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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
Charles W. Morse Says He
Is Not Guilty
ON TWOLARCENY CHARGES
Former Ice and Steamship "King" Ar
raigned Before Justice Dowling in
New York To-day--He Asks
Public to Suspend Judgment.

New York, Feb. H.--Charles W. Morse
fnancier and promoter Of large combina-
tions, notably the ice trust and steam
ship merger, was to-day arraigned before
Justice Bowling in the criminal branch
Of supreme court and through counsel
pleaded not guilty to two indictment
charging him with larceny growing out
Of the Justice O'Bricn note. Bail oi
$4,000 was continued.
Morse returned yesterday from his
brief trip to Europe, was arrested in
his stateroom when the steamer Etruria
reached quarantine in the lower bay,
was held in custody until the ship was
docked, and was then whirled away in
an automobile TO the home Of Justice
Victor Bowling Of the supreme court,
where he gave bond in the sum of s20,-
900, to answer to two indictments, charg-
ing him with grand larceny and inYolv-
ing the sum of 100000
Mr. Morse was released and went i'm.
mediately to his Fifth avenue home.
where he issued statement last night
public to suspend judgment until he has
had the opportunity Of facing his accus-
ers in court.
The charge against Mr. Morse grows
out Of note given to him by ex.Chief
Justice Morgan J. O'Brien, OF the court
of appeals Mr.. O'Brien is said to have
deposited three notes for 100000 each
with Mr. Morse in payment for a block
Of 1000 shares Of stock in tie National
Bank of North America. The notes were
to be held three years and not dis
counted, according to Mr. O'Brien, and
at the end Of three years period he was
to have the privilege Of consummating
the bargain for the purchase of stock
or withdrawing from It.
1t is charged that Mr.. Morse dis
counted one Of these notes at the Mef
camille National bank, in which he was
formerly a director and that he repre-
sented to the bank that ne was author
lied to receive its check for the amount
OF the loan. It Is further alleged that
the check given To Mr. Morse was made
payable to Mr.. 0'Brien ana was cashed
BY Mr. Morse at The National Bank Of
North America Morse signing Mr.
O'Brien's name, per G. w Morse" II
il the theory Of the indictment that tue
check never having passed into the hands
of Mr.. 0'Brien or his authorized agents,
its use by Mr.. Morse constituted grand
larceny from the Mercantile National
bank, because it had never passed from
that institution.
Mr.. 0'Brien, it is said, refused TO ap-
,fn.t,4 So 41r
and in the grand jury room IS reported
to have had sharp tilt with District
Attorney Jerome, whom he tod that
an indictment found upon the transac-
tion related would not hold.
Il used to have to take my law from
YOU" Mfr Jerome is said to have re-
piled, abut now ! viii have to give II
to YOU"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
SURROUNDED BY ICE.
Men Caught on Wood lot at BrattIeborc
Rescued.

BrattleboT0. Feb. 17.--.An ice Jam be
low the site Of the dam now under con
struction across the Connecticut river
south Of this village caused the water
"a set back and overflow the eofferdam
from the lower side yesterday morning.
and afterward the river rose 80 that the
upper section Of the cofferdam was over
flowed. About SO feet of the concrete
dam had been bnilt. but il 4 now buried
In water and lee The tools were saved
and the principal hess will be from the
delay ii emptying the coAerdam,
The lee north of here broke up yester.
day and for large part Of the day the
Connecticut was ismmed full from hank
70 bank and hundreds Of people watched
the Spectacle
When the icc broke up III West river,
north Of this village Saturday night
some men employed By the Brattleboro
retreat were logging on small wood lot
near the mouta II the river In two
minutes the wood lnt was surrounded
by mountains of lie. aud the only es-
cape WIS narrow channel about 200
feet long with banks Of ice on either
side and the water running 20 feet deep
The men were rescued bY means Of
boats and three yoke Of oxen and two
pairs of horses were made 10 swim the
entire length of the channel the mon
Keeping the heads Of the animals above
water bY ropes fastened about their
necks The rescue was not finished un-
til past midnight
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
COMMITTED SUICIDE
WHILE GOING HOME
Arthur Burnham Of Short Falls, N. H.,
Blew His Brains Out While Travel-
ling on Central Vermont Tsain

