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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
cHILDREN MITa 80.
Cause Of Fire At Newport, Part Of House
Burned

Newport Feb "a Ere alarm from
box 30 called the fire department to
the house known as the Deacon Hill place
AZ IFS Main street, whore they found
the eli part Of The house a mass of
flames. The building was occupied by
Elmer Cnrrier and II. a. Sehoolrraft,
the FIRE catching in the part occupied
by Currier
There Is some speculation ss to the
origin Of the fire but the most aayisfao-
tory explanation Of the Meter is that
the children were playing with matches
ia closet and set fire to some paper.
Tie Gre department get IN some verg,
coed work end was able . save tile
1asiu honse, bat Mr. Currier was unable
ID save any Of his personal effects,
There was insurance on the furniture
81 tie occupants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
BACK
KILLED HIN
Cram Died at Fanny
Allen Hospital Today
WAS FORMERLY OF BARRE
He Jumped a Freight Train at Essex
Junction and Was Caught Between
Train and wau and Badly
Crushed.

Burlington. Feb. l2 Joseph Cram.
who was injured b. a fail from a freight
train at Essex Junction on Tuesday. died
to-day At the Fanny Allen hospital His
spine was fmeturcd. Cram was a ma
tive Of Iockport, n. l., and had been
employed IN Rochester and Barre, this
state. lie had a quarry workers card
in his pocket for the branch az Roches-
ter, and be was on his way % Barre,
where he hoped to get work Hr was 40
years Of age and leaves a brother, Ed
ward IN Lockport.
When Cram boarded freight train
as it started south, he was caught
against The wall Of the station and then
was dropped into snowbank His
groans attracted attention to his con-
dition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
USING MAIL 70 DrFRAUD.


Now Ydfk Feb IL Girard Dean.
president Alfred b. Oseoodby. treasurer,
and Thomas +. Wright secretary Of the
Home corporation. company chartered
70 build homes for persons 81 moderate
means. were arrested yesterday charged
with using the mails to defrud Post
Office Inspector Kncaid said he has the
names Of home builders who allege they
have been swiudled out Of sums ranging
from s885 70 $4,000.
The Home corporation which was or
ganizod a year ago with headquarters
at Railway, NJ ~ has been doing nm
immense business since 10 established
itself on Broadway, according TO the
postofllee authorities. II advertised cx.
tensively Offering to build bungalows
cottages or elaborate dwellings for
wealthier customers, at a price said 20
Be less than the cost oi the material
ft was this generous offer that caused
the postal authorities 70 investigate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
CARAVAN eoEs FEBRuARY q
70 the Oasis Of Rutland for the Gaeai
"Dokey' Ceremonial

70 the Oasis Of Rutland for the Gaeai
"Dokey" Ceremonial
On February 2s at the hour Of 1928
ii the morning, a caravan viii start from
the Central Vermont station IN Barre,
headed for the oasis Of Rutland, where
they will partake Of the zem-zem fur
nished from the famous well Of the ORA
matte Order, knights Of Khorassan, bet
ter known as the "Dokies This will
Be the second ceremonial of Snadah tenn
pie in Rutland, at which time it is ex-
pected that large number of tyros
win be taken in, literally speaking.
The party win arrive in Rutland some
where about 1880 p M, and at a
dinner viii Be served at The Berwick
the headquarters OF the caravan. Tho
imperial prince, William eBatty, is ex
peeted To arrive from Toledo, Q., at 4s30i
the merriment viii then be resumed, s
grand street parade being put on at J
o'clock. followed BY the grand ceremonial
at S o'clock and the banquet at II or az
near thereabout as the last trembling
tvro shall have entered the haven ct
rest.
The official divan for suadah temple
for 1910 is as follows; Royal vizier,
RI. G. Ladd. Barre; grand emir, J N. Gall,
Barre; sheik, w II. Farrar, Montpelier;
mabedi n A. Macdonald Bellows Falls;
satra, r. 2. Mitchell, Rutland; sahib,
Alex. Duncan, Barre: secretary, J. I.
Wallace Baref treasurer, James Mac
kay, Barre,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
TIME WAS TOO SHORT IN
WHICH TO TAKE ACTION
Meeting of Granite Cutters in Opera
House This Afternoon Adjourned
for want Of Time.

