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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
BETHELS AGED CITIZEN.
Joel B. Putnam Reached His Goth Birth.
day TO-day--His Career.

Bethel, Aug. 2s Bethel has indeed a
remarkable citizen in the person Of Joel
=. Putnam, who to-day reached his 90th
birthday. Mr.. Putnam is al the present
time active and vigorous, and the his.
tory Of his life makes an interesting
story. He was born IN Bethel in the
part Of the town known as Bethel Gilead
Aug. 2S, 1919, in a little place near the
Methodist chapel where his boyhood and
early manhood was passed, and where
he attended school. receiving bis edu-
cation with the exception OF few terms
Of school, which he attended at the Roy
alton and Randolph academies.
Upon completing his studies he at
once applied himself to teaching and
fully 20 terms Of vhool were taught BY
him in Bethel, Rochester and Stock
bridge. Following this he was appoint
ed superintendent Of schools in TOWN,
which Office he filled acceptaby for d
period Of time He also filed several
minor town Offices with credit to him
self and satisfaction Of the people. He
was also justice Of the peace for 20
years. Mr. Putnam is an Episeopalian
in belief and for 30 years was vestry-
man ana one Of the Wardens OF Nnrlst
church, Of which he has for many years
been faithful communicate.
In February, 1865. he married Harriet
Leach and purchased farm in Bethel
Gilead, where be lived for many years.
but at the death Of his wife in Novem.
Der, 1890, he went to Randolph where
he resided 10 years, since which time
he has for the most part lived here. Mr.
Putnam has two sons, one Of whom, the
Rev. Daniel Putnam, is rector Of Christ
church in Unionville, Conn and the 9TH
er, Robert Putnam, Il employed In The
drug store Of Deacon Downing at Han
ever, N. IT.
The birthday Of Mr.. Putnam was
pleasantly passed At his boarding place,
where his two surviving sisters. Mrs
Harriette and Mrs Anna Chase, had been
invited to assist in observing the ami
versary. These with other friends who
called upon him to extend congratula.
tions caused the day to be remembered
with pleasure BY him and others who
were present,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
Will co 10 SEATTLE.
Frank A. jackson and Wife Leave To-
morrow on a Long Trip.

Frank w. jackson, grand representa-
tive from the grand lodge Of odd Fellows
Of Vermont to the sovereign grand lodge,
leaves Sunday night to attend the annual
session at Seattle. Wash, from Septem-
Der 20 to Is. He will be accompanied
hv Mrs. jackson, and they will 70 BY
way of Denver, Salt Lake City and Los
Angeles. making stops at ell the impor-
tant places on the route From Los An.
geles they win so 30 San Francisco. to
Portland, Oregon, and then to Seattle
While II Seattle they will attend the
Alaska Yukon exposition
On the return trip they win 20 to
Vancouver, j. G., by boat, and from
Vancouver by way Of the Canadian
Pacific railway. to VanfT, and then to
st. Paul, Chicago, Toronto and home
again. They viii be gone FIVE weeks,
arriving home October q The other
three delegates from Vermont are w. b..
Coomhs of Brattleboro, Calvin Endress
of Bennington and C. H. stearns Of St.
JohnsbuTy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ralph wiiHams Of Middlesex visited
at the home Of w. D. Saith yester-
day,
George Lawson went to sherhrooke,
P. @, to day for visit with rsla-
tives
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles whittier and son
of Boston are guests at the home Of
Fl. ]. Smith
w. s. Page and L. NJ. Seaver returned
this morning from Alsddlebury, where
they attended the fair.
Mrs. n. r. Reynolds and son Ralph
returned yesterday from six weeks
vacation spent in Morrisville
Miss Emily Benedict returned homs
yesterday after an extended viat in New
Hampshire and the northern part OF
Verment
Mr. and Mrs. Preshrey Of New York,
who have been visiting in this city the
past week left for Arlington. New Ier-
sey Mr. Presbrey IS q partner in New
York granite firm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldron Shields, mrs.
F. Z, Biggs Of Wayerly, la and Miss
AtiCN ~lMttHh vi A'tDiids f1lss WNtAt W DDS~
ton to-day for a few davs visit, after
which Mrs, Biggs and Miss Shields viii
leave for their homes IN The West.
Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day were /. n Hatch,
f. F. Donahue, Manchester,
n. H: J. SHILLING, G. FL Walker, Bos-
ton; r. II Patucle, Shoreham; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Quinn, Andrew Nirldum New
York; H Fl. Carroll, White River Junc-
tion.
Jack Grace and Philip chisradonna Of
this city gave an exhibition Of cateh-as-
catch cam wrestling at Guild hall in
Northfeld last evening. Grace won the
match in straight falls taking the first
at the end Of % minutes with 4 too
bold and the second at the end Of II
minutes with q body scissors.
Among arrivals at the Hotel Otis yes
gerday were A. r. Colman. E. A. Rob-
srts. N Al. Mcleod, f. D. Fletcher, Bos-
ton; 2. s. North, Nj. r. Harvey. Burr
ington; VI. j Griffith. New York; w.
A. May, potsdam, NJ T.; Mrs q r.
3ras Concord. n. H.; F. g. Robinson,
Providence, r. II B. II. Styeater. De-
roit; Dr. B. l. Rietman, Chicago, 4. d.
dcIver, VarshiYeg s. ~. Nichols, II. A.
ceepeEstewn. y. X.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28

