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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
sAYs soN HAs BEEN xIDNApED
The Police Appealed to BY Austin P
Young.

4NuNEi
Gloucester, Mass, Dec i3--Austin r.
Young of this city walked into the police
station 1t ls30 last night and reported
that bis 5-year-od son, Russell Young
had been Kidnapped and that troubles
with his wife, who was Carrie SRuckley
Of tsas city, have broken out afresh. AIr
Young ssked the police TO recover che
boy. and then he went out to personally
search fof Russell
Fairly this year, Mrs Young went 10
Los Angeles Cal. with her son. Mr.
Young followed her there and on the
night Of October Is Mr.. Young managed
70 gain possession Of the lad and started
away WITH him, but was overtalsen BY q
police officer, and father and child went
to fha police station, where the mother
soon Joined them
W1file the mother then agreed to leave
the child with the police until the mat
ter of its custody was decided By the
courts the husband objected, but the
police held the child.
On October 20. the case vas heard nv
Judge Davis, and the father and mother
agreed 70 Hive amicably together They
started for the East apparently recon
ciled, and Russell was with them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
p. A. BURT ACQUITTED.
Found Not Guilty Of Assault on Ernest
Goss.

Middlebury, Dec ls.-The case Of Er-
nest Goss vs. Edward A. Burt after
a three days trial came 70 a close in
the Addison county court Saturday, and
returned the verdict that the defendant
was not guilty of the trespass and as
sault charge and that he recovered bis
costs.
In the case Of state vs.. George Muir
ray, the engineer Of train which was
IN collision at Vergennes December
l, 1906. who was indicted for man
slaughter, States Attorney Tuttle stated
that he had gone over the evidence
with Attorney General Sargent and they
had made up their minds that the eyi-
denee would not warrant conviction.
He asked that the case be mol pressed,
which was done.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
VS. BoRN IN BRooKFTELp.
Elijah /. Smith Died Yesterday at Plym
outh. N. II.

Plymouth, n. H., Dec. ls. Elijah L,
Smith, aged 81, one of The oldest resi-
dents OF Plymouth, and veteran of the
Civil war. died az his home Yesterday
afternoon after an illness Of several years.
fFo was native Of Brookiield,
VT, and had lived at Haverhill and War
rem, n H. previous to coming to Plym-
outh in 1872 He was a member Of the
oth New Hampshire volunteer infan-
try.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
MAY BE FIR. SHANNON
Who VIII Be Appointed Bishop Of Do
cese Of Burlington.

burlington, Dec, ls Although nothing
definite has yet been learned in regard
to the appointment Of bishop for the
diocese IL Burlington IL i expected that
a cBnice will he made the latter part
of this month, The general opinion Is
that the appointment viii 70 to someone
outside 81 the diocese. unless the Rev
- d. Shannon Of Miadlebury i chosen
for The nnsifinn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

The annual fair OF the Ladies' Aid 20.
ciety Of The Presbyterian church win be
held IN the church vestry Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week The
ladies' have prepared q nurnber Of useful
and fancy articles; also homemade
cooking, 5ellies candy, etc. fine pro-
gram Is being prepared for each evening.
Door opens ct Z p. M, esitestainment at
8 o'clock. Admission 1pc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
FIVE SKATING FATALITIES.
In Pennsylvania and New Jersey Yes
terday.

Philadelphia. Dec. l3.- Five deaths re
suited from the Inauguration Of the ice
skating season yesterday in this state
and New Jersey. Four Of the victims
we're hoys who had ventured on thin
ice. The fifth was Charles Rel Of Carn-
den N. J., who was skating with his
l2-vear-old son at Forest Lake Park.
The boy broke through the thin ice and
his father went to his rescue. After
lifting his son TO firm ice. the man fell
back into the water and was drowned
before assistance reached him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
@As MIXTURE MADE THEM"
Advertised Pictures Of Forms Turned
Out to Be Trees.

