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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
eHELsEA

Donald I. Gomstoek left Wednesday
for Proctor. where he has accepted a
position with the Vermont Marble com
pany
Fred II, Folsom and wife Of Will
Jamestown were in town the first of the
week and were guests at the Misses
Andrus
Nj. and Mrs. John II, Sprague Of
Brookfield have been the guests Of their
son, w. Il. sprague, and family during
the week.
Miss Lora Hood returned Wednesday
evening from Boston, Mass, where she
had been the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
John D. Lane, for several weeks.
Heman Priest returned Wednesday
evening from d few days visit among
friends in Burlington and vicinity, and
has resumed his work at Herbert f. Mat
toon's
A very pretty home wedding occurred
at the home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen L. Dickinson, on Court
street, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock,
when their youngest daughter, Miss Liz
2ie Lee Dickinson. was united IN mar
riage to Ernest Edward Luce. by the
Rev. Fred Daniels The ceremony took
place in the presence of large circle Of
and friends, under an arch OF
evergreen and apple blossoms. The brid.
al party was ashered into the parlor BY
the brides brother, William a. Diekin-
son Of Corinth, TO the strains OF Mem
delssohn's wedding march, which was
played by Mrs William A. Dickinson
Miss Emma Carr acted as bridesmaid
and Forest Moron Of st. Johnsbury,
nephew Of the bride, acted as best man
and little Miss Mildred Moron, a niece
Of tho bride, acted as ring bearer. The
bride was gowned ia blue silk trimmed
with overlace and white ribbon, and the
wore pink silk trimmed with
overlace and pink ribbon, and the ring
bearer was dressed in white trimmed
with pink ribbon. After the ceremony
light refreshments were served, after
which the newly welded couple. accom-
panied by the bridesmaid and best man,
left amid the customary shower Of rice
and old shoes for South Royalton, to
which place they We're conveyed by auto
Dy the brides brother in law, Mr.. Nor
ron, at which place they took the train |
sor brief wedding trip, during which |
hey win visit Lowell, Worcester and
Boston, Mass. and on their return a
+eeeption viii be given them at the home
i the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Nilmarth Fl Luce. where they viii re-
ide. They were the recipients Of many /
lseful and valuable presents. Mr. and /
Yrs. Luce are among our most popular
FouDg people and the congratulations Of T
large circle Of friends is extended to
hem. i.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
HURT IN A RUNAWAY.
Miss Curtis is Hurled From Her Car
rage.

Lewiston, Ne, June 4.-Aiiss Ahbie
Curtis, teacher of the Carcelon Ferry
school, was badly injured in a runaway
accident yesterday while on her way to
school.
She lives at High and Hammond
streets in the city, and went down 10
the school at Carcelon's Ferry on an
electric car Of the Lisbon line. She was
met by Mrs. William Qunlby at the
nearest point on the car line TO her
school, who started to drive her TO the
school as usual
When passing the farm Of William
Iabonte bulldog rushed out and bit
the horse, first at his feet and then at
his shoulder. The horse dragged the dog
for some distance, and finally began to
run. He was finally stopped and thrown
down, both Mrs. Qgimby and Miss Cur.
tbs being hurled out Of the carriage.
Mrs. Quimhy was practically unin-
iured, but Miss Curtis was badly cut
about the head and bruised on the body,
and it is feared that she is injured in
ternally. She was taken to her home
and win be confined to the house for
some time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
COMMODORE LEAPS
FROM BURNING BOAT
Charles H. Nutting Of Springfield Taken
Out Of Water in a Dazed Condi-
tion-Brought Ashore on
Plank.

