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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
SCORE OF PEOPLE KILLED.
When An Island Sank Into the Sea Fol-
lowing Earthquake.

New Orleans, Dec. ia report was
received here last night that score rir
more Of persons were killed as a result
Of an earthquake yesterday at Port Ii
mon, Costa Rica. The wireless and cable
companies here were unable to confirm
the report.
Reports here last night placed the
scene Of the disaster on a small island
in the Dopongo lagoon, southeast Of San
Salvador, Il IS asserted that about lTO
Of the inhabitants, about 20 families,
were killed. The island Is said to have
sunk following a series Of earthquake
shocks last Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
WOMEN BADLY BURNED
AT READSBORO, SUNDAY
Mrs George Johnson Was the Most Sc
riously injured AS Result Of Sale
Of Keroscre and Gasoline
MIXTURE by Storekseper.

Readsboro, Dee. IA mixture Of
kerosene aud gasoline, sold, it is be-
heved, BY local storekeeper, made .
lively Sunday morning in the country
side about this town yesterday, when
people lit their lamps or started quick
Are in their stove AS result several
people are suffering from injuries caused
BY explosions and in one instance the
results are serious
Mrs. George johnson was severely
burned when her lamp exploded, and
she is not expected to live. When Hor
ace Jilson started fire with the mix
ture his stove blew up. but he escaped
with nothing more serious than several
bad bruises.
Several other small explosions oe-
cured causing minor injuries and dis
turbing many Sunday morning nap.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
CARRIED OFF SAFE.
Robbers Had Secreted Themselves In
Northampton Library.

Northampton, Mass, Dec l9.-The
Clarke library was robbed Saturday
night for the second time within few
months, and a small safe was carried
away.
The safe was found Sunday morning
in the rear of the Hawley grammar
school, having been opened and rified
Of its contents. II contained less than
$40. The former burglary at the III
brary was one Of the first in series
committed at the libraries in this see
tion.
The thiefs apparently allowed them.
selves to be locked in Saturday night
and made their exit by unlocking a
rear door with key that had been left
Ia the lock-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
TUNBRIDGE.
Popular Young People Married Last
Wednesday Evening


At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Abijah
p. Whitney on the west hill, Miss
Marion, their Oldest daughter, was mar
ried to James Kenworthy Howe of Tun-
bridge on Wednesday evening, December
IL, in the presence of only the immedi-
ate relatives OF the contracting parties,
to the number Of about thirty, Rev. Mr..
Barnes Of South Royalton officiating.
The bride and groom stood under an
arch of green and white and were at
tended BY Miss Elsie +. Whitney, a
sister of the bride, as maid of honor,
and Sylvester Howe, brother of the
groom, as hest man. The wedding march
was played by Mrs. Walter X. Howe.
The bride was gowned in white silk and
the bridesmaid in blue. Following the
ceremony light refreshments were served
after which the happy couple took their
departure amid shower of rice
They will make their home in Tun-
bridge, where both are among The most
popular young people of the town, the
groom being a prosperous and enterpTis-
ing young farmer and stock dealer and
the bride having for the past few years
hAtM n NthNitl III Attt EAhNtA HNttNNA VI
the town. Their plans for the immediate
future have been somewhat frustrated
by reason of the fact that Mr. Howe's
dwelling house which he had but recent
" newly furnished and equipped with
modern conveniences, was burned to the
ground but two days before the wedding.
Their many friends extend not only sym
pathy for their great loss but eongratu-
lations and best wishes for their happi-
ness and prosperity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
LITTLE BOY KILLED.
Was Shot While Trying His Brothers
Rifle

Ware, Mass. Dec. lo-While trying
his brothers rife yesterday "to see how
it worked" Louis NORM, years old, ae-
cidentally shot himself and died few
minutes later.
Alfred NORM. the older brother. had
Just received the rife, for which he
had been saving up his money for long
time. and bad forbidden Louis to touch
it.
When his brother was absent from
the house yesterday afternoon, however,
Louis secured the weapon and went out
behind the barn to try IT, He fired one
shot, which entered his right side, pass
ing through the chest and landing near
the shoulder blade.
lie was in a dying condition when
found The medical examiner pro-
nouneed il an accident. just how L
happened Is unexplained.
The boys were sons Of Edward NORM,
a milk dealer residing on a farm some
distance from the village.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
MRS. JOS. D. HAYES DEAD.
Died Yesterday Morning, Leaving FouI
Children.

