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Az RLOuNT SPRINGS

On last Friday night Mrs. V. B. Atkins
and Mrs. Milhous and Mr.. f. B. Martin.
all of Selma, delightfully."- entertained their
friends at Biount Springs with bridge
party and watermelon cutting. The lobby
of the large hotel was filled with tables,
around which the jolly guests sat. Alaba-
ma Polytechnic institute cadet orchestra
rendered excellent music. At 10 o'clock
the guests passed into the dining room.
where a delicious salad course was
served. Later they all went 10 the front
porch where watermelons weEe cut. All
present expressed themselves as having
had a most delightful time and the hos
pitality of the hostesses will not soon be
forgotten. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Palmer, 5irming-
ham; Dr. and Mrs. r. S. Hill, Montgom-
cry Miss Mary Mihous, Selma; Miss
julie Randolph Montgomery; Mrs. J. NJ
Ballenger, Birmingham; Mr. Harrison
Atkins, Selma; Mr. Henry Badham. Bir-
mingham; Mr.. Richard Irvine Nash
vile; Mr.. o. G. Clements, Auburn, and
others
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Judge n. D. benson. wife and family
of Lafayette, Ala. have gone to Blount
Springs for a two-weeks' stay.
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Mr.. w. X. Brown and family are
joying a months stay at Blount Sprir
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BROWNE TRIAL IS
ALMOST FINISHED

Chicago, August 29-Counse1 for the DE.
Tense in the second trial of Lee ONeil
Browne, legislative minority leader,
charged with bribing legislators to vote
for William Lorimer ror United States
senator. announced late today that the
case of the defense would be closed to-
morrow noon. AS soon as the defense
rests, States Attorney Wayman will open
arguments of counsel and says he will
conclude the states side of the case
with expedition.
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Visitors For Labor Day

The Alabama Great South ern railroad
will make an effort to bring several hun
bred persons to Birmingham Monday
which is Labor day. The various pas
senger officers have canvassed the line
south of Birmingham and state that the
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HOU Sc PARTY
At MON1'EXAILO

A number of young people from Bir-
mingham We're guests of Misc Oracle
Berry, formerly of Birmingham, at a
house party at her home in Montevallo.
Miss Berry was the hospitable hostess
until Sunday of the following: Miss Leila
Smith, Miss Edna Miles, Miss Gladys
Srambs, Miss Roberta Porter of Bir-
mngham; Miss Frances Turvis Miss
Evelyn Kingston of Montgomery, Miss
Henrietta Archibald of Denver, Mrs.
Henry d. Shelton, Mr. J. w. King, Mr..
David Miller, Mr.. Winston Thompson.
Mr.. J. B. Luckie, DR.. Lorenzo Lucllie,
Mr.. Richard Jemison, Mr.. Henry Charl-
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PARTY AT IRoNAToN

The following has been received from
Ironaton:
Misses Carrie Lee and Katrine Pugh
entertained a small number of their
friends at delightful card party Fri
day evening at their home in Ironaton.
Numerous games were played, one of
the pleasures of the afternoon being a
guessing contest. The prize for the con-
test, lare box of candy. was won by
Miss Annie Malone After a very de-
lightful social time the guests were in
vited into the dining room, where de-
licious ices and fruits were served.
Those enjoying the evening were: Miss
Carrie jones' Miss Annie Malone Miss
Beatrice De Hart. Miss Leila Jones, Mr.
Theodore Dent, Mr.. Harry Dent, Mr.. Joe
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indications are that several hundred Will
visit Birmingham Monday. The excur-
sionists will arrive here early in the
morning. spend the day and return In
the afternoon or evening.
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SUITS FILED FOR
HEAVY DAMAGES

Pittsburg, August 29.-Six suits in equity
We're filed today in the United States
district court against the Carnegie Steel
company by the Churcnward Information
al Steel company of wilmington Del.
A preliminary Injunction is asked as
well as damages for the alleged infringe
ment of certain patents the invention of
James Churchward of New York city.
The damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned in each suit Is 100000
The alleged infringements cover the
manufacture and use or a self-harden-
ing alloy of iron and steel, the art of
heat treatment of stee, alloys and other
technical improvements in the steel max
ing industry.
F. M. LYNCH, Diamond Mer-
o. Ioxxxolo.a c& Net Dlx
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LAWN FETE

