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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
FIVE TIREMEN HURT.
In Spectacular Fire in New York City
Last Night.

New York, Feb. 16.--FTiye firemen
were injured, two so seriously that
their recovery is not expected. in a
spectacular and perilous FIRE which de-
stroyed the packing sheds Of the Pratt
oil works--a subsidiary of the Standard
0il--at the foot Of North Twelfth street
Brooklyn, late last night.
The men were injured by the falling
of cne Of the walls of the blazing build
ing, which buried two Of them in the
debris. The fire caused the grayest kind
OF fears for the entire section owing to
the highly infiommable materials now
only in the building but in several adj
joining structures. In the packing shed
itself thousands of five gallon tanks of
naptha, gasolene and refined petroleum
had been stored and the explosion of
these tanks as the flames reached them
threw the residents of the neighborhood
into . condition of apprehension verging
on panic.
As soon as the full extent of the blaze
was realized the tanks of the Standard
Oil company for radius of quarter
of mile in which were stored thous-
ands of gallons Of oil of all grades were
drained by means of subterranean pipes
leading to the company's tanks in Bliss
vile end Long Island City.
The tanks Of the Brooklyn Union Gas
company, also in dangerous proximity
Of the blaze, were also emptied of their
contents.
Thanks to the vigorous efforts Of the
frenien however, the FIRE was confined
to the building in which il started. The
loss is estimated at $50 900.
Firemen Walsh and Graham, who
were rescued with difficulty from under
the burning ruins sustained dislocations
of the spine and internal injuries and
may die.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
HER RAIL TORN AWAY.
Lusitania Battle With Towering Waves
on Passage.

New York, Feb. f5.--The Lusitania
came to her dock yesterday after the
toughest voyage ever experienced by the
turbiner between here and Liverpool.
Six feet of starboard rail on the boat
deck was carried away last Thursday,
and for three days she battIed with
towering waves, which reduced her
time.
She was delayed at Queenstown for
several hours while coaling, and rough
weather caused the starboard anchor
chain to part, leaving the anchor in the
mud.
To prevent the steamship from rum
ming ashore it WAS necessary TO keep her
in motion for hours until she was
coaled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
MONTPELIER FAMILY
ALMOST ASPHYXIATED
chauncey Keyes and Other Inmates Of
Berlin Side House Had a Close
Call with Coal Gas Last
Night.

Several members Of the family OF
Chauncey Keyes, who reside on Berlin
side, in Montpelier, narrowly escaped
asphyxiation from coal gas last night,
and they all have not entirely recovered
from the effects of breathing it yet.
When their condition was discovered this
morning, physicians were hastily SUM
moned, and they succeeded in bringing
them around The head of the house
didn't know that he had been affected
until he went out this morning to shovel
off the sidewalk, only to drop into q
faint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
BODY SWUNG
in BREEZES
Where ltHad been Suspended
Four Months
ERDIX DROWN'S SUICIDE
He Disappeared from His Home in North
Troy Last November-His Re-
mains Were Found on
Saturday.

North Troy, Feb. l4.--A dead body
was found hanging from the limb of a
tree near the railroad track north Of the
station here, Saturday. On investiga-
tion the body was identified as that of
Erdix Brown, who disappeared from his
home here mysteriously last November.
For four months the body had hung
there, hidden from passers-by by a clump
of bushes. The man had hung himself
with a small clothes-line. lie is sur
viyed by wife and swo sons, who live
here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
CHAUFFEUR sURRENDERs.
Mystery Surrounding Killing of Mrs. Gen
e. S. McCook Cleared.

New York, Feb, l5.-The mystery sur
rounding the accident in which Mrs. Ed
win S. McCook, widow of Gen. Edwin
Stanton MeCook, was knocked down by
an automobile and received injuries from
which she died later at the home Of her
husbands cousin, Gen. Anson McCook,
was cleared away when Walter Schu-
mann, a chauffeur, surrendered to the
police. When arraigned before Coroner
Shrady he declared that he accidentally
ran down Mrs. McCook, who stepped
in front Of the machine. He said that
he took her to the home of General
McCoolS, and gave himself up when he
learned the seriousness Of the accident.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
EYES BLACK, NOSE BROKEN.
Will Even Was Faring Badly When
Officer Came.

