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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
THAW is EATING AT
KNIFE AND FORK" TABLE
Only 54 Of The zoo Inmates at Mattea-
wan Are Allowed That Privilege,
His First Day.

Mateawan, N. Il, Feb. 81. Harry X
Thaw began yesterday the routine Of q
simple life, with the authorities at the
state hospital for the criminal insane
say, will make his long stay in the
Tombs prison in New York like the
height OF gaiety in comparison.
The new patient in the observation
ward slept soundly Saturday night, the
presence Of the fifty other men in the
domitory not giving him the slightest
concern. It was after the usual retir-
ing nour when Thaw reached The hospi
tai, and he Immediately went to bed.
He had enjoyed the trip from New York
with his counsel, as well as the dinner
at the hotel in Fiskhill Landing, with
his counsel and one or two newspaper
friends Although the two deputies
Who accompanied him were guests at
the dinner, there was no suggestion Of
prison or asylum restriction during the
repast, and ThaW found the occasion
much to his liking.
He arose Sunday morning at o'clock
and ate a hearty breakfast at the knife
and fork table. Only ffty-four men
ont Of the more than 700 in the institu-
tion are allowed this privilege, the Others
b ing restricted to spoons Thaw seem
ed much refreshed from his sound sleep
and declared he needed the rest after the
trying hours Of Friday and Saturday,
while the Jury was out and seemingly
unable to agree upon a verdict.
About 500 men were in the main
dining room when Thaw reached the
breakfast table tolSy and he was tas
center OF attraction. The novelty Of the
noted patients presence had not worn
on by dinner and be was compelled to
eat under the scrutiny Of many eyes. No
arrangements for specially prepared
meals haviag vet been made for him
Thaw shared the hospital fare with all
the Others His dinner included roast
pCrk, potatoes, sauer krout, bread, but
ter and coffee
At O'Clock p. NJ, he attended divine
service In the auditorium or theatre.
ccnductea By the Rev. Harry Sheldon.
pastor Of the Fiskhill Landing Meatodist
Episcopal church. One hundred patients
were present. and Thaw had expressed s
desire 10 attend. Unless patients es-
pcoiaiIy request It they do not attend
the Sunday religious services. which are
conducted By ministers Of various de-
nominations
In the course Of the day, Thaw ie-
clafed 10 ore OF tie attendants that ne
probably would net be il Tie hospital
more than enc week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
IMPRISONED IN SNOW
FOR SIX HOURS
Passengers on Montpelier s. Wells River
Train Lived on Drummers' Sam
pies and Basket
Lunches.

| If the Candlemas weather prophecy
has any virtue, the weather Of yesterday
indicated that the half q winters gone.
Such a howling and believing Of the
north wind hasn't been heard this winter.
And then The snow! Eighteen inches Of
it had fallen all day Saturday and the
light stuff was piled in huge banks in
the country districts BY the wind Of yes
terday morning, making traffic Of all
sorts difficult Those who had occasion
to 90 outside the city yesterday and
to-day had a great deal OF difficulty in
getting through and over the piles.
One OF the rural carriers, Arthur Rob
inson, got into difficulties Saturday af-
terrloon and had to walk into the city,
distance Of six miles. The stage driy-
ers to distant towns took no chances that
afternoon and went early, not waiting
for the afternoon mail train. And that s
where they were wise.
The train to and from Graniteyille and
the hin section was Cancelled Saturday
night. as it would have been impossible
to Get through They cut hole through
to day Other trains had like difficult
ties The Central Vermont mail train,
due at 4s20 pulled In several hours
overdue, while the Others were CORES
pondingIy late The main line Of the
Montpelier & Wells River also had some
difficulties TO contend with, having got
stuck near Lancsboro. The Barre and
Montpelier trolley system had its plows
at work early and had the main line
drilled out Sunday morning The Wash
ington street branch, however, still re-
mains plugged up
Supt of Streets Fred Bruce to-day had
a large force OF men and teams at work
removing the piles Of snow thrown up
on Main street.
Passengers on the Montpelier & Wells
River train which was stalled in the
drifts near I.anesboro had a miserable
six hours OF It Saturday night. They
had two engines and four cars and had
been stopped at intervals, until they ran
into the big drift. Here they stuck.
It was III the middle Of bowling wilder
ness, and the Is passengers We're hungry
ycs. very hungry Fortunately, there
were two drummers in the crowd, and
they opened their sample cases, contain
ing cookies, wafess, smoked herring, and
various other things, and the company
ate.
Then the the trainmen went down 70
Lanesboro to boarding house, where
the people made up baskets OF sand
wiches. coffee. ete., and carried down the
line to the hungry people. The train
finally got started and arrived in Mont
pelier at l:20 yesterday morning. AS
there were fifteen passengers for Barre,
a special train was run to this city. This
train got stalled once, but finally pulled
into town In the carly morning. The
trip back to Montpelier took an hour.
Some af the Central Vermont snow
crew quit work this morning and took
little snatch of rest. for the first time
IN As hours. Others worked for 35 hours
steady
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
TOOK OVERDOSE
FOUND DEAD IN ROOM
Former Vermont Woman Had Written a
Letter to DR.. S. H. Everett of
Castleton, This State.

