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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
Farmers Talk Over Different Aspects
of Bill to Compel License.

AT the meeting of the Farmers
Legislative association held last even
ing at the State House the principal
topic for discussion was the bin intro
duced in the House to compel all hunt
ers in this state to take out a license
with the town clerk of his home town
before he can do any hunting what
ever. This bin provides that resident
hunters shall be charged fee of 81 for
hunting licenses, while uon-residents
and aliens are to be charged SIS for
each license to hunt IN this state.
II is further provided, however, that
all noxious animals, such as hawks,
crows, foxes, weasles, woodchucl1s, etc,
may be killed by landowner, If he doss
the killing on his own land. This sec-
tion gives the right TO farmer to nd
himself of many small but destructive
pests which commonly infest the farm
ing communities of the state. It is
desired, however, to prohibit the whole
sale slaughter Of our small game, par
ticularly by nonresident hunters and
foreigners, such as Italians who 90 out
with their guns and kill everything
they happen to see.
Dr. Forbush, the state ornithologist
of Massachusetts,, was present act the
meeting last evening and presented his
views on the subject. He was heartily
ia favor of the measure and uregd its
passage on the ground that our small
g~me is being rapidly depleted and un-
less something is done to preserve it
there will come time in the near fu-
ture when hunting will be thing of
the past. He spoke Of the value of
birds, and the fact that they are being
killed of almost without number by
the large number Of so-called pot
hunters" who traverse the woods and
pop away at anything they come
across. Dr.. Forbush especially deplor
ed the action Of the Italians who are
addicted to this sort of
thing.
At the close of his argument for the
bill, several questions were asked of
the speaker. all Of which he answered
to the satisf an of those
who Intercepted him. II probable,
from the sentiment displayed at the
meeting, that the bill VIII be passed
without serious opposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
DEBATE ON TAXATION.
Occupied the Whole Day in the House
Yesterday.

All the House did yesterday afternoon,
and, IN fact, all day Wednesday, was 10
advance to third reading one little bill
Of about eight lines IN length and yet
10 was triumph Of the session, as Il
marked progress and the end Of the
marking-time period. II was blooded
legislation, and meant the frat step for
the promised taxation reform, Of which
the state has been talking for several
years, and the first step toward the abol.
ishment OF the abused offset system.
II was a day Of oratory and debate, In
which Mr.. Del3oer OF Montpelier set the
pace in one Of the strongest speeches
heard on the floor Of the House for years.
Harry Daniels OF East Montpelier fol-
lowed up in the morning with speech
in a lighter vein, hitting the practical
workings OF the iSe. y tae afternoon
strong arguments by Mr. Hitchcock of
Pittsford, one OF the members Of the
special taxation commission, and Mr..
Miller Of Guilford, who showed that the
small towns must see their opportunity
in the bill. helped to turn the tide. Mr..
Fish of Vergennes also put up great
argument. II was great day in the
House and the debate was listened to
with intense interest by the House, mem
bcrs Of the Senate and visitors. Nearly
every speech was given a round of ap-
plause, and the whole House was appar
emily in dead earnest up TO the very end
OF the roll call. The bin was ordered 70
be read the third time this afternoon.
Mr. Hitchcock of Pittsford made the
first speech after dinner, in which he
favored the bill lie believed the prinei-
pie of offsets was fundamentally wrong
and therefore IL must eventually result
in injury to the state. He spoke Of the
fraud employed under the Offset law
and related an example Of corporation
with capital stock of $4,000, which
Ca..A:nr.od on .onn.d rnnn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
Charles E. Davis Acquitted at
Omaha
AFTER A LONG SESSION
he Was Charged with Killing DR.. Fred
erick r. Rustin, Yale Graduate,
and Once Prominent Physi-
clan in Omaha.

Omaha, Ncb.. Dee. 1o.--After an all
night session the jury in the notorious
case Of Charles f. Davis accused Of
numbering DR.. Frederick r. Rustin as
the result Of a suicide pact, this morn
ing returned verdict Of not guilty.
The jury stood from the outset, it is
reported, eleven to one for acquittal
The case was given TO the jury last
night at seven o'clock, and they not
having reached verdict at midnight
were taken TO their hotel for the night.
DR.. Rustin, who was graduate Of
Yale, was one of the best known sur
geons in this city but for some time
prior to his death he had lost his prac-
tice through dissipation. His wife
found him one night in the entrance
of their residence, he having been fatal
ly shot. He died shotly afterwards.
Davis, member OF well known
family, was arrested few dayslater.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
BAIL SET FOR PARTRIDGE.
Man Who Killed coOmer, is Charged
With Manslaughter.

