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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
ARRESTED in VERMONT,
TAKEN TO FITCHBURG
Rowe W. Hastings Is Charged with
Robbing Boston B Mains Railroad
Station at Ashbunham,
Mass.

Fitehhurg, Mass, Jan. II. Rowe w,
Hastings. aged 2i years. was locked up
at the central police station last night
upon complaint charging him with
breaking entering and larceny from the
Boston s Maine station at Ashburn-
ham, on Dee 81 Hastings was brought
from Brookline. VT. where be was ar
rested on Sunday He refused to re-
turn without requistiou papers, and
these were arranged for yesterday by
Deputy Sheriff Richardson with Gov.
Draper
The Boston & Maine railroad station
was broken into on the night 0f Dec
rs, and mileage books to tie value ~
800 and small sum If money were
taken Hastings who had been living
at Ashburnham, disappeared on tho
night of the break Ills sudden disap-
pearaBee. together with other evidence
that InsapeiuF fiaherty 81 The iaes 20.
lice unenfthed. convinced the police at
Aahbunham that he might knoH some
thing about The break He was traced
10 Lowell. end when the police were
about 70 arrest him he disappeared Fe
was finally located at BrookIine, where
bis arrest followed
Hastings has served time at the Con-
cord reformatory for O crime Of lar
ceny, committed in this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
PEOPLE FLED
BEFORE FIRE
Lucky Escape in LacOnla, N.
H., Last Night
CAUSE OF FIRE NOT KNOWN
Double-tenenent House Gutted and Barn
Destroyed People Got Out, Az
though Very scantily Clad for
Cold Weather.

Laconia, n. IT., Jan. lI.--An alarm
from box g., a little before II o'clock
last night, called the department to a
fire, which destroyed barn and Quilted
"a two.tenement house on Lawrence
court owned By the J p Lawrence
estate, and occupied by Mr and Mrs.
Walter Sanborn and two children and
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fonrtin.
The fire, which was started IN some
manner unknown. Ia the barn. was dis
covered at about the same time by sev-
eral people ia the vicinity Mrs. j. i.
Sanb0rn who lives ia the next house,
saw the flames breaking from the barn,
and called her son, Otis Sanborn. who
ran 70 the house and awakened tho
family Of Walter Sanhom and carried
out the two children, Charles H aged
5. and Ida, s years Of age The women
escaped scantily clad and were cared for
at The home Of j p Sanborn Edior
Sinclair, 4 rDomer 10 the family Il
Joseph Fourth. was awakened By the
smoke aud aroused The family which
escaped clad ia what clothing they could
hastily pick up.
On the arrival Of the department, The
barn was mass 81 flames and The Gre.
men devoted their attention 70 the
house and succeeded n condning most
of the fire to the ell
Walter SaBborn lost the larger part
of bis household furnishings but Mr.
Fourtin succeeded in removing the maj.
or part Of lis goods The dam
age 10 the buildings will amount to
$500, covered hv insurance. Mr.. SAM.
born's loss Is $500, with no insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
NEGRO SHOOTER
TAKEN TO ASYLUM
John A. Thomas Is TO BE Observed for
Signs Of Insanity, Having Been
Taken There Yester-
Az.

Burlington. Jan. ll.-John A. Thorn.
las. the negro. who shot Policeman John
Fl. Ryan III fhe thigh Of the left leg,
and who Is charged with assault with
dangerous weapon, with intent 70
sill, was Yesterday taken 10 The state
asvlum at Waterbury, % be placed nn-
der observation as to his sanity The
commitment papers were issued by
Judge W. W Miles. the latter part of
December
Thomas IS bound over to county court
on the charge of assault with dang
erous weapon with intent to kill and
when bis irial comes up the matter Of
his sanity, IT Is presumed win be taken
up. At Waterbury he win Be closely
watched and the observations taken
there can Be used as evidence. Thomas
is entitled to a jury 70 act upon his
sanity.
Hyman Heleher. a local man. who was
adudged insane at q hearing held on
Saturday at the probate court, was all
70 taken Yesterday to Waterbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
Director Of Twenty Railroads
and Over 80 Corporations
He Was Married to Daughter Of William
K. Vanderbilt-He Had Been
III for Several
Weeks.