st. Albans, Feb. 17.-Artnur Burns
ham 81 Short Falls, Y. H., blew the top
Of his head or with revolver, be-
tween st. Alexander and Des Riyees
stations Saturday afternoon. while
travelling from Montreal to this city.
Burnham VINO was about l9 years old
tad been in Canasa for some time and
was returning with his friend, ". j.
Grove of Suucook, n. II. The men had
been drinking and Burnham had a re-
volver wrapped in piece Of paper
10 one knows just how tae tragedy
occurred The man had been asleep in
bis seat for some time, when suddenly
a sharp report rang ont and Burnham
pitched headong to tne floor Ia q dy-
ing condition. The body was taken
from the train at Stanhridge. Que,
where a coroner's inquest will be held.
Burnham's partner, Grove, was great
II broken up by his friends act and
could give no explanation Of the appar-
ent case OF suicide the sfead man x
survived by several brothers and sisters
and his father, G. II. Burnham Of Short
Falls, N, H., was notified Of tile sad
event.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
EXPRESS COMPANIES SETTLE.
win Pay State $4,000 in Back Taxes
and $s a Mile.

Montpelier, Feb, t7.-An agreement
signed by Attorney General Fits for the
state, the president and treasurer Of the
American Express company, and the
vice president and treasurer Of the Ma
tional Express company was filed yester-
day with the state treasurer which pro-
vides for the payment of back taxes
from these companies. This agreement
of settlement Is also signed by Gov. r.
u. Proctor, Horace +. GYanam, auditor
Of accounts, and J. e. Cushman. state.
tax commissioner It is said the settle
ment in cash will be made within a very
few days.
Under this agreement the express com
panies pay $4,000 on taxes dne in 1905
and 1906 and agree under the new law to
pay SIS mile on their business. This
sun Of $4,000 for each year il in lieu
81 al taxes in arrears up to the end Of
the last fiscal year. The National TX.
press company also agrees TO pay SIS a
mile on all business during the current
year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
TOWN MAY VOTE @YEs."
Indications That Way at Present Time
Citizens Caucus Saturday.

Indications That way at present lime
Citizens Caucus Saturday.
A citizens caucus was held at the
East Barre hall Saturday afternoon to
nominate candidate for the Town elec-
tion. There were about IS voters pres
ent, with g. N. Barber acting as chair
man and WI. II Miles as clerk. The
nominees are as follows
Town clerk, W. H. Miles.
Selectmen, j.. n. Aldrich, Fred Sar-
gent and Martin Atchinson.
Listers, John Sheridan, James Lawson
and G. N. Barber.
First constable. w. f. Cutler
Second constable, John Plaisted.
Overseer Of the poor, T. w. Roark
School commissioner, ], b. Fitzpat-
rick.
Auditors, c. N Barber, ]. B. Fitzpat
rick and A. e. Dickie.
Most OF the list Is the same as last
year. Frank Allen retires from the
board of selctmen, having refused TO
serve another term. John Plaisted is a
new one for second constable
It IS now said that Barre Town Is
likely to vote yes on the local option
question.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
DIES IN HOSPITAL.
Burns Fatal to Pechette at Manchester
N. H.

Manchester. n. H., Feb. l7.,Iosepa
fechette died at ? O'Clock Yesterday at
ternoon ut the Sacred Heart hospital as
the result Of burns received ia his room
at 1,16l Elm street shortly before mid
night.
Patrolman Wnalen saw suspicious
light in the room and found Peehette.
his clothing in flames, on .le floor and
the carpet and furniture on fire. The
patrolman lifted the unconscious man
TO the bed. where be smotnered the
flames.
An alarm was rung in, the flames
eytinguished and the victim was con
yeye3 to tie hospital He was shock
ingly burned and after suffering great
agony for u hours he died
Pechette was born IN Montreal, com
ing to this city 13 years ago. re leaves
wife and five children. He was
member of the local masons' union.
Investigation indicated that he mad
placed lamp under some araperies
which caught fire. II Is presumed that
pechette attempted to extinguish the
flames and in the effort overturned the
lamp.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17

Adie was elected chairman of the meet
ing and A. j. Schneider secretary
The name Of Arthur L, Campbell for
alderman was placed in nomination by
~. r. Davis, and his nomination was
unanimous. William oliver was nomi-
mated for school commissioner by Will
liam Brown, his nomination also being
unanimous. Mr.. Olliver's nomination is
to fill ont an mexpired term, j. F, Coll
Inns. who was elected Tor the full term,
having moved out Of the city and his
successor, A, c. Moore, having moved
out Of the ward
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
FATHER FOLLOWS HIS som.
Committed Suicide While His Wife Was
Attending Church.

