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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
TERRIBLE DETAILS
RET0LD In COURT
Incriminating Evidence Against Alfred
Mahan Charged With Killing
His Niece.

Bennington, Jan. Yesterdays was
the first gruesome session III the Mahan
murder trial Up to afternoon the TRACE
dy was brought to tie front with drs.
matte effect With the calling to the
stand OF DR.. D. A. Gleason of North Ben.
lnington, the murder for the first time
was brought into the court room and
when Or. B. It. Stone produced the blood
saturated garments. whicn he testified
he removed from the little girls body,
the picture was complete in all its hor.
rors.
DIR. Gleason described the body as
he found il at the nome Of the alleged
murderer's father on the night Of the
crime, the straight gash extending near.
II from ear to ear and the smears on
the thighs as though made by bloody
hands He testified that he had ex
amined te body for evidence of criminal
assault and had found none. The wit
ness testified that he later examined the
clothing Of Alfred Mahan and tnat he
found stains which looked like blood on
the shirt and coat
DR. Stone testified in relation to tne
autopsy which he conducted. He stated
that his examination at that time and at
the laboratory showed no evidence Of
assault.
There was an objection on the part
OF the defence to the admission OF the
garments and while the discussion was
il. progress court adjourned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
SUDDEN END
OF PHYSICIAN
Dr. W. H. Giddings, Formerly
Supt. Of Insane Asylum
AND CITIZENOF BROOKFIELD
Brilliant Asseubh.gs IN Massachusetts
Legisiafryo To-dav when Guild
4 Entered Upon His Third and
Last Term.

bakersfield, Jan. DIR w. II. Gid
dings died suddenly Of heart failure this
forenoon at 1920 o'clock, having been
apparently in his usual health almost up
to the minute Of his summons, He was
IN one OF the local stores Just half an
hour beforehand.
He was born in Bakersfield 81 years
ago and received common school cduea.
tion here. Later he went to the medical
department Of the university of Yer
lao1pt, graduating from there in 1866,
having studied previously in the office
Of DIR. w II. Hutchinson Of Enosburgh
He was appointed acting superintendent
Of the state hospital for the insane and
later was made superintendent On clos
ing his duties in that institution he re-
turned to Bakersfield, where he entered
into general practice
He was elected a member Of the con-
stitntional assembly in 1870, was sent
to the state legislature from this place
in 1880, and was elected state senator
in 1883. While there he served as chair.
man Of the committee on the insane.
DR.. Giddings was married February II,
1868, to Sarah Al Perkins, who survives
him, also an adopted daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
BAD HABIT, HE SAYS.
To Make Rural Mail Carriers Accept
Cents For Stamps.

Brattleboro, Jan. ?. The members of
the Windham county association of the
rnral letter carriers met here yesterday
for their annual business meeting. Post
master Herbert T.. Taylor Of this town
gave them a complimentary dinner, af
ter which they elected Fred Vale af
South Londonderry president, g. n.
Nash Of Brattleboro, vice president; a.
r Eddy Of Brattleboro, secretary; Leon
T. Mixer Of Brattleboro, treasurer; p.
+ O'Connor of Putney and Al. p. Eddy,
representatives to the state convention.
G, p. Nash and Hugh Ii yaile of South
Londonderry alternates
Postmaster Taylor addressed the as
sociation, speaking Of the benefits to
be gained by organization and Of the
benefit Of rural routes to a community.
He deprecated the practice of rural
patrons Of putting coppers in letter
boxes and obliging the carriers to OK
change them for stamps, and he ex-
pressed hope that the government
would prohibit the rural carriers from
accepting them, as it has already done
with respect TO other carriers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
COMMUNITY WAS SHOCKED
70 Learn Of the Death Of john H. NC
Grevy Yesterday.

