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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
DROWNED IN BATHrUB.
Worcester, Mass, Insane Patient Faint
ed in Tub.

Worcester, Mass, May 1.-Rutharia
Bates Of Cambridge, aged rs, who had
been an inmate Of the Worcester in
sane hospital for 40 years, making her
the oldest inmate in the institution in
point Of confinement. was drowned in
bathtub yesterday during a fainting
sepll. She was known as harmless
patient, but insisted on bathing herself
as soon a. she got out Of bed every day,
and she also wanted to do Il alone be-
cause is was one Of her Authorizations
that the attendant intended to drown
her.
The water was prepared for her daily
bath, about nine inches being allowed
to run into the tub. The attendane left
the room and was waiting outside the
door when she heard gasping She ran
back into the bathroom and found the
aged woman lying face down IN the
water in a faint Medical attendance
was called and doctors worked over the
woman for half an hour, but she was
beyond their aid.
Assistant Medical Examiner Ernest
L. Hunt made an investigation and pro-
nounced the cause OF death to be drown
ing after a fainting spell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
QueereSt Was That He Had
Practiced Law for l6 Years
AND in BURLINGTON, VT.
He Also Said That He Had Been Robbed
Of a $50 Gold Watch and a Sum
Of Money--0ther Cases in
Montpelier Court.

Alexander Bisonette told such q queer
jumble in Montpelier city court to-day
that the court decided to have the man
examined TO see # he.is all right in tho
place where his mind should be. Bison
nette was arrested near the Three mile
bridge section last evening BY Sheriff
Tracy, who was called there TO quelI a
disturbance. It is said that Bisonnetts
had been fighting with a man named
Perry.
The first tale told-by Bisonnette, which
was not perhaps extraordinary, was the
fact that he had been robbed in the
encounter Of $50 gold watch and
sum Of money, the amount Of which was
not stated. But more queer was the
prisoners assertion that he was a law
yer, had been one for sixteen years and
had practiced that length Of time in
Burlington Questioned further, he said
that he was admitted to the bar six
years ago. The stories taken in con-
junction caused Judge Harvey to have
the man examined by physicians.
Heavy bail Of $1,000 was fixed in the
same city court to-day in each Of tho
companion cases brought against Charles
Hurlburd and Mrs. Addie Bell Of Rox-
bury, who are charged with adultery,
it being alleged that they eloped to
Manchester, n. H., two months ago, talk
ing Mrs Bells three children and leav-
ing the husband. Joseph Bell, on the
old homestead. The couple were arrest-
ed in Manchester by the police Of that
city and held for Deputy Sheriff Lawson
by the police Of that city and held for
Deputy Sheriff lawson Of Montpelier,
who went down for them and brought
them back to Montpelier last night
Attorney M M. Gordon Of Barre APP
peared for both the respondents aud
asked that the cases be continued to
Monday afternoon. The continuance was
granted, and bail was fixed, AS abog6
stated, the surety not being furnished
DR.. A III Lewis OF Barre, who had
been arrested Wednesday afternoon sas
fined for fnt0xicatioH IN court this morn-
ing, paying $2264, which included the
costs
Carl Recor, a youth. was before the
court and pleaded guilty to stealing q
letter which had been mailed at the
House and which contained
50 many stamps that the boy thought
t contained money. The case was con-
tinued for sentence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
TOO MUCH MIDDLEsEx
For Elderly Man Who Came from Cor
inth to Accept cut-rate Advantages.

Frank Garron, who said that he was
70 years Of age land his snow white hair
and enfebled walk did not belle himl.
pleaded guilty in the city court this
morning to intoxieation He told the
court he had no money to pay fine
and he was sentenced to the county jail
for ten days. The old man was found
at Has o'clock last night lying in tho
street on Eastern avenue by some people
who were going Co their home on that
street, and they telephoned to the police
station. Officer Gamble, procuring =
team, brought him to the station.
Garron said he and four other men
who are employed at the Dashnar mills
in Corinth, came to Barre yesterday and
went to the three mile-bridge in Middle
sex to take advantage Of the closing out
rates at the saloon The five were seen
coming into the city about six o'clock
last evening transporting q large bag
The old man said he did not know what
became Of his companions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
FUNERAL OF JOHN /. BACON.
Many Prominent ohicials, Including
Gov. prouty, Attend.