New York Jan ll.-H Mckay Teom.
bly, capitalist and son-in-law Of vii.
liam K Vanderbilt, died to-day at his
country home in Madison. \. q, the
CAUSE being heart disease. lie had been
sck several weeks
MI. Twomhly was director ii twenty
different railroads and an officer and
director in more than thirty other cor.
porations. He was also largely interest.
ed in club life. being member Of more
than ten organizations Of that nature n
New York
He was Harvard graduate having
taken : degree from that institution in
1871 n 1877 he was married 70 Flor.
ence Adele, daughter Of william x. Van
derbilt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
TALK OF THE TOWN.

lee skating afternoon and evening at
Castle Park rink
3lr and Mrs 81 s. Levin went to Bur
lington last evening for a few days visit
VII gslatives s
Ivan Mix, cashier at the G. VI freight
office, went 10 springfield, Mass, last
night for two weeks visit AZ thg hama
of his parents
W b. Quimby returned to oday b bis
home in Boston after business visit
IN the city.
Mrs Elspet Common went to saranae
Lake, NJ IL, to-day for a visit with
relatives
r. Hin Of Plainfeli was business
visitor in this city to-day
Leon Bertlam and ~. Beaulae went
W Laneshoro to-day, where they expect
"a work,
Oliver Stone Arthur Martin ard Guy
Thompson left to-day for Warren, N, H.
70 work in the woods.
Tyler Thompson of South Main street,
Jerry Murphy and John Haley Of Gran-
itevfile left last night for Sslida, Col.
where they VIII reside
Among arrivals st tho Hotel Otis yes-
terday were RI s Dnw. HardWick D.
I'll Morris, Althea Morrison. New York 1
A McLachliH j McEaehlin, Ottawa.
Ont; n. J. Daigle, Burlington Mr and
Mrs. n A. Wright, Lowell Mass wiz
liam D. Haywood. Denver, Col; G. w
strowbridge. Chicago; 4 Heath, B0stont
Fl. Il Rogers FitehbuTg, Mass.
Lester IA. Dow Of Rutland was q
business visitor in this city to-day.
Air ana Mrs. ira Reed have returned
to their home in Cabot after q visit ai
tho home of p II Clark,
Z, A. Burton Of Saratoga NJ II, was
business yisitor in this city to-day
James Nieol Of Laurel street was tak-
en- to the City hospital yesterday for
treatment
These are great skating days AZ the
Castle Park rink Large crowds 81 a-
dies, with heir gentlemen friends. are
enjoying the sport every afternoon and
evening Join III
The lecture on forestry BY state For
ester Hawes at tie Uuiversalist church
this evening win be free and the public
should turn out 70 hear what the state
forester has to say on the subject
Regular meeting Of the Jumpers. Box.
era and DerHekmen's union To be held
in Carpenters haB Wednesday evening.
danuary l2. at 3a o'clock Election 81
officers Per order spending eere
tary 4 r. Holder
Dreanlana has a Biomaph today. IN
Sunny Italy" It IS a case Of where the
other fellow won ont in suit for
certain girl. What tile rejected suitor
tried to 10 and finally did do Is eyet
ing and very interesting Tbs travel
picture was much appreciated last night
The song Is taking weil
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
FuNERAL LAReELY ATTENDED.
Services for Mrs C. Piecolini Were
Held Yesterday Aftemon.

