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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
Annual Banquet and Dance by
Barre Union
WAS HELD LAST NIGHT
A Company of $50 Sat Down to Banquet
in woodmen's Hall, After Which
There Was a Program and
Then Dancing.

The clerks of the city threw care to
the breezes and forgot their store duties
last evening, when the local branch of
the Retail Clerks International Protec.
tive association held its annual banquet
and dance at Woodmen's hall. The af-
fair was one OF the most successful social
events of the season, as well as one OF
the most successful affairs ever held un-
der the auspices OF the local branch of
the clerks association.
There was company Of fully l50 peo-
pie present, including majority Of the
members of the local and their guests.
Tables were set the length OF the hall
and shortly after eight o'clock the meme
bers of the company took their places
and partook of hounteous banquet, the
piece de resistance Of which was Vermont
turkey.
The menu follows;
Roast Vermont turkey, brown gravy
Apple Jelly Celery
Mashed potatoes Creamed potatoes
Cold boiled ham Cold tongue
Waldorf salad
al Hot rolls
Whipped cream cake
Vanilla ice cream Assorted cake
Coffee
William II. Eager, president of the
local. acted as toastmaster. Music was
furnished during the banquet and for the
dancing at its conclusion by Harris's or
chestra Of five pieces At the conclusion
of the gastronomic feature of the even
ing. the company was entertained with
an interesting musical and literary pro-
gram.
The program opened with baritone
solo by William Robertson, who sang
the Armorer's song from Robin Hood in
a highly pleasing manner. In response
to the hearty applause, Mr.. Robertson
rendered the Mission of the Rose" by
Cowles. This was followed by reading
by Miss Ethel Morley Of Lowell, Mass,
who kindly responded with an encore
The program was concluded with an adj
dress by s. Hollister Jackson.
In his address, Mr.. jackson said that
he was glad that the clerks organization
had met with success in Barre. He said
that it not only helped its members by
the gaining of shorter working hours and
better conditions generally, but that it
helped the merchants and the public as
whole. Mr. Jackson said that he was
glad to see that interest was taken in the
organizations of the city by their mem
bers, and that he hoped they would reach
ont from the organizations and take in
terest in municipal affairs and govern
ment in general.
At the conclusion Of the program the
tables were cleared and removed from
the hall and the company formed for the
grand march, which was led BY William
H. Eager, president Of the local, and Mrs.
Eager. A finely selected and we'll ar
ranged order of dances was then enioyed
until the early morning hours, when the
clerks and their guests departed, voting
the affair an entire success.
The committee having charge of the
dance was composed Of James Robertson.
Misses Emma Hopkins ana Elizabeth
Murray, f. w Robinson and r. e. Hall.
Mrs. G. n Benedict acted as caterer for
the banquet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
FATHER AND SON GUILTY.
Convicted Of Manslaughter Following the
Throwing Of a Bali.

Auburn, Me-, Feb. lS.-Tbe unusual
outcome of the throwing OF ball by
boy was decided in the Courthouse here
last night, when the verdict 81 guilty of
nanslaughter was returned against
George W. and John r. Perkins, father
and son, charged with the murder Of
their neighbor. Charles Almon Strout, at
Poland, Aug. 3.
Foreman a. Il. Jennings, in reporting
the verdict of the jury, in the case Of
the father recommended extreme Ieni
ency, but later annulled this and instead
recommended extreme clemency for the
son, Both father and son were remand
ed to prison for sentence, which will be
pronounced later in the session. Judge
Savage has it in his power to sentence
the Perkinses for any period between one
year and life
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
THREE COUNTRIES.
Represented at North American Con-
servation Congress.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The first
North American conservation confer
enes, having for its object the treaties
to be made for eliminating the "Twi-
light Zone" between the United States
Canada and Mexico, and for preventing
possibla litigation over waterways,
was held at the White House this
morning. The conference was compos-
cd of nine commissioners, three from
each country Sec. Garfield, Chief For
ester Clifford Pinehot and Sec. of Stata
Bacon were the United States dele
gates. President Roosevelt made q
short address The conference is to
continue q week.
President Roosevelt said in part:
"This is one of the steps taken in re-
cent years looking toward harmonious
cooperation between nations for the
common advancement OF all. In our
international relations / think the
greatest feature Of government during
the last century is tho gradual reeogni
ton that il is in the interest Of each
nation to see the other elevated. You
cannot cut down the forests on the
head waters Of international streams
without interfering with the interests
OF both nations. ! am anxious that
the several countries represented here
act in the harmony mood Of all
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
MONTPELIER CITIZENS
PICK DAWLEY AGAIN
He Was Renominated for Mayor without
Opposition Last Night-only
One Contest in the
Caucus.

