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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
BEoUEsr TO HOSPITAL.
st. Johnsbury Institution Win Eventual.
" Be Benefited $4,000.

ST. Jotnsbury. March r. Iy the will
of Mrs. Jeanne Babcock, who died last
Friday at Vest Barnet. the st. Johns
bury hospital will eventually receive the
sum Of $4,000. but the provisions Of
The document present an interesting
situation
Mrs. Babcock left $4,000 in cash.
The will provides that after the fun.
eral expenses are paid the money Is to
be left IN trust until it reaches. with
interest. the sum Of $4,000 again;
then. that the income shall 70 to Mrs.
iiabe0ck's five sisters and her brother.
After their deaths the money Is to be
given to the hospital All Of the bene-
ticiagies are we'll along in years. some
heing older tnan the testatrix, who was
~ years of age
Elisha May, attorney for Mrs. Bah.
cock, accompanied the body to the
Mount Auburn cemetery in Massaehus.
ctts and brought the ashes 10 this
town, whore they VIII be buried ii ae-
cordancc with the terms Of tho will. Mrs.
Babcoek was 2 member Of the Presbv-
terian church, but was under treatment
for month one year ago at tho ST.
Jobnsbury hospital, which is a Catholic
institution, and TO which she finally de-
cided to leave her money
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
ALLOON CAME DOWN
JUST IN TIME
J Atlantic Ocean Yawned Before The
aeronauts Less Than Mile Away
Landing Safely Made.

Hampton Falls, n. H. March 12.-
W#er maintaining an average speed Of
nfIlfe than forty.three miles an hour for
little more than three hours, the bal
Lam Stevens, No. 21, which ascendcd
esn Pittsfeld, Mass, at 1909 a. M,
Yesterday, landed ia this town at gels
RI m, The landing was made safely and
eesily on the edge Of a patch Of woods
about mile from the village OF Hamp,
ton Falls but it was made none too
soon, for the spot where the balloon
enme down IS less than mile from the
shore Of the Atlantic ocean.
The anchor rope caught in a tree and
&c occupants Of the ear, Leo Stevens
al New York, who acted as pilot, and
William F. Nhiteh0use, who went rs
Messenger, reached the ground with little
diilieulnty and with but slight damage
s. the balloon. They Immediately
hacked up their balloon ami sent it to
The village, whence they took an early
train for Boston.
The entire distance covered BY the
balloon during the three hours and six
minutes that it was in the air was
aIout 1870 miles Mfr. stevens and Mr
Ahitehouse expressed themselves as
greatly pleased with their trip. whicn
they said had been very comfortable
and successful. Mr.. Stevens said that
nc trip did not establish new record
fer speed.
The balloon arose in heavy westerly
gale and rushed off to the eastward
toward Greenfield. 4 shift of the wind.
however, carried it to a little to the
nerthwards and shortly after 1 o'clock
il vas seen passing over the city of
Nashua.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
SCOTTISH BILL.
Was Rejected by House Of Lords After
Two Days Debate.

" London, March y. -Undismayed By
khreats of penalties to follow the second
fejection Of the governments Scottish
Haaall holdings bills, the House Of Lords
last evening, after debate which lasted
for two days, refused 10 move the meas.
y second reading BY a vdte Of I53
t63
IA Scottish clans have not risen in
sII&Nprt Of the bill since it was rejected
14 the House Of Lords at the last ses-
siaI& During the recess the ministerial
esman threatened freely that ii the
stH#lfr house again threw ont the meas
sizz the government wonld promptly in
|llce the necessary legislation to re-
szIset the powers of the hereditary cham
- Since these threats were made,
lAsever, there have been number Of
htlections disastrous to the govern
md and considerable differences of
orion have developed among the rank
aa8 file. As result of these circum
hces, the silence Of the ministers
u erday on this subject leads to the
n8IIef that the cabinet is not yet pre-
81 to inaugurate its threatened ac-
IA campaign against the House Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
I'M TUNEFUL
ACCORD ALL
A Splendid Musical COnyen-
ton Held
in EAST MONTPELIER HALL
Under Competent Direction of c. F.
Dudley, the Tenth Annual Conyen-
tion Which Closed Last Night
Was a Success.