Winooski, Jan 2The community
was shocked New Years morning to
Learn Of the death OF IOhn III. McGrevy.
one Of Wino0ski's best known and most
respected citizens. Mr. Mcsrevy was
taken i'll about eight weeks ago, but had
50 far recovered as to be able 10 be
about the house. Cirrhosis developed
rapidly however, during the past few
days. and just as the new year was
dawning, surrounded by his family. he
passed peacefully away John H. Me-
Greyy was born in Winooski April Il,
1862, and passed practically his whole
life In this village, where he had often
been honored by election to various Of
fees, both town and village. lIe was a
man Of sterling character. one whose
word was nevr doubted. Sixteen years
ago lie married Mary r. Catalan Of
Someryille, Mass, who with two chill
dren, Mary and Edward, survive him
An older daughter, Gertrude. died a year
and half ago Besides his wife and
children he leaves an aged mother, Mrs.
Margaret McGrevy Of Burlington, two
brotherss Patrick OF this village and
Thomss Of Providence. r. 4. and three
sisters, Mrs. James Green Of Burling
ton, Mrs Catherine Malone of Lawrence,
Mass. and Miss Mary McGreyy Of New
York City. The deceased was charter
member Of the 0uondaga club and a
member Of PlattsbMrgh lodge Of Elks.
The funeral will be held at st. Stephens
church Friday at 10 4. M, with inter-
ment in the family lot in st Joseph's
cemetery, Burlington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
Declared Gov. Guild To-day
On Railroad Control
N INAUGURAL ADDRESS
DR.. Giddings Was Apparently in His
Usual Health This Forenoon, Being
on Street Half an Hour Before
His Death at 1920 Today.

Boston, Jan. ga brilliant assem-
blage thronged the galleries Of the Mas
sachusetts House Of Representatives tos
day to see the third Inauguration Of
Governor Guild and Lieutenant governor
Draper. The two legislative branches
met in joint session. President Chapple
of the Senate administered the oath OF
Office at noon and shortly afterwards
the Cover or delivered his annual adj
dress. II Guild and her friends were
witnesses Of the ceremony from the
speakers gallery, the main gallery being
reserved for the wives OF legislators.
The business OF the day ended with a
Joint caucus, at which the members of
the executive council were sworn in.
In his annual address Governor Guild
emphasized his purpose to signalize his
third and last term by solving the states
transportation problems. He said that
all three railroad systems in the state
are controlled by outside interests. This
condition is bad The surrender to any
outside corporation OF all local control
OF Massachusetts, transportation would
be worse. The loading up Of a railroad
with permanent fixed charges as a re-
suit Of long lease has been as unfor-
turate to the public as for the railroad
One condition must. at all events, be
enforced in any proposed consolidation.
Stringent, permanent provisions should
De made against any control Of any New
England roads by any corporation. Amer
lean on Canadian, with an Atlantic ter
Ininal for eastbound freight anywhere
outside New England.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
VERMONT BASKET BALL.
Out Of State Teams Were Defeated
Last Night

st. Johnsburg. Jan. 2.--St. Johns.
bury's basket ball five demonstrated its
right TO championship claims by winning
two games at Company D's armory yes
terday and last evening from the East
Boston c. J.. A. team The afternoon
game resulted in victory for st. JOINS
bury by 40 to 81. At the end of the first
period East Boston led, II to II, but
in the second period st. Johnsbury got
into the game in tremendous shape and
closed winner Fox, Ahern and Hayes
did great work for the visitors, while
Steinberg Henschell and Matthews play
ed fast gone for the locals. The home
team won, "A to i3, in the evening.
Brattleboro, Jan. 2.-The Brattleboro
Athletics beat Portsmouth, 81 to "a last
night in the fastest game on the home
floor this season. The score was tied
twice in the first period, but the home
team gradually pulled away and got It's
biggest lead in the last period Doran
and AIolaghan struggled for supremacy
and when the Athletics had the game
elinehed they fed the basket TO Doran.
who scored five goals in quick succession.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
BURNT TO DEATH
In STEEL PLANT
Two Men Lost Their Lives at North
Braddock, Pa, Yesterday Follow
ing an Explosion.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 2.-Two men
were killed and 10 Others were seriously
injured by an explosion in converter Ne.
Of the Edgar Thomson plant Of the
United States Steel corporation at
North Braddock. about seven miles
east Of here yesterday.
The two men killed were foreigners.
Six Of the injured were Americans and
the Others SIavs. All were removed to
hospital in this city, where II was
said their injuries were not serious
No official statement on the cause Of
the explosion has been issued but old
converter mill men say the cause could
hardly be other than some Of the molten
metal sifted through the soapstone lin.
/ ing Of the converter and came in contact
with the steel sheatning which perhaps
was damp.
When the explosion occurred the bot
tom Of the converter dropped out, throw
ing Is tons of molten metal into the
pit where Is men were working at the
ladies' There was no explosion when the
hot mass of steel struck the bottom of
the pit but instead flames Of burning gas
were sent up which burned the men in
the pit. The two men who were killed
had been working under the converter
and their bodies were terribly mangled
The force Of the explosion blew the
sheet iron roof off Of the converting mill
and caused two of the walls to collapse,
breaking all Of tine windows in buildings
in the vicinity. 1t practically destroy
ed the engine house and warehouse near
the converting mill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Cutler of East
Montpelier visited at the home of Mrs.
C. c. Page of Jefferson street yesterday.
Mrs. Clara Cloake and daughter, Miss
Nellie Cloake, of New Jersey, were
guests at the home of Mrs c. c. Page
of jefferson street yesterday.
Among arrivals at the City MOTEL last
evening and today ere c. A. Walker,
Boston: NJ f. Tillcy, I. R. Potter, S. E.
Bfownell and #. G. Hawthorne, Burling-
ton; A. ". Hoop. Boston; W. J. NJ.
Beattie and Il. S. Springer, Enosburg
Falls.
About 50 Of the friends Of Mr. and
Mrs. James Anderson gave them q sur
prise New Years party at the home on
B street Tuesday evening. Although
taken by surprise, MT. and hrs. Ander-
son entered into the spirit of the %
casion aad a jolly time was enjoyed un-
iii a lAte hear. Music. both vocal and
instrumental. was in order and the
evening was closed in dancing until the
dawn Of the New Yer. MF. and Mrs.
Andsrpsa usre the Fsdpislts ts Of = handr
soa1s ezk adebosra
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
SEAB0ARD AIR LINE
IS in TROUBLE
Receiver Appointed for Southern Rail
road System To-day, Following
Application.