Officer McAvoy Of the Montpelier po-
lice caught James Dalton and William
Even setting it near the Central station
in Montpelier yesterday morning, and
they had progressed so the stage when
both of Ewen's eyes were blackened
and his nose was broken, while Dalton
was not so badly of. The officer took
Dalton to jail and sent Even to the
hospital for repairs.
In Montpelier court to-day, Dalton
pleaded guilty to intoxication and when
he didn't pay SIS and costs he was sent
to the county jail for thirty days. Even
will be up when he is able.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
TRAIN IN DANGER ON BRIDGE.
Freight Stops With One Car Hanging
Over Piscataqua Draw.

Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. ia freight
train narrowly escaped pitching into
the Piscataeua river from the Ports.
mouth bridge Sunday morning. Freight
train 254, from Portland to Boston, with
Engineer Perry and Conductor Sawyer
in charge, we're crossing the bridge when
a car left the rail. and before the trair
was stopped was balancing on the edge.
Il was in danger Of falling and pulling
other cars over with It into the river
The trucks tore up the draw and
damaged the bridge so that no trains
were allowed to cross until afternoon.
The early morning Pullman from Bos-
ton had to 90 by the way OF the West
ern division and got there -four hours
late
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
STABLE BURNS. LOSS $1,000.
Carriages and Harness Destroyed in Brisk
Blaze at Rumford Falls.

Rumford Falls, Me-, Feb. l5.--A fire,
supposed to have started from the stove
in the Office of the stable on Main avenue
owned by John Welch, truckman and
lumberman, at yesterday afternoon,
totally destroyed the building and con
tents, including quantity Of hay, five
hogs, 80 carriages and many sets Of har-
ness.
The horses were taken out safely.
During the fire the clothing Of one Of the
firemen caught. and it was necessary to
roll him in the snow to put it out. The
loss viii be about 5000, with $1,000
insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
WILL SHUT DOWN.
Federal Packing Company Of EnOsburg
Falls Takes Step.

Enosburg Falls, Feb. 15-The Federal
Packing company has served notice to
its patrons that owing to inactive trade
conditions the plant will be shut down
until April l. Seven employees of the
company who came here from the west
and southern states win be given en-
ployment during the temporary shut
down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
THOMPSON GAINING.
Actors Lung Has Cleared and His Re-
coverY is Looked For.

West Swanzey, n. H., Feb. 15.-Den-
man Thompson, who has been i'll at his
home here since last Sunday, continues
to improve, and Or. Hyland, his physi.
clan, states that bis lung has cleared
and that If he would let him Mr..
Thompson would get UP, although his
Or. Hylsnd also says that If there is
no heart difficulty from now on Mr..
Thompson win recover in short time,
as he has very strong constitution.
His daughter. Mrs. Fl A. Mcfarland,
and granddaughter, Miss Ethel McEsr.
land are with him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
NIAGARA IN ICE GRIP.
American Falls Conquered Again by Wind
and Cold.

Niagara Falls, N. II, Feb. l5. Wind
and ice again conquered the American
falls yesterday, while the more powerful
Horseshoe or Canadian falls was materi-
ally reduced In the volume Of its flow.
"A similar spectacle developed on March
20. is4S, and on March p, 1908, but ac-
cording to the records 1t Is probable that
the scene Of ls4S was more marvellous
than that Of yesterday,
The effect has been developed for days,
as the wind has held the lake overflow
back and the low water here at the falls
has assisted in loading the reefs with
ice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
CONGRESSMAN DEAD.
L. D. Granger Who Represented First
District in Rhode Island.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Congressman
L. d. Granger of Providence, K I, who
represented the 1st district of Rhode
Island in Congress during the 5sth,
59th and Goth congresses. died at 7;15
last evening ef heart failure. He was
81 years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
CONSTANT NAGGINc.
Is Wearing on Austria's Patience So 1t
Is Reported.

Berlin, Feb. f5.--@Tageblatt" says it
is in possession Of official information
that Austria win declare war against
Servia early in the spring unless Servia
ceases to provoke Austria The latter's
patience is said to be exhausted by the
constant nafging from Servia since
Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzego-
mana
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
JOHN LEASE DEAD.
Father of Clarence J. Lease of Barre
Died in Montpelier.