Barre branch, G. G. ]. A., held short
meeting in the opera house early this
afternoon to again consider the PROPOSE
ton Of settlement as agreed to by the
two avommittees representing manufac-
tmers and granite cutters. As the hall
was already engaged for show this aft
ernoon, the union could only occupy It
from 1915 until 1880. The meeting vas
called to order shortly after 1916. but
when 1880 had arrived the branch had
not completed the business before it.
Adjournment was then taken It Is ex-
peeted another meeting viii be held Mon
day forenoon,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
SCHOONER LOST,
BUT CREW SAVED
Storm Along the Atlantic Coast Early
To-day was Very Severe. Life
savers Did Good Work.

Rye Beach N. H. Feb, l2 Tife-say-
ers here to-day rescued the crew Of the
Portland fishing schooner M II Reed,
which went ashore at straws Point at
ali early hour The schooner win Be
lost The Wallis Sands Life. saving sta
ton reports that the storm damage
along the New Hampshire coast viii be
equal to that Of the big storm few
weeks ago.
New York, Feb. 12 The breaches
buoy saved seventeen people from the
two fishing seh00ner Franklin p Mel
son and Libby which went ashore at
Sandy Hook today s lifeboat was not
ahle to reach them but The Gun got the
line across Botli the boats viii be to-
tai wrecks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
ON TRUSTS BEFORE CLUB
IN New York To-day Attending Lincoln
Day Dinner Of Republican Club
and Political Reception
Noted Leaders There.

Washington, D. G., Feb. i2-With
Wall street on the tenter.hooks 10 learn
what he sin say about the administra-
tion's attitude toward trusts. President
TAFT to-day left Washington for New
York, where Re win discuss The ques-
ton at the Lincoln day dinner Of the
New York Republican club lie viii
also attend q political reception at the
home Of Lloyd G. Griseom, the new chair
man Of the New York county committee
this afternoon, where successor to
Governor Hughes viii be decided upon.
Governor Hughes, Senators Root. and
Depew former Lieutenant governor
Woodruff and other leaders will
attend President Taft win remain in
New York till Tomorrow afternoon as
the guest of bis brother Henry Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
ALEXANDER NAY RuN.
Present Alderman in ward May Be
Candidate for Reelection

It was learned to-day that Alderman
w. 5 Alexander. who returned yesterday
from the West may again be a eandi
date for alderman in his ward. AIR.
Alexander went West early ia January
without leaving any word as to his in-
tentions towards another term, and with
the expectation pf returning home before
CAUCUS time When ia tho West he was
taken sick and sent 10 a hospital, where
he underwent an operation. This de-
layed his return home and there was
no chance for his friends to learn if
he would accept smother term as alder
man before yesterdays caucus. But
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
JOBS FOR 80 MEN.
Clearing Streets After To-day's Big FslI
Of Snow.

Superintendent 81 Streets J. 9. De-
Brune was the man on The spot early
this morning 70 take care Of the fan Of
snow which covered the streets and
sidewalks TO the depth Of several inches.
The sidewalk scrapers were at work long
before the average individual was out Of
bed
And the removal Of the surplus snow
from the streets was completed this aft.
ern0on. The Job gave employment FOR
30 men, some Of them not regular em-
pl0yes Of the department, and seven
teams Of horses were used ~ earting the
CONCEALED moisture 70 place where it
would not impede traffic
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
WIDOW GETS BENEFIT.
OF Big Attorney Fee Won by Her Hus-
band, Late R. G. Ingersoll

Boston. Feb l2 Legal services Of the
value Of $4,000. rendered BIZ the late
Robert G. lngersoll were recognized yes
terday ii decree by Judge Hammond
of the Massachusetts, supreme court.
Mrs. In9ers0ll widow Of the lawyer and
orator, Is benefited by the decision af-
ariniug the decree 81 the probate coiNt
directing a distribution Of the Masss-
chusetts portion Of the estate and An
drew J Davis, former copper mine
owner Of Butte. Mont. BY whom Coll
onel Ingersoll was retained as an att
torney
The case, which has been in litigation
for manv years. viii now 60 to the
nited States circuit court
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
DEFENDED TARIFF LAW.
Senator smoot said 1t Was Not Cause
Of High Prices.

