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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
cHIDED THE PUBLIC.
Mayor Gaynor Didn't Like Its Attitude
on Interborough Affairs.

New York, Dec 22-Maynor Gaynof
is displeased at the clamor over the sub
way situation. Since the public service
commission recommended the acceptance
Of the offer of the Interborough Rapin
Transit company, acute difference OF
opinion has arisen among the city Off
cials, and a clash seems probable at the
board OF estimate meeting to-day, when
the matter is to be considered The
mayor made public last night a letter in
which he chides the public for opposing
the Interborough offer
I'VE have not yet reached the period
OF municipal operation" writes his hon
or. "We let the equipment and opera
ton out to companies. The people OF
this city viii not be prepared for munie-
ipal operation until they have become
sufficiently educated and honest them
selves TO elect competent and honest
officials, and thus have honest govern.
ment all the time, When we look about
and see the dishonesty and graft which
exist now, we cannot wish to add thereto
by putting the operation OF our rail-
roads in official hands
They say that the people want an
independent system built, in order to
have it operated by good company,
sort OF utopian company, which win
not look out for its own interests at all,
but only for the interests and con
venience OF all the rest Of u.s. Well, now,
where is that good company to be
found
Il think all public service companies
look alike to YOU and me We never
saw good one yet And if that
imaginary good company should be the
successful bidder, how long would IL
remain good?
How long before the good stockhold
ers would sell out their stock for good
price to bad ones, or to mere ordinary
mortals, who would elect the same kind
of mortals for directors Or how long
before that good company would be in
alliance with the bad company operating
the other systeml"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
CHELSEA.

Fred A. Allen, who was released from
Jail on probation last week, has gone
to WoOdsyille n. IT,, where he has
found employment
Dana II. Morse left for his home in
Randolph Wednesday afternoon and was
accompanied by his wife, who has been
here with her husband during the ses-
sion of the December term Of court.
Hilas +. Roberts Of Boston. a native
of Chelsea and one who is always deep
ly interested in his old home town. do
mated to the local public library during
the past year three thousand, seven
hundred and fifty volumes. which makes
a most substantial and valuable addi-
tion to the library.
Fred +. Goodwin is getting out
large quantity Of spruce lumber in South
Washington. which he purchased last
spring Of Fred l.. Pray and he has con
tracted the delivery OF that and the lum-
Der on the Sprngue lot to his mill to
Harry H. Lyford.
There have been four commitments
to the county jail for intoxication dur
ing the last week; two drunks coming
from Randolph were committed by
Deputy Sheriff Dan ID. Howe and two
from Bradford. committed by Deputy
sheriff Maurice A. Gale Of Bradford.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
wATERMAN-voTEY.
Former Barre Young Man and Burling-
ton Young Lady Married.

Burlington, Dee. p. The marriage OF
Miss Florence Votey daughter Of Prof.
and Mrs. J. w. Notey, and Earle Lytton
Waterman, an instructor in Pennsyl-
vania State college, and son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. S. Waterman of Barre, took
place at the home OF the brides parents
on Main street last evening There were
about Is people in attendance
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
c. H. Smith Of Pittsford, an uncle Of
the bride Paul w Waterman, Z, v. NJ.
'l2, brother Of the groom, acted as
best man, and Miss Ruth Yotey as maid
of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss
lnez Waterman and Miss Dorothy Votey
and the ushcrs Dean H. Perry Of Barre
and William NJ. Rouse of this city.
A chorus of is Young ladies, sang a
theme adapted from Goldmark's we'd
ding symphony Immediately before the
bridal party entered the room where the
ceremony was performed The instru-
mental music was furnished by Miss
Beatrice Moore, pianist, Of Burlington.
Mr. and Mrs Waterman left last even
ing for two weeks wedding trip, after
which they win be at home at State
College. Pa. Mr. Waterman is a gradu-
ate OF the university of Vermont in the
class of 1907 and a member OF the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity as were the best
man and ~1tshers The bride is also
graduate Of the university
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
CANADIAN CLUB HON
ORS DEPARTING MEMBER
Reception Given Rev. j. Dugald Mac
Kenzie Last Evening, at WhiC'
preciatiye Words Were Spoil ="
by Several Persons.