White River Junction, May 1.-The
funeral Of John L. Bacon took place at
the home on Gates street yesterday af.
ternoon and was attended by large
number Of epople prominent throughout
the state. All places Of business and
the public schools were closed during the
hour Of the funeral and the national
bank was closed all day in honor Of its
president.
The services were conducted by Rev
A. J.. Hough Of Montpelier, chaplain Of
the legislature, assisted by Rev j. #.
Ullery, rector Of st. Panps church here.
The bearers were Il. d. Wheeler, D. A.
Perrin, N P. Wheeler, Henry X. Miller,
10. s. Wilson and +. J. Wallace.
The music was furnished hy the Dart
mouth quartet Of Dartmouth college.
There was a profusion Of flowers and
interment took place IN the family
mausoleum Ia Hartford cemetery, under
the direction Of Norman G. Powers Of
West Lebanon.
Among the prominent people In at
Fletcher Of Proctorsville, Elisha May Of
ST. Johnsbury, Frank y. Fish Of Ver-
gennes, F. G. Fleetwood Of Morrisville,
Erred A. Howland Of Montpelier, Curtis
S. Emery Of Newport, John W Darling
Of Groton, James o. Kendall Of STRAIT
ford, w. A. Barron Of Newburport,
Charles A. Plumley Of Northdeld, Alex
Dnnett of st. Johnsbury, +. w. Wilder
and W. w. Jones Of Woodstock, w. j.
Boyce Of Waterbury, r. @. stickney Of
Bethel, Henry A. Hatch of strafford, Col.
William w. Hatch Of Straiford, s. b.
Buell. Of South straford, S. S. Ballard
of Montpelier, Charles Downer OF Sharon
James S. Morrill, Of Washington, d. O.,
II. NJ. Madison and ". D. Townsend Of
Chelsea, Horace F. Graham and Luther
@. White Of Amsden, Walter }. Sake
81 Windsor, Samnel Hntchins and Nell
son Bailey Of Wells River, Edward A.
Davis Of Bethel, Fred Savage of Wind.
sor, M. G. Moves Of Sharon, +. Stanley
Jones Of Montpelier, W. II. Gilman Of
Bradford and George \. Whitney Of
Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR WIFE KILLING
Is Attempt Of the Defense Of Chester
Jordan to Prove in Court To-day.
The Defense Ends It's
Case.

Boston, May with the answering
Of a short hypothetical question pro.
pounded by Drs. Mcdonald, Page and
Jelly, alienists for Chester Jordan, the
defense closed to-day, the doctors de-
claring that the prisoner was not respon-
sible for killing his wife, Honora Jordan,
and dismembering the body. The rebuff
tai testimony for the government was
opened by DR.. McGrath. The arguments
were expected to be made on Monday,
and the case win 50 to the jury on
Wednesday.
DR.. George T. Jelly testified that he
examined Jordan four times--on April
II and Is, and twice on April 2s.
CAS- a result of those examinations
are you prepared to say ahtt Jordan is
suffering from some maladyi"
Il think So"
aside from the truth or falsity Of
what he told you, do you discover other
things in his case which lead you to
the same opinionf"
Il think from his appearance alone
/ should Judge that"
AS you see him in the court rooml'
mo; but upon examination and in
spection."
What do you say as to his disor-
derlv
Il think he has been a sufferer from
epilepsy from early life. think he
is an epileptic with organic brain dis
ease. He probably has general paralysis,
but ! am not prepared to say that posi-
tively.s
From all that you know OF the case,
and Of the defendant, do you think that
the homicide was committed while Jor-
dan was suffering from major seizure
Of epilepsy"
Il think il might
"And if he was in an epileptic furcr
at the time he committed the deed,
would he be able to distinguish between
right and wrongfD
II think not"
Would be be capable Of knowing the
nature and quality Of his act?"
Il think not"
The doctor admitted on cross exami.
nation that o man would have no mem.
Dry Of what he did during an epiIeptic
furor, but refused to say that that con
iition might last as in Jordan's case, as
he told il TO the police, from 1880 in
The evening till 1880 the next morn
ng.
Jordan told the insanity experts that
he remembered hitting his wife with a
Aatiron and cutting her throat on the
evening Of the murder, though he told
5he police he remembered nothing after
le saw bis wife fail down stairs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
Unequal Battle at TOpSfield,
Mass, But Former Won
MANY SHOTS WERE FIRED
Rev. A. B. Dunn, Pastor Of congrega-
tiOnal Church, Successfully De-
Tended His Home To-day
and Was Not Hurt.