Dansille, W., Jan. 2. Federal Judge
Peter j. pritchard Of the circuit court
for the eastern district Of Virginia TO-
day named s, Davies Wartield and r.
Lancaster Williams as receivers for the
seaboard Aair Line railroad company.
The receivers will take charge 81 tae
company's affairs at once.
Counsel for the company, and creditors
Of the company, applied yesterday to
United States District Attorney Judge
Waddill for the appointment OF receiy-
ers and subsequently agreed to apply
to Judge pritchard and thereby obviate
the necessity OF obtaining aneillarv
DEGREES in each Of the judicial districts
through which the lines Of the com.
pany operate
Judge Waddill announced that ne
would appoint tine receivers on certain
conditions. but it was thought best to
60 to Q court with larger jurisdiction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
BLOODY RECORD
ii OF A SINGLE DAY
Written Down in Brooklyn Police Blot
ters Yesterday, Some of Which
Were Murders.

New York, Jan "A long record Of
killings, assaults, accidents and minor
crimes was written in Brooklyn police
blotters yesterday.
Gas escaping from partly open burn
er asphyxiated Jacob Spriesterback aud
his wife in their home in Ocean Park
way. Brooklyn.
An unknown burglar was shot and
killed while trying to enter David JafTes
store on Meserole street. Jaffe collapsed
when he found he had killed the burg
lar
The police are hunting for Frank Fer
ESQ. who shot and killed Michael Schin-
dello as the outcome OF an alteration
in Carroll street.
Hattie Schubert took umbrage at a
remark made by her husband, Max schu-
bert, in their home on Ocean Parkway,
and stabbed him with a knife. He is
in a serious condition.
After a quarrel with his wife as to
the manner of celebrating New Years
Archibald P. Mitchell, who several years
AGO married Augusta Herne, a daughter
Of a wealthy West Virginia politician.
took his life early yesterday by inhal-
ing illuminating gas in his home on
West Seventy first street. Mitchell was
recently engaged in the manufacture Of
cigarettes. Because Of business reverses
he was dcspondent Of late.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
2O-R0UND DRAW
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Referee Jeffries Refused to Give Bout to
Either Owen Moran or Abe Attel
Yesterday.