Newport Dec. 1O,-Levi Partridge
who shot and killed Ray Coomer in
Glover Saturday. was gwen q hearing
Yesterday before Judge cushlnan OF the
municipal court and bound over to
county court on the charge OF murder
in the second degree. William WI ht,
who took the otfice Of states Attor-
ney December / conducted the prose-
eution and Il. A. Cooke Of Newport and
Frank Thompson of Parton appeared
for the defendant. The testimony was
conflicting in some parts owing to the
desire Of Mrs. Partridge to shield her
husband.
Partridge was admitted to bail in
the sum Of $4,000 which has not been
furnished It is understood that
special grand jury win be called for
the March term Of county court as the
regular grand jury term does not con-
yene until September.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
NcENDIARy SUSPECTED.
AT springfeld.--Barn Burned with
a Loss Of 5000.

Springfield, Dec. TO- Three barns
owned by William D. INoolson, near his
handsome residence ia this village,
were burned yesterday with 30 tons Of
hay The loss will be about $4,000,
partly covered by insurance. Some valu
able stock, including horses and cattle,
were saved, as was also some carriages,
tools and two automobiles.
The fire started from an unknown
cause and had made good headway
when it was discovered by the hostler,
Earl Austin. Mr.. Austin had suit Of
clothes and about $50 in money in a
closet in one Of the barns. When he
opened the closet the clothes and money
mad disappeared, Whether that had
Rny connection with the fire is not
known. The residence Of MIR. Wool
sons brother, c. A. Woolson Of this
town, was burned two months ago
ing q loss of $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
INTERESTING EXPERIMENT
Is Montpelier Seniinsry's Night School,
Just Opened.

An interesting and promising work
was begun at Montpelier seminary
Monday evening when the fret meet
rgen was held. Sixteen men enrolled,
Iaorc arc expected, and the class is full
Of good -natured but determined inter-
est, The men are all bright, intelli-
&, MT fellows; most Of them educated
in their own tongue but eager TO learn
the ways of their adopted land.
IL Is interesting TO learn that the
birth-places Of The sixteen represent
four countries; Spain, Italy, Austria.
and Switzerland; and that amongst
them they speak five languages; !;
french, German, Spanish, Italian. and
English, besides dialects.
Prof Cooper and Prof. Hodgson, both
Of whom have had a varied and inter-
esting experience as evening school
teachers, will direct the venture. Prof.
Cooper viii teach the writing, laying
firm foundation of movement exer.
c:ses and general methods, and inter.
spersing valuable instruction in busi-
rtss methods and civil government
Prof. Hodgson will have charge of the
English and the arithmetic. An inter
esting phase Of the former subject will
be the use Of the so-called laboratory"
or deductive method Of teaching En-.
glish. This is especially suited to the
conditions of the men who form the
class. Prof. Griffin viii deliver occas-
ional talks on subjects OF general in
terest
The names of the men are as follows,
the first named being the organizer OF
the class:--
Giuseppe Bruzzese, Roitero Davide,
Stiepan Ceryone, Sante Crozzoti. Il.
Ettore Cometta, Maza Lucas.
Pietro Bernasconi, Attilio Olgiati,
George Balich, ePter Lucieh Vittore
Bizzozero, John Juras, Giovanni Fon-
tana, Joseph Morandi, Alfredo Lam.
peril.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
TO RECOVER FOR STATE.
Attorney General Sues to Recover Board
of Supposed Pauper.

Rutland, Dec l0--Attorney General
Sargent has brought suit in Rutland
county court against the administrator
Of the estate of Alexander key, late Of
the Waterbury asylum, to recover Sl,l00
board for the state. key killed his wife
at Wells some years ago and was sent
to the hospital as pauper. Since he
died year ago it developed that he had
property. Attorney General Sargent
claims that the state should be reim-
bursed for keys keeping.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
HIS WIFE COMMANDED.
He Had Nothing to DO But obey and
So He Pleaded Guilty.

