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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
UGLY TRAGEDY
IN RICH MANS
MANSION
COACHMAN ACCUSED OF
MURDER OF G0VERNESS

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[By Morning journal special Leased wirel
PuughkcepsiC. n. Y, Jan. Ia
Sarah O. BrcymOr, aged 26. govern
css ut the summer home of Mr ana
Mrs. Barnes Compton, Millbrook, was
found in her bed early this morning.
strangled TO death. Frank Shermer-
horn, OF the same age, and who was
employed as coachman on the Comp
ton place, has been brought 10 this
city charged with the murder Late
this afternoon he made an uusucccsa-
ful attempt at suicide, cutting his
throat with razor
About O'Clock this morning Mary
Fenncl. q maid on the Compton place.
was awakened aud says she saw "a
man disappear out OF the corridor.
She ran to awaken the governess and
not receiving any reply entered hor
room. Tho goycrncss was found Is
ing I'm bed her face black and finger
prints on her throat. Life was eN-
tinct.
on cot in the room was Polly
Compton. aged 3 years. unharmed
OFFICERS spent the day at the comp
ton place Thcy found that MISS
big chest containing the siNcrWarc
had been forced and several of th"
rooms were in disorder. making il
appear as thought the tragedy had
been part of hurglary-
Ia his room was found note which
read
My dear Wife.
Il am not guilty FRANK
Schermerhorn was too weak TO
make much OF statement. He did
say. however. that he stood watohlaS
under q window Of the Compton
mansion while Shtlre Chashn. the
japanese butler committed the deed
This statement. tho police discrcdh
and say there Is not doubt that he
strangled the governess 10 death fol-
loving a criminal assault.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
| IS
MRS. GUINNESS
MURDERER
BED CONFESSION
SOLVES DEEP MYSTERY
ChIoroforner Was Chl0ro-
formed Because She Would
Not Give Farm Hand Big
Enough Rake Off,

4 funl
u" ''"S '0"'''' ''',',' IN
'uhhess is feaiiy de"d ana lh"l lne
arch murderess met the same death
she had administered to at least three
victims is repufed Go have been the
death bed confession of Ray Lam
phere, formerly a farm hand at Mrs.
Guinness home Lamphere died re-
Gently in The penitentiary az Michigan
city Ind. while serving life term
Tor completely IN the murders on the
Guinness iarm' II IS said according
TO story published in a ST. Louis
paper today that lamphere shortly
before the emu believing death inn
minent made II clean breast TO Rev
l'r. Z. a. semen ana To- another man
vi squ"''E ,l'''..'''e ''@ 'c'ei
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14

catching sight Of some poor fellow
swimming in the surf bat their vigil
was futile. Not a body came ashore
only the viscera of one torn asunder
in the wreck
"The Czarina was simply over
whelmed by the storm. Her engines
and machinery worked perfectly until
shut them orr 10 take TO the rig
ging, said KentzeL THE storm was
terrific and tossed us about like q
chip. We could neither so ahead nor
turn back We struck first on lhe
south spit but drifted off and once
succeeded in getting out beyond the
last breaker and there cast anchor
1.-THE anchor began to drag and we
were tossed back hroadside into the
breakers and were helpless. The an
chor chain WAS then cut TO let the
Czarina MS lar in on the beach as pos
sibc to give the men better chance
to get ashore
Ilentzel is on the verge of nervous
prostration When his unconscious
form was picked up last night IN the
surf his arms ana legs were wrapped
about heavy timber The timber
had tu be carried out with him ana
his limbs gradually worked loose.
The drowning of The last six victims
was the saddest phase Of the disaster.
The last two to leave the rigging We're
Captain Duggan and Harold Mills, son
OF General Manager Mills of the
Southern Pacific company Before
Jumping young Mills waved his coat
as a goodbye signal to those gathered
on shore. among whom was his father.
Captain Duggan, who had remained
close to young Mills throughout was
the last to leave, and stripped himself
of all his clothing, rubbed his limbs to
stir UP circulation and dived far into
the foaming breakers. None Of them
was ever seen again.
Late today a portion OF human
body was east up. tangled in the
springs of mattress
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14

i'll as the balloon swept over the crest
of the mountains, but recovered be-
fore reaching the city Beyond the
fright experienced when several
thousand feet in the air, her con.pan-
ions. Miss Bertha Freund of Cinein-
natl and Miss May Myers o. San
Bernadino suffered no i'll effects The
women were escorted by j. G. Mars
OF Oakland, pilot of the balloon and
*. L. Bernard, OF New York.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
pAJIUAN'S RECORD
Is OFFICIALLY FIXED