The expectation Of musical treat at
the tenth annual convention given BY
g + Dudley at East Montpelier Tues
day and yesterday was fully realized
by q large number Of people, the pro-
grams being fully as good as any ever
given at the East Montpelier conyen-
tons, which is guarantee Of their ex-
celleuee. The closing event was the
grand concert and ball last evening, at
tended BY a large audience many being
present from Barre, Montpelier, Wiz
Jamestown, Brookfeld, Plainfeld Marsh
field, Cabot and other towns in the vi
ciuity.
Mr. Dudley was conductor Of the fes-
tiyal and he had selected his soloists
we'll, as the hearty applause accorded
All Of them testified Mrs, B w. Braley
OF Barre was the soprano soloist, l.. G.
Griftiths Of Barre tenor, Charles f. Lowe
Of Montpelier bass, and Mrs Harriet
Willard Of Burlington the also, while
Mrs, II. L. Cleayes Of Montpelier and
A. M. Allen Of Barre acted as accom-
PIANIST and entertainer, respectively.
One other fine feature Of last nights
program was the male quartette work
of Messrs. j. L. Lane, first tenor, II.
Hudson. second tenor, a. i. Foster, first
bass, and d. Hudson, second bass. These
gentlemen were repeatedly encored. In
the afternoon matinee was given with
the rendering Of the cantata, THE
Growing OF Love" which was much en-
joyed
II was l0:30 o'clock last night when
the last encore for the evening program
had been responded to, the late closing
Of the program being due to the re-
peated calls for farorite artists. Then
at 1880. the floor was cleared fos dane
ing, music being furnished by Gilbert
sons orchestra Of Barre Dancing was
enjoyed until three o'clock this morn
ing
The guests were served dinner and
supper bv the officers OF the East Mont
pelier grange, and the latter catered TO
tile wants Of the hungry people in The
most acceptable manner. One hundred
and fifty people were served with supper
last evening
The success Of the convention Is due
10 Mr., Dudley, who has worked untir
ingly to see that the event passed OH
well. He il the recognized leader Of
the musical interests Of that eommuna
ii and the people are assured of splen
aid entertaiNment when he undertakes
the work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
Fleet Reaches Magdalena Bay
Ahead Of Time
ANCHORED THIS MORING
Vessels Arrived Last Night But They
Waited for Morning Light Before
Taking Their Place--Coast
Cities Are Pleased.

San Diego, Calf, March l2-- Four
days ahead Of schedule time, the United
States battleship fleet arrived at Mag
dalena Bay last night The news was
brought here early to-day by wireless.
The vessels remained outside the har-
Dor until this morning and then proceed
ed to anchorage. As soon as the targess
can be placed, work with the big guns
will be started. Target practice will
continue for two weeks and then the
fleet will sail for San Diego.
California's coast cities were gratified
yesterday by the announcement III the
tentative partial itinerary Of the fleet
from Magdalena to San Francisco. The
oflicial declaration that calls would be
made at San Diego, San Pedro, Santa
Barbara and Santa Cruz came as a
grteful reinsurance, and plans for the
various receptions are going forward
with renewed yigor The enthusiasm OF
sthe people knows no bounds, and all are
booking forward to the visit Of the fleet
kas notable event in the history of the
&Pacific coast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
CRITICIZED RATES
ON CENTRAL VT. R. R.
West River Lumbermen Feel That They
Are Not Being Treated Fairly
0ficers Of Association Elected.

