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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
How Aiken Durkett Got His
Injury is Not Known
WAS 32.CALIBRE BULLET
He Went Upstairs at His Home in Brid-
port, Where the Shooting Occurred.
Weapon Belonged to the
Hired Man

Burlington, April 2S.--Aiken Dukett
the ten years old Bridport boy who was
shot In the head yesterday afternoon and
who was brought to the Mary Fletcher
hospital here last night, died this morn.
ing. He was in an unconscious condition
when brought there and he remained 50
all the time. He was accompanied BY
his parents and brother and DR.. Blais-
dell.
Just how the accident occurred may
never be known. The boy had returned
from school yesterday afternoon and
had gone upstairs to change his clothes.
The revolver was one belonging to Leon
swinton, the hired man, and was kept
in the latter's room. eHaring the shot,
Mrs. Dukett ran upstairs and found the
child senselsss on the floor. The bullet
one of s2-calibre, had entered his head
between the left ear and left ey and
Drs. Townsnd and Biaisdell were unable
to locate Il.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
ONE DIVORCE GRANTED.
In Franklin County Court Just Before
Final adjournment.

st. Adams, April 23.-Franklin conn
ty cout which has been la session since
March il, Judge Alfred A. Hall presid-
ing, was adjourned without day yester-
day afternoon. The last business was
the fling or orders in the divorce case Of
Mabel A. Wilson Va. Oscar f. Wilson.
grounds 81 intolerable severity and me-
glect and refusal to support. The care
and custody OF the two minor children
was given Mrs. Wilson. together with
alimony at the rate Of $40 per week. In
order to ensure Wilson's payment Of
alimony, his interest in his fathers es-
tate was tied up 80 that he can in no
way dispose Of or profit by it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
MAJOR C. M. WILEY
MADE A COLONEL
Barre Man Now 0fEicially at the Head
Of the Vermont Regiment, Uni
form Rank, Knights of
Pythias.

Major Q. Nj Wiley Of this city was
elected colonel Of the Vermont Regiment
Uniform Rank, knights Of Pythias, at
the meeting Of the regimentaI officers
held in the vincitia lodge rooms last
evening. The meeting was called for
the purpose Of electing a colonel to suc'
eeed COL G. N. Brownell Of Burlington
whose commission had expired. The
senior major being next in line for the
Office, Major Wiley was unanimously
elected. Owing to the I'll health Of Col.
Brownell, COL Wiley has been acting
colonel of the regiment for about two
years and pleasing compliments were
paid him by the officers present last
evening for his efficient and faithful per-
formance Of the duties Of the Office.
Col. Wiley started from the ranks and
went up steadily through the different
oces of his own company to the head
Of the regiment He was first elected
second lieutenant Of the Barre company
when that company was instituted in
1896, and eight years ago was elected
adjutant Of the regiment Of which be Is
now the head
Col. Wiley has already appointed two
members on his staff, Adjutant Frank
u. Robinson and Quartermaster Frank
W. Nichols, both with the rank Of cap
tain. The balance Of the stat viii be ap-
pointed later. II was decided to defer
the election Of a major to succeed Col.
Wiley until the annual eneampment this
summer. There was a discussion at the
meeting as to whether the regiment
would 60 to the tercentenary celebration
at Burlington in a body, but no definite
action was taken.
At the close Of the meeting a banquet
was served by the members Of the Barre
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
COUNTY COURT ENDS
A SHORT SESSION
Final Adjournment This Morning After
a Few Minor Matters We're Dis
posed OF.

Washington county court wound up
it's term this morning, an adjournment
being made few minutes after the
court was called to order at nine o'clock.
This term has been somewhat shorter
than usual although during the past
week or ten days there has been little
to take up the attention Of the court
except the hearing Of divorce cases. A
divorce was granted yesterday after
noon in the case Of Recor VS.. Recor, the
ground being non-support. The Crow
ley ". Crowley divorce case was con-
tinned at the request OF the attorneys.
The ent-y Of settled and discontinued
was made in the case OF the Peoples
National bank of Barre vs.. X. j. Wood
ward The suit was brought 70 recover
the face of a NOTE with interest. The
case of A. M. Morrison Of Barre, Va.
Daniel Emery, general assumpsit, has
been settled and discontinued. The
case Of Gallagher Bros of Barre, vs.. O.
r. Scott and company, general assump-
sit, has been referred to ]. w. Gordon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
The Man May Have Commit
ted Suicide
A GUN LAY BESIDE HIM
The Discovery Was Made by Rural
Mail Carrier Charles F. Aver Thia
Afternoon-was in the Town
Of Barre.