Mrs. Joseph d. Hayes passed away
at o'clock yesterday morning at her
home. Is Hooker avenue. She was p
years of age last july and she leaves
to mourn her loss a son and three daugh-
ters, Kenneth c. Hayes, Maybell Helena,
Mary Elizabeth and baby II days old.
Mrs. Hayes had lived in Barre eight
years, coming here from the White noun
tains shortly after her marriage. She
had made many friends in this city, who
will be grieved to hear of her death.
Funeral announcement will be made
later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
A wise Lover.

The big steamer had left the pier.
The young man on the tar barrel still
waved bis handkerchief desperately.
"0h, what're you waiting for Come
on" said his companions disgustedly
II darent, with one fearful glance
backward.
What's the natter"
"She has q field glass said tho young
man. -Everybody's for December.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
SAVED HIS MOTHER
BY Rolling Her in the Snow to Put
Out Fire.

Cambridge. Mass, Dec. To- While Mrs
Catherine Jupiliat OF Windsor street,
Cambridge, was preparing breakfast yes
terday morning, her clothing caught fire,
Her cries aroused her son. George, who
jumped out of bed, ran to the kitchen,
outdoors, where he extinguished the
flames by rolling her in the snow
Both were burned about the arms and
body, but will recover. They are at
Cambridge Relief hospital. The mother
is Go years old and the son 80.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
GIVES $4,000 FOR HOSPITAL.
Mrs. Nathaniel Witherell Remembers
Greenwich, Conn.

Greenwich, Conn, Dee. ia gift of
$4,000 has been made by Mrs. Nathan
iel Witherell and accepted by the town
for the erection of a tuberculosis pa
yilion on the grounds of the Greenwich
general hospital, to be known as "the
Nathaniel Witherell Memorial" Under
the terms of the gifts the general as
sembly will have to give permission for
the erection Of the building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
WAS TWICE WRECKED.
Disastrous Day for Logging Train Near
North Conway, N. H.

Portland, Me, Dec l0.-Twice
wrecked on its way from Rangeley to
Conway, n. H. train OF fifty log short
cars used for hauling logs caused several
hours delay on the Maine Central rail.
road yesterday and did considerable dam
age TO rolling stock At Cumberland, b
derailment piled thirty OF the cars IN =
heap. After several hours delay. the
tracks were cleared and the engine pro-
ceeded with the remaining twenty cars.
When within half a mile Of the Union
station in this city, the train once more
was ditched. blocking the inbound track
for three hours. When last reported.
seventeen surviving cars were proceed
ing without further mishap 20 the New
Hampshire lumber camps
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
GRANITEvILLE.

There viii be skiddo dance in the
opera house hall, East Barre, Friday
evening. December 90 Dancing from {
to 3. Oyster supper served by ladies
Of the " Z. o. p in the Odd FelIows'
ball. First-elass music Admission 7s
cents, ladies' free. Come aud have the
time Of your life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
RETREATING
IN DISORDER
Mexico's Federal Troops Have
Again Been Defeated
REBELS ARE MARCHING ON
In a Pitched Battle West Of Chihuahua
City, zoo Of the Government Troops
Were Slain, According to
Reports To-day.

Eagle Pass, Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec
TO- Reports to-day state that the rebels
were victorious over the federal troops
in another pitched battle and that 200
federals were slain. It is reported that
they are now retreating in disorder, The
battle occurred west of Chihuahua City
and was fought fiercely. The revolution
lists gaining, President Diaz dispatched
more troops to fight them. According
to belated reports, the federals lost 1000
in the LaJunta battle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
DEAD MAN WAS BEST MAN.
Peculiar Wedding Arrangements Carried
Out Yesterday.

Niagara Falls, n. ", Dec. lo.-NIiss
Leah Updyke was married to Pearn S.
McCaa hspe yesterday in the room in
which her brother, Roger Updyke lay
dead. He had been electrocuted at a
manufacturing plant. The dead man
was to have been best man at the wed
ding At first it was intended to post.
pone the ceremony but it was finally
decided that they would be following
the wishes of the brother II the wedding
took place upon date set. The Rev. G. II,
Pye was overcome during the ceremony,
The funeral Of Roger Updyke was held
in the afternoon
Roger is with US in spirit" said the
bridegroom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
GODDARD SEMINARY
Henry Priest Of Irasburg Led the School
In Scholarship.