The funeral Of Mrs G. Pioeolim was
held at $3.50 yesterday afternoon from
her late home il the a Tomasi build
ing. The rooms were llled with friends
and. delegation was present from the
lodge 81 Odd Ladies' which Mrs. Piec0.
lini recently joined. The bearers were
G Moutis, 4 Mafchetti, a. Cammossi
L Cardelb A. palo and Charles Stefan
azti lnieFmenf was made in the eath-
Ole cemetery.
Jlare was 8 wealth AZ a6rai tributes.
the following q partial lists Carnations
from Mr and Mrs Edward Carpenter
Mrs. Mary ~elaY. Mr. and Mrs Donald
Mcphee, Mr and Mrs. "A Tomasi A.
Camaspanori Tihaldo GahcllonL cafna-
tions and hyaeinths, Mr. and Mrs. r.
Cloud wreath from tie I @. o. y, 81.
O., wreath from F Neeroni and EN-
ployes calla lilies, Howard Bydberg and
Miss Allie Clark; carnation, chrysau-
theums and hyaciuths. Mr. and Mrs. r.
i. Duncan and Mrs b Butler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
INSANE BARBER
ATTACKS CUSTOMER
Policeman Broke in Door Of shop and
Saved Life Of William Porter
Of McKeesport, Pa
Last Night.

Pittsbury Pa, Jan. III. William
Porter Of McKeesport, narrowly escaped
having his throat cut by John Robin
son. barber, who went insane while
shaving him IN McKeesport last night.
Robinson had cut Porter several times
on the neck and Porter became nerv-
GUS and bounded from the chair Rob
inson locked the door 70 the barber shop
and chased Porter about the place. fnai.
" catching hy the hair Of the head
Tie was about to draw his razor across
Porter's throat when a policeman, hear
ing Porter's screams broke ID the door
Robinson ran 70 drawer and pulled
revolver but e was knocked from
his hand before he could shoot
Robinson was later adiudeed insane
and returned to the county home from
which be WIS discharged sesafal months
ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
PUBLICLY INSTALLED.
Manchester United Odd Fellows oficers
Placed in Position.

public installation with 4 musical
nrorram and enaine wifh 4 dance was
enioped III Kniahts Il C5ohipbua ham last
evening when the ofieors ~ f;reen Noun.
tain lodge Menobester Unity of 0ad
Feliows were iBa,sefed into olfiee. The
work Of installation was performed bv
District Deputy David jor assisted ~
Provincial Conductor loseDh Graham.
The work Was done ii 4 manner which
showed thorough Familiarity on TIE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
PAULHAN LEADING
THE MEN BIRDS
Startled Bic Crowd at Los Angeles
with His Flight Yesterday and is
Planning to Break the Rec
ord This Afternoon.

Los Angeles CAL Jan. II Louis Paul
ham is preparing 70 make a new record
in his aeroplane this afternoon. hs
seems likely 70 carry of an the hon
ors of the meet as Curtiss, so far, has
failed to demonstrate that bis machine
IS reliable. Tie features of to-day.
program are speed races with Curtiss,
Paulham, Mason. Hamilton and Willard.
This IS the last day Of the elemention
trials and all who cannot demonstrate
that their machines are capable OF ris-
ing viii be scratched from the entry
List.
Making sudden and dramatic ap-
pearance while the 10000 spectators
were watching the slow fight of two
dirigihle balloons at Aviation park,
Louis Paulham yesterday threw the
threne into a frenzy Of enthusiasm by
spectacular fight Of l2 minutes IN
a farman biplane and then added two
other flights Of 10 minutes. two seconds,
and 20 minutes, two seconds
Beachey and knahenshue were pilot
ing their dirigibes around the course
when the Frenchman appeared suddenly
out Of a gulley hidden from the grand.
stand. circled the course three times.
went out across the country, came back
over the grandstand and alighted in the
center Of the 6cld
In two later flights, pauiham gave a
remarkable exhibition Of control over
bis machine He was eheered mndly.
The conditions were auspicious at
first. The sun shope BRIGHTLY and there
was but a semblance Of 4 breeze from
the east Towards noon, however, the
sky became overcast and the wind inal-
y whipped to the west, blowing strong
ly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
BARRE CUTTERS
ADOPT RESOLUTION
40 Present to Manufacturers Relative
to Resumption Of Work ia Barre,
Irrespective Of Other
Places.