Ebenezer W. earle Died Last Evening
After Seven Weeks Illness.

The death Of Ebenezer w. Carle oc.
onrred at 73o last evening at the home
of his brother, George H. Garlic, OF AZ
John street after a seven weeks' ill-
ness. Heart failure was the direct
cause Of death.
Mr.. Carrie was SO years Of age and
wos born in BamH. Scotland, whore he
learned the granite cutting trade. He
came to the United States and to Barre
10 years sgo and has since resided here.
For one year after coming here he was
employed BY William Barclay and then
formed a partnership with George
Walker for the granite manufacturing
business In shed on the Gouldsbury
meadow. Mr.. Walker continued in the
business for about six years, since
which time Nh. earle has conducted the
business himself
He is survived by his mother, Mrs
Margaret Carrie, and two sisters, Mrs
Annie Carle and Mrs. Maggie Bruce IN
Bamffshire, Scotland; one brother, WI.
liam of Glasgow, Scotland and one
brother, George X, Of this city, with
whom he made his home. He was a
member Of Granite lodge Of Masous,
Granite City Court Foresters Of Ameri
ca and Of the Glenugie club.
The funeral services win be held ac
two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the
house, 40 John street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
When One Man Was Killed
and One Fatally Injured
TWO MACHINES WRECKED
Collision at the Start Of the 24-hour
Contest on the Brighton Beach
Course, New York, Last
Night.

Brighton Beach Motordrome, New
York, Aug. 2s--Iouis Cole, mechanic
Of the stearn's car in the 24hour auto.
mobile race was killed here last night
and the iriver Laurans Gross was fa-
tally injured in collision with the
Acme car shortly bepore midnight.
Patchoke and Maynard, the crew Of the
Acme car were only slightly injured.
Both cars were wrecked.
Cole was almost instantly killed;
Gross's spine was broken and he cannot
recover.
The race was resumed in ten minutes
Less than Is minutes later, in order
to avoid another collision at the same
point Vantine, driving the other Acme
entry, risked death by steering his car
through the heavy infeld fence Both
he and his mechanic escaped injury
and his car was damaged only slightly,
starting again in few minutes. A
short time before the accident in which
Cole was killed, Driver Hugher Of the
Allen Kingston was seriously burned
when his clothes caught fire from a blaze
which started near his gasolene tank.
The blaze was put out by one Of the
other drivers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
Goddard Seminary Has An
Excellent Outlook
A LARGE STUDENT LIST
The School Has Selected W. Z. Libby oi
Lewiston, Me, as Teacher Of Sci
enee and Director Of Athletics.
School Opens Sept. =.