The members OF the Canadian club
met at their club rooms last evening,
The occasion was farewell reception
to Rev. J. Dugald Mackenzie, a member
Of the club, who is leaving ON the 26th
Of this month for Alberta, Canada.
Among the members present were Rev.
j. NJ McKenna. pastor of St. Monica S
church, and Rev VIM. J. Beattie, rector
Of the Church Of the Good Shepherd /;
and Rev DR.. J. w Barnett of the Con-
gregational church was a guest.
During the course of the evening, Fa-
ther McKenna, in behalf Of the club,
presented Mr. Mackenzie a purse OF
money az a token Of the esteem in which
he was held by his Canadian brethren.
Father McKenna spoke atfectionately
and strongly concerning the work OF
Mr. Mackenzie, referred to the pleasure
he always had in meeting with him and
eomplimented him on the stand he had
taken in all matters relating to good
morals and temperance in the commun-
ity.
He especially alluded to the letter of
resignation written by Mr.. Mackenzie
and said that, had he not known MFR.
Mackenzie personally, the reading OF
the letter itself displayed him to be "a
courageous, honorable minister Of the
gospel and man Of sterling integrity
and worth" THE Presbyterian parish, -
said Father McKenna, "should frame
your letter OF resignation and preserve
it upon the walls OF the parish house,
for It is the best document of the kind
ever read"
In responding to the remarks OF Pa
ther Mckenna and in acknowledgment
of the gift, Mr. Mackenzie feelingly and
modestly referred to his work in Barre,
and the pleasure he had had in meeting
with Canadian friends lie thanked Fa.
ther Mckenna for his great kindness to
him during his pastorate and the pleas
ant words spoken by him that evening.
zone of the pleasantest recollections OF
my stay in Barre said Mr. Mackenzie,
"will be theremembrance of this even
ing and your great Kindness
Mr. Beattie and DR. Barnett spoke in
high terms of Mr.. Mackenzie. his work
and his stand on civic questions, and
expressed their sorrow at the coming
parting. The president OF the club,
Donald Smith, referred to Mr. MacKen-
zie as "a true Christian gentleman and
expressed the regret Of the club that
it was to lose Mr.. Mackenzie from its
circle. Refreshments We're served dur
ing the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
TOO MUCH GAS; HE'S DEAD.
Walter Benson, Young Medical Student
In New York, Victim.

New York, Dec. PA dozen doctors
and corps Of nurses worked all night
in Williamsburg hospital to rouse Wal
ter Benson, young medical student,
from the stupor of Illuminating gas
poison, only TO see him die yesterday.
Benson, p years OF old, was son Of
justice of the peace at Alexandria
bay, Thousand island. He was stu
dent in the Bellevue hospital, where he
was a favorite. He went to his room
late yesterday to take a nap and lit
gas stove. Three hours later lie was
found unconscious. He was full of gas,
and the tube connecting the stove with
gas jet was disconnected 1t was
apparent that Benson in moving the
stove had accidentally pulled the tube
from its position
Benson was taken to Williamsburg
hospital, where the full staff of the in
stitution went to work over him. Every
expedient known to medical skill was
utilized but he failed to respond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
LONG A CLERGYMAN
OF BAPTIST FAITH
Rev. ]. G. Lorimer, Who Had Held Two
Pastorates for Al Years, Died
Yesterday Afternoon at
Georgia, Vermont.

Georgia. Dee. p. Rev. J G. Lorimer
died at Georgia Center yesterday after
noon at O'clock following long
period Of i'll health. His last illness was
grippe with which be was taken III a
week ago. The funeral will be held at
the Baptist church at Georgia Plain
Sunday morning at IL o'clock, Rev. W.
G. Scofeld Of Richford, who had been
his friend for many years, officiating.
Rev. Mr.. Lorimer was born at Beebe
Plains, p c., on February 4. 1888. He
was married on September 30, 1862, to
Myra Hale OF Georgia. He was educated
at New Hampton institute at Fairfax,
and in 1851 was ordained as a Baptist
clergyman at Derby, where he served as
pastor for I6 years He then came to
Georgia and was pastor here for %
years. In October, 1909, failing health
compelled him to retire from active min
istry.
He is survived by his wife. one broth
er and three sisters, the latter Of whom
are all residents of the province of
Quebec Two Of his nephews are Bap-
tist clergymen. Rev. Addison b. Lorimer
at Bangor, Me, and Rev. Albert Lori
mer Of Salisbury, Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
NEARLY BLED TO DEATH.
Skull of Workman at Bottom Of Quarry
Was FRACTURED.