Pittsburg, Feb. 17.-For the second
time within eight months, Mrs. Caroline
i. Sellers Yesterday returned from
church to find a member Of ner familr
dead from ssf-inlicted wound. ii
was her husband, Harry D. sellers a
leading real estate broker and the pres
ent head Of one of the ol,icst and best
known families in pittsburg. The first
sricide was that Of her son. Henry D.
Sellers, II. aged %, early last summer.
The death of Mr.. Sellers, who was IS
years old is directly attributed to the
untimely end Of his son and namesake
upon whom he had depended to ioin him
IN business. take up the burden Of work
in time and finally assume the position
OF head of the honored family and per-
petuate its name and fortune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
ANOTHER LETTER FROM oPIE.
Wrote Principal Bishop That He Went
Abroad for His Health.

Principal Bishop Of Montpelier semi
nary has received a letter from Ben
Opie, who disappeared from school, where
he was student, and who has now
turned up in Liverpool, England. and
the letter gives a somewhat different
version Of the affair than that furnished
by his letters to Mrs. 0pic at Hardwiclx.
Opie wrote Dr. Bishop that he thought
he was suffering from lung trouble, and
as he had heard OF some people being
benefited by going abroad he decided to
go He wrote that be was somewhat
better
There are also other versions of his
disappearance, leaving the tale In
much-tangled condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
A GROTON BOY NOW
WITH THE BIG FLEET
John Donald is Having a Good Time En-
Route For The Pacific on The Bat
tIeship Vermont, But Would
Like to See Home.

Croton, Feb. ia letter was recent
III received from John Donald BY one Of
bis young friends here, dated Rio De
Janeiro January II on board the battle-
ship Vermont The letter speaks Of
passing New Years at sea and crossing
the equator the 5th of January. Three
from the Brazilian navy
went out to meet them, the visitors be-
ing the largest feet ever seen there
At tnat port they saw German and
Italian warship. The price Of fruit ne
tells Of there would make us smile,
bananas and pineapple. five
cents FOR large pailful. He speaks Of
having some goels times. but through
out the letter there Is a vein Of lonli
ness and longing for nome and loved
cnes that touches chord Of sympathy
III our hearts for the lonely boys % far
from home and friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
PUT BACK IN SCHOOL.
Two Montpelier Lads Who Ran Away
Last Thursday Night.

Joseph Green and Frank Gilbert, the
two Montpelier boys who went a-jour-
neying last Thursday night, were 10
Gated in Burlington Saturday, and
Chief Durkee brought them back to
Montpelier this morning and placed the
truants in school again. They were
stopping with Mrs. penneff OF 324 st.
Paul street, Burlington, relative Of
one of them. The boys claim they rode
in style from Montpelier to Burlington
end didn't pay any fare either. They
thought they had had a pretty good
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17

NORWICH MEN RETURN.
Twenty-six Went by Special Train to
New York to Attend Banquet.

+. B. Thomas Of Montpelier returned
last night from New York City, where
with 20 others from Vermont, he att
tended the annual banquet Of The Nor
wich university alumni, held at the
Murray Hill hotel. The party went by
special train. The speakers were Gen
eral Grenville M. Dodge, President G. r.
Spooner of Norwich university, Governor
Proctor, General r. J. Bell, General r. d
Grant, General o. @. Howard, General
Horace Porter, Col. Scott, commandant
at West Point, Lieutenant a. + Chap
man, commandant at Norwich, and F, L.
Fish of Vergennes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
Rousseau Lost a Wagon.

Among the losses reported is an ex-
press wagon, the property Of Patsy
Rousseau Of East Barre. The vehicle
was living on the hgnk Of the Jail branch
At East Barre when the foods came
and swept it into the stream. It's rest
ing place nov is not known. II anyone
finds an express wagon in his back yard.
Patsy would Ike to hear from him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
WILL BE BURIED HERE.
C. K. Bssley Died Saturday Afternoon
at Cambridge, Mass.