Los Angeles, Jan lS'--An oIileial
statement was issued by the board OF
Judges of the aviarion events tonight
fixing the altitude of the worlds high
est flight recorded by Paulhan yester-
day. at 1907 meters ,4lG5 feeo
The statement is signed by Cortland
Field Bishop. president of the Aero
club of America, and H. h V Twin
ing, president OF the Aero club Of
California Mr. Bishop declared 1t as
his personal belief that the French
aviator really had attained "a height
Of more than 5000 feet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
MAY RENEW
WAR ON STOCK GAMB LERS

Washngton, Jan ia confer
ence looking to the renewal to the
fight ON gambling in futures WAS held
at the White House today when Pres
ident Taft took mp the subject with
Representative Scott of Kansas. Low
ering of Massachusetts and Burleson
OF Texas.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
FIVE TRAMPS MEET
DEATH IN WRECK

Wister OKLA. Jan la.-lfive un-
identified ramps were burned to death
IN q wreck on the Chicago. Rock ISL
and a Pacific road, ten miles east
OF here last night
When freight train for El Rcuo
was crossing AN eighN-loot bridge the
structure collapsed Ten ears were
thrown into the river Two ears enn-
tained acid and three oil The acid
exploded setting fire 10 all the cars.
The tramps were Imprisoned ia the
debris.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
FIFTY THOUSAND ELKS
STARVING IN WILDERNESS

Cheyenne. Wyo., Jan. 13.-Fifty
thousand elk ina the Jackson's Hole
country IN Uinta county are starving
because they arc unable 10 get food
through the deepest and most crusted
snow in years. according 10 reports re-
ceived here. Last year 5000 elk
were saved by state feeding which
must be- rosorted To- this year or losses
will De great.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-14
CHICAGO BOMB THR0WER
WAS LABOR UNION AGEN1 I
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Chicago, Jan 13.-Nincent Altman,
who is on trial here for the throwing
of bomb 81" which partly wrecked
the central exchange Of the Chicago
Telephone company, June ~. 1903,
told Bruno Vera he was going to
throw it, according to testimony Civ
en- by the latter today. Vera Is the
chief witness for the state ana the
man who told the police Altman had
thrown the bomb Vera testified he
knew the bomb was to be exploded
two weeks before it was thrown.
altman came TO me two weeks
before the explosion" testified YER
ra. He said he had been hired to
throw three bombs into conduits be-
longing to the Chicago Telephone
company. He said he would get 500
for each and offered me half if l
would help him.
Altman was an agent for the Car
penters union
New Chinese Minister TO Mexico.
san Francisco, Jan 13-t'hi san,
the newly appointed Chinese minister
to Mexico arrived today on the steam
er Siberia. He is accompanied by his
wife and child and viii remuin sew
cral days before geing to his post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
GAINS WERE GENERAL.
Among Congregational Churches Of Yer
mont During 1900.

Among Congregational Churches Of Yer
mont During 1909.
Chelsea, April AFTER a strenuous
campaign the statistical record Of the
Congregational churches 81 Vermont, for
the year 1909 has been completed with
the exception 81 one. the Coiiege-street
church Of Burlington. The number re-
mains the same, West Rochester tax
ing the place Of West Milton dishauded.
The new church az Aibufg was organ
ized too late 70 appear IN this years
report
A large gain ID membership was fore.
seen 40 the time of the last conference
from the large number al aceessions in
the early months az the year. largely
due to the Chapman campaign The
gain Is found to be As4 and the pres
ent membership 22A09
This advances the Burlington church
TO the second rank IN membership, 4
place which Barre has held ii recent
years The removals. 9s6. are not as
many az last year The increase IN
membership Is accompanied BIZ an in
crease N other columns
SUNDAY school membership. which Is
l90l2, IL l62 more than last year,
benevolent contributions, $as87s, have
increased s#l0o; home expenditures,
$500 .33T, have increased S39f8 How
ever. the membership Of Young peoples
societies. Sill. ii 10 less than last year
and 100 fewer Congregational families
are discovered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
Asparagus for Profit.