The body Of man was found IN the
road on the East Hill this afternoon and
beside the body lay gun with which he
had been shot. The discovery was made
by Rural Mail Carrier Charles z. Ayers
at one o'clock, while be was making
his inward trip to the Barre post Office.
He did not stop to examine the body,
but notified the people at John McIaugh-
Inns, which is forty rods from the place
where the man lay. The selectmen Of
the town Of Barre, in which town the
remains were found, were at once noti-
fed, and they with Dr. Bailey Of Gran
iteville, the town health officer, went to
the location early this afternoon.
It Is reported that short time before
Mr.. Aver discovered the body, a girl in
the neighborhood heard shot fred, the
sound coming from the direction Of the
place where the man was found. II is
supposed that the shot was cred BY the
man at himself.
Mr.. Aver states that the body lay par
TALLY on one side and that there was
blood on the hands and also a pool OF IL
on the ground. The body would weigh
about 100 pounds. It was clothed in
working clothes II has not been identi-
fed up to the time Of going to press.
The body lay almost in the road and
team stood but short distance away,
the horse being contentedly feeding at
the side Of the road. The spot is be-
tween the John Mclaughlin house and
the Wheaton schoolhouse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
AGREE ON RECEIVER.
whitcomb Bros. Accept Judge Clapp to
Settle Up Their Affairs.

Judge Stanton in Washington county
court has appointed Assistant Judge
William J. Clapp Of this city as receiver
for the firm Of Whitcomb Mothars. man
ufactuTers OF machines, in order to settle
mp the affairs Of the partnership. Friend
Whiteomb petitioned for the appoint
ment Of receiver, and in his answer
to the court Harry A. Whtcomb acqui-
esced in the application. Then came the
settlement upon a man to have chsrgs
Of the reeeiyership, agreement baina
finally settled upon Judge Clapp pea
terday afternoon
The plant and equipment Of Whitcornl|
Brothers is a valuable one, invoicing
over $4,000, il is said, the works being
located on North Main street. They are
manufacturers Of machinery Ia granite
shops, as well as other kinds of business.
and are said to have some extra good
patents.
r. Ward Carver and John w. Gordon
represent Harry Whitcomb and E. L.
Scott and Richard a. Hoar are attorneys
for the other partner, Friend Whit
comb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
HUGE GRANITE BLOCK
AT E. |. SMITH & CO.'S
It Has Taken Over Two Years to Get
the Piece Moved, the Mass Being
200 Feet Long and 80 Feet
wide

f. L. Smith & Co. made berak in
their upper quarry yesterday, and II is
the largest piece OF granite they have
ever moved with powder. The length Of
It is 200 feet and the width about SO
feet, while the depth is "a feet. In order
to make the break two charges Of pow
der had to be used. The weight Of the
huge mass is Approximately 6o,l2O,0oo
pounds, and 1t would make l,72s car
loads Of granite, provided the cars were
Of 10000 pounds capacity.
r. L. Smith & CO. commenced on this
channel two years ago last January,
going down FL feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
MRS. BOYLE IDENTIFIED.
Alleged Wife Of Abductor Of whitla
Boy Is Helen McDerInott.

Mercer, Pa, April 2s--Mrs. Boyle,
the alleged wife Of James II Boyle, abb
ductor Of Willie Whitla, i a mystery no
longer. last night absolute information
was given that the woman is Helen Me-
Dermott Of Chicago. Stories to the ef-
feet she i a member Of prominent and
wealthy family, il was said, are with
out any foundation whatever. last
night Attorney r. O sCochmne, repre-
senting the prosecution said without
qualification that Mrs. Moyle was Helen
McDermott Her family lived in Chi
cago.
Attorney Cochrane has had possession
Of the history Of the woman for some
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
AUTOMOBILE PARADE.
It win Be a Feature Of Tercentenary
weelc-FIoats in Parade.