Topsheld, Mass, May 1s-Rev. A. B.
Dunn, pastor of the Congregational
church in this place, proved himself a
hero today while at the same time he
was defending his home from party
Of burglars. The reverend gentleman
was awakened at about two o'clock in
the morning by unusual sounds about
the house and on investigating he found
q party Of intruders in the house and
in the act Of ransacking the premises
for loot.
The Rev. Mr.. Dunn had previously
rpoyided himself against just such a
depreciation by securing a revolver. He
had this weapon in his hand when he
caught the burglars in the act. He open
ed fire on the men but his aim for some
reason was not Of the best, the shot not
taking effect. Then followed fusilade
from the burglars, four shots being
sent toward the minister, but they were
not any better marksmen than the
clergyman, and Rev. Mr.. Dunn escaped
All this time the burglars were retreat
ing from the house and premises, COW
ering their retreat with gun fire at the
home defender.
The unequal battle ended with the
minister in possession Of the field Of
battle and his property intact, while
nobody had been injured in the encoun-
ter, although the house received some
damage from embedded shot. The bur
glars have not been caught. Rev Mr..
Dunn expects to preach tomorrow as if
nothing had happened, although man
who had gone through the experience
might be expected to be somewhat shak-
en- in nerves.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
ITALIANS CELEBRATING.
It Is Their Labor Day in Italy--various
Festivities in Barre.

Many Of the Italians Of the city are
celebrating the Italian labor day to-day
with feasting and other observances. A
majority Of the Italians Of the city are
not working on this account, but are
making Of the first day Of May as much
as Is made Of it in Italy Many who
live in adjoining towns have taken ad.
vantage Of the occasion to visit reIa-
tives here and many have gone to other
towns to visit their relatives and friends.
A dance was held at the Socialist hall
on Granite street last evening, which
was attended by many people. During
the evening the farce, Primo Maggio-
ts'May First'') was produced IN credit
able manner All Of the characters in
the playlet were enacted by local peo-
pie, whose work brought forth consid-
cradle applause Tonight a eontinua-
tion Of the celebration viii be held with
a dance at Hale's pavilion on Pearl
street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
BOND PUSHED OVERHEARD.
Hostile Demonstration Against Former
Premier Dc NewfcundIand.

N+~f@AN@ - @NtW@NdA@@AARt
st. Johns, n. r., May 1.-Sir Robert
Bond, the former premier, met with
q hostile reception yesterday when he
attempted to land from steamer at
Western Bay, the centre Of the Bay De
Verde district, to address political
rally.
Sir Robert is touring the towns and
villages along Conception bay in the in
terest Of his party When he started
to 60 ashore from his steamer he was
met by crowd Of voters in sympathy
with Sir Edward Morris party and
warned that the electors Of Western Bay
did not desire to hear him. The former
premier charged that the objectors we're
engaged by the Morris party to prevent
him from speaking and announced his
Intention Of landing.
The crowd made rush for the land
ing place, and in the confusion Sir Rob-
ert was pushed overheard, but was I'M
injured. and succeeded in climbing into
a rowboat. He made no further at.
tempt to land.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
GRANITE DEALER DEAD.
Azolino Bertolini Had Been III with
Pneumonia j Week.

Azolino Bertolini, member Of the
granite firm of Bertolini & Pratini, died
at half past six o'cleek this morning at
his home. 3 Farwell street, after weeks
illness with pneumonia He was born
in Italy 81 years ago. but had resided
in Barre during the last fifteen years,
the last five Of which he was. in business
with Mr.. pratini His native town in
the old country was Vogona. He leaves
a wife and three children. AIr. Berto-
lini was formerly a member Of the For
esters Of America, but had withdrawn.
The funeral win be held from the house
on Farewell street Monday afternoon at
two o'clock, and the burial viii be in
Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
MAY MEAN sULTAN's DEATH.
Correspondence in Which Abdul Hamid
Was Concerned.

Constaptinople, May 1.--Correspon-
dencr between Abdul Hamid the deposed
sultan, and the leaders Of the recent mp
rising which was found at Yildiz pail
ace, prove eonclusively that Abdul plan
ned massacre on April 25 Of Armen.
ians living at Stamboul and the leaders
of the Young Turks in an attempt to
arouse the fanatical Mohamedan popu-
lation. The discovery may result in
a death sentence for Abdul
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
RocKEFEILER, JR. WINS SUIT
jury Finds Article Was Criminal
Libel.

New York, May ia verdict Of
guilty Of criminal libel was found yes
terday against the Star company, pub
fishers 81 the New York American, by
the Jury in the trial Of the company on
an Indictment charging the publication
Of an article libeling John o. Rookie
feller, IT, a fine Of $500 was assessed
against the company and notice of ap-
peal was fled through which the exc
oution j. stayed. The article complain
ed of connected Air Roekefeller's name
with an alleged case Of peonage, In the
plant of the Corn Products company Of
Summit, III.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
NO STRIKE
AT CONCORD
A New Agreement Went Into
Effect To-day
FOR PAVING CUTTERS
Concessions Were Made on Both Sides
Yesterday but the Cutters Got
Practically All They Had
Asked For.