Rutland, Dec. 22-Michael Kearney OF
Clarendon Springs, an assistant on a
channelling machine at the Mccormack
quarry a short distance from West Rut-
land, had his skull fractured yesterday
morning. Kearney was at his work
about 1880 o'clock when a steam pipe,
feeding the machine which he was oper-
ating broke and the force Of the steam,
about 100 pounds pressure, swung the
pipe around, hitting him in the back Of
the head fracturing the base Of the skull
and inhicting severe scalp wound from
which he nearly bled to death. Kearney
was employed in the bottom Of the
quarry and he was alone in that sec
tion Of the mole. DIR. L. A. Heidle Of
this city was summoned and after the
mans wounds were dressed be was re-
moved to his home in Clarendon Springs.
He was unconscious late last night 1t
is very probable that kearney lay on
the bottom OF the quarry several min,
utes before he was discovered and dur
ing this time he lost a big amount Of
blood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
81 FIREMEN DIE
IN CHICAGO FIRE;
II MEN IN PHILA.

comrades on the ladder, but so sudden
was the collapse Of the wall that not q
soul was able to escape the terrible
rain Of bricks and twisted, beams and
grders. With terrific roar the five
story mass crumbled like toy block
house carrying with it death or injury
to every man who a moment before had
stood, ice-covered trying to save adjoin-
ing property. Thousands of gallons Of
water had already been thrown into the
burning building and there were at least
two feet of icy water in the cellar.
The first two bodies to be taken from
the debris were those of Patrick Carroll
and George Machinsky. Their heads
ere crushed almost beyond recogni-
ton, A few moments later the body Of
Charles Erderman was pulled from be-
meath heavy girder and John CAROLS
body was taken out shortly afterward.
Erderman's face was buried in mass
Of ice and John Carroll was frozen stiff.
The bodies of the policemen were re-
moved this morning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
Hope Abandoned at the Pre-
toria Mine in England
32O MEN LOST THEIR LIVES
Rescuers Kept Up Their Work All Night
and This Morning It Was An
nounced That There Are Prob
ably None Alive in Mine.

Manchester, Eng. Dec 22.- fumes
forced the abandonment to-day Of the
rescue work at the Pretoria mine, where
there was an explosion yesterday, kill
ing 320 men. The work had to be
stopped within eighty yards of the cen
ter of the mine, where 200 bodies are
believed to be lying The officials Of
the mine do not hold out hope that
any of the men are alive Manager
Tonge who was leading the rescuers, is
now in a critical condition as the result
of gas poisoning.
At half-past nine last night all the
rescuers, who had been working through
out the day were called out of the mine,
and conference was held at which gov
ernment inspector Gerard, the engineers
and the mine manager were present.
Inspector Gerard made report after
making descent into the pit, in which
he declared that nothing could be done
except TO 90 down and bring up 20
bodies found lying near the shaft.
Later on the colIiery fans We're again
started, and the air was found to be
fairly good. Arrangements were then
made for rescuers to 90 into the mine in
relays every three hours during the
night Along about midnight, the res
cuers found two more miners alive, in
addition to the eight living ones taken
out earlier in the day The two We're
terribly burned and were in a critical
condition.
flicker Of hope still animated the
rescuers that more men would be found
alive, and doctors and nurses were kept
on the scene all night, and relatives,
mostly women, fingered in the vicinity
One Of the incidents Of the rescue was
the death of a man from after damp dur
ing his efforts TO rescue his two sons.
All hope was given up this morning.
King George sent touching message
Of sympathy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
MRS. CARRIE R. BEMIS.
Died This Morning at the Home Of Her
Daughter, Mrs. H. H. Jackson.

Mrs. Carrie r. Bemis died at o'clock
this morning at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. r. H. Jackson, of 20 South
Main street Mrs Bemis was taken i'll
last Thursday night with the grippe,
which her advanced age and feebleness
was unable to withstand.
Carrie Rebeeca Kathan was born in
Brookfeld, April %. lS40 daughter of
John and Harriet Tilden Eathan She
was married TO Silas B. Bemis January
Z, 1864, and in 1888 came to Barre to
reside. Mr.. Bemis died in 1898 Since
then Mrs Bemis had resided at the
home on North Main street, until two
months ago, when she went to live with
her daughter Besides her daughter, she
leaves no near relatives, except niece,
Mrs Edith Spencer of Rochester. The
funeral services will be held at 20 South
Main street Saturday at 1880 o'clock,
Rev. Edward C. Downey officiating. The
iuterment will be in the family lot in
Elmwood cemetery Friends are re-
auested not to send flowers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
NINE COMPLAINTS
AGAINST ONE FIRM
Lodged by Federal Government at New
York, Duveen Brothers, Interna-
tional Art Dealers, Being
Involved.