Mayor Frank w, Dawley was renomi-
mated for mayor OF Montpelier at the
citizens caucus held there last night,
there being no opposition In fact, there
was no contest except in the case Of
constable, w. A. Pattee defeating George
+. Lackey by pos votes to so. The com.
plete city ticket is as followss
For mayor, Frank W. Dawley.
For city clerk and treasurer, Timothy
Il. Merrill.
For city sheriff, L. II. Pollard
For first constable. Y. NJ. Menard.
For second constable, w. A. Pattee.
Commissioner Of Green Mount eeme-
terry for five years, George l.. Blanchard;
park commissioner for five years, IL. NJ
Cutler.
For city grand juror, Burton E. Bailey.
Lister for three years, @. A. Gale.
Auditors, NJ. T. Smile, l.. II. Bixby
and r. II. Pitsin.
The caucus was presided over by I, B,
Thomas. and w. n. Theriault was elected
secretary. Following the nomination Of
the ticket, o. d. CLARK, George Stratton
and j. G. Brown were reelected city com
mittee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
Died While Gazing at Picture
OF His Sweetheart
FELIX J. RAINyILLE, DEAD
He Opened Two Gas Fixtures in Room
of the House Where He Lodged
Body Was Found This
Morning

Boston, Feb. ls.-Felix j. Rainville's
body was found in the house where he
lived al l474 Washington street this
morning, he having committed suicide
some time during the night by breathing
illuminating gas. The man had been
suffering from despondeney, and that is
supposed to have been the reason for
his desire to make away with himself
Rainville was a lodger in the Wash
ington street house and 1t was said there
that he had been rather melancholy Of
late. When found this morning, the
body was lying on the floor in the bath
room. The room was filled with gas,
two open fixtures pouring out their dead.
ly fumes into the room, II was evident
that Rainville had died while gazing at
pictures Of his father and his sweet.
heart, Maud Beaudette of South Fran.
ingham.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
PRESIDENT ANGEL RESIGNS.
Head of University of Michigan is
Over so Years Old.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Feb. 1s.--Dr.
James Burrill Angel submitted his re-
signation Of the presidency of the uni
versity of MicSgan yesterday to take
effect at the close OF the academic year
next june. The board Of regents imme-
distely created the Office Of chancellor
and offered it to him at a salary of
$4,000 a year with the continued use
OF the presidents mansion on the uni
versity campus.
DR.. Angel, who. on Jan. last. cele.
brated his soth birthday, has directed
the phenomenal growth Of the uniyer-
sity since 1871, when hH came to its
presidency from the presidency Of the
university Of Vermont The university
Of Michigan then had LOO students.
Today the attendance is 4s7so.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
RUSSIANS IN TROUBLE.
Said to Have squardered U. S. Coal
Money on Actresses.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1s--A despatch
from Vladivoctok TO newspaper here
states that several high officials in that
city are compromised in the misuse of
$3.50 900 Of government money.
When the American feet visited
Vlsdivostok the officials pocketed the
big sum of money received from Am
ericans for coal and squandered 1t on
vaudeville actresses. Many Of these
women have now fed to Toxic and Pc
kin lest their Jewels be seized by the
authorities in attempts to recover a
part Of the proceeds of the robberies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
APPEALED CASE AGAIN.
James Baird of waitsfeld Has Three
Now in Higher Court.

States Attorney Gates Of Montpel-
ier was in Waitsfield yesterday to prose
cute James Baird who had been arrest.
ed for the third time in two months on
the charge Of intoxieation. Baird was
tried before Justice Bushnell and al
though he pleaded not guilty he was
found guilty and was sentenced to
thirty days in the county Jail and to
pay q fine of SIS and costs. Baird ap-
pealed in this case IS he had done in
the other cases, and bail Of SIS was
furnished. On Monday Baird WIS at
the house Of James BRING and fell
through a door, disabling bic face to q
certain extent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
BARRE MAN FAILS.
Galusha A. Bernis, Formerly Proprietor
of Bakery.