Concord, N. H., May 1.--At confer
ence last night between the committees
Of the paving cutters union and the
granite manufacturers association an
agreement was reached on the new bill
Of prices which went into effect today.
Concessions were made on both sides,
but the cutters got practically what they
asked for.
Under the old bill the cutters got
from Sl7 to s22 per thousand, accord.
ing to size, and they demanded raise
ranging from $3.50 10 $3.50. The new
bill viii be in effect for a period Of two
years, expiring May /, 1911.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
Smash The Thing Mirrored, Not The
Mirror.

As a matter of fact, says Walter P.
Eaton in an article in Success Maga-
zine,n the real reason why intelligent
people raise moral outery against aIhe
Easiest Way and no outcry against
debauched vaudeville and musical
comedy, is in no small measure because
the intelligent people SO seldom 60 to
vaudeville or musical comedy. Their
hypocrisy in the matter is quite uncon-
cious. They object to what seems to
them the Trail Of the Tenderloin in
their drama. They do not realize that
1t is in reality but the reflection, the
mirrored picture in the glass of art, Of
the real Trail Of the Tenderloin which
is being dragged through vaudeville and
farce and musical comedy, making its
base and insidious appeal to thousands
who are far less able to resist than this
intelligent minority. Let us not take
the easiest way in our reforms, and
smash the mirror. Let us rather be wise
and Just, and smash the thing mirrored
Let US clean up musical comedy and
vaudeville.
And to do this, one Of the most ef-
fective ways, as we have shown, is in
dependent action by the great majority
Of decent people who live in the smaller
cities and towns Of the country. A COM
mittee Of citizens in any such com
munity can readily learn what are the
worthy plays Of the season, and what
are the salacious farces, the Ziegfeld and
other musical indecencies, and the vau-
deyille acts which are improper. Some-
times il may seem to such a committee
that local conditions, such as very gem
eraI theatre going among young as well
plays which treat Of vicious phases Of
lie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
JUMPED OFF DOCK
BUT WAS RESCUED
Mary Robinson, Student at University
Of Vermont, Said to Be De-
ranged Because Of
overstudy.

Burlington, May l.--Miss Mary Robin
son Of North Ferrisburg and senior at
the university OF Vermont, jumped Off
the dock to-day and was rescued by o
boatman. She Is said to be deranged be-
cause cf her studies She il the daugh.
ter Of the late Rowland Robinson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
AN OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. Album Briggs Of Williamstown
Died Last Night, Aged so Years.

Wilhamstown, May l.--Mrs, Album
Briggs Of the Gulf road OF this town died
last evening at her home at 5 o'clock.
Mrs Briggs was so years old last Sep
TENDER. She was taken III with grippe
III the winter and enlargement Of the
heart followed, causing her death. She
was one OF the oldest residents Of this
place.
After her husbands death, about four
years ago, she lived with her daughter,
Miss Hattie Briggs, who has tenderiy
watched and cared for her mother during
her illness. She leaves three sons and
two daughters, Bolton Briggs, who Is
now in California, Charles and D. J.
Briggs Of this town, Mrs. r. il. Martin
Of Williamstown and Miss Hattie, with
whom she lived The funeral win be
held from her late home, Sunday after-
noon at O'Clock, the Rev. w NJ. Rob
erts of the Methodist church officiating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
SHOOTING In COURT.
Sensational Scene in Detroit Tribunal
Yesterday.

Detroit, May 1.--Dr. G. ri. Boyaiian,
an Armenian, yesterday shot and fatally
wounded his nephew, Harotoon H. Gas
pania, while the latter WAS being ar
rai0ned III police court with his annt,
tie physicians wife, on statutory
charge. Gaspania's home is in Lynn,
Mess.
Boyaiian fred four shots at his
nephew, three Of which found their
mark and then turned the revolver on
his wife and fired the two remaining
bullets at her. One missed her entirely
and the other only penetrated the crown
Of her hat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
STRIKE AT PORTLAND.
Ask For Shorter Day.
Ask For Shorted Day.

Portland, Me-, May l. About 40 men
employed in the shops of the Maine
electric company at rs Commercial
street struck yesterday for nine hours
at the present wages. John Blake, Jo-
seph I. Bishop and Frank W. Brown
are acting as a committee on the part
of the men and Pres. James Phillips is
considering their request.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
a card of Thanks.