Washington, D. O., Dec. 10. As na-
ture made Them. Photos Of ten beauti-
ful forms sent sealed Twenty five
cents Because he put this advertise
ment in the papers aud sent 10 orders
ten beautiful forms 81 trees. as nature
made them the post Office department
today barred Harry Wooding Of Keo-
lSuk, Iowa, from the mailsa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
hRY CALL FOR MARINES.
'ered BY Only eo Men at New
England Navy Yards.

sBoaton, Dee. l3. A hurry call for ma 4
lsies to proceed from Philadelphia on
ard the cruiser Prairie was made YES
vrday from Washington upon the three
Sew England navy yards. It yielded
uf 98 men, al that were available The
zen have orders 20 report at the League
I'D navy yard, Philadelphia, in heavy
.liAg order and will leave this even
It IS understood the Prairie viii
late Tuesday or carly Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

baltimore, Ma, Dec. 49,. Fire yester
I'll the furniture establishment ST
Z arn & Co. did damage estimated at
sH0o q part of the loss falling upon
sen 1 Hughes, musical instrument
'salers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day were A Tobin, G. F.
Fellows F w Kevter, I. o. Simmons,
Boston; G X. Lyon, j. J. AcCabe, j E.
Miles, Burlington; II r. Frasier, West
Burke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

That Allen Brigham Of Montpelier wac
Not Supporting Her.

On his wife's complaint that he was
not supporting her, Allen Brigham was
arTaigned IN Montpelier city court Sat.
urday evening on the charge Of non n-sup.
port. He pleaded not guilty. and the
case was continued to Tuesday morning
TOR trial. bail being fixed At 500 Mrs.
Brigham is now I'LL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
FOUND UNDER BARN DOOR.


Fairfax. Dec. l3. Arson Hitchcock,
who Hives with his sister, Mrs. 5. I. Gil
ley. was found yesterday in the horse
barn, under heavy door. unconscious.
It Is not known whether a horse kicked
him and knocked the door onto him, or
how The accident happened II Il
Thought he II hurt internally, and there
ID not much hope of his recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
ri RIppED rHRoueH cAR.
Two Immigrants Killed and Several In
jured.

sTkicago. Dec. l3 Two immigrants
were killed, and three men and several
women were injured ip peculiar acci-
dent to northbound Chicago and North
western passenger train In this city
yesterday.
The tracks were elevated recently, and
as the train passed rail was torn
loose. tt ripped through the smoking
car deeapitating one immigrant, also
killing another sitting nearby. and in
turing others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

Newbury Seminary Defeated caIedonians
at South Ryegate.

South Ryeeate, Dec. TAI The Cale-
dania Athletic club played It's ilrst game
Of basket bali here Saturday night with
Newhuy seminary in Millers hall los
ing II to 10 The Newbury boys were
handicapped by the weight Of the Gale
domains, but had much better team work.
Temple and r Carleon excelled for New
bury, while Phillips and Smith excelled
for the Caledonans. The attendance was
large, which win give the home team
encouragement for future games
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
| COOKS OBSERVATIONS
gaphie Society to Investigate
! Charges Of Faking.

fEuI Charges Of Faking.
bfckshington, D. G., Dec. ls.-The Ma.
Ae d Geographic society has decided TO
1suJlgate the cIaims of Capt. August
49, poose and George Dunkle, an in
e Iee broker, recently made in New
I'M thet they furnished to Or. Fred
i Cook observations and data to
kYe that be reached. the north pole.
II pf. ]. Fl. Gore, Rear Admiral Pills
hi and DR. G. w. HAYES Of the
Bsogieal survey, went to New York
begin their work. They expect 20
|port to the society hera to-day. Prof
IEIlis L. Moore, president Of the so-
ktv decided this course Saturday, after
conference with members.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

While g G. Nelson was helping shingle
a house ii Greensboro recently. he slipped
from staging and fell about 20 feet,
striking on his shoulders and breaking
one rib
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

The school board Of the town schools
Of Fair Haven have offered a prize Of sl
per grade to the pupil making the great
est improvement in penmanship during
the year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
NO FURTHER ADVANCE.
Made BY zelaya's Army, Scouts Have
Reached His Out Posts.

Bluefelds. Nicaragua, Dec. l3 There
has been no further advance upon Blue
fields by Zelayn's army Scouts have
reached his out posts but failed to an
cover his strength. No American ma
rines have been landed yet, though the
cruiser Des Moines is lying off the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

There are 22 inmates at the city farm
in Rutland. seven Of them being chill
dren. The overseer Of tire poor reports
that there IS more dsstitution IN the
city than there was last year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

CLYDE Potter Of Snosburg was Sc
riously injured recently, while skating,
and is in critical condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

Work on the new Hebrew school build
ing in Burlington is progressing The
building IS to be completed the first Of
April.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
CLARKE DENIES REPORT.
mot to Quit Game and win be "on
Job" Next Season.

sburg. Pa, Dec. ls. Fred Clarke.
3 ger Of the Pirates, who IS here on
Way to New York, has denied that
viii quit the game He says he
In be hack on the Job next season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13
BUSY DAYS FOR TAFT.
0,y on Two Days Trip to At
tend Meeting and Make Speeches.