Springfield, Mass. June 4.-Commo-
dore Charles II. Nutting Of the Spring
field Yacht club had 4 narrow escape
yesterday afternoon when his gasoline
launch the Marvel, flagship Of the
Springfield feet, caught fire in mid
stream. He got one side Of his face and
one arm badly burned He jumped into
the water when the gasoline caught fire
and was rescued BY Thomas Mortell
II was believed that Mr. Nutting had
with him az a passenger A. L. Wilcox,
travelling man of Kansas City, and that
the latter was drowned. Mr.. Nutting,
however, on reviviug, said Mr.. Wilcox
left him at The wharf and that he was
in the launch alone
He says there was no explosion, but
that while lie was fixing the engine some
Of the gasoline was spilled, and this
caught fire from the sparker The accf-
dent took place in the middle Of the
Connecticut river, opposite Brightwood.
When Mr.. Nutting jumped overheard he
was 50 da2ed that he could hardly keep
aloat, and would surely have drowned
had not Mr. Mortell gone to his help.
The latter brought the almost lifeless
man to shore on a plank. Mr.. Nutting
was taken to the Springfield hospital,
where he shortly recovered.
The Marvel was burned to the waters
edge. She was one OF the first boats OF
the feet. and for four years held the
speed record on the river Mr.. Nutting
is former president Of the Chieopee Gas
company and former county commits.
siOner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
In the Philadelphia Trolley
Disagreement
END OF TROUBLEEXPECTED
Mayor Takes Hand and Submits Propo-
sition Which Is Likely to Be Set.
tied by Both the Dis
putants.

Philadelphia, June 4.--After six days
Of rioting during which scores Of people
were injured and many cars were wreck
ed the strike Of the employees OF the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit company
ended today with the strikers victorious
in every point except that Of the in.
crease in wages from 20 to rs cents an
hour. A conference was held at noon
when proposals were made by Mayor
Reyburn, which, If accepted by the EN-
ployes, will undoubtedly be confirmed
by the company.
influential political leaders yesterday
bent all their energies toward bringing
the trouble to a peaceable conclusion.
Senator McNichol, the recognized Re.
publican leader, after a conference with
number Of the strike leaders at his
home submitted to the company on be-
half Of the men the demands Of the men.
These, it is understood, were somewhat
modified from their original demands
Twenty-Five cents an hour instead OF
rs cents originally asked for by the
men, II said 70 be the new demand. In
addition the men ask a days work to
consist Of not more than ten hours; the
abolition Of the Swing system; re.
instatement of all the old men, and the
settlement Of all future difficulties by
conferring with committee represent
ing the men. These demands were sub
mitted to the Transit company, accord.
ing to Senator McNichol, were assented
to with some slight notifications.
When II became known that there
was a probability Of an amicable settle
ment the fury Of the mob abated and
OF ten o'clock last night the disturbed
districts were quiet. Several meetings
were held at which sympathy for the
striking men was expressed If the
men agree TO accept the counter propo-
sition Of the transit officials they prob
ably win return to work late this after
noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY EASTERN STAR
Dr.. r. X. stOddard Of Shelburne Was
Elected Grand Patron, Very Sue.
cessful Convention Closed in
Burlington.

