contagious
diseases resulted in no deaths OF the
twelve cases, four were of scarlet fever.
The usual warrants for weekly pay
TO the street. water, fire and police de-
partments were drawn last night, and
also one Of $l52.44 discount on the city's
$1,000 note to the Barre Savings Bank
and Trust company. I. g. Howland.
as trustee of the United States deposit
fund for school purposes, reported that
the entire amount due from Barre CITY
--Sl6, ,4SS. 69-had been paid to the state,
thus stopping all interest on the account,
this being possible under recent state
law.
The trustees Of the French Barre Ii
brary made annual report that the lie
brary now has 1924 volumes, purchased
at cost Of S3,l0l.97, and that they
have S342.s left over. Miss Rebecca
Wright of Montpelier and the librarian,
Mrs. Louisa Boyce, are now engaged in
catalcguing these books, preparatory to
their being placed in the Aldrich build
ing next spring. They expect to COM
plete the cataloguing of these books and
the others about 5000 in all--by the
first Of May.
The council accepted the water depart
ment report for January, granted the
request Of the Barre City hospital
aid society for the use of the council
chambers for meeting Friday after
noon, referred the complaint Of j. Nj,
Perry OF damage TO his stock Of goods
from leaking water to the proper per-
sons, granted a permit to Fred A. Slay-
ton to build an addition on South Main
street, provided he does NOT build nearer
than two feet of his line on the north
side, voted to 60 in with the school
commissioners for partial lighting Of
some Of the school buildings and atl-
thorized the city clerk to notify the gas
company to extend its mains on North
Main street to sixth street.
Mayor Robins nominated VI. T Kener-
son and William Paul to be grand Jurors
and they were confirmed, as were the
for petit Jurors; G. A. Smith,
A. g. Slayton, George w Hunt, B. p.
Wiley. Alexander D0bie, William Cole,
]. P. Marr, O. J. Howes, Joseph Thomas
and Michael kenefick
r. J. 0'Connell. who has bought the
three small cottages located on North
Main street from the Montpelier & Wells
River railroad and who wishes to move
hem to his land on Fifth street, asked
'or permit to move them. 1t viii be
necessary to raise the wires in two
1laces, and the matter was referred to
he street committee TO report at the
Meeting next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
HERR coNRIED OUT.
No Longer Director Of the Metropolitan
Opera House.

New York, Feb. u. The resignation
Of Heinrich Conried as director Of the
Conried Metropolitan opera house com
pany was accepted yesterday at meet
ing Of the directors OF the company, and
the announcement made last night that
Mr.. Conried would be succeeded by sig
nor Julio Gatti Casazza, director OF La
Scala, Milan, Italy. and Andreas Dippel
a German tenor who has sung at the
Metropolitan for a number Of years
The two directors are to have equal
power, Gatti-Gasazza as general manager
and Dippel as administrative manager.
The reason given by Mr. Canried for
his retirement is i'll health
While Mr. Conried's resignation does
not 60 into effect until May. Conductor
Gustav MAILER, director Of the Court
opera house in Vienna. who has been
conducting here this season, viii take
active direction of the company until
the end Of the season. To assist him,
the directors Of the Metropolitan have
engaged Signor Toscanini, the conductor
at la Scala, Milan Mailer and Tosea
mini viii act as joint conductors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
MRS. MARY MURPHY DEAD.
Wife of M. J. Murphy Of Cottage Street
Had Been Ill Year.

Mrs. Mary Murphy, wife OF M. j.
Murphy, died this afternoon at 1910
O'Clock, at her home, Cottage street,
after an illness of nearly years dura-
ton Mrs. Murphy had an attack Of
pneumonia year ago, and from it's
effects she never recovered, slowly fail
ing until death came. Through all her.
sickness she was patient sufferer. Sha
was loving wife and kind mother. Mrs
Murphy was born in County Kerry, Ire
land, 81 years ago. She was married ts
Mr.. Murphy 2s years ago, and with
him and children came to Barre "A years
ago, where they have since resided. She
is survived by her husband and eight
children. as follows: Mrs. James Glynn
Of Concord, N. FL, Mrs Patrick MeNulty
Of Barre. Mrs. VIM. Riley OF Barre, Mrs.
w. J. Carroll Of Barre, Misses Flora
and Nellie and James and Robert of
this city.
The funeral arrangements have not
vet been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
Bold Work by Robbers in
RichhiII, Missouri
EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
The Front of Building Was, Wrecked,
as Well as the Interior of the
Farmers and Manufacturers
Bank.

Richhill, Missouri, Feb l2.-The
Farmers and Manufacturers bank Of
this city was blown up early this morn.
ing by gang of robbers, who escaped
with large amount Of money, nearly
$4,000 in currency. The front Of the
brick building was wrecked as was also
the interior of the bank The explosions
caused the brick vault TO be torn to
pieces. and the steel safe which was in-
side was covered with debris
AT first it was not known whether
any money and securities had been stol-
en-, but when daylight came the bank
officials discovered that the robbers got
away with approximately $4,000 The
bank was well protected by burglar in
suranee. The bank is capitalized at
$4,000.
Richhill is place Of about 5000 popu-
lation, lying s5 miles south Of Kansas
City. in Bates county. It Is coal
mining, zinc smelling and brick making
town
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
DIscREDITs THE REPORT.
Sehoolmate Of Mikado's Advisor Says
Dennison VIII Not Resign.

ST. Johnsbury. Feb. 12. George II.
Colby Of Lancaster, n H., addressed the
North Church Mems club Monday even
ing upon his recent trip to Japan where
he was the guest Of his old schoolmate,
Henry w. Dennison, the foreign adviser
Of the Nikado Mr.. Colby gave most
interesting biography of this Distinguish
ed Vermonted who this year rounds ont
40 years Of life in the Flowery Kingdom
and diseredited the published report,
that he was to resign MS position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB.
More Than 1000 Dogs at the SHOW ii
New York.