I F7gV1l77'
Washington, D. c., Dec. ls. With two
80 days rapid fire Of visiting and
sechnaking in prospect, President and
fs. Taft, Capt. Butt and Secretary
ischIer left for New York and New
avsn this morning Tonight the presi-
ut talks in Carnegie hall and tomor-
w be goes to New Haven for a meet
1. Of the Yale corporation. He will
Fn to Washington Wednesday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

Patrick Mulliean, Middlebury mail
carrier over Is years Of age. is said to
be one Of the Oldest mail carriers in
the government emrlox-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-13

Mrs. Benora Richardson Of Topaham
reports Der harvest OF apples this year
at several hundred bushels, and 1919
bushels Of butternuta.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
Recluse for As
Years Prepares
His Own Tomb
Death Comes to Man Who
Was Victim of a Blighted
Romance

HANFORD, Oct. lin a coffin
which he hewed from a sycamore tree
the body of X. w. Jones. who for 45
years has led the life of a recluse on
an isolated ranch near here, will be
inferred in a tomb built of rock he
quarried himself in the hills 20 miles
away and hauled to Grangeville ceme-
terry to be his sepulcher.
Jones died of heart disease Satur-
day on his lonely ranch. He was called
Black Horse" Jones because of his
hobby for raising coal black horses.
so head of which were on the ranch
when he died.
The sudden ending of his life's ro-
nance, II. is said, led him to his hermit
existence. According to those who
heard the story from him, Jones
fiancee fell and broke her neck while
handing him a drink of water from a
well only a few days before the day
they were to have been married. His
grief led him to California in an effort
TO get as far away as possible from
the Iowa farm where his sweetheart
died. For years he has kept his coffin
in his bedroom and when his tomb was
finished he carved an epitaph upon it
with his name. leaving blank only the
death date His estate, which includes
property near the Coalinga oil fields, is
estimated at $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
ATTORNEY MAKES CHARGE
AGAINST FELLOW LAWYER
Fabius Finch Denies He Threat
ened Boy With Jail

Attorney Fabius Finch was accused
in Judge Mogan's court by Attorney
Edgar Levy yesterday with having mis-
used his position in a case in which
they are both retained, and Levy asked
that his opponent be adjudged guilty
of contempt of court.
Levy represents James Prongos in a
case in which A. d. Vera obtained
judgment against Prongos for 400 for
rent. 1t is alleged that Prongos has
assigned property to his wife to escape
paying the debt. Last Thursday he
was summoned to court on an order
Of examination. Owing to the illness
of the judge the case was continued
Levy asserts that Finch and Vera
that day met S. Ducas, a boy sub
penaed TO tell what he knew of the
assignment of property by Prongos to
bis wife, and said to him that if he
did not answer questions or if he COM
nlitted perjury he would be sent to San
Quentin. They induced him to go to
the county clerks Office and there sign
~ deposition concerning the case, Levy
stated. This was contempt of court on
rne part of Finch, Levy insisted.
Finch admitted that he and Vera
met Ducas and that the boy signed a
statement, but denied that he threat
ened him with imprisonment Judge
Mogan put the case over to Wednesday
for Ducas to give his version of the
affair
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
CONSUL INVESTIGATES
OCEAN QUEEN WRECK
Crew of iii Fated Vessel Sent
Home to Norway

Captain, officers and crew of the
wrecked Norwegian steamship ocean
Queen, which went on bare reef off
8iakatea island September 16, and sunk
In 200 fathoms, testified yesterday be-
fore Henry Lund, consul of Norway,
regarding the disaster and the reports
were dispatched al once TO Norway
The German underwriters will have
the investigation laid before them, and
so be able to determine where the
blame lies for the vessels loss.
Captain Johannessen gave his story
OF the events preceding and following
the bending of the high pressure rod
and the consequent stopping of the en-
gines. Chief Engineer T. Nilsson also
stated his knowledge of the affair. NIL
son feels downcast at the loss of the
new big steamer, whose heart beats he
regulated. and stated that the acct
dent would never have happened had
the vessel been sent around the other
side of the island. Consul Lund, how
ever, is of the opinion that the wreck
was an accident, and that no one is
to blame for it,
The sailors on the Ocean Queen, all of
whom arrived on the liner Mariposa
from Tahiti Saturday, started for their
homes last night, at the expense of
the Norwegian government, which is
liberal to its citizens when they are in
distress in foreign countries
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
PUTS TORN TRESSES
IN EVIDENCE IN COURT
IngIeside Maiden Tells How She
Was Worsted by Neighbors