New York, Feb. 3.-A handsome
woman of perhaps o. years ana sup
posed to be Almyra Wilcox. who con
Quoted a millinery establishment in Mil
Yankee yesterday was found dead in
her room at the hotel Chelsea. wnere she
registered last Monday. Death had oc-
CURED during the night and powders dis
covered in the room lei the coroner to
believe that an overdose of some mar
cotic had proven fatal The view was
concurred in BY physician who had
treated the woman for insomnia Letters
written by her Saturday nignt told Of
four sleepless nights.
Miss Wilcox before going to Wiscon-
sin lived at Rutland, W.T.. and had re-
latives ia Castleton In that state. DIR.
s ii. Everett of Castleton telegraphed
last night to the undertaken who took
charge Of the body, giving Instructions
as to the embalming and stating that he
would arrive in this city today.
A quantity Of iewelfy and a wealth Of
fashionable apparel were included in the
woman's effects and labels on ner bag
gage indicated tnat she had recently re-
turned from an European trip.
On tne writing desk was postal ad
dressed to Dr. Everett saying that she
hoped to see him next Friday 1t was
signed 'auntie' There was also let
ter unadhcssed. In this bits Of humor
alternated with pathetic touches. IT
read IN part
Dear Heart;
This is gay New York, You ask for
d best girl letter, but you don't always
get what YOU want, even from Him.
the Divine Giver | stayed home to
write this much as Il Ii. DO you
remember our last night | went To
sleep in the dear old chair that was built
for two several times, but | did not tell
you / was hardly able 10 sleep for
week. Sleep is heaven. None but you
and my sainted mother ever called me
darling and when you say 1t | always
hear the angels wings. And you are al
50 the only one to call me Myra.' was
thinking of it the other day when voice
at my sile called: 'Almyra' thought
ii voice from heaven. Being practieal
settled back upon my feet and learned
al | opened my eyes il was a healthy son
of Erin calling a station. = God be
with you till we meet again. Will it
ever come morning. This is the fourth
night without sleep. The more take
the wider my eyes open. I have book
but If / only had someone to talk to
me-"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
LOSES IT'S PLANT.
Mechanical Department Of The Cleveland
Plain Dealer DESTROYED.

Cleveland. Feb. s-The four.story
brick building containing the mechani.
cal department Of the Plain Dealer
publishing company, was practically de-
stroyed by FIRE yesterday. The adioin-
ing structure in which the business and
editorial offices are located was not se-
riously damaged.
The building destroyed contained the
composing room, 22 lynotypes, job print
ing plant. storerooms, boilers and dyna
mos and pressgoom in the basement. 1t
is thought two or three big presses are
not badly damaged The less on the
building and contents Is estimated at
100000, partially covered by insurance
The Plain Dealer will be issued from
the Cleveland News plant for the pres
ent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
YEGGMAN ARRESTED
IN HAVERHILL TO-DAY
They We're Members Of Party Who Dy.
nanited POst-ofice Safe in Sails
bury Early To-day-They
Confess.

Haverhill. Mass. Feb. 3.-Two Of the
gang OF yeggs who dynamited the safe
in tho Salisbury post t-ofiice early to-day
and took three dollars in money and a
quantity OF stamps were arrested upon
their arrival here to-day on a trolley car.
Their pockets were full of loot and they
admitted the theft, but said they were
the only ones concerned. An alarm was
given as soon as the Salisbury residents
heard the explosion and gang Of four
yeggs Was pursued 80 the woods, where
the police are now searching for them
The two men who We're arrested got
through the Gordon and boarded the troll
ley. They viii be turned over to the
Salisbury police.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
KNOWN I'm RUTLAND.
Miss Wilcox Was in Habit of Visiting
There Frequently.