Fred King received word yesterday
Of the death in Cambridge, Mass, Of G.
X Basley who passed a way az his home
here Saturday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Mr.. Basleys wife, who died about year
ago. was sister OF Mrs. Ahbie French
81 this city. Tine body Of Mr.. Basley
viii be brought to this city Tuesday
morning and will be placed in the tomb
in the Elnwood cemetery until spring
when It will be inferred ii the lot beside
his wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17

highest II had been for over twenty
years No serious damage was DONE
however Owing TO the extremely soft
condition OF the road over the heights
between Chelsea and Washington, the
Barre Stage did not make its Saturday
night arrival until Sunday noon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
Funeral Of LIttIe Size GirI.

The funeral Of Anna Marguerite Snea,
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Shea.
was held from the house on 10 Central
street yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
There were q large number Of friends
and relatives present Among those
who attended the funeral from out Of
town were Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Kelly
OF Burlington. Alr. and Mrs Edward
Kelly and Mrs Thomas Shea Of Bur
lington. There were many beautiful
flowers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
GAVE HIM PARTY.
F'iends Of Alex. Ironside Gathered to
Number of $50.

Friends Of Ajax. Ironside, to the num-
Der of $50. gathered At Miles hall Sat
urday evening and gave him q surprise
reception. A general good time was en-
loved with addresses, music and dane
ing, music being furnished by an or
ehestra OF three pieces. Mr.. Ironside
was the recipient Of purse Of gold, the
being made by Alex Cruiek
shank and Mr.. lronside responded in a
fitting named.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
OLD SAFE OPENED.
Found to Contain Notes Of a Bank Which
Failed Before 1860.

East Berkshire. Feb. IT.-An old safe
which has been in the Royce family for
two generations. WAS recently broken
open and found TO contsin s25 in Mis-
sissanoi hank notes, q hank which failed
before 1860 There were also three two
dollar.and. nd.a-half gold pieces found.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
INTERMENT IN ELMwooD.
Mrs. Harriet Spaulding's Funeral Yester.
day Afternoon.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Harriet
Spanlding were held at four o'clock yes
terday afternoon at the home Of her SON
in-law, G. III Granger Of 4 Park street.
Rev. Francis A. Poole officiatei at the
services and the bearers were G. H.
Granger. F. A. Cove, j. NJ. Taft and
Leon Salter fnternent was made in
Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
STAGE Il HOURS LATE.
@Going" from Barre to Chelsea on satur-
day was Very Poor.

Chelsea. Feb. lT.-As the result Of
the fhaW. the river which flows through
Chelsea was the highest Saturday night
that i had been fcr several years, some
OF the older residents claiming it the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
wATERBuRY MAN DEAD.
Martin C. Wiley Passed Away Saturday
Morning.

Waterbury, Feb 17-Martin G. vii.
ley died Saturday morning at his home.
He was 50 years old, and prosperous
farmer. Funeral services win be held
at the home at two o'clock Sunday af
ternoon and this morning the body win
be taken to Wateryille for burial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
LAST OF THE SELLS DEAD.
william Sells, Circus Man, Died To-day
in New York.

New York. Feb. 17.-WilIiam Sells.
the last Of the three Sells brothers.
long prominent as fireus men, died early
today at bis apartments in q lodging
house IN West 34th street. OF aastritis.
He was about A. years Oh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
BADLY HURT TODAY.
E. N. Pfouty Of Swanton Was Thrown
From a Team.

Swanton. Feb. Contractor +. n.
Prouty was seriously injured this morn
ing by being thrown from mis- team while
driving down a steep hill His right
leg was broken above the knee and his
left was put out Of joint Though his
injuries are serious it is not expected
that tney win prove fatal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
TALK OF THE TOWN.

The Philathea and Baraca classes Of
the Baptist church are to have one Of
their pleasaw evenings at the home Of
". " Sutton Tuesday evening. The
team will leave the church at o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
MANY FRIENDS ATTEND.
The Funeral Of Fire Victim, Francisco
Santishan Held Today.

The funeral Of Francisco Santisban,
the Spaniarl who died Friday night
from the effect ef burns received some
time ago. was held at st. Monica's
church at o'clock this morning Rev.
r. Bf. McKenna celebrated the funeral
mass and music vas furnished by Miss
Rose Cook and Rev n. f. Cray.
The funeral was largely attended,
there being 80 teams in the procession,
most of which were double rigs. and the
sIeighs were filled with friends from
Fast Barre, Montpelier and this city.
Interment was made in the Catholic
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17

We wisn to express our heartfelt
thanks e the ncighboFs and friends who
20 kindly assisted ms during the sickness
and death Of our little daughter. also
foT the many flowers given OF the fun.
eral
Mr.. and Mrs. Ahcnael shea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
MN coNFERENcEs.
Are Being Held With View to Rssehing
Settlement in Granite rrade.