Brattlebono, March i2.-1'he West
river lumbermen's association whien
was organized recently, met in Brat
tieboro Yesterday and INDUCED IN some
severe criticism 81 the Central Vermont
railroad The association feels that the
lunbermen Of the West river valley are
not being treated fairly with respect to
rates and service. and large part Of
the meeting was devoted to 2 discussion
81 The alleged excessive rates on lum-
ber. chair stock and bark, and of the
means available 10 relieve the situation
b. s. Gallup Of Brattleboro was elected
president; J G. Tibbetts Of West Wards
boro, vice president; W. II. Taft Of
West Iownshend, see..treas Mr., Gal
hap. Mr.. Tibbetts. &. III Hollenbeek of
.lafnaica L. u, Holden Of Braitleboro.
C II Willard and NJ. j. Iapgood 81
Peru executive committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
ARSENIC IN
HIS BODY
Testimony OF Physician at Au-
topSy on Walter Baker
WHO DIED MYSTERIOUSLY
Baker Family Physician Also Testified
That He Regarded the Young Man in
Almost Perfect Condition Short
Time Before He Died.

Hackensack, n j., March u. AT the
resumption late yesterday Of the inquest
into the death of Walter +. Baker, d
member Of welI-known family. who
died in Bogota, following an evening
spent in New York City, Dr. William
f. Boss, Of the MASSACHUSETTS, General
hospital, who made a chemical examina-
ton OF the organs Of the dead man, tes
titled that III his opinion death was due
70 arsenicaI poisoning
He said be had examined a part Of
Ehe liver, part Of the Kidneys, part
Of the brain and the contents 0f the
stomach. Altogether he had found five
grains Of arsenic in the parts submitted
to him. Two grains Of arsenic. the
witness said, would be fatal dose.
Replying to question, DR. Boos said
In my opinion the person died from
arsenical poisoning and in my opinion
the poison was administered 10 him
in solution
The witness said that he found no
arsenic IN the embaIming fluid submit
ted to him.
Dr. George II Magrath, also Of tlIe
staff Of the Massachusetts General hos
pital, who performed an autopsy on
the body Of Baker on October 20 two
days following the death. testified that
he found the organs Of the body normal
with the exception OF the lungs, upon
which were a few spots, Indicating
small hemorfhages There was no evi
denee Of Bright's disease He was not
able from his examination TO tell the
cause OF death. There was no indication
OF a fatal disease nor was there suifi-
eient change in any vital organ Of al
OF them 20 cause death The witness
said that he had performed 1900 au-
topsies.
Dir Charles D. Uuderhill Of Boston,
the Baker family physician, and at the
time Of Bakers death medical examiner
Of Suffolk county. testified To having
made physical examination OF Baker
some days subsequent 70 Sept. last.
At TINT time he found that all the
organs Of the young mans body were
normal, the heart action was perfect
The kidneys normal. and there was alb
solntely no sign Of disease. the witness
said. He considered Baker IN practical
~ perfect condition aud had never treat
ID him for anything serious. The Inst
time he had salked with Walter Baker
the latter told him that he was bccom-
ng tired Of living IN New York and
hat he would either return to Boston
md live with his brother or 60 abroad
some time before the following Thanks
giving.
The inquest was adjourned until Fri
lay afternoon, at which time Edward |
Baker, brother of the dead man, win |
be called
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
Fnioved the Farce.

The two-aet farce entitled, Not Man
IN tke House. was presented br the
members OF the p. n. G. at the Univer
salist chapel Tuesday evening The
house was well filed and the play WAS
greatly enjoyed by everyone All paris
were nicely taken. which showed that
the girls had taken much interest III
preparing their work Much talent was
shown in all the parts. and i proved
great deal bsxter tlIaa expected. The
members were much pleased To see 50
naHy 81 the older people present. as this
has been an unusual occurrence e othee
entertainments lately gwen Quite
lalee crowd xefe Up from the CITY and
a few from t.ranitefille Cake and col
5ee we're served after the farce. The
+. H. C. wish to ielider q e0te Of thanks
60 al those who - kinilY attended
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
SETTLE CONFLICT
In FAIR DATES
state Fair win Precede the Valley Fair
at Brattleboro by Several Days,
1t Is Decided.