The teachers are spending their vaca-
tion in the following places: Prin, 0, X,
Hollister, Miss Z. c. Isham, +. w. Burn
ham, H. E. Averill, in Barre; L. J,
Stacey in Canton, n. Y; Miss Olive p
Calef, in Washington; Miss Estella 4.
Butterfeld, in Jacksonville, Vt; Miss
Bertha NJ. Bridges, in Wilton, Me; Miss
Florence Sturtevant leaves tomorrow
for her home in Hartland.
Miss Alice \. Averill is studying in
Boston during the holidays.
Arthur Nasquez Prada of Porto Rico
and Alexander Nadessdin Of Turkey,
state OF Saratoff, Russia are spending
the vacation at the seminary.
Mrs. c. H. Kinne is visiting her two
daughters. Mrs. Ernest Hapgood Of New
ton Highlands, Mass, and Mrs. John
Tarment Of Foxboro Mass.
Mrs. Celia A. Brown leaves Wednes-
day for a visit in Boston and vicinity,
where she has a sister and two daugh-
ters.
Mrs. Celia Flanders and daughter,
Hazel, left to-day for Chelsea, where
they will stay until January
The students who have the ten highest
average marks for the term are put on
the honor list Five boys and six girls
made the rank list for the fall term,
which is as follosw;
First, Henry Priest, Irasburg.
Second, Clayton Spencer, Williams
town.
Third. Forrest Bellows, Wilmington.
Fourth. Avis keir. Caftsbury
Fifth, Fred Pitkin, Marshfeld
Sixth, Esther Cate, Barre and Ruby
JeiTords. Williamstpwn.
Seventh, Edna Dashner Washington
Eighth, Helen Averill, Barre
Ninth, Winnifred Downey. Barre.
Tenth, John Smith, Brownfeld, Me
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
LEvELED GUN AT OFFICER.
Henry Parker of Calais Tried to Free
Father, Arrested for Intoxication.

Father, Arrested for Intoxicatlon.
Charles Parker. who lives in Calais,
was arrested there yesterday for intoxi-
cation and brought to the county Jail
at Montpelier to await his arraignment
this morning 1t was said that he had
been abusing his family all night. ana
Deputy Sheriff Graham of that place
decided to interfere After arresting Mr.
Parker and waiting for him to put on
his coat, the l0-year-old son of the ar
rested man disappeared and when the
party was ready to start for Montpelier
the youth appeared at an open window,
leyeled a gun at them and told his father
TO get out of the way Mr.. Graham
went after the boy and found that the
gun either was not loaded at the time he
pointed it at them, or that he had re-
moved the cartridge when he heard the
officer coming.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
NEW YoRK's CHINESE CHURCH.
First Institution of Its Kind In East
Starts With II Members.

New York, Dec. l9--The first Chinese
church in the East and the only one in
the country, save that of San Fran
cisco, was organized here yesterday, with
the Rev. HUE Kin as pastor.
1t will be known as the first Chinese
Presbyterian Church of New York. It
has IL members.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
PULLMAN RATES LOWER.
Announces the Interstate Commerce
Commission To-day.

Washington, D. C., Dec. l9.-The in.
terstate commerce commission to-day or
dered a reduction Of charges for upper
Pullman car berths and so per cent. for
lower berths.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19
RAID IN MEGRATHs STORE.
Much Liquor in Montpelier Drugstore
Alcohol and Whiskey.

On warrant sworn out by City Grand
Juror Fred f. Gleason, a raid was made
Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sherifis
II. j. Slayton and George L. Morris Of
Barre on the drugstore of George f. Me-
grath in Montpelier. The raid lasted an
hour and half and considerable iutoxi-
eants were found, consisting of 46 pint
bottles of alcohol, third of a barrel
of alcohol and box, containing 100
pint bottles OF whiskey which was tax
en- from truck in the rear of the store
as it was about to be delivered The
liquor was taken to the courthouse.
Megrath, who was charged with keep
ing with intent to sell. furnished bail
OF $3.50, Dean Edison becoming his surety.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19

George Davis of Montpelier was ar
rested last night by officer earle and sr-
raigned in the city court this morpirs
on the charge Of intoxication Dsvis
pleaded guilty to a first ofIense and paid
a fine with costs amounting to slloa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19

Stewart psrlor coal stove. good as
new, square DEAF on a square stove
of the most popular make. Several
cast-iron heaters. one parlor Cook. After
2;30 p. m. Over Eastern Estate Tea Co.,
L. M. AYerill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19