The petition in bankruptcy Of Galusha
A. Bemis, formerly proprietor Of the
City Bakery in Barre, was fled with the
clerk Of the United States court at Rut-
land yesterday. The store was closed
several weeks ago on claim of Mr.. Lam
berton Of Marshfeld, who held mort
gage on the property. Since that time
the store has been sold and is now rum
ming under other ownership. Mr.. Bemis
sets up his liabilities as 81 ,573, and his
assets as s460.sa, of which $500 is claimed
exempt.
One of the biggest failures OF the year
is that Of Charles G. Gilmore, Swanton
farmer, who fled his petition yesterday.
he has liabilities OF $43,42622, and as
sets Of $l6,o50, with 81 ,265 exempt.
Other petitions fled are as follows: I,
Harry Gardner, Rutland. stone mason !;
liabilities, s4,4o1,50; assets, 1895; exr
empt, 5000 3s,g #as
James f. Reauregard, Burlington; La
bilities, Sl,3s7,50; assets, none.
Edward Elliott, Bellows Falls, team
ster; liabilities, S357.5 so; assets, S52; ex-
empt, $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
CONVICTED
OF BRIBERY
Short Work Bringing W. W.
Ramsey to Justice
IN PITTSBURG SCANDAL
Former President of German National
Bank Found Guilty To-day Of
Bribing a Pittsburg cOun-
Gilman.
IN PITTSBURG SCANDAL

Pittsburg, Feb. 1s.-w. w. Ramsey,
former president Of the German Ma
tional bank, who was charged with
bribing councilman to secure the Sc.
lection Of his bank as the city deposit
tory, was found guilty this morning by
sealed verdict which was read at the
opening Of the court. The trial was
the first one in the notorious graft
councilmanic cases. Two days only
we're required to convict Ramsey.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
AMERICAN WOMEN
WITH SUFFRAGETTES
Consequently She Got Arrested With
23 Other Women in London To-day
Grace Johnson Denies That
She Mixed In.
She Mixed In.

London, Feb. ls,.--A woman giving her
name ais Grace johnson and her address
as America, was arrested with % others
to-day in an attempted sufTragette raid
on Premier Asquith's house When the
women moved against the premier's
house, a heavy line Of police forced them
away. Miss johnson claims that she
took no part in the demonstration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
The fitzpatrick Sailed.

New York, Feb. 1s.-Two field bat
teries and four companies Of the coast
artillery comprising 500 men. sailed
yesterday for the Philippines on the
army transport Fitzpatrick. They viii
proceed BY way Of the Suez canal and
sllbuld arrive at their destination by
about April 10. Among the officers
who sailed on the Fitzpatrick were
Major General Duvall, Brigadier Gen
eral Murray and Lieutenant Colonel
Brainard Of the commissary depart
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
SLAsHED HIMSELF.
Nearly Fatal Experience For Mont
pelier Man Cutting Bread.

George Fisher of Montpelier is rath-
er fortunate that he did not bleed to
death when bic seyerei an artery in
one arm while cutting up a loaf of
bread. He held the loaf in one hand
and slashed off the slice with the 9th.
er. The knife slipped and went through
tho bread and into his arm. DR.. Nc
Guire was summoned, and was able to
stsnch the flow of blood. Although
Fisher was considerably weakened BY
the loss of blood he is on the road to
recovery TO-DAY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
SUICIDE BY HANGING.
James F. Cuff of Madison St., Lowell,
Had Been Dependent.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. 1s.--James r.
Cuff, aged 80, committed suicide by
hanging himself at his home, Madi-
son street last night. Mr.. Cuff has
been respondent for some time. He
leaves wife and three children.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
PASS FOSTER RESOLUTION.
House Votes Unanimously to Invite
France and England.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Congressman
Fosters resoluption authorizing an in
vitation to the governments Of France
and Great Britain 10 attend the Cham
plain celebration passed the House yes
terday unanimously.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18

The second girls game Of the season
will take place Friday night in the
Church street gymnasium. The St. Al
bans girls and the Goddard girls are the
contestants. GoddaTd's first game was
very enjoyable to the spectators, and q
fast and clean exhibition win be given
again Friday night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18

Baskets from the floor, Moore 2, Rich
ardson 2, Grigg, Maiden; baskets from
fouls, Cummings 4, Grigg, Spaulding 8;
referee. Tillinghast; time, three Is
minute periods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18
POWDER EXPLODED.
Killed Three Men and Fatally Injured
Four Others.