Burlington, April 23.--Dr. D. g. Haw-
lev, president Of the Burlington Automo-
bile club, met the executive committee,
who have IN charge The local tercenten-
AIRY Celebration last evening at the Com
meIciai club room 70 discuss the bring
ins about Df biz aGtomo8ile parade
during tercentenary week It waa pro-
posed that parade be held on Monday,
independence day in which Vermont au-
tom0bile owners would take part Dr..
Hawley thought 100 cars might be in
line that day. II was also proposed
that another parade be held on Wednes-
day, in which both the local and visit
ing automobiles participate. Invitations
viii be sent to the various automobile
clubs throughout the country asking
their members to bc present during the
week. The Burlington Automobile club
will meet on Tuesdaty evening at the
Commercial club rooms to make further
arrangements.
As hundreds Of machines are expected
IN the city during that week, the mat
ter Of furnishing garages for them Is an
important one. Probably large tenn
porary structure will be erected for the
storage Of automobiles, small garage
fee being charged.
The parade committee reported favor
ably last evening Some Of the frafernal
orders have already appointed commit
tees 10 prepare floats, the Woodmen and
Eagles being prominent. It is proposed
that on Independence day large num-
ber Of automobiles be decorated ii such
a manner as to be emblematical Of the
different states Of the Union.
A committee composed Of Mayor j. I'll
Burke, G. r. Allen, w. J.. Van Patton
and A. H. Duhamel viii go to Platts-
burg this morning To meet the commit
tees Of the Plattsburg celebration. This
meeting is for cooperation, and the
avoiding Of conflicting interests.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
DEATH AT ST. IoHNsBuRY.
Worcester S. Howe Died Yesterday AT.
ternoon After Long Illness.

st. Johnsbury, April Worcester
S. Howe, father Of Representative Har-
land b. Howe, died yesterday afternoon
after four months illness with heart
disease. He was born in Lyndon, Au-
gust I9, 1899, and lived there until 10
years ago when he came here. He had
been in the harness business all his life
and was widely known. Mr. Howe
leaves wife and three sons, William
Of Worcester, Charles and Harland b.
Howe. prominent lawyer, Of st. Johns
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
A POOR SHOWING.
vermonters Defeated BY Rhode Island
State College.

Kinkston, r. l., April 2s.--Rhode Is.
land state college defeated the univer.
sity Of Vermont team yesterday after
noon, 8 to 4, by hard hitting Hayes
worked the first seven innings and was
touched up for three hits and McCon.
nell, who followed, allowed five singles
The Vermont boys failed to hit and it
spelled defeat. Their fielding was also
off color.
Collision started things off for Yer
mont BY single to left field and things
looked promising. The Vermonters took
slump, however, and did not wake up
until the ninth, when they scored three
times Williams, Collision and O'Rea
alone for Vermont, Williams getting two
of Yermont's five hits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
s4oo FINE FOR ADULTERY.
m. P. Dillingham; Must Also Report to
Probation Officer Monthly.

Rutland, April 2s.-Nathan p Dilling-
ham of Dandy, who had pleaded guilty
IN Rutland county court to the charge
Of adultery. was yesterday fined $500 by
Judge Waterman and was in addition
half years nor more than three years
in the house Of correction. The prison
sentence was later suspended, but the
young man must make a monthly report
to the probation officer for three years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
PORTER BACK IN JAIL.
Brattleboro Man Must Serve 1856 Days
For Stealing.

Brattleboro, April %. Harry J. Por-
ter Of Lynden, Mass, who has spent sew
eral terms in prison or Jail, was taken
to Newfane jail yesterday BY Deputy
Sheriff Frank Wellman or Guilford to
serve . sentence Of 1856 days for larceny.
Porter was sentenced by Justice John
r. Gale Of Guilford for stealing a fish
ing rod and pair of boots from Conover
Fitch, president Of the Waltham Watch
company, who owns a summer home in
Green River, in the town Of Guilford.
He secured q team in Clarenont, N. H.,
and ran OF with it III October 1907, and
after staying overnight in Westminster
be stole suit of clothes from the man
be stayed with. For that he was sent to
the house Of correction at Rutland for
three months. He has worked In Brat.
tleboro some since then.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
Lost Several Fingers

Enosburgh, April 2s-E. r. Kenfeld,
aged So years, lost all the fingers Of his
left hand while working ON : double
edger at the saw mill Of his son, X. T..
Kenfeld, in East Enosburgh yesterday
afternoon. The Drs. Hutchinson Of
Enosburgh Falls found it necessary to
amputate the fingers an inch above the
lnuciles, the thumb alone being saved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
A CORDIAL RECEPTION.
Was Given Col Roosevelt BY American
Missionaries Today.

Makindu, British East Africa, April
22 The special train bearing the Roose-
welt party toward Nairobo arrived this
morning. The American missionaries
gave the ex-president cordial recep-
tion. Col Roosevelt expects to stop at
the ranches Of Mcmillan, former st.
Louis millionaire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
70 PROTECT MISSIONARIES.
British Bluejackets Have Been Dispatch.
ed to Scene of Disorders.