According to the present Indications,
Goddard seminary viii have one Of its
most successful years. the fall term be-
ginning on Tuesday, September Z, with
a large number Of students and practi-
eally the same teaching force as last
year Principal Hollister is very much
pleased with the outlook.
Already more students have registered
than were in attendance at any time
last year, many Of the new ones coming
from outside the stats, thus showing
the wide influence which the school is
exerting Another notable feature in
eonnection with the enrolment Is The
fact that 80 students have registered
who have had members Of the family IN
Goddard in previous years. Goddard
bas gained considerable OF a reputation
Is attracting relatives Of former stud
ents. and this reputation seems to be
greatly enhanced in the enrolment for
the coming school year
There win Be only two changes in the
A0NdAAft -hte0 Afai VIII anu MI. AAuDUAiu
not returning. Miss Darwin IL to study
in New York, while Mr.. Hubbard Is to
enter his profession of civil engineer.
Miss Darwin's work in the school will
be taken BY Mr.. Rand, who has had sew
eral years Of training in the Boston art
schools.
A. teacher Of science and athletic a.
rector w. Z. Libby Of Lewiston. Me,
has been selected from a long list OF
candidates as being best qualified for
this important position Mr.. Libby is
a graduate Of Bates college in the A. r.
course He was active In all lines Of
college life. He represented his college
on the debating teami be made" half
back on the foot ball team his last three
years in college and also made the
track team three years. He comes very
highly recommended by the college au-
thorities as a man and scholar, as well
as an athlete.
Principal HOLSTER viii return to Barre
next Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
N0RTHFIELD UNIONS
PREPARE CELEBRATION
Mayor Charles J. French Of Concord,
N. H. viii be the Speaker on
Labor Day-Sports viii Be
Held and Dance be Given
in the Evening.

Mortified, Aug es.--The local unions
are planning a big celebration for Labor
Day Among the interesting things on
the program Is a long list Of field sports
to be held On Depot Square, a parade Of
the different unions with the Mortified
cornet band IN attendance all doy.
Charles J. French, Mayor Of Concord,
y. H.. viii deliver the address immediate
ly after the parode. In the evening
win be grand hop Ht Armory hall
with music bv Whittier's orchestra
The committees ares Marshails Of the
doy; n. A, Kalty, Oliver Kerr, Bert
stockwell; sports, A. G. Beatsie, Wal
ter Snow. Nj. W. Lccklin. Geo. Cady,
Chas. 0rdway; Judges, IT. w. Orser,
IL. c. storter. Chas Plumiey; general
A. G. Bcattie, Pres; Wal
ter Snow, Treasurer; Joe. Mccormick,
Secretary; Dance committee, George
Cady, A. G. Beattie, NJ. W. LoekIin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
WHAT wHIsKEY IS.
Attorney General Says It is Both a
Food and a Drug.

Attorney General John g. Sargent. IN
his opinion given to the State Board Of
Health, yesterday. defines whiskey as
food and as a drug and also makes
the standard the state board has adopt.
ed the one that shall be used instead
of the standard Of the United States
Pharmacopoeia. The hearing Of Thurs
day before the Attorney General at
which w W. Armstrong, counsel for
the Duffy Malt Whiskey company. pre-.
sented a brief Vrogn out Of the fol-
lowing question from the State Board
of HEALTH
"An applicant for fourth class II.
cense pursuant to Section 5f81 Of the
Public Statutes duly specified Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey among other spirit
uous liquors which he desired TO Be
licensed to sell, and duly submitted a
sample IN a bottle like the one herewith,
to the Secretary Of the state.
This sample was duly transmitted
70 the director Of the state laboratory
Of Hygiene for analysis and report
thereon pursuant to Section 5132
IF, upon analysis. such whiskey be
found to be Of the standard Of strength,
quality and purity as determined by
the test laid down In tho Y. S. Phar.
mscopoeia. but not Of the standard
established BY The state board Of health
pursuant to Section 5476. fsee Food
Standards. Part II. Division F, Sub
division D, spirituous liquors9 Is itI
free from adulteration prohibited I'M
Chapter 2s6 az required In Section
5i83f"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
VISITING OFFICIALS PRESENT.
Royal Arcanum Entertained Them at
Meeting Last Evening.