Rutland, Feb. s.--AIiss Alnyra VIII
cox was known in this city and in Gas
tleton where she had relatives. Her
brother Harry lived here, and DR.. F. II.
Everett, to whom letter found ainong
tie woman's effects was directed was
her nephew.
Miss Wilcox wac accustomed to Wis
iting her relatives in this vicinity about
every two years, but her coming on
from the West at this time had been
unannounoed to her people here, who
knew nothing about II until the news Of
her death was given to them.
Miss Wilcox had conducted milli-
merry business in different towns in this
state and in Athol and Orange, Mass,
Cleveland, O., and other parts Of the
West
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
FOUGHT uNDpER sHERIDAN.
Louis Breno, an Old Soldier, Died al
Waterbury Hospital Yesterday.

Word was received here Sunday morn
ING from the Waterbury hospital of the
death OF Louis Breno, who was taken
there nearly a year ago. Mr.. Breno was
born in Malone, n. y, and would have
been % years old in March. he leaves
to mourn his loss his wife and one
daughter. Mrs. William Bigelow of this
city. and brother who resides in Kan
sas. The funeral viii be held Tuesday
afternoon at two O'Clock from the home
Of his son -in-law, William Bigel0w, 80
Prospect street, the Rev. +. A. Poole
officiating.
Mr. Breno vas veteran Of the Civil
war. having served IN both the infantry
and cavalry, having first enlisted in
1851 and being honofably discharged
from the service six years later He
served under General Phil Sheridan in
the cavalry and was taken prisoner dur
ING the generals raid. being placed in
Libby prison. While there he saw how
they treated 8 spy. the victim being
one Of Sheridan's best men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
FouNp HoRsE AND sLEIeH.
Valuable Discovery by V. S. MaInatti--
who Is the Owner?

A horse and sleigh await the owner
at barn near Bugbee 4 Scott's granite
plant in the south end Of the CITY, hav-
ing been taken in charge by Y. s Mall
natti late Saturday night. The horse
was walking toward this city and there
was no one in sight Mr. Alalnatti
stopped the animal and thinking that
he might pick mp the driver, went back
TO South Barre. but without success. He
then placed the animal in the barn, as
above mentioned. The animal is a small
bay horse. and was hitched 10 an orii-
rary sleigh. Mr. Nalnatti made his
valuable find on South Main street. near
the corner Of Ayers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
FLoopED Two cELLARs.
Montpelier Water Main Burst on East
State Street and Made Trouble.

The Montpelier water department has.
to cope with water, snow and frozen
ground al day yesterday, to find leak
IN the water main on East State street,
which flooded the street and cellars Of
two residences. There was considerable
anxiety to recover the break. as this
pipe feeds the water motor in The fire
station at the foot Of the street. The
trouble was remedied at nine o'clock
last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03

In Various Costumes at Swedish So.
ciety Dance Saturday Evening.

The local Swedish society, Nordst ier-
nan, held an enjoyable masquerade dance
at Knights of Columbus hall Saturday
evening, the affair being attended by
over 50 couples, A great variety Of COS
tunes was seen in the hall, and nearly
all nationalities were represented in cos
tune, ii not in person. Prizes were
given for the best costumes Che first
prize being awarded to Frank Nelson, the
second to Miss Naura Anderson, and the
third to hans Hanson. Dancing was
enjoyed until the limit Of time, and
then supper was served in the hall
There were present about Is couples
from Montpelier, who returned on
special car at the conclusion of the
dance. Music was furnished BY Elmores
orchestra of three pieces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
A FAMILIAR FACE.
Appeared Before Judge Scott But Tagged
With Different Name.

One arrested was made BY the police
over Sunday. a man giving his name
as Daniel Sexton was arrested Saturday
evening by officer Gamble and in the
city court this morning the officers in
formed the court that they We're sure
that the man had been ia court before
for intoxication. No such name appeared
on the court records. but Tie man liuaily
said that he had been arrested about
year ago, and he pleaded guilty 60 a
second ofe8sc. He vas fned sI1 aud
costs Of $40. Tho mar couldn't re-
mcmber what name he gave when ar
rested before, and the officers are Eoas
dernr ii they have got as rehs namc
this time. Ho was taken 10 the county
jail at Montpelier this sftefrooa fur y
days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
DIED IN BURLINGTON.
Henry Dillingham;, Who Went to Hospi-
tai in Burlington for Operation.