"Why every garden has not On as
paragls bed Is an unfathomable mystery
To me.H says katc VI Saint-Maur
IN Woman's Home Companion for April.
ut Is universally liked; even epieufes
consider il delicaoy 1t j. ready for
table use - very early spring when
everyone Graves fresh vegetables, and II
is as easy 10 grow as any other veg
etahle after It Is once established.
Probably the last word explains the
mystery. II takes three years 60 es-
tablish on. rather TO bring Il to the
profitable stage A light crop can be
gathered the second season, SO the home
table profits almost as quickly as IN
che case Of artiehokes OF strawberries.
Whatever the cause. the fact remains
that an asparaeusbed is rarely found
on farm Yet the pecuniary advan-
tages to BE reaped from asparagus
growing are sufficient TO satisfy the
most ambitious gardener"
"Ibree years after our first bed from
seed was started we sold three hundred
and ffty-four lunches nj an average Of
forty cents o bunch Esrdly IN the
season we cot fifty cents. toward the
end OF the season some were sold for
thrly.fve cents. Since then the an
nual returns have never dropped below
two hundred and eight-aix dollars.
Manuring and eultyating cost approx
mately twelve dollars a year Tue bed
occupied about quarter Of an acre
Of ground Having a number Of egg
customers, we sell direct and 10 get the
full price. but even wholesale prices
range from fifteen to twelve cents
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
WARNING FOR cry MEETING

The legal voters Of the city Of Barre
Vermont are hereby notified and warnet
10 meet Ii the city hail. city Of Barre
on Wednesday, April q, 1910, at 7;sC
O'Clock p, M, to transact the following
business:
First. To elect moderator to pre-
side at said meeting.
Second To see what salary the city
will pay the mayor, city clerk and city
treasurer for the services the ensuing
year.
Third; To see what compensation IN,
city win give TO the aldermen, auditors
and assessors for their services the ensu-
ing year.
Fourth; 70 do any other proper bust
ness.
Dated at the city Of Barre. VT, this
23d day Of March A. u. 1910
James Mulch, Mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
"A LONG DISTANCE MAN.
How He Fell OF Considerably When tx
ahmed at Close Range.

ahmed az Gf0se Range.
He was very distinguished looking
man, this new guest Of tile hotel He
was over six feet in height, his shout.
ders were broad. his leonine head Wal.
proudly appraised, and his eyes held con.
eealed but half-hinted. stories Of past
sorrows.
The two ehambermaids Of The hotel
observed these things from file upper
hall a. The guest SIT IL the office and
read paper, tilted back 10 one of Pan
Crother's battered old chairs, Ther
souls were filled with awe and admira
tion
sIll bet he's cappertalist. said
one Of them ne looks like it GET
onto his froek coat and the Carry Ma
ton Ii bis bnttonhole
Gle looks swell al right said the
other bending over the rail Of the bal
ustrade. her arms filled with towels
."Why don't be get his hair cut, won
der4e
Maybe be amt got che price giggled
her friend Come on, Mae; We got 70
make up them beds"
At dinner time the two chambermaids,
now transformed into mattresses By the
simple addition Of aprons. viewed with
delight the appearances Of the distin-
guished looking man il the dining
room.
They lowered around his table and
waited To hear him speak IN both their
Young minds was an idea that be would
bail them IN CHEEKY, round-yolumed
full toned voice. but
"Can ] have another biscuit, please I!
inquired the distinguished looking man
His voice sounded ikea shingle nail
serapea on joint Of stove pipe L
rose shiverinely, shrili and high, and
terminated III squawk. At its sound
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
FARMS FOR SALE.

fs0 acres. located miles from Marshfeld ;
this farm will carry a bout 20 head Of stock. can
tap 1900 sugar trees. equipped with 800 tubs and
etapnfa10r ahandaHer Of hafd wood, soft tim
Der enuueh for tire place, .schoN - mile, fun-
ming water appie orchard. fhis is a bargain
Price az our Office abe r. y Cate Real rs tate
Agency. Barre " ISL
100 acres with hHhsr enough 90 pay fef ~
Price $500 Gates Real Estate Agency. Barre
VI 1871
Anything In the real estate line thar you
want Is uuy Of sell cali for it It the E. Z. Cate
Real rs tate Agency Barre, Vt. New England
and Peoples Phones We are 20 our uflce
evenings. 1871
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the part.
nership heretofore existing between Tel.
explore Hebert and Joseph Ladria IN
Barre VI, under the firm name Of He.
bert & Iadrie. has been dissolved by
mutual consent Isl G. Hebert Of Mont
peiier, VII, has purchased the interest in
The business formerly owned by TeIes-
phore Hebert, and TIE business win be
continued BY the said w G Hebeft and
Joseph Iadria under the same firm
name. All bills owing the Old firm shall
be payable to the new firm, and the new
firm viii pay all bills Of the copartner-
ship.
Joseph Iadrie
Telesphore Hsbert.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04