Burlington, Dec. 1O.--Thomas Elwell
of Milton was before Justice g. w.
Deberville yesterday, charged with in
toxication. Wnen arraigned Elwell
was somewhat in doubt as to how he
had better plead He admitted tnat
he had been drinking some but demur-
red about pleading guilty. His wife
was present at the hearing and, seeing
her husbands hesitancy, called out in
a high voice you plead guilty. 1t
was at once apparent that Mrs. Elwell
was not only the better half but the
more influential half as wen and his
plea of guilty was at once recorded
the fine Of SIS and costs Of 1920 being
forthwith. Elwell and bis wife drove
to town from Milton, Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
BARRE MERCHANT DEAD.
Leslie P. Austin Passed Away at Man
chester, N. H., Last Night.


A telegram was received in the city
to-day announcing that the death OF
Leslie p. Austin occurred at $3.50 last
night at the home Of his parents In
Manchester, N. Fl. Although Mr.. Austin
had been in i'll health for some time,
his death was not expected and comes as
a shock to his friends and acquaintances
in this city. Death was the result Of
a growth in his head which developed
some time ago as the result, 1t is said,
of the liberation of q tooth.
Mr. Austin was A years of age on the
9th day of last January, and for many
years has made his nome in this city.
When a boy he lived with his parents in
South Cabot, after which he came to
Barre and after remaining here for a
time went TO Manchester, N. III. He
again returned to Barre and was EN-
ployed by r. T. Clark and after this by
II. A. Gould.
About IL years ago he entered the
employ of O. j. Dodge, from whom he
learned the watchmaker's trade. After
leaving Mr.. Dodge, he went into the
iewelry business for himself in different
places, the last four years of which was
spent in his present store at 2ll North
Main street. He married Mis- Ruth
Wheeler of Calais, and she with his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. John Austin of Man
chester. n. H., survives him, as we'll as
two brothers. Charles Of Cabot and DR..
Phil A. of Manchester, n. H.
Mr.. Austin was a talented musician.
an expert eornetist, and at different
times he was organist of the Congrega-
tional and Universalist churches in this
city. He was a member Of Granite lodge,
+. and A. NJ, Granite Chapter. and of
st. Aldemar commandery, Knights Tenn
plar
Funeral arrangements win be announc-
cd later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
FROM BAD TO WORSE.
Montpelier's City Water Situation Not
Reassuring Now.

The Montpelier city council at meet
ing last night decided to meet the gran
ite manufacturers Of that city next
Tuesday evening to discuss the matter of
shutting off the water in the various
plants Of the city, The water situation
in Montpelier has not cleared during the
past few days. In fact, it has been going
from bad to worse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
TWO OLD OFFENDERS.
Were Before Judge Harvey in Mont
pelier Court Today.

Two old offenders were up before
Judge Harvey in Montpelier city court
today, having been arrested by Sheriff
Tracy and Deputy Lawson in the Three
Mile bridge vicinity yesterday after.
noon. One Of the men had wandered
into the pantry Of the house on the
Lombard farm, while the other was
lying in the road when the officers ar
rived. They are George Mekeuna Of
Bolton and Frank Thomas Of Richford.
Thomas was we'll fortified when found,
having quart bottle Of whiskey and
beer bottle Of whiskey in his clothes.
When arraigned this forenoon both
pleaded guilty to subsequent offense
Of intoxication and each was given
thirty days in addition TO SIS fine,
with costs additional Of $40. As
neither was in the mood or the money
TO pay they viii 60 TO the county jail
for 9o days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
ST. JOHNSBURY SHAKEN
BY A BIG QUAKE
Hardest Shock The Town Has Got in
Quarter Of Century.-Even The
Door Bells Were Rung.

St. Johnsbury, Dec. 10.--The severest
earthquake in rs years visited this vi
cinity at eight minutes Of two yester
day afternoon. The duration was nine
seconds and it was accompanied with
distinct rumblings. In the houses
door bells were rung, china clattered
ana many persons thought there had
been some sort of explosion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
CLERKS UNION OFFICERS.
CHOSEN at Semi-annual Election Held
Last Evening.

The semi-annual election of officers of
the Barre Retail Clerks Union was held
last evening and the following officers
were elected: President, William II.
Eager; first vice president, A. L. Pierce /;
second vice president, Henry Worthen;
corresponding secretary, William Thayer;
financial secretary, Harley J. Houghton;
treasurer, G. s. Wallace; guide, Benia-
min Tassie; guardian, Arthur Besttie;
delegates to Central Labor Union, j. T.
Calaghsn. 4. B. Carpenter; grievance
committee, James Robertson, Alya
Brooks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
URGED CONSOLIDATION.
Department Commando Bashaw BE-
fore Barre Spanish War Veterans.