The Young Ladies' Home Mission So
ciety of the Fountain Heights church
will have lawn fete at the residence
of Mr.. j. B. Wadsworth today from to
10 p. m
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NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Leslie Mann Reynolds of Jemison
is the guest of Miss Bessie Winton.
Misses Annie and Willie Page have re-
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Lawrence, Mr.. Shepard Machen of Syca-
more; Mr.. Lyles Mcmillan and Mr. VIII
Malone, Jr.
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$4,000 For the Harvester

Boston, August 29.-An offer of $751;
600 for The Harvester, the champion
trotting stallion, 2:02, was made to-
day by William G. Bradley, the New
York horseman, to August Uhleen of
Milwaukee, who refused to consider it.
Mr.. Bradley, it is said, then offered
George Estabrook of Denver $40, 900 for
Colorado f, 2:07A, the champion s.
year-old stallion, later advancing the
price to $4,000 The deal was held in
allegiance.
I MAKE BONDS.
GEO. G. OLIVER, Phones 334.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
TAXES MUST BE PAID.
Justice Macomber Gives Judgment for
Essex Collector in Two Cases.

Burlington, Feb. l4.-Tn the Justice
case of Ira Bixhy, tax collector 81 Essex
ys, III TIL. Roscoe, and trustees, the La
mobile County Savings Bank a Trust
company, the Central Vermont Railway
CO., which has caused much talk in the
town az Essex and IN certain news
papers, Judgment was rendered Sat
urday BY Justice ]. Fl Macomber for
the plaintiff to recover the amount Of
tax. s3l45 and his costs
In the case of Ira II Bixby. tax col
lector Of Essex, vs.. j +. Hunt and
trustees, the Burlington Savings bank,
the burlington Trust Co. the Howard
National bank the Merchants Nation
al bank, the champlain Trust Co, and
the Wlnooski Savings bank, Judgment
was rendered by Justice Macomber for
the plaintiff to recover in damages S3l.-
81 and his costs.
Both cases we're actions of assumpsit
for the recovery of town taxes alleged
to be due from the defendants. In the
Roscoe case action was brought to recov-
er town taxes from the defendant levied
by the town Of Essex III 1908 II was
shown that the defendant listed his to-
tai real estate at $500, and chat his
grand list was s571l. taxed at 55 per
cent, and amounting to S3l42.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
SMALL ROBBERY
IN BROOK. ST. STORE
Joseph Barney's Place Robbed Of a Few
Dollars Worth Of Smokers
Materials Saturday
Night

A burglary on small scale took place
some time Saturday night at the store
owned BY Joseph @. Barney on Brook
street. The amount Of the loss "a only
q few dollars, and the articles stolen
consisted Of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes
and candy. Mr.. Barney left the store
shortly after eight o'clock Saturday
night and went to his home. When he
had occasion to go to the store yester-
day, he found that back door had been
opened and that thieves had helped
themselves to the available goods.
Investigation showed that the thief or
thieves had gained access to the store,
which occupies a small one-story build
ing. by breaking the glass in a window
in the back There was no money left
IN the store. Mr. Barney found tracks,
where apparently more than one person
vent to the back Of the store, and his
impression IS that the break was the
work Of boys The matter was reported
to the police yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
ASK FOR KxEMprIoN.
Owners Of GOodeli Plant in Burlington
Seeking Five Years Term.

Burlington, FEB. l4.-J. C. and D. ".
Temple Of Rutland, who recently pur-
chased the Goodell marble plant az PSI
Pine street. have sent q petition 70
Mayor Burke requesting that Sc cali a
legal meeting 81 TIE voters Of TIE city
to vote whether o. not they win ex-
empt from TAXATION for a period Of
years the property Of the Goodeil Gran
lie & Marble company It Il expected
that five Years period of exemption win
BE- asked for
The company promise 70 work AZ least
~ men permanently and t0 add Ia the
working force As the business warrants.
The company i contemplating erecting
a large steel shed and have already pnr-
chased much new and modern machinery
with which to carry on the business
Their lowest paid men receive $3.50 a
day The company has purchased one
Of the largest air eempressors made. 1t
having q capacity to furnish power to
200 mon.
J. c. and D W. Temple run large
marble granite business in Rutland
under The corporation name Of The
Temple Brothers. They have branch
plants in Pittsfeld, Greenfield and Shell
burne Falls, Mass, and a branch plant
in Montpelier They are contemplating
moving the Montpelier plant to this
city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
YOUNG GIRLS BODY
FOUND IN SURF
Jane Adams, Aged is, Had Been Missing
from Her Home in Atlantic
City Since February 4.