New York, Feb l2 Speaking at the
banquet 81 the silk association last
night, Senator Reed smoot Of Utah in
dignantly disputed assertions that the
high cost Of living Is in any respect
due TO the Payne tariff law He de-
carcd that this law Sic the best tariff
measure ever enacted and that the
greatest advances since its passage have
been upon articles on the free list on
upon which the duties were either re-
duced or left as in the Dingley bill.
@Prices are advancing all over the
world he declared in free trade conn
tries as wen as in protection countries.
The supply has not kept up to the de-
mandH
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
TALK OF THE TOWN

Headquarters for w A. Moore, candi-
date for alderman in ward six, have been
opened u the Old Miles building, mp one
fight
Among arrivals al the City hotel last
evening ard to-day were William Miller
Aeworth. II. H.. 7. II. Brown, Lima,
Ohio: i. I. pelton roisdam, N. HI
George w. Balehs LunenbuTg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
DEATH OF N W. BLISS.
Was Graduated from Vermont in 1882
Born in Bradford

ST. Louis, NO. Feb l2 -Neziah
Wright Bliss, e. v. NJ 46, died in this
citY Yesterday Mr. Bliss was born in
Bradford. w. January 81 1926 He pre-.
pared for college under 1 Butler Of the
class Of 1880; he entered from Brad
ford and after graduation taught school
for some years in New Hampshire, YER
mont, Ohio and Illinois,
MIR. Bliss took his masters degree
from The university Of Vermont IN 1852
and was admitted to Che har ii 1854.
For 5 years he was superintendent of
the ST. Louis Lead Mining company
at Kingston, Furnace, Mo. He was also
the author Of numerous economic and
political papers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12

The annual junior exhibition viii be
held next Monday night al o'clock in
seminary hall The following members
If the class VIII read orpna essays.
Misses Cate, Cohnn, Earl Hoar, Pitkin,
Smith. aad MFssrs Campbell Knight.
Priest, G. Scott Fl. Scott and Tnkham.
THE public IS cordially invited.
The department in elocution this year
3 unuually active. Besides the regular
classes ID the subject sthere are - pri-
vate schools 10 stimulate still further
interest ii The department 8ir. Heath.
who has eharee 81 the work has secured
Jeanette Jewell Kellogg to give q recital
NE evening of February ~ one week
from tonight Mrs. Kellogg is a reader
of unusual ability and il everywhere re-
eeiYed with enthusiasm. Fhe ST. Johns
bury Caedoniau ays The recital CIV
ca by Mrs. kellogg, under tile auspices
of the Womans club. was q very choice
entertainment. Airs. Kellogg is very
charming reoder and her selections
showed excellent IN variety Of style"
Saturday. February la.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
Following Confirmation Of
Loss Of l55 Lives
ON A FRENCH STEAMER
The General chanzy Went Down During
Big Gale, and Only Two People
on Board Were
Saved.

Marseilles, France, Feb i2.-The GER
tainty that only two people were saved
from the wreck Of the French trans.
Atlantic steamer Chanzy, on a reef near
the island Of Minorea and that l55 we're
dead resulted to-day ia an attempt TO
wreck the offices Of the company, the
police driving the mob back after a hard
fight. The French consul at Palma, Is.
land Of Majorca, wired here that only
two were saved, man named Blades
Of Marseilles and Morel, an Algerian Of.
foiaI who was washed ashore on the
wreekage, nearly dead. at Cmdadela,
Majorca.
Of the ships company there were 81
passengers, Of whom 30 were in the first
cabin. The crew numbered 70. It Is be.
lieved no Americans were aboard the
liner. The ship was in command Of
Captain Cayol. one Of the most careful
officers of The line He never before had
met with an accident He soon was to
have retired from the service.
The passengers Of the Chanzy ware
mostly French officers and ofiiciaissre-
turning to their post in Algeria, accom-.
panied BY their wives and children.
few soldiers, some Italians and Turks
ard one priest The only Anglo saxon
names on the passenger list were Green
and Stekely. They were members Of an
opera troupe Of II, which had been en-
gagged to sing at the Casino ii Aleiers
A girl whose betrothed was on board
the lost steamer went to the quay 40
Marseilles about the time 81 the wreck.
which occurred near midnight. in a state
o. great excitement and shouted time
and again, There has been 4 disaster
| had a vision Of it, The news Of the
foundering of the vessel did not arrive
until hours later
The General Chanzy struck at nine
settles Wednesday at noon and was due
To arrive at Algiers Thursday after
noon. Among tile victims was the eele-
brated Parisian masic hsil singer, Fran
els Dtfor. as well Is other prom
ineut music hall fayortes
The Geenral ehanzy struck at nine
O'Clock Thursday night Other ships IN
The neiehb0rhood Ind safely ridden out
the storm, but the Chanzy was lifted
off her course through the Baloarie
archipelago and brought upon the coast
Of Minorea in the vicinity Of Cluradela
Fishermen at daybreak picked up
Morel elinging to piece Of wreckaqe
The French consul at Cludadela re-
ports that large numbers Of bodies are
floating at sea but that the storm con
tinues making impossible their recoy-
efv
The hull of the steamer Il said 10
bear evidence that an explosion, prob
ably Of the boilers, occurred
Consul Assassinated
Aleiers. Feb l2 Dachot, the Boliv-
ian consul here, was shot and killed yes
terday as he was enferingiis automo.
bile Mr. Dachot was on his way to the
pier to make inquiries concerning the
wrecked steamer General Chanxy, on
which he had two friends The shot
was fired by his mistress, whose motive
was vengeance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
REFUSES 10 RUN AGAIN.
Mayor Austin Of ST. Albans viii Not
Be Candidate.