A largely attended regular meeting
Of Green Mountain council. Royal Ar
cannm, was held Al knights Of pythias
hsll last evening CleVis II. Bowen Of
Pawtueket, r. I. supreme regent of
the entire order, was the guest Of the
evening. Two candidates were initiat-
ed ond several applications we're read
At the conclusion Of the initiation Mr..
Bowen made an address IN regard to
che order. which was attentivelv listen
ed to by the members present. Mr..
Bowen's address was followed by re-
marks BY Deputy Daniel r. Biokford Of
Boston and other members of the or.
der Refreshments Of ice cream and
cake were served. Mr. Bowen was
obliged because Of business engagements
to return to Pawtneket on the night
train.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
TRANSFER HELD UP.
There IS a String on the Billings Gift
That Mr.. Graham Doesn't Like

~~tAP - NtAtaAN ~-@ t.t~ ---a-''t@ ~t~%
That Mr.. Graham Doesn't Like.
Windsor. Aug. 2s.--AIthoneh there
viii probably be no serions difficulty
there has certainly been slight hitch
IN the transfer OF the State Fair
grounds from the billings family 70 the
State. and the matter Il being taken
up through The proper channels to
straightcn the kinks ont II possible.
II appears that tbe Billings family de-
cided some time ago, 70 make the state
present Of the grounds and 20 pre-
pared deed of The same, which was
forwarded 70 State Auditor II. y. Bra
ham. Of Craftsbrry, but on examina-
tion It was fonnd that a clause In the
document provided that If the land was
used for any purpose other that the
exhibition Of the State Fair inside Of
three years. the property should revert
to the original owners.
This was, according 10 the opinion Of
State Auditor Graham an ineumbfance
upon the property, and as The act passed
by the last session OF The legislature
provides that the land should be kept
free from all membranes, Il could
not Be accepted until the defect had
been remedied. Mr.. Graham communi
Gated with Hon. Maxwell Evarts, Of
Windsor, relative 10 the prospective
change In the deed, but nothing has
been done yet about the matter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
THROWN our or TEAM.
Bndpozt Couple Injured at Middlebury
Last Evening.

AFiddlebury AUG. as While driving
home from the fair last evening, Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Deieen Of Bridport
met the automobile Of Deputy sheriff
NJ J. SANFORD on College street. Their
horse was frightened and both we're
thrown ont Mr. Deieen was badly
bruised about The head and his wife
suffered minor injuries The wagon was
demolished After their wounds were
dressed, they were able to proceed to
their home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
DRIVER HIT FENCE.
Accident at MorrisvilIe Races Yesterday
Afternoon

Morrisvills Aug 2s-The Lamoille
county fair eame TO an end yesterday
with the races which could not be run
Thursday on account Of the rain and
heavy track. About 1000 attended. The
booths were open also the eating places
ard one show; but the exhibits were
taken away Thursday. The 2.2i trot
and pace for purse Of 1925. which was
unfinished "Wednesday and which was to
have been settled Thursday morning,
was not put on. the purse being divided
by agreement Of drivers The poor
weather and disappointment over the
races has not helped the financial end
Of the fair this year
One accident occurred yesterday after
noon when che PAGER, Aican, driven by
Frank Lang Of Barton. overturned the
sulkv at the three-eights post in the
second heat Of the 2i30 pace stake aud
threw Lang against the fence .bruisine
him considerably about the chest The
summarizes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
euNNER INsrANrLY KILLEp.
Cigar Ashes Cause Premature Explo
sion.