Atlantic City, n. T.. Feb. IA The body
of Jane Adams, aged Is years. daughter
oi Charles Adams ol this city, was
found in the surf on Ventor beach yes.
torday The girl bad been missing more
than week and the police are search.
ing for William seyler, d young married
man Of this city. who was the last per.
son seen with Miss Adams before her
disappearance on the night Of February
A.
The girl with her sister, Alice Adams,
had gone 90 the now pier with Seyler
and his brother ArRis Seyler. who IS un-
married Alice Adams told The police ycs-
terday that she called to her sister to
leave the pier but that William seyler
persuaded her to remain
When the girl failed TO return home,
Mrs. Adams swore out a warrant for
Seyler on the charge Of ahdueting her
daughter, but he left this city on the
day following the girls disappearance
and has not vet been found. Arvis
seyler, the police sayi has also left the
city.
The body Of the girl was found BY the
crew Of a trolley car There was hole
over the left eve but the surgeons say
il could have been caused biz the girl's
head coming in contact with 4 nail
The police last night wired to the po-
lico departments Of every city in the
country asking for the arrest Of William
Seyler He Is Is years old. six feet tan
and Of slender built When last seen
he wore a gray overeoat and slouch
hat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
Robbery Attempt at South
bridge, Mass, Today
ON THE TOWN POST0FFICE
Yeggmen Driven of After a Desperate
Encounter Having Been Dis
covered BY Two Pa
trolmen.

southbridge, Mass Feb. l4.-This
town had another sensation to-day,
when, on top Of the looting Of the
southbridge Savings bank Of several
hundred thousand dollars, several yeeg-
men tried to rob the post office, being
frustrated BY the action Of two Of the
towns policemen. who drove the robbers
of after a running fight.
AT an early hour Patrolmen coughlin
and McQuirk discovered the ycegs try.
ing to get into the post Office The Off
GERS called upon the robbers to surrender,
crying, Hands upi" The command was
relpied with by volley Of bnllets. The
officers then fred on the yeggs, and a
pistol duel was carried on through the
streets Of the town for some distance.
but the robbers got away IN 3 sleigh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
PARIS GREEN DRINK
CAUSED HER DEATH
Mrs. Frank Stacy Of Montpelier Died
Yesterday. Five Days After TAX
Ing the Poison With Suicidal


After aahting the effects Of paris green,
taken With suicidal intent since last
Monday Mrs Frank Stacy oi Blackwell
street il Montpelier died yesterday morn.
ing at $3.50 o'clock Her condition had
not been dangerous, after the hrst day,
until Saturday night when AT hope was
given mp. Mrs. Stacy took the poison
when aesponaent over her own IN health
and the failure Of her husband 70 secure
work, be being a granite cutter and hav-
ing been idle since last November.
Besides the husband, she leaves her
son, Frank, a young boy living at the
home Of his father. and a married daugh-
ter residing in this city. The funera.
viii be held from the Baptist church
in Barre tomorrow afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
BY Trying to Eyade Punish
ment for IntOxicatiOn
WAS SENTENCED TODAY
Welcome Lamphier, the second Man in
Three Years to Violate Sheriff
Tracy's Confidence, Gets
Long Term.

Not less than year and not more
than two years in the house Of correction
was the punishment meted out to Well
come lBubI Lamphier in Montpelier city
court to-day for violating the confidence
Of sheriff Tracy, who had put Lamphier
out to work, together with lot Of
prisoners, only 10 have Iamphier fee.
Judge Harvey gave Lamphier talking
to in addition to the sentence, daelar-
ing that Sheriff Tracy had tried 70 do
the right thing by the prisoners in Wash
ington county jail, and it was ingatitude
on the part Of the prisoners to break
their parole when out working.
Lamphier is only the second prisoner
to violate Sheriff Traey's confidence in
three years, the other having been re-
captured and sentenced to the house Of
correction for fleeing, and being stil1
there. Iamphier will be taken back 70
the house Of correction. having been
brought from there Saturday, following
bis completion Of an unfinished sentence
for intoxication, which he started in the
county jail It was last December that
Lamphier skipped out while working out
side the jail He was traced to a lumber
camp in North Duxbury shortly after
wards and when rearrested was then
transferred to the house Of correction
to complete his intoxication sentence.
Sheriff Tracy went to Rutland and
brought him back Saturday night. Lam-
phier is q Montpelier man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
pr. EpeAR . BLooD DEAD.
Was Native Of PIainfield and Studied at
Barre Academy.