Golfers. West Virginia, Fob. IS
Three men are dead and four others
were fatally burned in powder explo-
sion in the home Of a Slavic miner TO-
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18

Girls rules are the only rules for girls
10 use in basket ball ANY one who
doubts this wants 70 come to the Church
street gymnasium Friday night, and have
his doubts dispslled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-18

All ladies Of the Universalist church
are asked to meet at the church pariors
tomorrow friday afternoon. Come
prepared to sew.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Thomas oDonneIl.

The funeral of Mrs. Jane Farrell
wife of Thomas O'Donnell of Central
Falls, r. l., was held from the home
of her mother, Mrs. Mary Farrell, of
80 Providence street, Wednesday
morning, with a requiem mass cele-
brated by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe at the
Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock.
During the church service, at which
there was large attendance, solos
were rendered by William T. Delaney
and Mrs. William Malone. There were
many flowers among them beautiful
forms from the husband, son and
mother. The - -beaTers were James,
William, Peter and Joseph Carroll and
Michael Kirby, nephews. and John
McKenna, all of Greeneville. Burial
was in st. Mary's church, Greeneville.
Out of town relatives were present
from New York, Fall River, Provi-
dence, Pawtucket and Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
JUDGMENTS GIVEN IN
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Judge Brown Acted in Absence OF
Judge Waller - Cases Assigned for
Trial.

The regular motion list business in
the court of common pleas was dis
posed of Monday afternoon in this
city, Judge Lucius Brown of the city
court acting for Judge Waller. who
was absent. The usual long list of
motions was disposed of and in sew
eral cases judgments were handed down
by Judge Waller. Judgment was given
in the case of Janeway and Carpenter
VS.. Hebron & Root, Hill, Clark & Co.
VS.. the New England Marine Engine
Co. and Patten Clay Manufacturing
Co. VS.. Mallory Co., nisi In the case
of e. E. Bucklyn vs.. the Industrial
Manufacturing company judgment was
given for $31424 for services rendered
bv the plaintiff in surveying property
of the Ninigret mills at Industrial
park. The full bill was $500, but part
of it had been paid.
Cases were assigned for trial here as
follows:
Nov. George E. Pitcher VS.. Calvin
B. Wilcox.
Nov. s, after motion list-Richard d
Main VS.. Emma TiIlinghast ct al.
Nov. 11-Conrad Joseph Kellar VS.
James w. S. Cleland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION
HEAR ENCOURAGING WORDS
A. L. Herring and Others Speak on the
Good of Their Work.

Company C, Loyal Temperance Le-
gion, held an interesting meeting on
Wednesday afternoon. The superin-
tendent, Mrs. Fields, called the meet
ing to order and conducted the opening
exercises. which the children took part
in with a vim, singing and reciting
their notices The secretary, Irene
Everett gave brief report OF the last
meeting. The children were pleased to
listen to Arthur l.. Herring in a very
touching solo, and upon the motion of
Roy Dean he was given rising vote OF
thanks.
He also made some very interesting
and instructive remarks which the chill
dren listened to attentively. During
the talk be cited an experience with a
brewer while travelling through Wis
consin. the brewer saying that 'prohi-
bition is killing the business and in ten
years they will put us out OF busl-
ness"
He advised them to adhere to their
instructions and in a few years sluln
work will be a thing of the past.
Mrs. Kennison was introduced and
expressed her pleasure in meeting with
them and in being able to assist in the
near future.
Miss Cross also encouraged them te
keep right on in all that is upright and
pure, urging purity in both sexes. Inc
superintendent seconded all the prevl-
Gus remarks and urged them all to be
at next weeks meeting, so as to DC
present at the election of officers. The
meeting closed with the Mizpah bene-
diction.
Miss Sybil Christman assisted great
" by accompanying on the piano. Five
friends were present TO cheer the chill
dren with their presence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
STATE BOARD OF TRADE
MEETS AT NEW HAVEN
Several important Questions Slated
for Discussion at This Session.