Enough hair to make full set of
marcelle waves, to say nothing of rats
and a switch or two, was put in evil
dence by Mary Becker, 357 Monticello
street, in Police Judge Shortalls court
yesterday against her neighbors, the
Felts.
The facts, as CLEANED out of the con-
fused testimony, seemed to be that
Mary was coming through the fence
surrounding the Ingleside racetrack,
carrying a sack of hay, when she was
set upon by Margaret Felt, aged IA.
Margaret was getting the worst of it.,
so her mother. Annie, came to her aid.
Mary, in the anguish of losing her hair
by handfuls, sunk her teeth into Mrs.
Felts hand. At this, Arnold Felt
jumped into the fray. The Felts then
let Mary go, but kept the hay to feed
to the family goat.
AS the elder Felts did not try to part
the two girls, they were adjudged
guilty of battery by the court and or
dered to appear tomorrow for sentence.
Margaret was placed in the custody Of
the Juvenile court
Besides the mass of hair. Mary
brought several cobble stones as ex-
hibits in her case. AS she was leaving
the courtroom the judge warned her to
keep out of trouble in the future.
Yes. mister" the girl answered
obediently.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
.CFOGRAPHICSO
iFAvORS COMMISSION
Joins Movement for Investiga=
ton of the Cook=Peary Pole
Controversy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Nation
al geographic society, in response to
a proposal from the Peary arctic club
today, adopted a resolution agreeing to
join the American geographic society
and the American museum of natural
history in requesting Dr. Ira Rem
sen, president of the National academy
of sciences, to appoint a commission TO
examine and report upon arctic records,
observations and data of Commander
Robert E. Peary and Dr. Frederick A.
Cook
The board of managers of this so
ciety was in perfect accord upon the
proposition, favoring commission to
be appointed by the leading scientific
institutions in the United States. The
resolution adopted is said to fairly rep
resent the sentiment of the society as
a whole
Prof. Willis L. Moore, president of
the society, presented to the meeting
letter from II. L. Bridgman, secretary
of the Peary arctic club of New York.
inquiring whether a commission would
be acceptable to the society and as
serting that such action would go far
toward settling the controversy. Sec
retary Bridgman stated that the socie-
ties with which the National geographic
society was asked TO join in a request
for a commission Were in entire ac-
cord
The Peary arctic clubs proposition
came to the society four days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
LEASE AT ISLAIS BASIN
ENCOUNTERS OPPOSITION
Many Disapprove of Plan of
Lumber Companies

Although the board of directors of
the Merchants association is inclined
TO favor the proposals. of the lumber
companies that they be allowed to lease
and improve the five blocks at the apex
of the Islais creek basin, many of the
original proponents of the project hold
that the state should be allowed to pro-
ceed unincumbered.
The members of the Merchants asso-
citation viii not complete their postal
card vote on the subject for several
days. If, however, the association de-
cides to indorse the scheme, it is known
that there will be opposition from other
quarters.
There is a general desire on the part
of those who have carried forward
the campaign for harbcr improvements
to avoid anything at this time which
may cause a renewal of the bitter fight
that was waged two years ago. 1t was
Thought that the matter had been set
tied for all time and that the city could
present a united front in urging the
necessary bond issue. The reopening
of the case has come as a great sur
nrisa.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
J. {. CUNNINGHAM
TRIED BY A JURY
Verdict Adiudges Slayer of Miss
Carolyn Brasch to Be
Insane