Eleven hundred granite cutters Of
Barre branch, in session at the opera
house this afternoon, adopted welI-uigh
unanimously set 81 resolutions To pre-.
sent to The Barre Granite Manufacturers
association, looking to resumption Of
work in Barre after go aight weeks
shutdown. The resolai8as were the
same a. we're adopted by the italian SEQ
ton Of the union At their meeting thi.
forenoon.
These resolutions win be presented
the manufacturers as soon as possib
to see II the Barre manufacturers
settle, irrespective Of other places
Washington county
Baue branch, g G. T. A., held n two
hour meeting IN The opera house yester.
day afternoon, bet 10 action was taken
% any matter. One resolution was ol.
isred but because Of the rule that an
remarks on the floor must be in Engish,
some confusion arose among the italian.
speaking members who did not fully
understand the parport Of the motion,
and they broke out ii a vigorous protest.
Az the same time two dogs which had
stgayed into Che hall, got into fight,
increasing the confusion. AT this point,
the chair dismissed the meeting.
Previous to this afternoons meeting
the Italian members Of the union held a
meeting Of their own thF forenoon at
20 o'clock This vas fof the purpose Of
explanation So that they would be bet.
ter prepared to act when they went into
this afternoons meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
VERMONT CANDIDATES
PRESS THEIR CLAIMS
Editors SOuthwick and Auld GO TO
Washington to Tell Their Story
Of the CoIleetorship Fight.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE fgiit
over the collectorship Of customs for
the district Of Vermont, with head
quarters at Burlington, which members
Of the Vermont delegation bad hoped
vas practically settled few days ago,
was reopened yesterday, when Joseph
Anld and u II southwiek 81 Burlina-
ton. arrived in this city to press their
own candidates. for the place. Each IS
said to have strong Endorsements and
Mr. Southwirk's are now in Senator Dill
ingham's hands.
It is understood that both Aud and
Sonthwick base their claims largely up
Oh the fact that the emoluments Of
the Burlington Office are so large that
one term iu that position Il sufficient
for Collector Darling Of any other man,
At this point their paths separate as
each thinks he is entitled to the posi-
ton
The Vermont delegation is under,
stood to be split over the question.
Senator Page is represented as favor
ing a change in the eoleetorship, while
his colleague Senator Dillingham;, is
said to desire that Mr. Darling be reap.
pointed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
Marked Opening Of Polls in
Municipal Election
ONE MAN SENT TO HOSPITAL
Police Called on to Quen Disturbance in
West End Of City Early To-day.
Betting Slightly Favored
Fitzgerald.

Boston, Jan. Desperate rioting
the hospital and seriously injured Poll
ing Inspector Deorey. marked the open
INC Of the polls for the municipal elec.
tion in the west end of Boston this
morning. The police had 70 be called
in order to quell the rioters. Grave
disturbance Is believed to be likely be-
fore the day is over
The betting this forenoon was ten to
eight in favor Of John f Fitzgerald, a
former mayor, against James J. Stor-
row, a banker. Nathaniel A. Taylor a
newspaper man, and Mayor George A.
Flhbard, who sought reelection under
Boston's new charter, are believed to be
ont Of the running. There was q heavy
vote early in the day. There are llS,
600 registered voters.
Heavy details Of police kept order at
the polls after the early Voting. During
the course Of the forenoon the indica-
tions showed the heaviest vote ever cast
in Boston The odds at noon had changed
SO that they were even on Storrow and
Fitzgerald, and Hibbard. was showing
some strength
Lomasney was manager Of large part
Of Fitzgerald's campaign. while Storrow
himself was on the firing line. This
morning Storrow was in an alteration
with an inspector in the Lomasney dis.
triet, and blows were barely averted
The present campaign dates from the
day after the last election in December,
1907, when Mr. Fitzgerald who had
Just been defeated, announced that be-
would again be candidate, while his
successful opponent. Mayor Hibbard.
said he would serve but ONE term.
Since then there has been an investiga-
tion into the Fitzgerald administration
by the financial commission, which se-
verely criticised many Of his acts, while
several city officials under him are now
serving jail sentences.
Last spring the legislature devised
new city charter, which provided for
continuance Of the finance commission,
hut gave the people a chance TO decide
hetween one Of the two plans In No
venber. the voters registered a prefer
euce for plan two, which gives the may
or a four year term. and turned the
campaign Snto non partisan affair
Halt a dozen candidates sprang into
the political aJena but in the eleven
weeks Of campaigning an but four
dropped out of the race.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
Therefore Supreme Court
Was at a StandStilI
TWO CASES CONTINUED
Two Important Cases Were to iIavs
Been Heard in Vermont Court
To-day, But they Were
Set Along.