Conference committees q the granite
manufacturers and the tool sharpsnsrs.
also the Jumpers, were st work SATURDAY.
night on the proposed agreement, anil
the cutters and manufacturers w nass
this evening fOE ths Fwposa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17

Two Positions in Ward Six.
The sixth ward caucus was held at
the city court room and few minutes
sufieed TO d. the business which vas
the nomiration OF alderman for Two
years aud school commissioner. james
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
YOUNG HoUGH Ill.
His Father, Rev. A. ]. of Montpelier
Goes to Care For Him.

TIE Rev. A. J. Hough. pastor Of the
Methodist church in Montpelier. went
back to White River Junction this morn
ing where he is attending his son, How
ard, who IS seriously III WITH rheumstic
fever. The son is managing Daley's de-
rot restaurant there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-17
TONIGHT IN BARRE

Wonderland moving pictures, opera
house.
Theaforium pictures.
Granite manufacturers and cutters
conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

Old Badly will be PIP years old tomor- row, and he will celebrate the day in Birmingham. Despite his age he is won derfully spry and active-that is for an elephant Baldy being the largest of the herd of 40 which the Ringing Brothers will bring to town early in the morning. Though not so tall he is much heavier than Jumbo was, being of the Asiatie type.
 The first known of Old Baldy is that while George Washington was still Pres ident of the United States he was brought from somewhere in the wilds of India to become a member of the old geological gardens of London, England. That was on October 20, 1796. The big fellows age was then estimated at 100 years.
 During the war of 1872 Baldy was transferred to Liverpool. where he re- mained till 1886, when John Storm on October 25, brought him to America for his first tour with the red wagons The next heard of the animal is that in 1850 he was a part of the Dan Rice show. He is not heard of again till the early cos when he was sold by a small wagon show to the city of Rockford, H., where he became an exhibit in the public park. In 1872 Charles Address, then a success ment in Chicago, bought the elephant, selling it in 1886 to the Ringing Brothers, where it has since remained.
 It is probable that old Baldy will never leave his present owners. as the people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
WATCHMAN IS SHOT BY FELLOW WORKER Man Thought He Was Being
 Attacked By Someone SERVICES AT CHURCHES Bush School In Ensley Becomes So Crowded That Additional Quarters
 Are Secured-RevivaI Meet /
 ings to Begin.
SERVICES AT CHURCHES

Ensley, October 3.-(special.)-C. Spear, a watchman employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was &C., cidentally shot in the foot last night by a fellow watchman. Spear has charge of the watchmen at the lower end of the steel mill and was making his rounds when shot. He wanted to change the watchman near Eubank's place and as he was not in sight fired his pistol in the air to attract his attention. The watch man, thinking he was being attacked, fired pointblack at Spear with shot gun, wounding him painfully in the foot.
 While the shooting was unintentional on the part of the watchman, had he been a little closer to Spear the result might have been serious. Spear is resting well, and unless complications arise will soon be out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
REPUBLICAN MASS
 MEETING IS HELD
SEVERAL SPEAKERS MAKE AD- DRESSES AT ANNlSTON OPEN ING MORE PROGRESSIVE CAM PAIGN-TEBBETTS SNUBBED.

Anniston, October 2S.-(Special)-Ad- dresses by Congressional Candidates J. o. Middleton, E. D. Kimball and John T. Blakemore with music by brass band were features tonight of the big gest and most enthusiastic republican campaign meeting ever held in this dis trict, a meeting which Chairman Lathrop acknowledges to be an initial step toward an elevated reorganization of the re- publican party in Alabama with view toward breaking the solid democratic state vote.
 Republicans from all over the state about 7O0 in all, attended the meeting. MT. Middleton's remarks were devoted to a defense of the republican issues from 1892 to the present
 Kimban spoke in the interest of labor and Blakemore attacked Bryan and his policies.
 w. F. Tebbetts was present and the fact that he was not on the platform with Chairman Lathrop and others, 1t is believed tends to confirm the belief that the two are at variance. Tebbetts ar rived tonight and sat in the audience. the two are at variance. Tebetts ar rived tonight and satin the audience.