Encanaba, Mich, Aug. Standing
cannon ramming the wadding down,
Paul Paulson, member of the local
division Of the Michigan State Naval
Reserves, was Yesterday blown from
the muzzle Of the gun when the charge
exploded prematurely The reserves had
been called out to attend 4 celebration
given in honor Of the organization Of
the Grange in this section and were
shout to fire an honorary salute
to Mayor Rose Of Milwaukee, the prin-
cipal speaker Of the day, when the ac-
eident occurred
Fully 10000 people were IN attend
ance when the tragedy ACQUIRED and
panic followed Paulson was at the
muzzle ramming home the wadding
when coreless spectator licked some
hot ashes from his cigar upon the prim-
ing
There was tiny puff Of fame and
smoke as the Priming powder bIazed,
deafening explosion and frightened
hundreds sow the gunner fail beneath
cloud Of dense white smoke. PauIson's
body was frightfully torn and death
was instantaneous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
AL DILLARD
WON RACE
Page Bros. HOrce Fisrt in
2.35 at MiddIebury
JENNIE W. WON HER RACE
Addison County Fair Closed Last Night
Having Had Attendance Of 10000 on
Last Day and $4,000 for the
-Four Days.

NIiddlebury. Aug. 2s. The Addison
county fair closed last night very sue
cessfully There was an attendance Of
10000 people on the last day, making
the total attendance for the four days
$4,000 Gov Prouty was present yester
day and spoke during the afternoon. He
told Of his pleasure at seeing the success
of the fair and stated his surprise at the
large attendance lie took up the sub.
iect Of good roads and told The people Of
Addison county that they have much to
do in that line, urging that attention be
paid to the matter in the coming town
meetings
The chief racing event Of the day was
the free .for-all. which Jennie w. won.
her fast time being 2sl0 Page Bros
AT Dillard won the 2ss5 in straight
heats. The summary OF the races;
Purse. $500
al billiard, Page Bros. Barre ... Ill
Color Bearer, James NJ Blake,
Concord, n. Fl. .. s22
Rose Baker, grim, L. 0. Allen, Mid
dlebury ......s.&..... 244
Edna III chm, John p. Lavely, WI.
noosli ............ as
Time, 2;2Oh, 2,22lt, 2;2SA
Free-for-all.
Purse, 81 600.
Jennie W., Inn. r. A. sunaerlin.
Lebanon, Y. II. ............. III
Charlie Miller. chg. r s. CHECKER.
ing, Worcester Mass. ...a3 332
Mikado, chs, William Noonan, Yer
gennes Observation-Disclosures. "a 81
Hal ri. bh, L. o. Alien, Middlebury 4 2 A.
Time, 2il4A. 2.l0, 2l3.
Peg Race, Half-mile Heats.
Purse. $50.
w II Dickinson, Orwell ...... y Al
Augustus Miller. Cornwall .....a 2 / 2I
n E. Twitchell, Cornwall ....... tdr
A lex Vrltdo Cornwall 9drl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
NoRrHFIELD TRANSFER.
c. r. Hatch & Co. Buy Out Lance q Nc
cormick, Furniture Dealers.

C0fmlek, rhfnituIe OsalefS'
Mortified, Aug. 2s Another bus.
iness change took place yesterday. The
firm of Lance and Mccormack, fnrni-
ture dealers and undertakers have sold
to G P Hatch, the papers being passed
and possession taken at noon.
J., n Lance, senior member Of the
Old firm, has been III the undertaking
business IN town for the past eight
years, going in business with Henry
Henry Wood, who sold to John McCor.
mick about three years ago. Both Mr..
Lance and Mr.. Mccormick are unde-
cided al to what they will do.
The new 6rm is styled G. p Hatch
and company. Mr.. Hatch has been in
the employ Of NJ. E. Chase h The mder-
taking business here for the past five
years. coming here from yergennes.
During this term he has made many
friends. He is on enterpriaing young
man and understands the business
thoroughly and his friends wish him
success in his new undertaking
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
IS ABOUT MONTPELIER.
Kenneth Boynton Who DISAPPEARED
From Home ID St. AIbans.