Randolph. Feb. l4--Dr. Edgar r. Blood
passed away quite suddenly At o'clock
Saturday night at bis rooms IN the
block over Belrs store. Pr Blood had
not been in bis usual health for several
days and had suffered much for years
from malaria, which was contracted IN
the South during army days, and from
which he had never found relief On
Saturday he was found IN a much worse
condition physically and upon calling q
physician It was discovered chat his case
was serious and Be survived but few
hours, The direct cause Of bis death be-
ing disease Of the heart.
Or. Blood was the youngest son Of
Rev Friend and Emily lBrownl Blood
born ia Plainheld July %, 1877 Tie was
the son Of a Baptist minister and dur
ing the paatorate Of bis father At piain-
field he attended school at that place
and afterward studied at Barre acad.
envy,
Later he went to Massachusetts, and
upon the opening Of the Civil war caught
the spirit Of patriotism and. although
only 4 boy IN years. made a trip to-
Vermont to gain the consent Of his fa-
ther 70 enter the army, wMch was rel.
fused. Not discouraged, he continued his
attempts to gain admission u the army,
which were finally successful, and he
enlisted 1t Worcester, Mass in the 42d
NaSsaehusatts regiment.
Upon bis return At thu close of the
war. he entered the office 81 Dr. George
Blanchard of Montpelier, where he stud
led dentistry for time and afterward
went to Boston 10 complete his dental
education. Later be conducted a sue
cessful business in ludlow and Spring
field VI, whore his work was recognized
as being of high order. lie was also
IN accomplished musician, being a skilled
performer on the pipe organ. and at both
Of the above named places he held the
position Of 0reanist IN one Of the
churches. Ia The early days Of the
Christian church Of this place, be also
acted as organist
Upon The advance Of falling health vel
was obliged to relinquish active duty and
for a time was an inmate Of the Ben.
nineton Soldiers home, bat not being
contented there. be came tix years ago
to reside in this town Nhere he has
enjoyed the eompanionship Of his rela
tives. bis only sister bring a resident
of this town. Deceased was q member
az Z. s Granite post hefc and is SIR
vived hy one sister, Mrs Ellen blanchard,
from whose home on Randolph avenue
lis funeral viii b. held On Monday aft
ernoon. He il also survived BY q neph-
ew. Dr. Z. O. Blanchard md a niece,
Mrs Thomas Fitch. Dr. Blood never
married.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
RETURNS PENDING SETTLEMENT.
Joint Council Of .. s. w A Acts IN
Marlboro Shoe Strike.

Marlboro Mass, Feb IA The Joint
council Of The United Shoe Workers oi
America at d meeting Saturday night
passed a resolution recommending that
tie striking treers and Goodyear work.
ers at the three Rice s Hutiehns fac
tories in this city return to work at
once, pending a settlement Of their diff
ferences with the company.
This action was taken after some of
the strike leaders had conferred with
Charles W Curtis, resident manager Of
the factories and after Mayor j J,
Shaughnessy and q prominent business
man Of this city had exerted their good
Offices
Manager Curtis said that he was ready
to listen to the grievances Of the strik-
ers If they would return to work. The
strikers, who ask wage increase, will
meet this afternoon to decide on a
course Of action
Nine striking Goodyear operatives, It
was reported at the union headquarters
have already secured employment in
other places.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
ALEX. J. MURRAY DEAD.
was One Of Barre's Pioneer scotchmen,
Coming Here in 1883.

Another Of the pioneer Scotchmen in
Barre passed away at l0iS0 yesterday
morning when Alexander J. Murray died
1t his home 5 Murray street Mr. Mur-
raw had been ill for over two years from
tuberculosis oi the lungs.
IIe was born In peterhead Scotland,
August A 1914, and was therefore 65
years of age. Mr.. Murray came to this
country in 1878 and 10 years later, in
1888 he came to Barre and has since
resided here Since coming TO Barre, he
vas employed al his trade Of granite
polishing until within few years, when
he was employed IN the sale Of quarry
and polishing supplies for Forsyth &
ingram, He was member Of Clan
Gordon, Order Of Scottish Clans, and
had for several wears had charge Of
Caledonia park the elan's picnic ground.
He was twice married, first to Gather
me Common, VINO died Ia 1851 and later
TO Annie Mcdonald who survives HIM
He leaves two children BY his first wife,
Mrs. 4. Guthrie of Akron, Ohio, and
William A Murray of this city, a
daughter 81 his second wife is Miss Kate
Murray 81 this city
The funeral win BE held Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock from the Presby
terian church
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
BOY DENIED MURDER.
After Bloodhound Had Led Search to
Him.