John Lease of Montpelier, father Of
Clarence ]. Lease Of this city, assistant
treasurer Of the Barre Savings Bank and
Trust company, died yesterday at his
home. He was for many years in the
harness business in Montpelier and was
well known there He leaves, besides
the son, Clarence, daughter, Miss Eva
Line Lease, who il librarian at the Kel-
logg Hubbard library in Montpelier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
PAYS UP: SHUTS UP.
waters-Piercs Oil Company Paid $4,000
To-day.

jefferson City. No, Feb. l5-The Wa
ters- Pierce Oil company to-day paid the
state BY certified check TO the clerk
Of the supreme court $4,000 and agreed
70 accept every provision Of the custer
decree Of the court, issued December %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
SURRENDERED KATHERINE
Because She Didn't Act as Probation
Oficer Thought Best.

Miss katherine Lamery Of Montpelier
has been surrendered bv the probation
officer Of that city into the hands OF the
Montpelier city court to be disposed Of
as the court sees fit. Il Is alleged that
he girl lad not lived Up to the require
ments Of her probation in a manner to
suit her legal guardian. Hence tke sur
render Of her to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
ONE PASSENGER DEAD
In Derailment Which Was Due to a
Landslide.

Huntington, Pa. Feb. l5.-A Pennsyl-
yania special train. eastbound, for New
York, struck landslide and vas derailed
early this morning One passenger j.
reported to have been killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-15
EDWARDS CONDITION
Is Again Reported to Be Serious-But
Who Can Really Say?

London, Feb. l5-It is announced that
King Edward is in a serious condition.
If there is no improvement, he viii not
opeH parliament tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
IN BAR FOB CHAMBERLAIN
Argument viii Postpone the second
Trial Of E1-nanker Sew
ernl Days.

BEATRICE, NeS. Dec. 7-tsp.cis')-
attorneys for Charles NJ Chamberlain,
the ex-banker Of Tecumseh. sprung n sur
prise in the district court yesterday by
filing a plea in bar, a proceeding never be
fore raised in this court. Until the matter
is disposed Of the case cannot 90 to vial
the second time II will take at least two
days to argue tho question, and should the
case 60 to trial before a jury on Tho plea
it may result in the defendants acquittal
The attorneys for Chamberlain. 10 their
plea in bar, charge that the jury in The
trial which ended last week was discharged
on account Of the sickness Of Juror Thomas
Bigley. that Bigley was not in cour- at
the time OF the discharge OF the jury; that
no oath was taken or testimony offered in
open court in the presence Of the defend
ant by witnesses who had visited the sick
juror and ascertained that he was no longer
able TO sit on the jury; that the defendant
had no opportunity 20 cross-eXamine AIRY
witnesses who should have been been
called to testify under oath as to Bigley's
condition; that the court had no authority
to discharge the jury without a legal find
Ing relative to the alleged sickness Of the
Juror; that the defendant is again in jeop-
ardy and that by reason thereof he should
be acquitted. as under the constitution Of
the state no person can be put twice in
jeopardy for the same offense.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
FIRE AT BRIDAL SHOWER
Tree Full Of Gifts Takes
Fire Causing Large
Ioas.

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. Dec. 7.-Cspecial)
A blaze that nearly resulted IN a big fire
occurred at the Apartments Of Mt. and
Mrs. J. X. Hermon on the occasion Of a
shower party given in honor Of Miss
Frances LanEson. who is to we'd Guide
wilson next Wednesday at high noon.
Ms. Hermon had grouped the presents,
brought by the guests, about a PRETTY
decorated Christmas tree and then pro-
ceeded to illuminate IT, In some way the
flame from a candle set fire to the deli
cate drHperies Of a present and in an in
slant the whole affair Wa ablaze. The
flames spread quickly about the apart
ments: but the guests worked bravely and
by the time the department arrived had
succeeded in getting the fire under con-
troll Many Of the beautiful presents were
destroyed or damaged. while the loss sus-
tained by Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon in furni-
ture, rugs, etc, will amount TO a consid-
cradle sum.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08

water. Egypt has Aoooo9 acre. altogether
and supports . population Of s.Oo.ooo peo-
pie.
The fruit from the Gunnison valley IS
y pieal for It's fine flavor and shipments
are becoming enormous Planting started
practically ten years ago. In these valleys
n Campbell system. which works 60 well
IN eastern Colorado and western Nebraska
would not apply ct al.
Cheap power from water is coins to
be a great boon TO Colorado ard viii be
che Of the greatest aids TO its develop
ment"
Governor stafroth visited The corn show
Tuesday morning and said he was simply
a~stounded at the magnificent educational
display made. lie Immediately wired to
Senator w. Il. Clayton -of Colorado. who
ls row IN Chicago. and urged him, by an
means. TO stop off and sec the exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
WEATHER MAKES PRICES JUMP
Ina-cCeszabiIity OF Markets Causes
Boost in State.