The opinion of Lunacy Commission
ers ID. d. Lustig and Charles D. Nc
Gettfgan that James Edward Cunning
ham. who killed Carolyn Brasch, book
keeper for Gray Brothers. is hopelessly
insane, was confirmed by jury I'm
paneled in Judge DUNES court yes
terday. The only issue submitted to
the Jury was that of Cunningham
sanity or insanity and after little
more than an hours deliberat1on the
Jurors decided that the slayer's mental
condition was hopelessly unbalanced.
Judge Dunno formally pronounced
Judgment in accordance with the YER
dict, but did not designate 10 what
asylum Cunningham should be COM
mitted. The case went over to October
IS for that purpose. Throughout the
trial Cunningham sat at the lawyers
table some distance from his attorney,
Cameron W. King, seemingly uncon-
cerned onlooker.
Doctors Lustig and McGettgan were
the only witnesses examined, and both
EXPRESSED the positive conviction that
Cunningham was paranoiac who should
be kept in confinement for the remain
der of his life. Assistant District At
torney William Hoff Cook, who repre-
sented the people in the trial, asked the
physicians if the case were not simply
of failure to get money due him and
then taking revenge by shooting the
person who held out the money. Both
witnesses declined to view 1t in this
light.
'.I find no feigning on his part" said
DR.. Lustig while paranoia is not
necessarily homicidal, it very frequently
is. This man exhibited homicidal ten
dencies before he shot Miss Brasch,
ShnnId he allowed at
large
Dr. McGettigan. replying to a ques
ton by Cook said: Yes, Cunningham
went up to the office because the money
was due him, but he had an Irresistible
impulse"
How do you account for an insane
man being able to give such complete
detail of his movements as Cunning
ham did to The Call?" asked Cook
That is sometimes evidence of in
sanity" DR.. McGettigan answered.
cunningham knows everything that
is going on in court now-follows
everything closely-does he not?" the
lawyer asked.
Yes, he knows everything"
1t was explained by DR.. Lustig that
in paranoia the intellect and memory
are not gravely affected, but the victim
is subject to a persistent delusion. This
man was under the delusion that he
prophesied the Johnstown flood, the
San Francisco earthquake and the dis
covery of the north pole, and that he
composed many songs, including Little
Annie Rooney" He did not deny the
shooting of Miss Brasch to DIR. Lustig,
but said IF 1 did it 1 should be
hanged-I shot either a woman or an
optical delusion." He also said that
when he shot her something bounced off
the womanS forehead.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
ANCIENT BUNK0 GAME
FOOLS CREAMERYMAN
Stranger Finds Victim in Hoary
Short Change Trick

John Michaelsen, proprietor of the
,reamery at 1880 McAlnster street, COM
planned to the police yesterday that ne
had been buncoed out Of IS by the most
ancient Of short change games.
Michae elsen was in his store when a
medium sized. dark, smooth shaYen
young man came in and bought 20 cents
worth of butter. for which he rendered
a SO gold piece in payment. Michael
sen handed back IS greenback and
$3.50 in silver in change.
The stranger put the greenback in
his vest, and taking 20 cents in change
out of his pocket placed 1t with the
silver, saying that he would prefer
gold. The creameryman handed out
another IS greenback.
Then the stranger said he might as
well take back the $40 gold piece and
showed over his own IS in silver and
Aficha elsen's s IS greenback Michaelsen
gave over the original SO, and did not
see through the trick until the stranger
had stepped out and away.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
ADMITS EMBEZZLEMENT
OF FUNDS OF UNION
John Hood Will Ask TO Be Given
Probation

John Hood, treasurer Of the San
Francisco district council of carpen-
ters. pleaded guilty in Judge Cabaniss'
court yesterday of the embezzlement
Of 81 .036.s9 from the union funds
The case went over to Thursday.
when Franklin p. Bull. counsel for the
defendant. will apply to have him ad-
mitted 10 probation.
Hood applied the funds in his GUS
fodv to a building contract in which
he was engaged. The contract netted
him a loss and he was unable to make
good the deficiency. He has since paid
hack $500 and has undertaken TO make
M the balance IN monthly pavmants
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
STEIN LEAVES ENTIRE
ESTATE TO DAUGHTER
Common Law Wife Will Not
Share i'm Property

The will of A. Stein, who died Octo-
ber 8, 1909, from eating poisoned sand
wiches, was filed for probate yesterday.
He left an estate worth more than
$40. 900. all of which he willed to his
daughter. Rachel Krieger. His com
mon law wife was not mentioned in the
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTERMASTER
Fort Mason San Francisco. Cal. October II
1909.-Sealed proposals. in triplicate Tor con
strucffng St0rehouse. Carpenter and Paint
Shop. BLACKSMITH Shop. Fire Apparatus Horse
Addition TO Stable and Addition to Wagon Shed
and installing electric wiring in last three build
until IL O'Clock a.. m. October 26. 19Oe and then
opened. Information and blank forms Of propos-
MS furnished on application. Envelopes contain
ing proposals to be marked Proposals for Build
ngs at Fort Baker. CAL and addressed to
MAJOR GEO. Mex. WILLIAMSON, Quartermas
ter. U. s. A.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12
AUTO COMPANIES
JOIN ASSOCIATION
Word Has Been Received by
IL. O. Harrison That Many
More Cars Are Licensed
BY r. R. L'HoMMEDIEU

There has been a change in the au
tomobiIe situation in the east. With