st. Adams, Feb. II. The Republican
and Democratic city eaumses win be-
held this evening at city hall There
has been decided lack Of interest
among the citizens concerning the nom
ination and elections FOR mayor. the on
ly point being that both parties were
In favor Of 4 union ticket The voters
expressed tile desire that the present
mayor, Warren r. Austin, would run
again but this Mr.. Austin has firmly
declined To do 10 was the general opin.
ion Yesterday that both parties had set
tied upon Selden G Greene as The nom
iuee for mayor and that Mr. Greene has
consented to run There win probably
be no opposition to the reelection Of
City Clerk B Melvin Hopkins and 1t II
the hope of the voters that the old board
of aldermen and school commissioners
and very likely this Will be done
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
THEATRES THANKED
For Their Contributions to the Aid Of
the Jumpers.

Acknowledgment is hereby made 81 20
per cent Of receipts from the Bii0H,
Dreamland and Pavilion managements
for the entire week also the offer Of the
Dreamland management to again donate
20 per cent. Of this evenings receipts.
The action Of these gentlemen is most
certainly worthy Of note and credit. do
ing something that is not really up to
them TO do, except for The fact that they
are anxious to help in the name Of hi.
manity / personally have not the ahil.
ity 70 express il the English language
what 7 think Of these men. who have
made the sacrifice they have in the cause
but certainly wish to draw the stten.
ton Of the public to the fact and hope
their efforts viii be recognized James
Mutch, secretary Of the q. L. u.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
CoDDARD NOTES
plans Under Way for Excellent Base
BAH Team Next Season.

Captain Lee Of the base ball team has
called out the battery candidates for
work il the gymnasium twice week
smith, who did such effective work for
the school last year. Moore Lee, Church.
scott ana Meabur5 have reported for
pitchers and sector Wisbart Chapel
and Craig are working for eatehers.
MANAGER Smith has arranged a fine
schedule b games and { looks as though
the school would be among the leaders
again next spring,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
ST. ALBANs CUTTERS
Organize Union, with william Diclde FOL
President.

st. Albans, Feb. l2.--The granite cnt.
ters Of this city have Organized BY elect
ing the following officers President
William Diekie; vice epresideni JOSEPH
Rizzi financial and corresponding seere-
tary, James Diekie; shop steward Pat
rick Mcbride; doorkeeper, Walter Sleep.
er; executive committee, Frank Lovelett'
and H. zottman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
FILED FOR ASSESSOR.
+. M. Andreanni VIII Run for the Three
Years Term.

The name 81 Fl. NJ Audreanni was iled
at the city clerks office to-day for the
position Of assessor for three years. the
nominee Of the citizens caucus having
been w II Messer Mr. Andreanui has
been employed ii the assessors office for
five years and was also clerk Of the city
court for one year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
FuNFRAL oF MRs. 4. E. MILNE.
Held Yesterday Afternoon from Her Late
Home On Bolster Place.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Alexander u. Milne were held at
two o'clock yesterday afternoon, at her
late residence, 20 BOLSTER place, Rev.
j. D. MacKenzie. pastor Of the Pres
bvferian church. officiating. The serv-
Ices were attended by many friends and
there was profusion Of aoraI tributes.
The bearers were William Milne john
Milne. William Watt, John Mcdonald,
William Stewart and George Diack. I'M
terment was made in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
Three Defeated Candidates for
Aldermen File Papers
LAST NIGHT.
Alderman Thnrston Renominated in the
Fourth Ward, c. NJ. Wiley Named
IN Second, and W. A. Moore in
Sixth Ward