Boost IN state
BROKEN BOW. Neb., Dec. I-(Special)-
Heavy nows. thaws, rain, more snow and
extreme cold weather, one crowding on the
heels Of the other, have combined TO make
the streets and roads about Broken Bow a
veritabie nightmare for the unwary
traveller. People who have lived in this
part OF the country most Of their lives de-
clare the existing conditions 80 early in
the winter are worse than they have ever
seen them. 1t is extremely difficult for
farmers at a distance TO get hay and grain
to market in large quantities, consequently
there has been a steady increase in the
prices. Baled alfalfa is bringing about ~
to Sl4 a ton and the loose ranges from -
to {12, according to the quality. Wild hay
is worth about IS. County Commissions
Cushman braved the elements and drove
from Sargent to Broken Bow, a distance Of
thirty-five miles. 1t took him fourteen
hours to get through and when he arrived
his team was so thoroughly exhausted that
both animals dropped in the stalls. 1t Is
doubtful If the team will ever regain its
normal condition. The supervisors com
prising the bridge committee have also
postponed the tour Of inspection until the
weather gets more settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
Demand Reform Of
Electoral System
Three Glass Property System in
Prussia is the Subject Of
Attack.

BERLIN, Dec. IA demand upon the
government for a reform Of the Prussian
three-class property qualification electoral
system was published today. The demand
is signed by 900 persons Of standing and
representing the principal cities Of Prussia,
embracing many manufacturer and mer-
chants and 200 university professors and
writer's.
The paper quotes the speech from the
throne delivered on the occasion Of the
opening Of the Prussian act on December
10. 1905, in which a reform electoral sys-
tenn was promised. and describes freedom
from the so called blue block, the conserva-
tive and clerical combination, as the vital
question OF the hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
Nebraska
State Has Bought
School at Wayne
Deal is Completed When Trustees
Notify Board They Will Take
Seventy Thousand Dollars.
- A SO corr.spondentl

LINCOLN. Dec. Especial Telesram)
THE trustees OF the wayne Normal scaool
this morning notified the state Normal
board that they would accept The PROPOSE
tlon made to them by the board for the
purchsse Of the school by the board. The
boards price IL t7o,ooo.
While the legislature appropriated taste.
or 20 much Of 1t - might be necessary for
the purchase Of the school, 1t made ne
provision for the expense Of maintaining
X after Il was purchased. The board nou-
reS Mr.. Pile, who Is nov conducting the
sehesl. 70 continue in charge as II sac
owned IT until SONS other provision can be
made She probably will have charge Of
II until another legislature makss an APP
propriation for running the institution.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
MICHIGAN ROADS RAISE PAY
Report entrn and Pere Marquette
Have Made Increases TO
E1en.

LANSING. Mich. Dec. The Michigan
Central railroad has increased train mems
wages 81 per cent and operators approxi-
mstely "a per cent.
President c. L. Glasgow Of the State
Railway commission said today that rail-
way men had informed him the Pere
Marquette Railroad also has granted =
raise 10 the telegraph operators ca ita
line and had under consideration q ensrdH
by other employees for a similar raise.
DETROIT Dec. Michigan Central
headquarters, II IL impossible 20 obtain
confirmation OF the report that wages On
the Michigan Central have been increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
sheriff HnrtIc, Tn1ermrn.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Dec. Especial
Telegram)-Progress was slow today in the
trial Of Ernest Stout on the charge Of
numbering Joseph Richesop. Talesmen to
the number of thirty-eiEht. sent down by
the sheriff fro mthe more remote parts Of
the county, came in about noon and in the
afternoon some Roadway was made. with
the special panel Of fifty nearly exhausted,
there have been exercised only five Of the
twenty-five peremptory challenges, and
court adjourned this evening to tomorrow
morning will instructions to the sheriff to
summon more talesmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
wind and snow at West Point.