st. Johnshurv, March II The al.
iourncd meeting OF the international
Circuit of VeFmonk and Eastern Canada
was held yesterday afternoon at The
Avenue house here, when dates for fairs
were changed and settled upon as FOL,
lows:
Montreal. August 1l-l5
Stsnetead August 1920.
Lamoille Valley, August 25-2T.
Sherbrooke, August 29-Sept. ).
Orleans County Barton, Sept. S.ll.
Caledonia County, Sept. 1917.
STATE fair, White River Junction
Sept. % rs.
Valley fair, Brattleboro, Sept. 29-0ct
2.
The conflict between the state fair and
the Valley fair is thus settled. A COM
mittee consisting Of Maxwell Evarts
George NJ Powers and James f Hooker
was named to see what can be done
toward getting better railroad rates,
These men viii be paid by the associa
tion, pro rata.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
THAW'S MOTHER
MADE DEFENDANT
IN Action For Annulment Of Marriage,
Brought BY Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Against Harry Thaw.

New York. March H. Mrs. William
Coplcy Thaw was served here late yes.
terday with papers in which she il
made co-defendant with ner son. Harry
X. Thaw, in the action instituted bv the
latter's wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, to
annul their marriage As Harry Thaw
s an Innate Of an insane asylum he Il
IN the eyes OF the law legally dead and
the next Of kin becomes technically the
actual defendant in the case.
An attempt was also made last even
ing TO serve Harry Thaw at Matteawnn
by Il messenger who was admitted to
the asylum Late last night, however,
il was made known that owing to a
teclmicality the service was not com
pleted. Dr. Robert Lamb, superinten
dent Of the institution. being Thaw's
legal guardian must also be served, il
vas explained Learning this Tlaw re
fused to accept service and the process
server returned here where another set
Of papers viii be prepared and served
upon Or. Lamb and Thaw.
Daniel O'Reilly, counsel for EVELYN
Ihaw, explained that though Thaw's
mother was made co -defendent as be-
ing the next Of kin she s technically
the real defendant, the law presuminr
her son to be insane and therefore legally
deal. Evelyn called at O'Reiley's Office
Yesterday and attached her signature 10
the papers in the case As she left the
cffce, Mrs. Thaw was asked whether
she would later, as had been intimated.
make public the cause Of the estrange-
nent that lel to the annulment suit She
fepaed The public viii never know
The papers served yesterday briefly
recite the fact Of the marriage at Pitts.
burg on April 4, 1905. and set forth
that at the time Of the marriage Of
the plaintiff to the defendant the de.
fendant was a lunatic and Of unsound
mind and was incapable Of making
valid contract Of marriage. The cause
for annulling the marriage, to wit, the
luracy Of Harry Kendall Thaw existed
at the time Of such marriage
Lawyer OReilly said that he did not
anticipate any trouble in seucring from
the defendants counsel fees and ali
nony. A. Russell Peabody, counsel for
Thaw, said: 1t win not be necessary
fer Evelyn to 60 TO the courts in order
to get counsel fees and alimony while
the suit is pending She has been get
ting money from me to pay her expen
res while Harry is confined and this will
he continued during the trial OF the an
Hnlment suit ! shall fight the case up
on instructions from my client and shall
represent him personally in the defense.
The matter Of cash settlement up
on the plaintiff had not been taken up,
Peabody said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
wANr rEN pER cENr. RAISE.
Barre Laundry Workers Apply to Man
ager Of Barre Steam Laundry.