Caucuses were held in four wards Of
tie city last night to nominate candi.
dates for election At the coming munich
pal election on March J, resulting IN the
choice Of Alderman L. II. Thurston in
ward four for his present position;
Chauncey NJ Wiley fer alderman in
ward two to succeed Alderman William
s Alexander. who declined TO run again;
William A, Moore for alderman IN ward
Six to succeed Alderman A. Il. Campbell,
who was not q candidate, and William
II. oliver 10 succeed himself as school
commissioner and George Fl. Stuart for
school commissioner, to succeed himself.
in the fifth ward.
The eaucuses were lively IN wards four
two and six and the defeated labor union
candidates Immediately iled nomination
papers. being as follows Laekey Good
iH the fourth, Thomas Nichols ia the
second and William Brown ID the sixth,
Nomination papers can be fled for mu-
nieipal Offices Up 70, and including, next
Monday.
Candidates Questioned on Paving.
l. II Thurston, the persent alderman
b ward four, was nominated at the eau.
Gus held az The Beckiey street school
house over the labor unionist candidate,
Laekey Good The result of the vote
gave rhnrston a total Of "a votes to
Goods OIL
The candidates we& asked in regard
to their opinions Of various city affairs.
especially the matter Of paving or ma
cadauzing North Main street Mr.
Good Immediately expressed himself in
favor Of paving the street from Depot
square down as far as necessary. SIR
IhuTston. while he quoted figures galore,
did not commit himself TO either maead
ana or paving
William Calder was elected chairman
Of the meeting and William ~. McAuley
acted as clerk The name Of T. II Thurs
ton was placed 10 nomination by ]. K.
Anderson and that al Lackev Good hy
William Scott John Stevens. Even
Mckenzie and William Charles acted AZ
tellers.
Big Turnout n Ward 2.
The voters 81 ward Z nominated
Chsuncev ~ Wiley for alderman from
that ward in a largely attended eauens
held in the Spanlding school building
The caucus was called % order by Frank
i Small who was elected moderator
ard Charles III Wishart was chosen
clerk. Arthur 81 Martin. seconded by
j Ward Carver, presented the name Of
Channcey NJ Wiley, and q S. Andrews
seconded BY n. D. Phelps a. n Bishop
and G s Wallace, presented the name
of Thomas Nichols A ballot was taken,
witt this rasnlts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
CLEAN. FAST WORK
spaulding High Again vindieates It's
Reputation at Basket Ball.

AFHNthtiVH az Reshct AsAtA
tn one Of the greatest exhibitions Of
basket throwing. passing and team work
ever seen in this city, the Spaulding high
school basket ball team defeated the
strong Burlington high team 4s to ~,
ID the Church street gymnasium last
evening, Though the score was one-sided
from the start the game was made thor
oughly interesting and exciting by the
hard aggressive work Of the visitors
and the clever passing and basket throw.
ing Of Maiden, Averill and Grigg Of
Spauldiug
The locals fast work and heady hand.
ing of The ball kept the sphere lowering
around Burlingtons goal most Of the
time and they outleassed their opponents
from the start Of tile game Maiden
had an almost unfailing eye for the bas-
ket whenever be got a chance 10 shoot,
and he made a total of n baskets from
the door while Averill and Grigg both
made splendid shots The game WAS
fast and clean, being exceptionally free
from fouls and rough playing.
Two 20-minute period were played,
aud he first period ended With the score
IS TO 10 il spauldings favor. In the
last period the locals made a gain of
23 points to their opponents II, II
Palmer and Beeman did the best all
around work for the visitors There
was crowd Of over l50 enthusiastic
rooters present The seats in The gym
nasium have been repaired, and an the
north side Of the floor more seats have
been added
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
BURIAL In BARRE.
Mrs. Ella Ryder'a Body to Be Brought
Here Tomorrow

The body Of Mrs. Ella Ryder who
died st BfookIine, Mass. on Thursday
morning. win be brought to Barre early
tomorrow morning, and the eommittal
service will BE held at Elmwuud ceme-
terv. Rev. Edward @ Downey officiating.
Burial viii be ia Elmwood, beside the
body Of ner husband
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
spAuLDING eIRLs wON. zoe.
Defeated St Johnsbury Academy Girls,
2s to 6. Last Night.

The Spaulding high school girls basket
bail team was successful at st. Johns
bury last night, defeating the ST. Johns
bury academy girls by the score Of 20
to 6.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12
PeaeefuI TIne b ~.

The only business to Be transacted at
the ward 1--WE caucus, which was held at
the number two fire station. was the
nomination 81 school commissioner, and
the present Incumbent, George Il. Stuart,
was unanimously nominated.
This caucus was record breaker
both in scarcity Of attendance and in dn
ration. There were nine voters present,
and the meeting lasted just four min
utes from the time that it was called to
order until Il was adjourned r. e.
MeNulty acted As chairman and Michael
keefe as elerk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-12

since last evening friends have been urg.
ing him to run again, end bis name may
be filed on Monday.