Delaud, Fla Feb. IA Irwin Hapehett,
. l6-vear-oid white hoy was arrested
yesterday, charged with the murder of
Mary Tedder At Gle0wo0a Saturday.
The girl was stabbed ii 05 places.
The girls assalant had other motives
than murder it is believed from the
condition Of her clothing She had been
beaten about the face and dragged l00
yards from her bicycle before being
stabbed.
THE sheriff secured hinodhounds and
followed trial to the orange grove of
William Wooley where young Hanehett
was employed In lis room were found
bloody clothing and knife He strenu-
ously denied that he had committed the
crime
AS soon as il was known that Han
chett had been arrested on strong
chain Of cir@mstantial evidence. excite
ment WIS intense. He was spirited away
in an automobile and IS believed 10 have
been taken to Jacksonville and placed
in iail
Meriden, Conn. Feb IA. Irwin Han.
ehett was an inmate Of the Connecticut
state school for boys here. His home
was in New Haven While in school
here, the bows behavior was Of the best
and his good conduct earned his parole
III the custody Of William Woolev Of
this place, who has an orange grove in
Florida.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
GATES ANNOUNCEMENT
NOT AUTHORIZED
Says He Has Not Stated That He Is a
Candidate for Governor Of
Vermont

st. Adams Feb. l4-It Is declared
to-day in behalf Of State Highway Com.
missioner G. W. Gates Of Franklin that
the announcement Of his candidacy for
governor Of Vermont, as printed in yes
terday's Boston Herald and reprinted in
to-day's Burlington Free Pres. was not
authorized aud not true. Mr.. Gates has
not stated set that he would run for tho
governnorship, just how the statement
got into print that he would run is some.
thing which lies between the Boston
Herald and its correspondent, Il IS
claimed presumably from an uninten.
tional violation Of q release agreement p
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
FIGHT FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER.
z. A. witham, Defeated in Barre Town
Caucus BY John Hood, Files.

As the result Of the caucus Of Barre
Town voters in the opera house at East
Barre Saturday night, there promises TO
be spirited election contest over the
position Of road commissioner, the pres
ent encumbent r. A. Witham, who was
defeated at the caucus by John Hood
having to-day fled nomination papers.
Mr.. Hoods majority at the caucus was
four On the third ballot. Alex. Mcleod
was a third candidate before the caucus.
withdrawing after the second ballot and
many oi his votes going 70 Mr.. Hood
The caucus WAS largely attended, there
being about $50 present. The Barre rail-
roads train carried many from the quar-
ry district. G. N Barber was moderator
and Al. C. nickey was clerk The fol-
lowing nominations were made Town
clerk and treasurer, w. n Miles; select.
man for three years r Il. Sargent; lister
for three years, John Sheridan; first con
stable vi. r. Cutler; second constable,
j. u. OHagan auditors, G. n Barber
u. B, Fitzpatrick and A. G Dckey; road
commissioner, John Hood; oyerseer of
the poor, r. w. Roark; town agent, W
II. Miles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-14
PERSONNEL OF CABINET
NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Delay May be Result Of King Edwards
Stand.--If Report is True, Early
Resignation Of Cabinet is Ex-


London. Feb. Official assurance
from Arthur Balfour, the leader oi the
Conservatives. Is given Premier Asquith
that that party will help the Liberals
to pQss the Taoyd.George budget. Bal
four declares that he Is opposed to the
budget but Il unwilling to tie up the
national finances longer The personnel
Of the new cabinet has not been an.
nounced, although parliment meets to-
morrow Asquith's delay in naming IL
Is believed to Be the result of King IA.
wards refusal to allow the swamping
Of the upper House with Liberal peers
IN the event nf the lords continuing
their opposition II is likely that the
early resignation Of the cabinet viii take
place, with another election, # the re-
port Is true.