Smyrna, April 2s The British blue
jackets today started for Hadiinward,
one hundred miles inland to protect the
missionaries. The disorders are worse.
tt Is estimated that d total Of twenty
thousand have been killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
GAN INTERNATIONAL OUTRAGE"
Castro Speaks His Mind About His
Shabby Treatment.

ST. Nayeire, April 23.-Former Presi-
dent Castro Of Venezuela arrived today
on the steamer Versailles. He looked
III and weak. he goes to Paris tonight.
The government IS not opposed to his
landing. He declared that his recent
treatment was an international outrage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
SURRENDER DEMANDED.
Young Turks Are Guarding The SuItan's
Palace Today. ...

Constantinople, April 23.-The be-
siegers' generals today formally demand
ed the surrender Of the palace, the guard
threatening to force the sultan to abb
dicate. The Young Turks at a confer
ence, decided to depose the sultan. 1t
is reported the sultan is mentally ire
sponsible as the result Of his troubles.
Three Turkish whrships, favorable to
the Young Turks arrived at San Stefano
today and are guarding the sultan's
yacht to prevent his escape, The sui
tan's third son is reported captured and
there is likelihood Of his execution as
he is progressive enemy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
Three Powers Take a Hand.

Vienna, April 23.--Austria, Germany
and Italy to-day communicated the reas.
sumption Of Constantinople's control
This Is believed the only means Of stop.
ping the massacres Of Christians in Asia
Minor. It is understood the other pow.
ers favor the plan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
FELL OFF BRIDGE
To Escape Train, and They Were Prob.
ably Drowned To-day.

Springfield, Mass, April % Thomas
Powers and an unknown companion were
probably drowned early to-day They
were crossing the Boston & Albany
bridge 4 train was approaching, and
they fell into the water to escape the
train. The bodies have not been found,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23

Entirely new entertainment today at
the popular Biiou theatre One Of the
laughahle kind Is Furniture Carefully
Removed There are three other pic
tures which will interest and attract
many people The song is Love Me
Like Like to be Loved and is one of
the best for some time. This song made
one Of the bigaest hits Of the year in
New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
GOV pRoUTY AT ALBANY.
Arranges Weekly Meetings in Prepare.
N ton For The Tercentenary.

Albany, N. Y, April 23.-Gor George
Fl prouty Of Vermont, representing the
Vermont commission Of the Champlain
tercentenary celebration attended a
meeting Of the joint commissions of
New York and Vermont Yesterday.
Meetings Of the commissions will be held
here weekly until arrangements for the
celebration are perfected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
COWS POISONED.
States Attorney Jones of Rutland cOuns
ty Pound Paris Green.

Rutland, april 2s.-Two cows belong
ING to Mrs. May Perkett OF Mendon
died this morning Of poisoning. States
Attorney Jones Of this city investigat-
ed and found paris green MIXED in the
meal at the barnyard Fe viii not say
who Is suspected but arrests are expect.
a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23

Harry A. Holton, White River june
tion ieweler, has a family heirloom in
the shape Of bulls eye silver watch
that vas made in London in l72S.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
INQUEST ON FIRE.
Is Being Held at The City Court Room
This Afternoon.

An inquest Is being held in the city
court room this afternoon relative to the
fire Wednesday night in the vacant
building beside the italian church on
Brook street. City Attorney J. Ward
Carver is conducting the hearing, aud
testimony Of witnesses who were the
first to discover the fire and Of those
who passed there earlier in the evening
and saw light in the house is being
talspu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-23
STEAMER SUNK TODAY.

Nineteen People Were Drowned in Col
lision--cause Not Known. -.
Christiana, April s3.-The British
steamer Oxford today smashed and sunk
the Norwegian boat, Edith. The lat
ter's captain, his wife, one passenger
and sixteen sailors were drowned The
cause of the collision is not known.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-17
CUT|CURA CURED
CHIEF OF POLICE
Canadian Officer Poisoned by Weeds
Eczema Developed and Legs
Became ScaIy-Ankles were Very
Sore and Itchy - For Weeks He
Could Not Wear Shoes.
FREED FROM ITCHING
BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