Colma Arena, San Francisco, Jan 2
Owen Moran, champion featherweignt of
England, fought 25 rounds to a draw
yesterday with Abe Attel champion OF
America. Moran was strong and ag-
gressiye, quick as fash and kept after
Attel all the time. Attel had plenty Of
opportunity to show MS cleyerness in
keeping away from the rushes Of the
Briton.
Attelfs punches seemed to lack force
and he found it difficult TO land blow
on vital spot Aioran's eve was black
ened and his nose bled but furnishing
blows to the stomach and swings to the
jaw were lacking. Moran's plan was to
lead with either right or left and then
close in. In the clinehes he fought vici-
ously, but ne did not do Attel much
harm.
The final round was most exciting.
Moran seemed to take on new vigor and
with head down he went at Attel, swing
ing rights and lefts. When the gong rang
for the close botn men kept on fighting
flercely. Refree Jeffries had to separate
them. Jeffries' decision was received
with approval.
There came near being no fight owing
to the fact that Moran was two ounces
overweight Attel mad to be paid $3.50
for this overweight before ne would CON
sent to 60 into the ring. Moan's man
ager stated that the Englishman had
found it extremely difficult TO get down
to weight and at eleven o'clock vester-
day morning he was compelled to do two
Mills af vigoroue roadwark
While interesting, the fight was not
particularly exciting and it did not come
up to the standerd Of championship
contest Between 1000 and 5000 per-
sons witnessed it.
Referee Jeffries said that the fight
was so close that he found is impossible
to decide in favor OF either man. He
thought Attel slightly the better on
points, but not enough TO justify de-
cision in his favor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
BIG HOTEL FIRE AIT
GLOUCESTER, MASS.
Last Nights Loss viii Approach Quar-
ter Of a Million--Probably of
Incendiary Origin.

Gloucester Mass, Jan. 2.-The Co
lonial Ans, the largest summer hotel ON
the north shore, was burned TO the
ground last night, with all its furnish
ings The loss Is estimated ait %225,000,
with $4,000 Insurance The hotel was
situated on Eastern point, and was four
years ago leased by George o. Stacy Of
this city to H. w. Priest & Co.. A J.,
Sherrurd Of Aiken, S. G., manager, for
five years, at $4,000 year.
The hotel was unoeeupied, having been
closed for the season September Is. The
fire is thought to have been the work
Of an incendiary. Two days ago it was
learned that the building had been en-
tered in the eastern section. known as
the employees quarters, although moth
ing had been taken. A man has been
at work for several days tarring the roof
of one section
The blaze lighted UP the coast for
miles and formed brilliant spectacle
as viewed from this city and the sea.
Fully 6,000 people journeyed from here
to Eastern point to witness the illumi-
nation 1t was impossible to stand with
in 100 feet Of the burning structure on
account Of The intense heat
The firemen were Handicapped by the
fact that the fire hydrants had been shut
off for the winter, and the only water
obtainable was from Niles pond, 300
feet away Two streams were played on
the blaze by iireboat stationed 400
feet away. At 0:30 o'clock the build
ing, including THE two fire walls, was
burned fiat to the ground
The iiremen devoted great part Of
their energies to saving the old Niles
farmhouse, recently purchased by Mar,
shall s. 2. Pollard OF the firm Of Wood,
Pollard & company Of Boston, who has
made it his summer home for several
years. The sparks ignited the dry grass
in field near by, and several acres were
aflame at one time, although no property
was endangered. The house Of Dr. James
Knowles was also threatened by the
flying sparks.
II was the second big hotel fire on
the north shore within few months,
the Magnolia hotel being destroyed by
fire early last October.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
ATTRIDGE--HATHAwAY.
Marriage Ceremony Performed BY Rev.
w. e. Braisted.

At the home Of Mr. and Mrs Fl. H.
Spencer on Sixth street at o'clock on
Tuesday evening, Der. 81, Richard J.
Attridge and Miss Gladys Hathaway
were united in marriage by Rev. VIII
liam d. Braisted. pastor Of the First
baptist church The ring ceremony was
usea. the contracting parties standing
under al arch Of evergreen The bride
wore light blue silk and carried white
carnations. Friends remembered them
with numerous valuable and useful
eifts. A bountiful supper was served.
Guests present were as follows Mr..
and Mrs Hathaway, father and mother
Of the bride, and a brother, Wolford
Hathaway: Miss Lucy Robinson of Ran.
doIph. an aunt Of the groom; Mr. and
Mrs. Herman Spencer. with Evelyne and
Harold Spencer. Of Barre. and Mrs
Braisted. Mr. and Mrs Attridge will
reside on Sixth street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
FUNERAL OF HIRAM THAYER.
WAS Held at vershire on Tuesday AT
ternoon Under Odd Fellows Auspices.