The regular meeting Of Camp Lam.
son, United Spanish American War
veterans, was held at G. A. r. hall
last evening at which time the annual
inspection was made by Department
Commander Bashaw Of Burlington. The
commander reported the camp in good
condition and one Of the strongest
numerically in the state.
The matter Of the consolidation Of
the Barre, Mortified and Montpelier
camps was discussed and Mr.. Bashaw
spoke fayorably Of the union as the
camps at the latter places are weak
and their consolidation with the Barre
camp, he said, would insure at least
one strong camp in this part Of the
state.
The election Of officers for the ensu-
ing year will be held at the next regu-
lar meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
ANNUAL ELECTION.
Knights Of Columbus Held Last Evening
Geo. w. German Grand knight.

The annual election Of officers OF Barre
council. Knights Of Columbus. was held
last evening and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Grand knight, George W. German; dep
uty grand knight, A. J. Loranger; treas
urer. E. j. Owens; financial secretary,
A, G. Moore; recording secretary. d. ].
Sullivan; chancellor, w j. Kingston;
warden, Daniel Murphy; advocate, Mar
tin Riley; lecturer, John Conlon; inside
guard. John Hardigan; outside guard,
Martin Mcmahon; trustees, T, j. Den
mig, John 0'Leary and Ndlliam McDon.
aid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
WOMAN A HEROINE.
Saved Her child from Fire and Then
Ran For Aid.

Chester, Dec. l0.-The farm house and
shed Of Malcolm Smith on the Sewall
Howard place in Windham was burned
last night. The fire was caused by the
explosion Of lamp There was 81 900
insurance on the goods, very little of
which were saved. Mrs. Smith was
alone in the house with her little child,
and she had to crawl on her hands and
knees into another room to save the life
of the child. She then ran quarter of
mile to the nearest neighbours for
help.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
N. E. FARMERS ARE
BEING THROTTLED
By The Fertilizer Trust, Says Senator
Francis Atwater at Meriden, Conn.
Have Today More Than
other Farmers.

Mefiden, Conn.,, Dec 1o.-Senator
Francis Atwater before the state board
of agriculture today attacked the S40,-
600. 600 fertilizer trust, asserting that
The farmers of New England are being
tlrottled as they are paying six dol
lars more a ton than the farmers of
the rest Of the country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
RObinsOn-Fletcher.

Irwin II. Robinson Of Barre and Miss
Luna Fletcher Of Belvedere were mar
ned at the Methodist parsonage, We'd
resday evening. December 9, by Rev. e.
o. Thayer. Air. Robinson IS employed
ct the Morrison farm. They will have
rooms IN the AYeIill block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
BANKER MAY SUCCEED
PRESIDENT ELIOT
Reported on Apparently Good Authori-
ty That James ]. Stonow is Slat-
ed For Harvard's President.

Boston, Dec. 1o.-,Iames ]. Storrow,
banker and an overseer of Harvard
university, it is reported on apparently
good authority, is to be President
Eliot's successor. The Harvard corpor-
alton has announced that it has reach
ed decision on President Eliot's snc-
cessor, but refuses to say whether ii
Il MIR. Storrow until the overseers act.
President Eliot is understood to favor
Mr.. Storrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
HURT SAVING WOOD.
George Perkins of Hardwick Met With
Serious Accident.

Hardwick, Dee. lO.--George Perkins,
farmer residing in the east part of the
town, met with serious accident yester-
day afternoon while saving four-foot
wood. A large stick rolled, bringing Mr..
Perkins right hand against the saw and
cutting four bones. It is hoped that it
will be possible to save his hand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
Ice on Lake champlain.

Swanton, Dec. 10-Iee in Lake
Champlain has formed strong enough
70 allow crossing it between Swanton
and Alburg. Continued cold weather
viii soon make crossing between Nc.
Guam bay and North Hero possible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
DIED AT HOSPITAL.
Prominent Citizen Of Sheldon Operated
on Yesterday.

Sheldon, Dee los. P. H. Shuttle.
bean died last night at the Mary Flet.
cher hospital following an operation.
He was born in Sheldon and spent
most all his life here. He was SO
years old. He was postmaster in
Cleveland's administration. He leaves
wife ana a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank
SWEET. He was taken to the hospital
yesterday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

A choral union of twenty-five or
thirty members has been organized at
oodstock with the Rev. BENJAMIN F.
Swift as director. It is expected that
The membership viii be increased to
about forty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
NEED $4,000 MEN.
For The First Line Of Defense Says
War Secretary Wright.