II have been successfully cured Of
dry eczema. I was inspecting the re-
moval Of noxious weeds, it being part
OF my duty. from the edge Of q river and
was constantly in the dust from the
weeds. At night l shook out my trou-
sers and cleansed my limbs, but felt
prickly sensation. paid no attention
to it for two years, but I noticed q scum
on my legs like fish scales. could
scrape it of, and yet did not attend
to it until it came to be too itchy and
sore and began getting two running
sores. My ankles were all sore and
scabby and could not wear shoes. l had
to use carpet and felt slippers for weeks.
was then on particular police duty and
was compelled to be on duty. I got q
cake of the Cuticura Soap and some
Cuticura Ointment. In less than ten
days I could put on my boots and in
less than three weeks, though on duty
all the time, was free from the con-
founded itching. I tell you frankly
that Cuticura saved me from what the
doctors called a bad leg Capt. George
p. Bliss, Chief Of Police. Morris, Mani
toba, Mar. 20, 1907, and Sept. "a, 1908"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-17
TALENT SECURED
FOR CHAUToUQOA
George Goodwin and E. K.
Shera Have Returned
From Chicago.
WILL BE A FINE PROGRAM
ONE OF THE BEST FEATURES o.
TANNED Is A GRAND OPERA
COMPANY, HEADED sY MADAM
ApALAINE NORWOOD.

George Goodwin, secretary of the
Chautauqua, and e. X. Sherer, a men,
Der of the program committee, return
ed yesterday from Chicago, where they
have been arranging for next years
chautauqua Some excellent talent
has been secured and the program
promises to be one of the best ever CIV
en- at the chautauqua- Probably the
most noticeable feature of the program
will be the Wade-Hinshaw Grand OPP
era company. The company Is CON-
posed of high class singers who have
gained world wide reputation includ-
ing Madame Adalaine Norwood, recent
ly Of the Madam Butterfly company;
Miss Vera Roberts, contralto and T.
Francis Hughes, the Welsh tenor. This
feature alone is worth the price Of the
season ticket, it is said.
Some Of Attractions.
Others who will be on the program
are Judge Benjamin Lindsey, of Den
yer, known as the Father of the Jul
venile Court; Governor Hoch of Kan
sas, Ernest Amerest Lott, a lecturer
and President of the International Ly-
ceum association; Ernest Ray O'Neal,
lecturer, Irwin Cobb, humorist on the
New York Journal; Nat Brigham, NOV
ing picture lecturer; John Duxburg,
monologist: Mrs. Leonora Lake, not
ed woman lecturer; Richmond P. Hob.
son, the Merrimac hero; George r.
Stewart, the Southern evangelist; the
Glazier Jubilee Singers, a colored troop
from Chicago, and the Chicago Glee
club. The latter is an instrumental
as well as vocal organization and is
composed of high class musicians. An
effort is being made to get Bill Bone,
a we'll known humorist, for next years
program. The management feels that
it is very fortunate in securing such an
excellent program for next year, which
undoubtedly will be one of the best
ever given In this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-17
Congressman Barnard Says
That He will Make Sc
lection in a Week.
VIEWS LOCAL SITUATION
WILL CONSULT BUSINESS MEN IN
THE CITY REGARDING WHO
WOULD BE MOST sATIsFAc-
TORY AS POSTMASTER.

Judge w. o. Barnard OF New Cas-
tie, who represents the Sixth district
in congress stated today, OH a visit to
this city, that he would know the
mond within another week, but prob
ably not for publication at that time.
Judge Barnard was here on business.
He had little time to talk political
situation or business as concerns him.
self as representative of the people.
He said that he would make trip
here next week at which time such
matters would receive attention. He
intends to consult leading citizens as
to who they believe will make the
most desirable official before making
his choice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-17
Money Comes In Bunches

to A. A. Chisholm, OF Treadwell, N. Y,
now. Hts reason is we'll worth read
ing: For a long time suffered from
indigestion, torpid liver, constipation,
nervousness, and general debility" he
writes. Il couldn't sleep. had no ap.
petite, nor ambition, grew weaker ev'
cry day in spite Of all medical treat.
ment. Then used Electric Bitters.
Twelve bottles restored all my old.
time health and vigor. Now I can at
tend to business every day. It's a
wonderful medicine" Infallible fol-
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Blood and
Nerves. soc at A. G.. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-17
WAS BIG SHR|NKAGt
american News Service)

(American News Service)
Chicago, Oct. 16.-Instead of being
a millionaire three or four times over
at the time of his death, the late Char
les Counselman. for years leading
figure on the Chicago Board of Trade,
was worth less-very much less-than
100000. When the final appraise-
ment of the Counselman estate was
made under the Inheritance tax law
the equity in It was estimated at only
$50, 10O.24. This was over a year ago.
Since that time under careful man
agement the value of the estate has
increased considerably. Just what its
present value is is question that is
hard for the executors to answer.