Henry Dillingham;, who went to the
Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington
some time ago for an operation, died
there last night. according to informa
ton received here to-day lie resided
on Warren street, this city. The body
viii be taken 70 Mortified for interment
beside the remain Of Mrs. Dillingham;,
VINO died two years ago Mr.. Dilling-
ham was IS years Of age
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
An Uprising at 0porto.
spAPIN SENDS cRuIsER.
To Protect It's Colony in Case of a
Revolution

Madrid, Feb. 3.--The Spanish govern.
ment is gravely alarmed at the Portu-
guese situation. The cruiser Princess Of
Asturia has been ordered to Lisbon tc
protect the Spanish colony in the event
Of revolution. The arrival Of British
warships at Lisbon is eagerly awaited
as it IS believed the danger of revolu-
tion will be temporarily over when they
anchor of the port.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
SUNDAY CLOSING FAILS.
Stores Which We're Prohibited Are Grad
uaIly Opening UP.

Montpelier's blue Sunday" is already
a deep carmine, Instead Of the stores
remaining closed OH the Sabbath, they
are being opened up by easy stages. The
first thing after the order of the states
attorney, the drug stores were allowed
to open, as settled upon with Mr. Gates.
Last Sunday John Leland, who is seere-
tary Of the merchants association, which
was instrumental in getting the Sunday
closing movement started. deeided to re-
open his store. Yesterday Carl Reed
opened bis cigar, candy and lee cream
e ore as usual
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
No Revolution in Portugal
Following Assassination
FRANCO CABINET Is 0U1
Spanish Government Is Greatly Alarmed
While Edward Of England Is Re-
solved Not to Permit the Over
throw Of the Dynasty.

Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. s.-The Framed
cabinet has fallen, and its leader has
no place under the new government
The premier has relinqllshed his power
and Admiral De Amaral il president
Franco agreed to this measure as the
one best calculated to pacify hostile
opinion.
The opening session Of the new council
ws held to-day. King Manuel addressed
the body, declaring he placed himself in
It's hands, relying on its patriotism and
wisdom. The new cabinet is made IN
Of coalition of elements, some of the
ministers having been notably opposed
to frances iron rules Not ono of Fran
eos ministers remains. The new king
tl9 years old) is keeping his head re.
markably we'll and all his commands
have been in the right direction.
Extraordinary precautions continue to
prevail against revolutionary uprising.
Troops are guarding all the principal
streets and artillery is held in readiness
for call at the first sign Of trouble.
Early Sunday morning Premier Franco
proclaimed the accession of Prince Man
uel to the throne, and the boy king
viii be known as Manuel II. The troops
have sworn allegiance to the new mon
arch With their aid. Manuel declares.
he viii prevent further violence and iii.
surrection and will preserve the mon
srchy.
Suffering from the wound received
when his father and brother were as
sassinated, King Manuel, shortly after
being proclaimed king. issued an address
to his people, as follows;
Portuguese: An abominahle outrage
has opposed with deepest bitterness my
heart as a son and brother I know that
the nation shares my grief and abhors
this horrible, dastardly crime, which Is
unprecedented Ia history ] am sum
moned by the constitution to preside
over the destinities of the kingdom, and
in the task ! will employ all my efforts
for the welfare Of the country and to
deserve the love Of the Portuguese peo-
pie, / swear to maintain the Catholic
religion and the integrity Of the kingdom
and to observe and cause 10 be observed
the political constitution of the nation.
II further declare that II pleases me
to retain in Office the present minis
ters.
"Given at the palace, FebJ2, 1908.
ADon Manuel H.
Later came the decision to change the
cabinet, as announced above,
An Uprising at 0porto.
A battalion Of infantry revolted at
Oporto following the receipt of the news
of the assassination OF King Carlos and
Crown Prince Luis, The men declaring
that they would serve no longer under
d monarchist government Loyal troops
arrested the mutineers without fight
The trouble is believed to have furnished
the basis for the report that a republic
had been proclaimed at 0porto.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
EnwARD WILL AID.
Resolved u Prevent Overthrow Of the
Dynasty.

London. Feb 3.--King Edward is re-
solved not to permit the overthrow OF
the Portuguese dynasty, according to
unofficial but authoritative information
from highest official sources II neees-
ssry, he viii lend King Manuel military
aid in suppressing revolution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
AN UNQUALIFIEDLIE
ABOUT HIS FATHER
Frank Rockefeller Says That His Par
ent's Body Does Not Lie in an I'M
marked Grave, as the Story
Goes.