Arrangements have been completed
for the twentieth annual meeting OF
the Connecticut State Board of Trade
in New Haven Oct. 20. The meeting
will be held in the rooms of the New
Haven Chamber of Commerce, 763
a. m. The session Will be opened with
a rollcall, which will be followed by
the appointment of a committee on
credentials, the reports of the execu-
tive council and treasurer and the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year.
The first subject on the calendar for
consideration is What is Your Local
Board Of Trade Doing for the Com
munity2" This pertinent question Will
probably be productive of some inter
esting accounts of work now being
done by the local boards, as some OF
the cities. through their boards OF
trade, have accomplished much in the
way of promoting local interests.
What is the Best Method OF I'm
proving Our Public Highways to Meet
the Demands of Modern Traffic?' will,
it is expected, be handled by gentle
man formerly connected with the New
York highway commission.
Another topic of vital interest TO the
state of Connecticut, and one which
just now is given added prominence
through the fact that the first prize at
the big fruit show in Boston was won
by the town of Cheshire, this state, is
What Are the Possibilities Of Con-
necticut as a Fruit Growing State -
This subject will be opened by ]. II,
Hale, the well known proprietor of the
extensive peach orchards in South
Glastonbury.
The fourth topic is Should Direct
Line Of Steamers to South American
Countries Be Subsidized by the United
States Government
The meeting will be called TO order
promptly at 10 O'Clock, so that suffi-
cient time may be allowed for the full
discussion of each question on the pro-
gramme.
A buffet lunch will be served at noon
The indications are that there will be a
large number of delegates in attend
ance at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28

Wednesday morning at the Backus
hospital occurred the death of Charles
Smith, aged about Al, who was injured
when he fell from Central Village car
at Plainheld Thursday afternoon, Oct.
IA. He had been at the hospital thir-
teen days and while his head was cut
by the fall it was thought that he
would get along, but meningitis de-
velOped.
The man is not known hereabouts,
although it was understood he had
been working on the new weave shed
at TaftVille. He came from Boston
and was an iron worker. Previous to
the accident, it is claimed that Smith
had been drinking, and when he board
ed the northbound Central Village car
two weeks age today at O'Clock in the
afternoon he did not have the money
to pay his fare, but fellow passen-
ger advanced the money. He attempt
ed to get off at Plainfield. having the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Aubrey coughlin Wedding Solemnlzed
at ST. Mary's church-other Men
ton.

Henry N. Aubrey and Miss Elizabeth
Coughlin were united in marriage at
o'clock Wednesday morning in St.
Mary's church by Rev. William A.
Keefe. The bride was attended by
her niece, Miss Veronica Mcnamara,
and the best man was John Coughlin,
brother of the bride.
The bride was gowned in gray silk
with hat to match. and her maid in
white with picture hat
A. reception was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubrey at their newly furnished
horne at 20 Central avenue, where they
are to reside. The bride received
many handsome presents, among them
a diamond pin from her uncle, Cornell
ius Reagan, of Philadelphia A we'd
ding breakfast was served and later in
the day dinner.
From out OF town were present Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius Reagan of Phila-
deIphia, Miss Margaret O'NeI and Jo-
seph Mahoney of Springfield, John Col
Inns OF Buffalo and Mr.. and Mrs. John
O'Brien Of Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey are both well
known In Norwich, the former having
been in the employ of the Norwich
Cutlery company for II years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
PARISH FAIR CLOSES.
Award of Premiums Made Tuesday
Evening.

A successful fair given by the Sa-
cred Heart parish for the benefit of
the building fund of the parochial
school and convent and in which ev-
erv one of the parish societies contrib
uted to the favorable outcome, was
brought to a close Tuesday evening,
when the list of premiums awarded
was announced. The successful names
included Adelard Malo morris chair;
Nellie O'Connor cord of wood: Vic
Leblanc. barrel of flour; Edward
OConnelI, IS gold piece; Edward VOL
sard, gold rosary; Albert Brunette.
ham; Louis Guibeau, Wauregan,
clock: Rosario Gackette, silver carving
set; T. J. O'Connell. Boston, dress suit
case. Delima Robinson. silver water
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28

Dupuis. embroidered centerpiece: Den
isse German, silver butter dish: Ida
White $40 gold piece; Albert Simino,
two boxes cigars; Camille Marcaurelle,
Plainfeld, dinner table; Treff1e Parent,
gold watch; Mary Malone, cake; Ka-
tie Ford, homemade mirror shelf;
Eva Pepin. gold rosary; Mary Han
lon, 81 shoe order; Albert Stone, doz-
en- photographs; Edmond Dugas. doll;
Nellie Day. tea; William Donahue,
shotgun; Tennis Breault, S. hat or
der, IS gold piece; Mrs. Ada King.
easy chair; Luicen Cormier, cord of
wood; Monica Donovan, s. order
bread; Mary Malone. table cloth and
napkins; D. D. Chufue, pair blankets;
Frank Lafleur, two sofa pillows. pho
nograph; Thomas Phalen, ton coal;
Mrs. J. J. Donovan, parlor suite.