Burlington. June f-rhe grand chap
ter Of Vermont. Order Of the Eastern
star closed its convention last night
with the installation of officers.
At the afternoon session officers were
elected as follows Grand patron, DIR
L. r. stodanrd OF Shelburne; grand
matron, Mrs. Christina Borland Of Lon
donderyi associate grand patron, a. g
Spaulding of Ludlow; associate grand
matron, Mrs. II. * Stillman q Benningt
ton; grand secretary, Il. i. Stillson d
Bennington; grand treasurer Ella n
Fraser OF Windsori grand eonductressi
Mrs. Ella W. Weeks Of ST. Johnsbmy;
associate grand conductress, Mrs. y. n
Coy Of Windsor; warder, Mrs Gertrude
Buell. Of Stratford
During the evening session the ap-
pointive officers were made known as
followss Grand lecturer, Mrs. Ruba q,
Hanley Of Riehford; assistant chaplain,
Miss Emma A. Ifough of White River
Junction. grand marshal, Mrs. Abbie D.
Stone Of Barre; grand Ada, Maud
Adams Of Arlington; grand Ruth, Mrs.
Dora Bigwood Of Winooskli grand
Esther, Mrs. Abbie Gates OF Morris
villej grand electa, Mrs. Laura B. Cole
of Burlington; grand Martha, Mrs.
Myrtle Ford Of Cabot; grand sentinel,
A. D. House Of Wilhamstowni grand
organisi, Mrs. Anna Earl of Chester;
commissioner Of foreign correspondence,
Mrs. Nellie M Smythe 81 St Johnsbury.
The officers were installed BY r. W.
G. S. Ella S. Washburn and General
Grand Secretary Lorraine j. Pitkin OF
Chicago, who acted as grand marshal.
The Work Of The Year.
The amount Of receipts for the chap
ter from all sources during the past
year has been s2,162.47 and the
amount drawn on the treasury sl,5o2-
"a The Vermont Masonic and Eastern
Star home fund i Sl,g4t.37. The hos
pital fund is sf39.35 The total assets
are s7,100.94 The total membership Is
5,o12, with "a chapters There has been
a gain in membership Of 70 during the
past year
Dr. r. r. Stoddard Of Shclbuune, grand
patron, IN his address reviewed the work
Of the year. He referred feeiingly 10
the death Of Carl r. Storrs, past grand
patron; announced that the three new
chapters formed during the year at
Corinth, Townshend aud Fair Haven
we're doing fine work. praised the work
done at the various district meetings
which he attended; enumerated the
granted 70 various hap.
ters; stated the waivers Of iurisdition
granted; made several recommends
tionsi reported new bapters founded at
South Hero and Nergennes and express.
"a thanks to The officers Of the grand
chapter, an Of whom have worked in
harmony during the year.
The convention was attended BY about
800 members and vas very successful
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
PrecautlOn Taken by Man
Who Had Shot Himself
CHARLES COLLINS DEAD
His Granddaughter Went in Search 81
Him and Found Fatally Wounded Man
with Pistol Labeled Loaded
at His Side.

Guilford, N. RI, June Charles Col.
Inns, who was so years OF age on March
ls last, died at his home on Liberty
Hill at O'Clock last night from the
effects Of bullet wound in the brain in.
dieted with suicidal intent. lie had been
in III health for long time, and had
become despondent
He was widower and lived in the
old homestead with his son.in.law, ].
Henry Bennett. and his two grandchi-
dren, Ethel and Guy. Mr.. Collins was a
carpenter and conducted a cooperage for
a great many years
lie left his house about 3 o'clock yes.
terday afternoon and went to his cooper
shop short distance from the house.
He was absent but 10 minutes when bis
granddaughter, Ethel, IS years Of age,
went in search Of him. She found him
lying on the floor with a pistol at his
side marked loaded"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
OF River Bed on Ground 1t
Would Damage Them
HEARING FOR INDIVIDUALS
r. L. Clark, Amos Han, Mrs. O. 3. Dur
kee and Mrs. Alice Jones Were the
objecting Persons-Public Good
Of It Generally Admitted.