Peter Smith Of the Marble and Con-
struetion company Of Montreal. who has
been visiting his brothers, Donald and
Angus A. Smith, for the past few DAYS
returned to his home in Montreal to.
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-19

The annual business meeting Of the
Barre City Hospital corporation viii 81
beld in the city court room this evening
at S o'clock Reports of officers and
election
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21

FOR SALE-A good second hant
upright, mahogany finish Palmer Piano
Can be bought for $l25. G. w. Winter
1886 N. Green Street, Cumberland 'phons
3l9, Tupelo, Miss.
~ Al 4 Is reorganized. New
" tIAs ns work; three degrees
superior to old. Organizers wanted a,
once; big commissions given. Address
+. E CLARK. o. T. N, Dept. Is, boz
S72, Pierce City, Mo.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
Stood Examination.

r. C. Beckett, Jr., Of Wes
Point, was before Chancellor.
Robins during the chancery
court, where he stood the ex
animation required under the
code to obtain license to practice
law. Mr.. Beckett is a son OF
Judge R. c. Beckett, and 9
young man of fine attainments.
He took one year in law at the
University of Mississippi and
won the Rhodes scholarship
three years ago. He completed
the three years course at Ok
ford, England, in two years and
Turing the past year travelled
in Europe, as one of the condi-
tions named in the scholarship.
Nr. Beckett will continue to re-
side in his native city, West
Point. We predict a bright ca
reer for him.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
In Memoriam.

In the holy hush of an early
hour on Tuesday morning. Oct.
Il, 1910, the gentle spirit of our
sweet little pupil, Willie Ballard,
vas borne away upon angels
wings to dwell in the beautiful
.ity of God.
Georgia Willie. eldest child OF
Mr.. B. F. and Mrs. Annie Bal
ard, was born July 16. 1901, and
died Oct. II. 1910, after an i'll
ness Of only a weeks duration.
Willie was a bright, lovable
.hild and possessed the attrac-
lions that make the little ones
,ur dearest treasures. She was
affectionate and unselfish in the
'amily circle, kind to the schoo
mates and always loving anG
,bedient to her teacher. Hei
title desk is vacation; the bright
smile which greeted us every
morning is missed; the sweet
voice that cheered our hearts ano
helped fill our school with JOY
ind sunshine is hushed. Oul
hearts are filled with sadness,
out God had need Of her in max
ng up his jewels, so He said
Come up higher and wear 8
crown" She has only taken hel
place in the home prepared by
Him who said, Suffer little chill.
lren to come unto me, anc
here. with the little brother who
vent before, sne awaits the
homecoming Of the loved ones
eft on earth.
After the funeral services,
conducted by Rev. ]. D. Hunter,
he little casket containing the
precious body was tenderly laid
away in the Verona cemetery
amid a bed of flowers.
To the sorrowing parents, lit
tie sisters and brother the hearts
If teachers and schoolmates &c
out in deepest sympathy. and
We pray that in the sweet be-
yond the entire family will meet
around the Fathers throne ano
shere dwell in happiness forever
Her Teacher.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
Approaching Marriage:

Mrs. William Arthur Ham,
merley has announced the APP
preaching marriage of her daugh-
ter, Elizabeth Lipscomb, to Mr..
David Harkey Laney, which will
take place Tuesday morning, Oct.
25th, at $50 at Mrs. Hammerley's
residence, No. Fl Magnolia
avenue.
Rev. G. W. Duke will perform
the ceremony, which will be wit
messed BY only a few close
friends. This announcement does
not come as a surprise to the
friends Of the young folk, their
union having been predicted for
some time past. Miss Hammerly
has a very lovable and charming
personality, and Mr.. Laney. who
holds the position Of assistant
cashier in the Citizens Bank and
Trust Co., Of this city, is very
highly esteemed BY his many
friends both in q business and
social way. They will make
their home in Tampa. Tampa
| (Fla.) Tribune.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
Mrs. Mary Smith.