The agreement under which the mem
bers OF the local branch Of the laundry
workers union are employed expires
April 9th and the union has presented
a new bill to the proprietor Of the Barre
steam laundry, Mrs l.. a. Houghton.
The change in the new bill is request
for ten per cent. increase in the wages
ol all the workers, the nine hour day
% remain as at present.
Mrs. Hougnton met the members of
The union Tuesday evening and the mat
ter Of the new scale Of prices was dis
cusscd and she stated that under the
present conditions she was unable TO
meet the demand Of the union; and the
matter has not been settled yet
The barre branch OF the union Is
composed of is members, all Of whom
ere employed in the Barre steam laundry
and the increase asked would amount 10
about SIS week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Visitors to Barre Who Were Registered
Last Night and To-day.

Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day are D. p. Coffin,
Boston: A. NJ. Buck, Canaan, N. H.; L.
III Allen. Boston; A. II. Sweet, Portland,
Me-. w p Welch, Burlington; J. f.
Rogers, New York; Frank Grant, Bos.
ton.
Among arrivals at the Hotel Otis
yesterday were |. +. Hatch, Burlington
Il. f. Nahan. Chicago; j.. + Ketchum,
Boston; u. a. Fits, H. ], Harper, Brook
field: John Kirk. New Haven, Conn. !;
Charles jackson, New York; FL Robey,
Burlington
Yesterdays arrivals at the Northern
hotel included Grant Heath, Boston;
George Kelly. Quincy, Mass; II. +.
Palmer, Burlington: w. + O'Neil, Of
Springfield, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
GENTLEMEN AS COOKS.
Served Banquet to Ladies Of The East
ern Star Lodge.

Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Hattie
Jones Of Richnond and Deputy Grand
Patron Al Fl House Of Wiiliamstown
made their annual official visit last even
ing 70 Ruth Chapter. No. IS, Order Of
Eastern Star. The meeting was largely
attended and the work was highly
spoken Of BY the visiting deputies, Fol
lowing the meeting the gentIemen's cir
Gle served a banquet To the order iii the
tsnquet hall at which 150 people were
served The supper was very enjoy
able treat to the ladies and consisted
of oysters. cold meats. rolls, doughnuts,
ccffee. oranges and bananas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
WheeIock Man cd Liesnse.

Providence. r. J.. March Marriage
licenses were issued here yesterday 10
out Of the state applicants as fellows:
Charles 4. Bliss. aged 4S. OF Waieelock
VT. and Margaret eastman Egiinton
at this city. Fred ". Flies. aged "a
Portland. Ne. and Ida Augusta Jor.
dan. aged 20, 3 daughter 81 Horace
Jordan, a shipbuilder Of Portland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
$500 WERE KILLED
IN WEEKS BATTLE
Between Troops and Strikers at Chilean
Nitrate Beds. Report Ship 0fficers
Who Have Just Reached San
Francisco.

San Francisco. March According
to officers Of the Norwegian steamer
Christian Bors, in from Chile, the report
OF loss of life in conflict on January
first. between troops and strikers at the
nitrate beds in Iquique, was purposely
misrepresented BY the Chilean govern
ment, They declare that instead of 100
being killed $500 lost their lives. the
troops using machine guns. sanguinary
battles took place for an entire week.
The big fight Of January first broke up
the strike and the men went back to
work week later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
THE VOTES COUNTED.
But Trainmen's Committee wan Not
Give Out Decision.

Boston, March p The votes of the
members Of the Brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen employed on the Boston and
Maine railroad as to whether they
would accept voluntarily wage reslpe-
tioB 0f per cent until July ]. were
counted late last night ard the commit
tee IN charge returned 10 thcis respee-
tive positions with the road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
ON HIS OWN REQUEST
William H. Roakes' Remains Are Being
BROUGHT to Montpelier

Pursuant TO William i. Roakes' re-
quest. his body Is being brought to
Montpelier from Worcester. Mass, for
burial. and il is expected t. reach there
late this afternoon He was a native
of Montpelier, born "a years ago, the
son of lfngt and Mary Roakes He had
seven brothers and two sisters, Of whom
three survive, Barney Of Montpelier.
Hugh OF Winoosi and John Of New
port William Vas in the Civil war,
serving with tho 18th Vermont regi
lnent. Following the wan he went to
Boston. remaining there until two years
ago. when he Went to Worcester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
DEFENSE MAY NOT
ENTER ANY EVIDENCE
In the Case of Raymond Hit leock, the
ActOr-Jury Was Completed This
Noon, With Carl Adae as
Foreman.