The hearing before the street com
mittee of the city council on the question
Of the public good, necessity and con-
venience Of individuals in the laying out
Of a highway and the changing Of the
bed Of Stevens Branch, and on the quea-
tion of land damages and assessments
was finished up late yesterday afternoon.
Only about half Of the abutters and
interested parties, who were notified of
the hearing, put in an appearance. OF
those who were questioned, some were
heartily in favor Of the project and stat
ed their willingness TO pay their assess
ments, while there were others who did
not object to the changing of the river
bed, but thought that the benefts they
would receive would not be compensa-
ton enough for the amount they would
have to pay in assessments.
There were four persons, also, who
objected to il on the grounds that It
would be a damage to them. These were
R. L. Clark, Amos Hall, Mrs. G. B. Dur
kee and Mrs. Alice Jones, one Of the
owners Of the Reed block
Amos Hall owns property on the river
Just south of the present Prospect street
bridge. 1t viii be necessary to cut across
his land in order TO change the location
of the bridge, and it was expected that
some land damages would have to be
paid TO Mr.. Hail.
r. L. Clark owns the store and store
house now located on the northwest bank
Of the river, and the proposed change
will shift him to the opposite side of
the stream, leaving a driveway between
the new river-bed and the front of the
store. He would also receive part Of the
land reclaimed from the river Mrs. Dur
kee and Mrs. Jones are part owners Of
the French block.
Almost all Of those questioned hy the
committee thought that it would Be for
the public good, but the question Of dam
ages and the amount Of the assessments
was the chief objection. Some who have
already large brick blocks thought that
the land they would reclaim by the
change of the river would not be Of SO
much benefit to them AS those ahutters
who have wooden blocks and who would
be liable to erect new blocks, when they
could then build on the reclaimed land.
IL is expected that no further action
viii be taken until after the continued
hearing which win be given to the Gem
tral Vermont railroad on Tuesday, June
Is, the continuance having been granted
10 the railroad on the statement that
It wished to prepare drawing Of its
and and determine where the new lines
would come in case the river we're
changed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
DIAMoND mINE IN QUINCY
Harvard and Tech Professors to Inves-
tigate Find in Quincy.

Boston, June 4--Professors from the
geological departments Of Harvard and
Massachusetts, Institute Of Technology
are expected to 60 to Quincy to examine
substance which Ii like that found ia
the diamond mines Of South Africa. 1t
was discovered BY workmen in the old
Frederick & Fields granite quarry a few
days age. The workmen, after blast
in the granite found layer Of soft ma
terial ike putty. II was in a layer five
feet long and 10 feet across, and con
tanned from 10 to 15 tons. III the sum
light it seemed to contain glasslike par-
tieles. When it was scooped out the
granite beside it seemed to have been
blackened as if by fire. Some Of the
Crystalline substances are the size Of
pebbles. No one has ever seen anything
like il before IN any of the Quincy
quarries,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
II GRADUATES.
Of Mortified High School Received Di-
plomas Last Tvening.

Mortified. June 4..-~The school year
came to a close In the high school last
evening. In the afternoon, the class day
and in the evening the exercises Of
graduation in the same hall, large au-
dience being present. The hall was
handsomely decorated. The afternoon
program consisted Of an address to un-
defgradnates by Louise a. Morrill,; class
history and essay, Gladys Flint; class
poem, Ethel Adams and John T. Whit
ney; prophecy Merle 4. PlastTidge;
class will Harold Fl Luther.
The exercises Of graduation were as
follows: Prayer, the Rev T S. 0ekford;
oration, with salutatory address, @The
Law Making Habit John 4. Whitney;
essay, "Flower Lore. Ethel A. Adams;
oration, "Deforestation Of China Woon
Young Chun; essay, Superstitions, >
Helen II Davis; solo, Mozart sonata,
Merle II Plastridge; grafton, Robert
Burns" William ] English; essay,
Helen Keller Bess Fl. Hammett; ora
tion, Water Power Samuel Kingston;
oration, Abraham Lincoln" f. +.
Loget; essay. Characteristics Of Tray
elers,7 Alice NJ 0ckford piano solo.
Cornelia Woodbury.; essay, Education
for Living" Ruth II. Parker; essay,
Presidential Inaugurations," Cornelia
Woodbury.; essay, with valedictorv adj
dress ePossunt qnia posse yidenturn
Winifred G. Ellis.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by Prin. II r. Roberts and
following the exercises the annual alum
nj banquet took place as Guild hail.
Among the speakers were the Rev. A.
II Webbk r q Ellis, Miss T. p. Stick
neY. James Y. Chun, Capt. L. A. |.
Chapmaus Mrs. u, 4. Juakett,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
STATE CONVENTION
OPENED AT 2 P. M. TODAY
2sth Annual Session Of the veSmont
Equal Suffrage Association Is
Being Held at Hedding
NJ. .E. Church.