We wish hereby to express our thanks
to the friends and neighbors who So
kindly assisted us ia the sickness and
death Of Norman b. Clough; as also all
who contributed the many beautiful fo-
raj tributes at the burial service.
Mrs. Dora Clough and family, Wash
ington, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
DISCHARGED THE JURY.
But Rutland County Court win BE Busy
Two Weeks Longer.

Rutland, May 1.-THE jury in Rutland
county court was discharged to-day for
the term, but there is work enough to
keep the court busy for two weeks long
er. The jury has been paid $4,000,
They tried seven cases, Of which five
were criminal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
DIES AGED 100 YEARS.
Mrs Hannah Haven Of Ludlow in Poor
Health Long Time.

ludlow, May Mrs. Hannah Haven,
who celebrated he'd Tooth birthday an
niyersary on June IA OF last year, died
yesterday afternoon at the home or her
daughter, Mrs. Henry Fuller
She was born in Andover, but has
been a resident Of Ludlow for 50 years.
She began teaching when 16 years old
and for several years her salary ranged
from 5s cents 20 81 week and board
around Her husband, Seneca Haven,
who died almost ~ years ago, cleared
the land and built The house wherein
she died
II is said that Mrs. Haven was the
only person thus far in Ludlow to reach
the age Of 100 years. For the past four
years she had heen IN feeble health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
SHOOK HAMS TESTIMONY.
In Few Particulars--Prisoner'a Faith
er Then Put on Stand.

Flushing, L. /, May f.-For an hour
and a quarter Prosecutor Device pound
ed Thornton Hams today and got sew
eral small Discrepancies from the direct
testimony Of yesterday. Then Mr.. Nc
Intyre asked q few questions and Major
John Hains was called He dramatical-
" illustrated the recital to him by
Capt. Hains Of Claudia's confession.
@Ffom the captain's return from Frisco
to the time Of Claudia's confession the
captain was irrational he said. The
court then adjourned until Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
FOUNDERS DAY.
Celebrated at the University Of Vermont
Today--PIumley Spoke.

Burlington, May Founders Day at
the university Of Vermont was cele-
brated today. There was an eloquent
address by Congressman Frank Plum
ley Of Northfeld on International Law
aud essays by two students. There was
large attendance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
PLACED ON PROBATION.
Mount Holly Man Who Swatted Tony
Rossi With a Cant Hook.

Rutland, May l.. Bernie Kelley Of
Mount Holly, against whom an infor-
nation was filed some time ago. charg-
ing assault with intent to kin. was
allowed to plead guilty in Rutland ooun-
ty court yesterday afternoon to
simple assault and was sentenced BY
Judge Waterman to serve not less then
year nor more than Is months at the
house Of correction. Sentence was,
however, suspended and he was placed
in the hands Of the probation officer.
W Il. Botsford appeared for the res
pondent. Kelley, during row at Mount
Holly last December, struck a Italian,
Tony Rossi, with a cant hook.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
Aseessorsl Haurs.

The assessors have decided to keep
their office open until o'clock this even
ing aud Monday evening IN order to give
those who have not already dled their
tax lists an opportunity to do SO, There
after the Office viii be closed at p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
NEW YORK BAKERS STRIKE.

400 Out To-day and Master Bakers
May Turn the Rest Out.
New York, May LA strike of I,400
East Side bakers to-day may result in
a bread famine Master bakers threaten
to retaliate with lockout which would
involve every bakery in the city. The
men struck because they were compelled
to work eighteen hours
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
PAYS FINE OF 500.
Mrs. Goff in Court at Portland For Inn
proper Use Of Mails

Portland, Me-, May 1.--Mrs. Nellie B.
Gof Of Lowell, formerly Of Pittsileld,
Me-, was yesterday fined S100 and costs
by Judge Hale Of the U. S. district
court on an indictment alleging impro.
per use Of the malls. The Indictment
alleged that she sent letters Of an OBJ
iectionable nature to her former hus-
band. Mrs. Goff paid the fine and was
discharged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01

Miss Robinson Is we'll known in this
city, being a graduate Of Goddard semi
nary in the class OF 1908
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-01
LION ELUDED PARTY.

Col. Roosevelt on Track Of Big Beast
All Day Yesterday But Lost Him.
Nairobi, British East Africa, May L.
No news from the hunting party in
camp in the Mau hills has been received
this morning
IL is believed that Col Roosevelt will
remain in camp until he has bagged a
lion. The ex-president spent the whole
day yesterday IN tracking big black
named beast, but the lion eluded the
party.