Business along the lake front IN Bur.
ilington Is reported as being much bet
ter than year ago for the FIRST quar-
ter of the year and April Il looked
forward to as another busy month III
The uptown stores On excellent business
Ills reported because Of the early spring
and dealers announce that they have Az
ready disposed Of large amount Of
spring goods. and some have even given
recorders They say that backward
weather CAUSES slump In business.
which Is never made np for, as, par.
ticllarly in clothing and shoes, guam
tity Of extra goods are disposed Of if
the season is long There Il no better
gauge on business than the traffic Of
The railroads into the city and tile Gem
tral Vermont reports gain Of 5000
tons over last year for the first three
months nf tile year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
N "a. :. AnnIArrI ! co1oMao.

STATE on VERMONT. s. c,..n..
Washington Coanty, g.
me Court havinE placed The fairs q the CO.
partnership heretofore existing between John
tAai0mho and E Ahhsattt under the frat name
81 n hhbiatti a Colombo III fhe hands 81 re-
ceiver. notice IA hereby given that the creditors
81 and All persons having claims or demands
- any Kind or nature against said copaFtner-
shin are required wtthin thirty days 20 hie With
the Clerk af Ihs Court of ChAncefy Of said
county en itemizad statement u such claims
Or demands properly verified BY oath.
Given under my hand az Montpelier. IA SAID
County this 4th dav 81 April 4. p 1910.
MELVILLE + SMILE, Clerk
Apr s-iI-fs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04

the two girls fed to the kitchen, where
they gazcd AZ each other with open
mouths and wide eyes
"Did you ever" said one Of them
n never did the other said husiily;
you ~ take him his biscuit The
ether scowled.
And maybe have him say thank you'
with That voice a his'ng she suggested
sofcastic0llg "Npt FOR muh."
"Well. said tie other waitress, it's
cinch he'll 20 hungry | amt going
to take EN- Dallas News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
EAsT BARRE.

Dancing school at opera house hall,
beginning Wednesday evening, April G.
Instructions begin az o'clock sharp.
Rates very reasonable, Come toe first
night and K rates OF instructions are
not satisfactory, it viii not cost you
anything.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Joseph Iadrie
Telesphore bert

EETATE or ALEXANDER BUCHAE.
me undersigned. having been appointed BY
the Hon Frohat Court for che District ni
Washington Commissioners e receive, exam
ine and adjust the eiAins and demands e. al
persons against he estate 81 Aiexandf ~ haehsn.
late Of thH City of Basfe said district. defeas-
ed and al claims exhibited n onset thereto
hereby give notice thaf we wiz meet fpr the purr
pose Aforesaid AZ the City Clerks efice
n the CITY OF Barre Ia said district. on
ne 2ard day Of April and 2enaday q 0etpher
next fram ii o'clock N. Until O'Clock L, ~,
each Of aaid days and thar six months from the
ESD day 81 Aptil A. y. 1910. Is The time limited
by card Court FOR said craditafs - present their
claims T. as for examination and allowance.
Dated II the City Of Barre this md Gay Of
April 4. +. 1910
GEORGE Il. MILNE. Commis.
ALEXANDER GORDON, sioners
Apr 4-it-ls
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
Worse Than Bullets.

Bullets have often caused less suffer
ing to soldiers than the eczema Z. W.
Hartman, Burlington, Me-. got ii the
army and suffered with forty years. But
Bueklen's Arniea salve cnred me when
all else failed@ he writes Greatest
healer for sores ulcers, boiIs, burns. cuts,
wounds, bruises and piles. Poe at the
Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BUSINESS FOR SALE on would exchange
fun small farm near Barre. S5ae000 stock Of
aenerai merchandise and fixtures near barre.
Doing S34. 0a000 business per year IN one Of
Ire best isati0ns In the state. Clean stock
rent low Deaih In family reason for yelling
Inquire 81 the p A Perry Real Estate Agency,
barre. VT 6lf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04