The funeral Of Hiram Tnayer Win
was for 2i years resident OF Barre
and who died at the home Of bis wife's
mother in Vershire on Sunday was held
there Tuesday afternoon, the Rev Mr..
Harding officiating Tne burial service
was under the charge q the Post Mills
lodge Of Odd Fellows. be having been a
member of Hope lodge. l. o. o. +. Of
Vinal Haven. Maine
The floral tributes were as follows
wreath with "Husbanda ON it, from his
wife, Flora; bouquet Of pink and white
carnations from brothers and wife I;
bouquet Of pink and white carnations
from Joseph and perley Thayer, me-
phews; bouquet Of pink and white carna-
tions from bis cousin, George Thayer
and wife; pillow with tnree links from
T. G. Dyer; pillow from tool sharpeners'
branch, No. 2. Of this city. Of whicn he
was a member
Mr. Thayer was employed as a tool
sharpener at Melcner & Hadlev's until
forced 70 give mp work about 4 year ago.
He went to ycrshife Iii the hope that his
health would be benefited lie was ~
years old, having been born IN Nortn
Haven, Maine. He leaves widow, q
brother, Edwin of this city and another
brother, Austin of North Haven. Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
TOO ILL 10 LEAVE BED.
Editor Har1en's Condition Is Worrying
His Friends.

Berlin, Jan. 2.-Editor Harden of Die
Zukunft was too IN 20 leave his bed
to-day and the ibel case against him,
growing ont Of his attacks on General
Count Won Aloltlse. Prince IN Gutenberg
and ether members Of the kaiser's for.
mer kitchen cabinet, was adjourned.
Physicians named BY the court are in.
vestigatiHe to determine whether or not
the editor can appear tomorrow. Har-
deu's friends are much alarmed. He was
very III wien the trial began. but re.
fused a delay and IS said to have greatly
aggravated his condition by exposure
ani strain Of the hearing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
NEW !. D. 8. I. LODGE.
Was Instituted at Randolph Last Even.
ing BY ]. 0. Beckley.

j. O. Beckley of this city. district
deputy grand master Of the Independent
Order of Good Templais, was in Ran
dolph last evening and instituted q
lodge OF Good Templars at that place.
The meeting was held in Edison hall and
the lodge was started with 26 charter
members. The candidates wet tiated
bv the deputy, assisted by Mrs. sk-
lev. Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Sumner of
Montpelier and George Ford OF this city.
The officers Of the lodge, which will
be called New Acadia. were elected and
installed at the meeting last evening.
They are as follows G. r.. d. A. Allen;
". r.. Mrs. Jessie Blodgett; P. G, r.,
s. A. Smith; chaplain, Mrs. S. A. Smith;
secretary, K. +. Tilson; financial secre-
tary, Alfred Knight; treasurer Miss
Hanna Prince.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
HADLEY-KIRKLAND
Well Known Granite Manufacturer Is
Groom in New Years Eve Wedding.

The marriage Of Mrs. Edith s. Kirk
land to William r. Hadley occurred on
New Years eve at eight O'Clock, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
II. Il. Reed, pastor of Bethany cnurch IN
Montpelier. at mis- residence in that city.
Both the contracting parties are we'll
known people in Barre and viii receive
the congratulations of many friends.
The groom IS granite manufacturer, a
member of the firm Of Meleher & Hadley
Of Depot square.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
WAS ILL. ONLY TWO HOURS.
D. P. Pitkin Died in MarshfeId Last
Evening.

AiArsh6eld, Jan 2 ID. r. Pitkin pass
ed away very quietly at his homo last
evening about o'clock, after few
hours illness Of pneumonia Mr.. Pit.
kin was taken with a chill Wednesday
morning about o'clock, and remained
in an unconscious condition until the
end The funeral viii be held at the
home Friday at / o'clock. Further ar
rangements have not been made at this
writing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
NEW JURY ON CASE.
In Which First Jury Failed to Reach
verdict Last Week.

The shoss' case in which George Cas-
sic sued T.. B. Dodge for the payment
for hourse which the defendant bought
at auction was started for the second
trial in the city court today. The price
which the horse went for under the aue-
tioneer's hammer was sl43; bnt the de-
fendant claims that the horse was not
what it was warranted to be, in that
It Is not reliable animal, being afraid
Of automobiles and electric cars outside
the CITY. For this reason Mr.. Dodge re-
fused to pay the full amount Of his bid.
On the first trial of the case last week
the jury, after being out until after
midnight. reported a disagreement. The
Jury drawn for the case this morning
are Michael Kenefck. Henry Moore. A.
II. Burke, Donald Mcleod, Asa Harring-
ton and Charles Oliver