Cleveland, Feb s.-Frank Rockefeller
brother Of John d.. denies the story that
Dr. William A. Rockefeller. his father
Is dead and that the body lies in an
unmarked grave at Freeport, Ms He
Gays that like the others which precede
1t. the story is an unqualified lie.
The whereabouts Of my father con.
Germs no one but his immediate family,
and It is TO protect himself from being
bounded BY cranks and others that be
prefers TO live IN such seclusion."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
FIRE QUICKLY soUELcHED.
Boys Boarding House at Montpelier
Seminary Threatened

An alarm of FIRE Saturday evening
called tile department to the boys self
boarding house at Montpelier seminary,
where the wood work around a chimney
had started blaze that in a very few
moments would nave been disastrous.
The deep snow made the pull up the bill
q bard and slow one for the department
horses. The fire was quickly squelched
and the damage was nominal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
LABOR UNIONS LIABLE
FOR BOYCOTT DAMAGE
Decided United States Supreme Court
To.aay-Is a Severe BLOW to
Organized Labor.

Washington. D. G.. Feb 3.-0rganized
labor received its most serious hlow from
tie supreme court to-day. when Il was
decided that labor organizations are la
BE 70 damages for boycott brought
against manufacturers engaged il inter
stats commerce
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
Wedainr Il Marshaela.

Al the hone Of Ms Mary Wymsn in
Marsh6sld. Tuesday. Jan zs. a. 2s45 3.
m. the only son. Mayo II. Wyman, and
Mrs. Ruth Laird. bath Of Marshfell
were united 81 marriage Is Rev
Fortney 81 Plsindsid While The an
nouneemcnt sill BE- q surprise 60 81 bat
8 very feS 8 their friends. ail viii Jon
u wishing thsm q leng ana haPpg -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
BOILER BURST
SEVEN KILLED
Terrible Catastrophe in Penn
s SyIyania Mill
.&s
SEVEN OTHERS WERE HURT
Van Allen & Calls Mill, Where Accident
Happened, Had Just Resumed
Work, After Four Months
Shutdown.

North Umbertina, Pa, Feb. 3.-The
boiler Ia the pudding department Of the
Van Allen and Gail mill exploded today,
killing seven persons and injuring seven
others, some Of whom may die. The mill
hands had resumed operations this morn.
ing after a four months shutdown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
BLOWN OUT OF PLUMB.
E. L. Smiths House at Old Orchard
Beach Damaged.

+. T. Smith received telegram last
night, stating that the large three-story
house, which he Is building at Old Or
chafd Beach, Maine. was badly racked
81 the heavy wind which prevailed at
the beach Saturday The house was
blown three feet out Of line By the ter
rife gale, and the carpenters. after at
tempting TO brace the structure. hurrieA
away IN fear that It was about to coll
lapse. Mr. Smith states that he has
no idea Of what the exact amount o.
damage may be.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03

Approves the Refusal to Accept sO-callei
Tainted Money.

rhiiadelphia. Pa. Feb. S.-An enthu-
siastie reception marked the appearance
Of Wiiiiam jennings Bryan at the Lyric
theatre here yesterday. e address
meeting OF the Young Mems Christian
association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03
FROZEN 10 DEATH.
William Brace, Chicago Lawyer, Found
Dead Yesterday.

Chicago. Feb. William Brace, a
lawyer, was found frozen to death yes.
teraay, within fifty yards OF his resi-.
dence in Highland park, suburb It
is thought that Brace slipped on an icy
sidewalk and was stunned by the fell,
succumbing to the cold before he recov-
cred consciousness
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-03

Mrs. Frances Maria lockwood, aged
rfariy 9s years, formerly Of Lyndon
vile and ST. Jonnsbury. died at the
Episcopal hospital IL Philadelphia Jan.
aary Is.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-11-26

Students can enter at any time,
free book. free car fare, positions
guaranteed to all who excel. More
students holding positions thar all
other schools in South Dakota.
Winter term begins first Tuesday in
December. Catalogue free. Add.
Toland's School. Sioux Falls, S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-11-26

At the election Nov. 3, there were
about 100, 900 votes cast in South
Dakota, or 10000 more than before.
This would easily make the popula-
Of the state reach the half million
mark.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-11-26

Fred L Villas, a druggist from
Brookings, came to Miller Tuesday
and purchased the o. H. Collins
drug store. Mr. Villas recently sold
his drug store at Bookings. Mr.
Collins has not stated what business
he will engage in.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-11-26

The Press received word from
Chas. Miller, recently stating that
himself and family had purchased a
farm near Scottsdale, Arizona, and
had moved on it, also that they were
enjoying good health in their new
homo