The twenty-ffth annual convention Of
the Vermont Equal Suffrage association
was called to order shortly after two
o'clock this afternoon at Hedding Meth
odist Episcopal church by the president
Of the association, Mrs. Julia A. Pierce
Of Rochester.
The meeting was fairly well attended
and several speakers prominent in the
suffrage movement were present and
viii be there this evening. Among them
are Rev. Mary Tratfarn Whitney Of
Rochester, Miss Mary N. Chase of An
dover, N. H., president Of the New Hamp-
shire association, Rev. Waiter Dole of
Northfeld, Mrs. Annette w. Parmalee Of
Enosburg Falls, Hon. Henry b. Blackwell
of Boston and Miss Grace Robinson Of
Rochester.
Rev. e. G. Downsy Of the universalist
church offered prayer, after which the
following committee appointments were
made BY the president: resolutions,
Rev. Walter Dole, Northiield. Mrs. An
nette j. Parmalee, Enosburg Falls, Rev.
Mary n Whitney, Rochester; business,
Mrs. r. D. Martin, Barre, Miss Mary N.
Chase, Andover, N. H., Mrs. S. II.
Barnes, Barre; nominations, hrs. Hattie
Waite, Mrs. J. r. George, Barre, James
hutchinson, Randolph.
The address Of welcome was then deliv-
cred by Rev. f. @. Thayer, pastor Of
Hedding church; he in well chosen re-
marks welcomed the members Of the
association to Barre. The response to
this address was made by Rev. Mary
Traffarn Whitney Of Rochester, the Sec
retary Of the association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
SENT THREAT
BY LETTER
Alleged Attempt to Intlmldate
Rutland Attorney
IN THE CROCIATA CASE
The Attorney Is Warned to Keep His
Hands Of the Matter Of Petition
to Governor Prouty for
Pardon.

Rutland, june 4.--That representa-
tives Of the notorious @Blaek Hand so
ciety Of New ork have been in Rutland
within the last few days actively push.
ing the movement for the pardon Of
Rev. Francis Crociata, is the firm be-
lief Of the police.
No Official statement has been given
out, but II is confidently alleged that
a prominent attorney has been warned
to keep his hands off the case, with
threats OF being made away with" if
he interfered with the petition which
il being circulated for signers and which
will be presented to Gov. Prouty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
So rO IAIL.
Leo F. MeCulloch, Former president Of
Boston Common Council.

Boston, june 4.-Ieo r. McCulloeh,
president Of the Boston Comman Coun-
Gil last year, was sentenced last night
10 serve two years at hard labor in
the house Of correction, and Atty James
II Cassidy to serve one year at hard
labor in the same institution, both hay.
ing been convicted Of conspiracy to de-
fraud the city of Boston and Of stealing
5000 by making out a false order for a
set of law books. Az the same session
former Alderman George III BATHS was
sentenced to serve three years at hard
labor in the house Of correction for the
larceny of money in connection with
the purchase of prizes for the Fourth
Of July athletic contests held under the
auspices OF the city in 1906 and 1907
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
BAYONET WOUND
In STRIKERS BACK
Serious Times at st. Cloud, Calf. Where
There Is Strike Of Large
Proportions

ST. Cloud, Calf, June 4.-with one
man dying in the hospital with bayo-
net wound in the back which was re-
ceived while the militia were clearing
the streets and with half dozen others
wounded in the same afray the strike
at the st. Cloud Lumber company's mill
today assumed national aspect when
the italian consul general Rocca Of San
Francisco appealed to Washington to
protect his countrymen. The Washing
ton agent here will report The strikers
still have dynamite and further trouble
is feared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Man Made Unconscious When Bolt Hits
Electric Car.