WEST POINT, Neb., Dec. L-(SpecialD-A
severe wind and snow storm prevailed in
this section all day Monday and continued
irto the night Roads are in a deplorable
condition, it being almost impossible for
vehicles 10 run on account OF the extreme
r~ouEhness Of the roads. Business in town
Is almost suspended, no enc caring 10
venture out without being compelled to.
The hopes OF the farmers for a cessation
Of storms and snow sufficient to enable
them to complete the huskinE OF the corn
seem doomed to disappointment. The fields
are full Of snow, with a good prospect Of
more.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08

FAIRBURY, Neb., Dec. T-(Special.)-
The Fairbury public library will be form
ally opened to the public next Friday even
ing. Two years ago. when the Fairbury
Commercial club was first organized, steps
were taken to secure a donation from An
drew Carnegie for this purpose. Ten thous-
and dollars was first secured, and later an
addition Of $500, which brought the dona-
ton up to Sl2,5O0 The directors Of the old
Red Ribbon club, which owned a building
and lot on z street, sold the property and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
KEPT HIS VIGIL
Starts Out at G a. m. in Cold to Meet
Shairoth.
PAGES FROM DEPOT TO DEPOT
Finally, After Hours of wntchinE
and Waiting He finds CoIorHd
Governor Inst Man on
Inst Car.

The last man 10 allCht from the last car
Of the last train that arrived FROM tho east
Tuesday morufn~ was Governor j. s..
Shafroth Of Colorado. The governor came
to talk at the exposition last evening.
Governor Shafroth has been q good
booster for the corn show and also FOR the
Missouri River congress. He is q big man
physically as well as in the force OF things
he does. For these and other reasons the
directors of the exposition decided 90 have
q delegation az the station to meet the
governor. W. l. Kierstead was chairman
Of the committee. He was to ascertain
what train the governor was TO arrive on
and notify the balance Of the committee.
The governor had simply t~eleEraphed from
Chicago that he would arrive Tuesday
morning. Trains without number arrive
each morning from Chicago on six large
railroad systems and on any OF these trains
Governor Shafroth might arrive.
William, Il Is 6 o'clock; you had better
be getting under way II you are going to
meet that first train from Chicago" said
Mrs. Kierstead in their pretty suburban
home Tuesday morning.
wen. this IS a pretty cold morning, but
a. they put 1t up to me TO meet that gov
ernor. I am going to he there" replied
hAdns WITHOUT much snow OF en-
thEsiasm.
Kierstend Found Him.
Kierstead went on his mission and after
wabbling from the Union station to the
Burlington and back several times and
meeting every train. one Of the Redcaps
told him there was just one more train "a
come before noon. the Rock Island at $3.50
Governor Slafroth?' asked Kierstcad
OF a large man, the last man to alight
from the last Rock Island sleeper.
Here" said the genial governor. hold
ing up his hands, why did you come "a
the station in all this cold? I refrained
from mentioning in the telegram what
train I would arrive on purposely so nc
one would venture forth in the cold"
we could not ct the governor OF Colo
RADIO come to our Corn show without send
ing down a welcoming committee, and
am II, so welcome to our city Let's uf
hustle up to the hotel. where II is warmer. d
we have two great valleys in our STATE
Of which my state might well be proud, o
said the governor, as he sat at breakfast
at the Rome. These are the valley OF
the GunRison and the valley Of the Graude
This Corn exposition is working out prob
lens which will help our state just e'
much, II not more. than any other. because
we are coming fast to a condition OF in
tensive farming. We have 100000 acres Of
irrigated land under cultivation now and
100000 more acres being prepared fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
CODY Farmers Institute.

CODY. Neb., Dec. 7.-(special)-In spite
Of a blizzard there was a number in at
tendance at the institute meeting here Sat
urday. This year. in addition to the reg
sessions. there was arranged a very
c~reditable display Of farm products for
which premiums were Offered by the bust
ness men and others, showing clearly what
it was possible to do on a Kinkaid home
stead in the sand hills
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08

MEAD. Neb., Dec. Z-CSpecial)-A Jap
anese laborer employed by the Union Pa
cific railroad belonging to an extra gang
which is ballistlng the track between this
place and wahoo. accidentally fell under
a moving train and had his arm so bodily
crushed that DR.. Mcclure advised that
he be at once taken TO Omaha which was
done, the doctor accompanying him.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08
Nebraska

the proceeds 70 tine CITY 10 ruy
the present library site on North r street
The library has Just been completed and
the new furniture installed. and Il is ex-
peeted that all the books will be on the
shelves by Friday night. when a public re-
ception win be given from ESQ to 10 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-08

After REELECTION Announces He Pa
vors HeyeIer fer President.
BOSTON. Dec. G-Prcsident Dewey was
today reelected at the meeting Of the
Boston National League club, and John p.
Harris Of P%ittsburg was chosen as = III
rector.
At the close Of the meeting, President
Dewey stated hat he favored John A.
Heydlsr for president OF the National
league.