Because Of the slight illHess Of chef
dge John ". Rowel, which seemed 10
aseessitate his remaining at home in
aandolph, there was a halt IA the Yer.
mont supreme court, which reeonveuod
this forenoon after the SUNDAY recess.
Judge Rowel, who Is IS years od and
las been on the supreme bench fo- twen-
ty-eight years, Is suffering merely from
cold end win probably Be able to got
outdoors within a short time.
The case known as the White River
Junction ease, in which an order for tic
remodeling Of the railroad station there,
together with the changing of tie tracks
somewhat, was 70 have been heard this
afternoon, but the lawyers who were er.
gagged in it wished for a full bench.
Therefore the case was continued to tie
February term OF the court, and win be
heard on Friday, February 4.
The lawyers in the case were eli pres-
ent. and the briefs were on the table,
when the matter Of continuance WAS
brought up There we're f. RI. Powers
for the Central Vermont railroad, John
Young for the Boston & Maine. Alex.
Dunnett ard J. G. Harvey for the town
Of Hartford, and Attorney General John
G. Sargent representing The state Ex-
Congressman Powers made the move To
ask for continuance. and the others
lawyers agreed although Mr Dnunett
said that he probably could not be pres
ent at the opening Of the February term,
because he would have to be n New
York state on habeas corpus proceed
mgs
Another case which was put over be-
cause Of the absence Of Chief Judge
Rowell was that of David Fraser Va.
Blanchard and Crowley, q Barre quarry
suit which was coming up for a re-
hearing The plaintiff wished TO 10 on
with The case to-day, but inammuch as
the previous opinion in tie case was read
hv Chief Judge Rowell, it was Thought
best by the remainder Of the bench to
have the case continued.
n announcing the illness Of Chief
Judge Rowell. Judge Munson stated that
while the ailmeut was not severe 1t wa
not thought advisable for the chief judge
ta venture awny from home at present
III view of the fact that these cases
were put over until next term, the Jan
lary term took final adjournment this
forenoon, making an extremely short ses-
sion. The January term opened just
week ago to-day, and a recess was taken
turing the latter part Of the week, be-
5ause there was no business ready.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
VII pRoBABLY REBunp.
Better Blocks to Replace Those Burned
in Burlington.