Has been used for over sIxrY-FIvE YEARS - BiIL
LIONS Of MOTHERS fpr ihar CHILDREN wHfl.f
TLETHlNG. with FEREEcr SUCCESS. II s0QIHEs
she CHILD S0FTENs the GUNS, AILAYs all PAfN
eNhEs WIND coLlC, and is the best remedy ct pIAR
RHUA Sold BY pfusttsia IN every part Of ihe wose
Be sure and ask ior Mr.. Windows soohiaK H1fup
inka eshe Kind Tweaty-aps bottle. sGasr
anleed arasF he Feed and Drugs nt jaee h 1898 SERIAL
Namesr 1895. Az OLD AND WALL THIRD kEAEDx.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04

w. z. Davis and George II. Higbee
Of the construction and 81 fhe Yer
mont Marble company, Proctor. were
IN Swanton recently and made care
ful inspection Of the plant Of the Bar.
ney Marble company which Is controlled
by the Proctor concern The demand
for the oolored marbles produced By the
swanton branch, particularly the verde
antique, Of Roxhnry variety, has out
grown the capacity or the mill, and
&c Is understood the visit 81 these Off
Gals was for the purpose Of looking in
to the advisability of enlarging in or
der u handle tile business i'll sight. tt
Rs said that the management is con-
sidering two or three other plans. one
of which is handling the Roxbury prod
net at the MiddIehury mills, big All
water power plant, purchased d few
months ago by the Vermont Marble
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

TMn TrMna viii publiah Wants Lost and
Pound FoF sals To Let egc.--enorf advertise.
tnsnta--ak me rafa Of four lines Tor tWe1ty-nve
cents Tor the frat Insertion ara ave cents sog
each appssquens inseraoa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
STORE HOUSE

Trp.to-data accommodations for storing
most any thing, carriages and sleighs speciality
M dust 81 dirt anu very httle danger from
ire although l can insure properly stored BY
ne &C 4 very cheap rats If desired Prices
rirht Call on or address. George Il McFaf.
land. .tt South Main street Telephone call.
ss-4. =
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

second hand furniture bought and sold, sec
ond hand stoves rags. runnsrs aud old metal
Prv she highest prices. inquire Of A. Fine g
Maple Ave-, Barre, VI l6tes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
HELP WANTED.


MEN WANTED FOR fremen and hrakemeu an
nearby railroads Experience unnecessary
good vision age 20-3e; So 20 500 monthly. No
striker permanent employment Promotion;
zoe men hei1g sent 90 positions monthly State
age weight height send stamp. halfway A.
soeiation care Times. iatff
WANTED coed boy FOR night work Apply
at Boyce's bakery dtf
WANTED Sian and good heavy hnrges q
work on road machfne GA 45 miles 81 read.
Address ,. ~ so0tnviok, Road Commits 'pntr.
Cabot, VI lois
WANTED-One first class letter cutter
and carver Telephone 81. Adams Granite
Company lts6
WANTED-To hire a co0k % 60 ont Of town.
Good wages and home o right party, Arpy
10 No. 70 Maple avenue, l3tf
WAN9Ef strong capable girl for general
housewoxk. Apply at los south Main street.
Mrs W A. Bradford fllf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04

s. s. Ballard Of Montpelier, secretary
Of the Automobile Club of Vermont,
Is exhibiting a sample Of the new club
flag which will be carried Qn the cars
81 the members u the club during the
eoming season, The pennant is green,
and in old English text the letters Al
EC. VI" will be displayed The brass
rod that viii hold these faas is about q
quarter Of an inch in diameter with an
attractive head and sliding clamp mir.
Ballard has within the last few days
been sending to persons, who have regis
tered their cars this year. invitations
to Join the club and the responses have
been numerous This club now has a
total membership Of 427
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
AUCTION

Having sold my farm, win sell at
public auction on the farm known as the
Charles W. Holt farm, one mile north ~
Plainfeld village on what Is known as
HOLSTER hill,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
WANTED

WANTED To RENT-A modern equipped
hnnae 81 tenement centrally located. Will
paw wen Tot suitable ono. Address Or ask for
ssXi at Times office. tstf
wANTED--To bny some cattle to turn out.
tenement TO rent Horses and safe for sale, A.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-04
Tuesday, April $, at Ppm. Sharp

Following personal property, nine cows,
one calf, 25 hens, tons hay, express
wagon, milk wagon, sleigh, pair work
harness, express harness. two sets driving
harness, heavy traverse logging sled light
traverse logging sled, heavy two horse
lumber wagon, pung sleigh spring tooth
harrow, cultivator, two plows, scalding
tub, caldron kettle, dairy tools, consist
ing Of milk cans, churn and butter
worker, and some small tools. Sale
positive. Terms made known At sale.