New York, March l2-The jury in
the case Of Raymond Hitchcock. who
is on trial for mistreating little girls,
was completed at noon by the selection
of Carl Adae as foreman. The actor
paid strict attention to the choice Of
jurymen to-day. He was accompanied
by his wife. Unless the district attor-
nev has something up his sleeve, it is
intimated the defense may not intro
duce any evidence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
WAS IN A HURRY.
Donald Morrison Was Running Across
Trestle and Stepped Through.

While running across the trestle of
tie Barre railroad near the trotting
park Tuesday afternoon Donald Morri
son Of Graniteyille stepped down be-
tween the ties and broke his right leg
halt way between the ankle ami the
Knee. He was running to catch up with
his friends who were ahead of him when
the accident happened. Joseph Graham
who lives near the trestle heard his
cries for nelp and went to his assist
ance. Mr. Graham carried him to his
own home and called Dr.. w D. Reid
who reduced the fracture Morrison was
then taken to his home in Graniteville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
FOR PROPOSED BLOCK.
City Engineer Survey the National Bank
Site To-day.

City Engineer Reed was engaged this
afternoon in surveying, to establish the
street liLe at the National Bank Of
Barre corner, on request Of the trustees
OF the Aldrich library fund. This is
done with a view to the erection of a
new block on the lot at some future
time. TO replace the bnnk building and
the wooden building in the rear and on
Elm street, the latter Of which is occu-
pied by the Economic grocery store
The Aldrich trustees made request for
the survey at the meeting Of the alder
men Tuesday night The street com
mittee inspected the location yesterday
afternoon. This property was part Of
the large estate conveyed BY the late
Leonard f Aldrich-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
COOKE FAILS AGAIN.
a New Yofk Editor Exonofated of
Charges Of Heresy.

Topeka. kans., March 12-The Kan
sas conference Of the Methodist Epis-
eopai church yesterday exoaorate8 the
Rev. J. e. Mcfarland. D. d. Of New
York. editor Of the Methodist Sunday
SCHOOL publications, Of charges of here
81 preferred by the Rev. eeorge A.
CooWe Of Brandon, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
HURT BY HER FALL.
Isabel Fott Was Rendered Unconscious
For a Few Moments.

Isabel Fort. the nine year old daughter
# Mr. and Mrs a. E Fort, met with an
accident at their home on Summer street
early last evening, which might easily
have ended more seriously. The little
girl was climbing from lower piazza
to one above when she fell to the
ground a distance Of about 10 feet.
The fall rendered her unconscious for
a few moments and she was carried in
70 the house. Dr. Goodrich was called
and found it necessary 10 take several
stitches in a cut under the chiId's chin,
but there seemed to be no bones broken
although she was severely bruised BY the
foil
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-12
NoT a BONE.
Disturbed King Alfonso in His Trip to
Barcelona.

Barcelona, March 10 After two days
visit 70 this city King Alfonso left for
Madrid shortly before eight o'clock last
evening. The royal train moved away to
the cheering Of a multitude
No outward incident marked the
kings stay in Barcelona, but during the
early hours Of the morning, the police
Fad something Of a scare on account Of
the explosion Of a small bomb which
had been placed in q water pipe at
Atarazanas Quay, a lonely spot. The
pipe was shattered and the sidewalk
damaged, but no one was injured so far
as known. The authorities say that the
eNplosion was insignineent.