Burlington. Jan. ll.--Max Il. Powell.
manager 81 the Hotel Burlington, which
was burned Saturday night, STARTED for
home from Washington ~ g. last
night, and until Ne arrives It VIII not
be possible 10 say what viii be done
about rebuilding. However it Is eK-
pected that Il new botel win be built.
Mrs w. H. Walker has not decided
definitely upon her plans for the fn-
turc. If negotiations which have been
pending for The sale az the Walker
block sannot now be satisfactorily com
pleted She will erect modern four
story building with an elevator Her
safe was found intact with a coating
Of ice, at the head Of the stairs on the
second floor in the ruins. Neither Gre
nor water bad reached the papers with
in.
q. r. soule d Co. have an Office at
2ll College street and We're yesterday
doing business IN all the standard
brands Of cigars and tobacco, which
thoy carry. They win not reopen the
whole of their business nntil they find
permanent quarters, which win be very
soon.
Tho building Just north Of the Hotel
burlington, owned BY n H. Parker, was
insured for $4,000 with rowell & Marks,
There was a slight damage 20 the build
inR hy both fire and water, and the
stock of Philip Levin, the tailor, who
occupied quarters IN the building, was
also damaged by water Mr.. Levin has
insurance with Powell & Marks
Frank Iattreli the Hotel Burlington
barber. announced yesterday that be
would open a shop, probably Wednes
day morning ID tie Office west Of the
police station IL the city hall building
Hc saved the outfits ol his customers
and most of Eta furnishings, with tho
exception ol the mirrors,
Among those who lost everything e1
cepl the clothing they wore at the time
of the ffe ii the Hotel Burlington, was
Miss Carrie T. Drew, housekeeper ID the
hotel When the Ere broke out, Miss
Drew did ereaitable work in helping the
frightened girls IN the house and while
engaged at this did nothing toward say
ing Ter own belongings AS result
everything, including some fine paint
ings and costly jeweiry, are total loss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
A SURPRISED COUPLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Olsen Were Cap
tured by Their Friends

Alr. and Mrs. Andrew Olsen Of 2l2
Washington street were surprised
couple last night, when party of
friends made a combined call on them
and made plans to stay during the even
ing. It was Mr.. and Mrs 0isen's twenty
fifth wedding anniversary, and tile
friends took occasion to remind them 0f
it in a pleasant manner. They brought
with them for souvenirs Of the celebra-
tion a beautiful silver water pitcher and
silver puddingdish, The presentation
being made BY Alfred Roach
There were about fifteen couples "a
The surprising party including friends
from Gianiteyille, where fha 0lsens lived
until aeutly Games. cards ard an I'M
pr0Hf n5aram whiled the hourssaway
pery ayaby Charles Premier, Miss
Agne olsen, Mrs George Suitor and w,
S. Alexander gave solos and William
Dufhie, SRI. gave a recitation; and re-
freshments were served.
Andrew Olsen and Miss Gertrude vii.
helmna were married Ut Qainey Mass
twenty-five years age yesterday, the of
noiating clergyman being Rev Air Olser
of That city. Mr. Olsen Is row engaged
AS superintendent Of the Wetmore y
Morse company's quarry at GraniteYille
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
NEW CORPORATIONS

Elks Home Association Of Montpelier
Brattleboro Company Increases Stock
The Elks Home association Of Mont
peler has fled articles Of association at
the secretary Of states office IN Mont
pelier, the signers being AZ T.. Wood.
III. &. Bowers and W N Theriault ell
of Montpelier The capital stock ia s5.
coo, and the purpose Is To take ever
TIE Lowe property on Barre street to
use for clubhouse.
The White River Chair company Of
Brattleboro has lled notice OF the in
crease Of its capital stock from $4,000
TO 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
AGAIN SUSPECT LEPRosY.
John R Early Examined Last Night, BY
Special Committee.

New York, Jan John R. Early,
upon whose case medical men have
been divided Is in reality a Iepcr ac-
cording 10 a decision rendered last night
BIZ special committee of the society
OF medical jurisprudence
The decision 81 tile committee IS III
direct opposition to the views held BY
DR. + Duncan Bulkley Of this city, an
eminent skin disease expert
Sections of Early's skin were shown
AZ The meeting last night and under the
microscope baeeilli were revealed, which
the physicians present held to Indicate
leprosy Enough doubt was injected in-
to the case however 10 prevent adop-
tion of the report which was sent back
to the committee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-11
MAsoUERADED AS MAN
Woman Worked AS Deckhand On Lum-
Der Barges

Montreal, Ian. ll-The warden of
The jail yesterday discovered chat q per
son committed last week under the
name William Dubers, Go years cid. IS q
woman. She admitted having masquer
AIDED as q man for s. years most Of the
time gaining her living as q deckhana
on humber harges William Is now
ia the intrmary of the Jail wearing q
skirt. which size finds most awkward.