Washington, y. O., Dec. s10.-The
country needs $4,000 men for the first
line Of defense, says Secretary Wright
Of the war department in his annual
report made public today. This would
mean that $4,000 would be drawn from
the citizen soldiery Of the various
states. He urges increased appropra-
tions for the equipment Of the mill.
tia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

The Rev. J. K. Williams of Peach
am, in forty-two years has been alb
sent from his pulpit one Sunday only
ard then because Of sickness in his
family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
Mercury Went Down.

Chester, eDc. 1O.-Mercury went
down to zero here this morning. There
is six inches Of snow on the ground
and lumbermen are doing a hustling
business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
ARE GETTING SCARED.
Over The Prospect Of Immediate War
War Between Austria and Servia.

London. Dec. 10.-War between Aus
tria and Servia is considered 50 immi-
nent that heavy owners of stock are
insuring with Lloyd's against the out
break at 25 per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

Navigation on Lake Champlain will
close with the trip Of the steamer Ii.
conderoga Saturday from Burlington to
Plattsburg and return Thursday the
steamer viii make its last trip to Es-
sex,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

"Grsustark," at Barre opera house.
Bowling, Buzzell's alleys.
Basket bail, Co. F of Northfield vs..
l. A. c.. Granite street hall.
The Comique picture chow, A.
Tomasi block.
The Thestorium, 40 Main street.
Massucco's theatre, Scsmpini block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

The water is all out Of the lower
pend in Hinesburg and it is said that
thousands Of fish. pout, perch, bass
and pickerel, are frozen in the mud.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

lake Memphremsgog at Newport is
frozen over as far as the eye can see
and the skating is excellent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

ford Of Warren, Boyce Of Waterbury and
Templeton Of Worcester. Those absent
were Norris of Cabot and Kendall Of
Roxbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10

Business visitors in the city to-day
included Z. F. Stockton, Warrensburg,
n. Y, George +. and John D. Enen-
brown, Reading. Pa,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
Evening Session.

The evening session was devoted to
the opening Of the sixth degree work,
over 200 candidates taking Che obliga-
tions. The work was in charge Of
State Master George w. Pierce and
Flora Mrs. II. w. Sargent After the
feast the unwritten work of the order
was exemplifed by @. S. Hopkins, or
gsnizing deputy Of the state. The
work was interspersed by readings by
Miss Maude Andrews Of Augusta, Me-,
Miss Edith Wells of West Salisbury
also gave an address on the present
temperance bill now before the legisla-
tiire. She favored compulsory teach
ing of temperance and hygiene in the
public schools
The committee on mileage also re-
ported. The delegates attending the
state session will travel about 2,500
miles to and from their homes, the ex-
rense being paid by the grange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
VERMONT GRANGERS
COMPLETE SESSION
c. F. Smith Of Worthwhile Chosen Mas
ter After a Lot Of Close Ballot
ing.-Big Glass For Sixth
Degree.

Burlington, Dec. 1o.--Aftcr the ver-
mont grange had spent an hour yester-
day TO re.elect George w. Pierce OF
Brattleboro as master Mr.. Pierce re-
signed because OF illness in his family,
and Q. +. Smith OF Morrisville was
then elected although IL took three bali
lots 10 do so. The vote which had cleo
ted Pierce was as follows; Pierce 1873,
Smith "a, ID. II. Morse of Randolph 3,
ex Governor O. ]. Bell 2s. After Mr..
Pierce had withdrawn there was more
close ballotine but when IL was ended
w. M. Cady of Middlebury, who had
received 80 complimentary votes moved
to make Smiths election unanimous,
which was done.
Other officers were elected as fol-
lows, 0verseer, w. NJ Cady OF Middle
bury; lecturer. NJ. S. Stone Of Mont
pelier; steward, NJ. d. Roberts Of Ru-
pert; assistant steward, G. @. Flint of
Randolph; chaplain, r. H. Holmes Of
Shoreham; treasurer, +. b. Pier of
Rawsonvillei secretary, L. H. Morgan
of South Woodstock; Ceres, Mrs. +. G..
Smith of Morrisville; Pomona, Mrs.
w. NJ. Cady of Middlebury; Flora, Mrs.
H. w. Sargent OF Brattleboro; lady
assistant steward, Mrs. G. @. Flint Of
members OF the executive
II. w. Sargent Of Randolph,
81 L. Peck OF Ira
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
HUNTERS LICENSE DISCUSSED.

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