After an illness OF more than a year.
Mrs. Mary Smith died in Zion City, ILL.,,
Monday night.
About six weeks ago Mrs. Smith
went to Zion City with the hope that
the change would improve her condi-
tion, but she continued to grow weaker
until the end came Monday night.
Mrs. Smith was born in Itawamba
county, and was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Stevens. Soon after the
war Lcr father resided in GuntowD,
moving from there to California where
she married DR.. Smith, returning TO
Tupelo, spending number Of years in
Tupelo. About eight years ago Mrs.
Smith, with her sons, Walter and Vic
tor, moved to Jackson, Tenn. where
she has since resided.
Mrs. Smith was woman Of culture
and her everyday life gave evidence Of
the highest development Of the chris
tian virtues. She was dearly beloved
by large circle Of friends who are
deeply arieved at the announcement Of
her death. Mrs. Smith was niece Of
the late Gen. ] 1. Finley, and cousin
to Mr.. l. 6. Boeean. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Matte Rather,
of Lulins, Tex, and Mrs. W. S. Thomr-
son, Of Tupclo, and two sons, Walter
and Victor Smith. Of Jackson, Tenn.
The interment took place in Zicn
City. The bereayed family have the
heartfelt sympathy Of all.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2l, 1910.
Obituary.

Died, two miles east of Shan.
ION. Miss, at 2::30 am. Octobe,
J, 1910. Mr.. Doc Temple. one Of
he oldest, best-known and high.
y respected citizens Of the vi
Unity in which he lived.
A good old Confederate SOL
lier, a model citizen. a kind
father, a most devoted and low
ing husband has been called by
the all-wise Ruler on high to pay
4 debt that awaits all. who now
or ever may live, upon this ter
restrial existence. We fully know
this to be a certain fact, yet il
comes indeed as the most terrifie
md excruc.ating shock to US all
No matter whether it be a babe
upon it's mothers lap, or a mar
)r woman in the meridian splen
lor of life, or when the shadows
are lengthening towards the cas-
IS ones sun of life is fast sink
ing behind the western hilI-tops,
ieath will ever remain mys-
cry as dark and sad and gloomy
Is can possibly be woven from
the woof and warp of mans most
lofty and profound imagination.
We know full well that words
ire too faint to in the least alle-
yiate the broken and laceratee
hearts of the loved ones of this
model man, yet we can point
hem to a power on high, through
faith, that will comfort and safe.
" prepare US all for all the reali
ties of this mundane life. W.
nave his word for as much.
! would say to his loved ones,
who are left behind, papa" is
not dead; he is only waiting ove'
the valley that separates this
sinful world from a home no,
made with hands to welcome
you, as in future he expects you
TO come to him.
Just realize that your loved
me. worn out with the trouble,
,eart aches and pain in the patti
# this worldly life, lay down ,.
he wayside and used his cares
Ind all of his burdens for a pill
wv, fell asleep and his eyelids
Kiss him down still and he is nov
safely housed in heaven.
A TRUE FRIEND.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-10-21
United Daughters Of the
Confed6racy.

Misses McAllister and Wither
poon we're the charming hos
.esses Of the United Daughter
# the Confederacy Friday after
| aoon, October IA, at the resi-
lence Of Mrs. Yates.
The house was beautifully dec
,rated in red and white and fra
grant roses greeted US from ever,
corner.
The meeting was called to or.
Ter by the president, and in ths
absence of the secretary the min
ties were omitted. Mrs. Var
yavett was appointed as secre-
sary to fill Mrs. Mason's unex.
bred term.
Miss Witherspoon reported tha'
the children of the Confederacy
we're organized with fourteen
members. Mrs. Finley was add
ID to the COMMITTEES to assist tn.
children in their work.
The following program was
-endered:
Jefferson Dayis's Farewell Address
to the Senate Mrs. Yates
Music Mrs. Wright
election and Inauguration as Presi-
dent of the Confederacy Mrs. Yates
Names of Members Of First Con-
federate Cabinet" Mrs. Wooc
song Mrs. Baker
'Beauvoir: It's Past and Present"
Efforts Being Made to Erect Mon
ument. t.--------- Mrs. Finle.
Music Miss Millie Brown
Mississippi Soldiers from 81 to
'65' Mrs. Mitchell
What the Cross of Honor Did for
an Old Veteran" Miss Witherspool
Dainty refreshments were thel
served, after which the meeting
adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Baker in November.
The Methodist church has givel
% the Daughters, Sons of Vet
srans and Veterans the deed t.
the Harrisburg battlefield. On
he anniversary of the battle
program will be rendered and ap.
,ropriate exercises will be giver
n the battlefield,
The United Daughters of tht
Sonfederacy has sustained a los.
n the removal Of Mrs. Leila G
Mason. For three years she has
filled the office of secretary fol
The local chapter and filled il
veil. No Daughter has workee
more untiringly. more lovingly,
Tor the cause than Mrs. Mason,
md we shall miss her very much.
Secretary.