Portland, Me-, June An. 7. Por-
ter Of New York, a travelling salesman,
was 50 severely shocked by lightning
which struck an electric car on the Port
land & Biddeford road yesterday morn.
ing that he was taken from The car un-
conscious.
The storm came up very suddenly and
there was but one bolt Of lightning
which struck the ear, throwing the pas
sengers to the floor and dazing them all
for a few minutes. None Of the other
passengers WIS injured BY the lightning
and Porter recovered from the effects OF
the shock in few minutes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
BOB" cRoDLEY ARRESTED.
Alleged to Have Stolen $1,000 From
Oscar Pendergast.

Dover, M H., June 4.A telephone
message was received here last night
from Deputy Sheriff Elmer Clark, who
left Tuesday for Sherhrooke, Can, arm
ed with warrant sworn out by County
Solicitor Dwight Hall for the arrest Of
Bob Crowley, on the charge Of larceny
of $1,000 from Oscar Pendergast, Lee
hill farmer, and the latter's sister-in-
law, also a resident Of Lee, that he had
Crowley in custody
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
RAISED si5s.OOo.
Manchester. N. II. Y. M. C. A. Campaign
Closed With Rush Last Night.

Manchester, N. H, June The Y.
nj. O. A. campaign for S150,000 to erect
q new building in this city closed last
night with more than S153,000 subscrib-
ed. The scene in the city hall was one
Of enthusiasm and addresses Of felicita-
tion we're made by Frank p Carpenter
and Herman I. Straw, agent Of the
Amoskeag mills. Each credited the 9th
er with having made the success pos.
sible.
The one big contribution today which
insured the result was cash contribu-
ton from the Amoskeag manufacturing
company of S25,000 This was voted
by the directors Of the company, and
was followed by $1,000 from John H.
Henry Of Lincoln, and more than S10,-
600 from small contributors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
EXPECTED SENSATION.
Crowd Turned Out in Senate Today to
Hear The Fun.

Washington, d. G., June 4.--There
was the biggest attendance in month
on the floor and ii The galleries of the
Senate today, due to the fact that last
night penrose Of Pennsylvania said that
the absence of Lafolette being alleged
to be due 10 illness was absurd. He al
ded that Lafollette 50 often made prae-
tice Of lodging on account Of illness
that no man IN bis ordinary senses
would believe last nights excuse.
Lafollette, in resuming his speech,
failed to put the hot shot into Penrose,
simply saying that be was exhausted
last night and unable 70 continue.
Iafollette then assailed Aldrich for
his failure to explain a feature Of the
cotton schedule as he had promised
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
MONTPELIER CLERKS.
Discuss Formation of a Union and Then
Adjourn.

Fifteen Montpelier clerks, mostly
from grocery stores, met at Montpelier
last night and discussed the forming Of
clerks union, after which another
meeting was called for next Tuesday
evening. 2. +. Mccarthy and Albert
Halyosa Of Barre spoke in favor OF the
movement, as did Fred Connors Of Mont
pelier, a state organizer The Rev. S.
N. Bloomfield Of Montpelier also spoke
OF the benefits Of clerks organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
AFTER ELEPHANTS.
Col. Roosevelt Started Out This After
noon Into IungIes.

Kihjabe, British East Africa June a.
Hoping to get shot at elephants,
Col. Roosevelt this afternoon viii make
q sortie into the dense jungles surrounds
ing the town, where the animals find a
safe retreat. Il is thought the beasts
are more plenty in the Sotik district
but the ex-president's anxiety to shoot
a big fellow" caused the trip to Sotik
TO be postponed TO tomorrow morning
Roosevelt and party were guests at
lunchen today Of the American mis-
aienaEles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-04
FARM BUILDINGS LOST.
Two Fires Started BY Blaze From The
Woods.

Houlton, Me-, June 1.-Two sets of
farm buildings in Monticello were burn
ed yesterday by fires which started in
the woods AdwelliDg house and four
large barns belonging to Henry Fl. Hall,
and the buildings 81 Joseph Belyea were
destroyed, the total loss being $4,000,
OF which $4,000 falls on BAL.