New York, Feb. H. More than 1000
dogs were benched at the Madison
Square garden yesterday for the annual
muster OF the finest OF their breeds
under the auspices Of the Westminster
Kennel club Some new breeds and
new specimens Of old breeds were shown,
including old Irish wolf hounds which
have not been seen at dog show In
this city for years Eskimo dogs. which
heretofore have been shown in the mis-
cellaneous class. viii be shown in sepa
rate classes this year and will Be seem
hitched UP,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
RUTLAND WOMEN
HURT In RUNAWAY
hrs. Charles S. Hoag Thrown to Ground
and Sustained a Fractured Skull,
But is Expected to Recover.

Rutland, Feb. IA breaking Whit
fletree, which allowed the sleigh to strike
the legs Of horse which sne was drive
ing, caused a runaway accident yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Charles S. Hoag be-
ing thrown to the ground and sustaining
fractured Skull The woman was
picked up unconscious and carried to the
rome of f. W. Hayward nearby. Two
physicians were summoned and Airs.
Hoae was removed in an ambulance to
the City hospital
She had not regained consciousness
last evening and after a consultation OF
an operation OF trepanning
was performed. considerable portion
OF the bone being removed and replaced
At a later hour il was reported tAat ner
condition was satisfactory, and that
hopes Of her recovery were entertained.
The horse ran only a short aistanee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
EXAMINING PORK
To Find the Germs Which Cause Trichi-
nae Poisoning.

Burlington, Feb. IA number Of
specimens Of pork have been received at
the state laboratory for analysis These
specimens came from Bristol and vein
ity, where several cases Of trichinae
poisoning have been reported. This poi
soning comes from eating pork that is
infected with certain germ that enters
the human system and finds lodging in
tie muscles. where it thriyes and be
comes very painful addiction, often
ineapacitating the patient for work for
more than year and sometimes for
lite. Meat infected with the germ can
not be detected with the naked eve.
Several cases Of this kind have been
found before in and around Bristol.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
KNIGHTS ABOUT THE BOARD.
Pythians Smoke, Eat and Do Little
Work Also.

AT the meeting Of Yincitia lodge, no.
10, knights Of pytlIias, last evening, the
second rank was worked on two candi-
dates. After the work refreshments of
coffee and sandwiches were served in
the banquet hall There was good sized
attendance OF the members. Knights
here have received notices of the meet
ing Of the third district. TO be held at
North Troy Friday evening, Feb a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
TALK OF THE TOWN.

A man giving his name as James Lo-
gan of Montpelief was arrested on an
intoxication charge Just before noon Co.
day BY Officer Hamel When arrested
he was wandering around North Main
street IN a dazed condition.
Among arrivals at the City Aotsl to-
day are, !. A. Bond Burlington; Il. D.
long. Cleveland o.: Fl. " Narnnm. jet
iersonrille: IL g. Motley. Boston; E. j.
Sefle. +. ~ Bates. Boston, +. E. George.
Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
QUINCY MAN HURT.
William McInnis Struck BY Four Ton
Block Of Granite.

Quincy, Mass, Feb. William Nc.
lines. hrty-one years old. living at
"A kidder street, was probably fatally
hul yesterday while at work in the
polishing mill Of John Mason on Brook
road, South Quincy He was wheeling
four-ton block Of granite to one of the
polishing machines when the stone top
pied over and pushed him through the
Side of the building The man is atH
the Quincy hospital in a critical condi
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
CUT WORKING HOURS
TO FIVE PER DAY
Central Vermont Railroad curtailing Ex-
penses as Much as Practicable and
Keep Up Its Service.

st. Albans, Feb. 12--In acnord with
the present policy Of the Central Yer
mort railroad To lower the expenses AZ
much as possible and still retain efficient
service. the working time Of the local
railroad shops has been reduced to five
hours day The working hours are
now from 3 a. m, to p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
CENTENARIAN DEAD
AT MlDDLElOWN SPRINGS
Deacon Alpheus Haynes Had Spent the
Century IN His Home Town, With
the Exception Of Two Years
in Shoreham.

Rutland, Feb L. Deacon Alpheus
Haynes oi sIiddletovn Springs died this
morning at the age Of loo years. Ills
centennial was celebrated July 20, last.
He was born on farm within a mile
of the place where he died, and with
the exception Of two years spent in
Shoreham he had lived the century in
Middletown Springs. lie was married
III 1880 10 Elizabeth NJ Sunderland, who
died % years ago Their only son, John
r., died in 1901.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
JAMES D. LAYING DEAD.
vice-President Of The Big Four Passed
Away This Morning.

New York, Feb 12.--,Jamas d. Layng,
vice president Of the Cleveland Cinciu-
natl, Chicago q st. Paul railroad, died
az 1890 o'clock this morning at his nome,
o3f Fifth avenue.
Mr.. Laying had been i'll for several
days and no hope had been held out for
his recovery because Of his advanced
age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-12
TAKEN TO PRISON.
Josie M. Anstey Convicted of Cruelty to
Her Infant.

ST. Albans. Feb. 12.-Josie VI. Anstey,
VINO was convicted in Franklin county
court last September Of cruelty to her
infant AMI placed in charge Of c. n.
Hogan, probation officer. was surrenders
ed to the proper authorities Monday be
cause Of violations Of her release. She
was taken to Windsor yesterday to serve
sentence Of not more than two years
and not less than ono and ope.half in
state prison