The boy, Kenneth Boynton, who has
been lost from ST. Alhans for the past
week, has been seen in Montpelier.
The boy left home last Monday and
was supposed to have gone berrying.
as he did not return his parents in
stituted a search for him. Wednesday
4 letter was received by his father
with the postmark Of Montpelier, say
ing that If his father would come and
get him be would Be at the Central
Vermont depot The father came i'm.
mediately but could not find any trace
of the boy, although he was seen BY
several people In the city.
Kenneth, when last seen was dressed
In gray suit and long pants He
wore round cloth hat and had ST $50
with him His leaving home cannot
be explained except that ne had been
reading some adventurous books and
probably desired to initiate the heroes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
RAID IN BURLINGTON.
Eight Cases Of Beer and a Jug Of whis-
key Was Seized.

Burlington, Aug. as. Sheriff Allen
and Deputy sheriff Todd raided the
place Of William Fitzgerald at 1es
Battery street yesterday afternoon and
found eight cases Of beer and ing
Of whiskeY concealed under the floor IN
the wood she'd Fitzgerald was not at
home when the sherilfs arrived and en-
trance was gained through window
The proprietor arrived, however, while
the search was ID progress and be was
placed in iaiI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
rpLE PRISONERS co crazy.
New Law Working Decentralization in
Pennsylvania. Prison.

Pittsburg, Aug. IS. idle prisoners,
bloody trays over real or imaginary
wrong, plots to escape and sulleh atti-
tude toward the guards, together with
the melaneholia which has terminated
in dementia for many OF the Inmates
have forced Warden John Francis to
take The first step toward decreasing
the population of The Western Peniten-
tiary by Kidding Il Of nearly threeseore
Of conyicts who have gone mad since
their Incarceration.
The warden says that the recent
State law which forhids certain kinds
ol manufacturer inside tho prison leaves
900 Of his 400 prisoners idle each day
and that this is conductive to insan-
ity, which is developing al an alarming
rate. Warden Francis has asked for
on insanity commission to be made per
manent, which win BE empowered to
remove prisoners as soon as they become
insane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
ToUND IN UNCONSCIOUS .srATE
Richford Young Man Seriously Injured
While Unloading Slabs.

Riehford, Aug 2s William Frapier,
young man employed by the Sweat
Comings company. suffered two broken
ribs and possibly internal injuries yes
terday when he was caught between a
load Of slabs and the pile on which
be was to have placed his load. lie
was found IN an unconscious condition
by q boy who was passing the lot and
DR.. r. p Ltmderile was called and
attended TO the injured man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
SUGAR PLEAS POSTPONED.
U. S. Attorney Wise Agrees to Delay
Until Sept. 10.

New York, Aug 2s By q stipulation
agreed to BY United States Attorney
Wise yesterday, the pleading Of the ofi-
eers and directors Of the American Sugar
Refining e0mpanY, under indictment
charged with conspiracy to moRopoli1e
Interstate trade and foreign commerce in
sugar set foT yesterday in the criminal
branch Of the United stafes cirenit court
was postponed further until Sept lot
Tentative pleas Of not guilty have been
intered for the corporation and al its
bfficers and directors and special pleas
lor Gustav +. kissel and Thomas B.
nasned. e
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-28
MAY MAKE WAR.
Berlin Is Stirred over Prosecutions for
Swimming in Berlin Pond.


The drag.net IN Montpelier hauled in
another respondent yesterday afternoon
Ii the person Of the Rev. Il. G. Downey
Of this city, the charge being swimming
IN Berlin pond and the warrant being
served BY Deputy Sheriff n B. Wedge.
No date was fixed for the hearing when
the respondent appeared before Iudga
Harvey in Montpelier city court yester-
day afternoon. This is the third case
growing cut Of the alleged violation Of a
board Of health order not 10 bathe in
Berlin pond, from which Montpelier gets
its water supply.
II Is said that the prosecutions arc
likely to stir up quite a good.sized war
between Montpelier and Berlin. as Berlin
is not prepared to admit that It has
lost control Of the pond which bears its
name. The seIectmen Of the town are
said to have sought legal advice to de-
termine their rights in the matter.