New York Dec % The federal gov.
ernment filed nine complaints here yes
terday against Duveen Brothers. the in
ternati0nal art dealers, in a series Of
civil forfeiture suits aggregating approx
imately S600000. The suits are sequel
to the arrest in October Of several mem
bers Of the firm on charges of gross
undervaluation Of imports The goods
involved are all under seizure.
The government also has the right 70
sue for the forfeiture Of all goods sold
BY the Duyeens and now in possession
Of their customers, including many prom
inent milliOnaires, in cases where il is
known there was any detection in the
payment Of duty No such action has
yet been brought, but it may be ex.
pected
Some OF the values which the govern
ment places on the seized goods IL now
holds show what it costs to furnish d
millionaire's home. Here are few Of
them:
Three gold hand painted snuff boxes,
S34 soc; one sofa aud eight chairs. S42,.
1877; one large sofa, sl6l2l; two square
Chinese vases. and smaller pieces, SAC.
7l2; one Limoges enamel cup, Sl0050
The Duveen Brothers list Of custom.
ers includes several OF the wealthiest
and best. known connoisseurs OF the
country, and the prosecution said last
night that it viii take advantage of ev-
cry legal aid to recover from those who
have benefited either directly or indi-
rectly by the alleged frauds. which the
yoverp,upnt estimated of 81 600 On0 in
full
Henry J. Duveen. one Of the firm, is
now in England. but has given a $4,000
bond for temperance 10 face criminal
charges, Nothing was said yesterday by
the prosecution of any intention to drop
criminal prosecution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
FTREMEN SMOTHERED
AS THEY FOUGHT FIRE
Big Factory in Philadelphia
Wiped Out Last Night, and
Police and Firemen We're
Buried Beneath Failing
Walls i 7BOdiesRemOyed.

Chicago, Dec. % Fire department Of
fcials declare that wire chief Boran and
marshal Burroughs and over thirty of
their firemen are dead in fire, which
this morning destroyed the meat ware
house of the Nelson, Morris company at
the stockyards. The estimated prop
erty loss is half million dollars. The
flames were put under control at one
time but they soon broke out with re-
newed fury, and it is thought that the
bodies of the fire fighters have been
consumed.
Fire marshal Lacey, who escaped, told
the story Of the terrible loss Of life.
He declared that he was working with
Horan and Burroughs, bossing the work
Of stringing hose inside the beefhouse
when huge ammonia tank burst, re-
leasing gush of deadly fumes. All Of
the men, including the two officials, were
smothered except Lacey He says that
he staggered TO the open air and that
after he had become sufficiently revived
he went back and fought desperately
to rescue his comrades who had fallen
beneath the influence Of the ammonia.
A wall collapsed just after the release
of the ammonia, probably burying the
bodies Of those who had been smothered
and killing many who remained alive
The whole fire department of the city
fought throughout the early hours Of the
morning, subduing the flames and trying
to get at the bodies Of the men who
lost their lives in the fire. The bodies
Of iremen George Murawski and Capt.
Doyle Of the fire department were the
j. first to be taken out Of the ruins.
The body of Patrick was taken out
next, followed by that OF marshal Bur
roughs as it is now supposed Lieut.
Mackey was blown through the wall by
the force Of the explosion, but he fell
under some debris, thus saving his life
He declares that Burroughs body was
thrown high into the air when the roof
was blown off
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
Mas. Jos. D. HAYEs, FUNERAL
Was Held at Hedding Church, Following
PRAYER Service at the House.

Was Held at Hedding Church, Following
Prayer Service at the House.
The funeral OF Mrs Joseph d. Hayes,
who passed away Sunday morning, after
an illness Of ten days, was held from
the Methodist church yesterday after
noon at 2;30 o'clock. Rev f. o. Thayer
officiating. A short prayer service WAS
held at the home oil Hooker avenue be
fore the church service Two selections
were sung at the funeral by Mrs Dwight
II. Cutler and Mrs Eugene NJ Lyon.
The bearers were four brothers, cousins
Of the deceased, Fred w Suitor of Barre
City and Albert Suitor, Joseph Suitor
and George Suitor, all OF .Grauiteyille.
The body was temporarily placed III the
receiving vault at Elmwood cemetery.
where interment viii take place in the
spring.
Those from away who attended the
funeral were Mrs Z E. Buruham Of
Portland. Me. Mrs Charles Mcintyre Of
Whitefeld. n. H. and Mr.. aud Mrs.
Alex. Richards Of Montpelier.
The floral tributes We're as follows
Pillow. husband; wreath mother and
sisters; bouquet, 25 white carnations,
Mrs. s. J. Kelsey.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
SEARCHING FOR ASsAILANT.
Police and Military Authorities Want
John E. Cooper for Stabbing.

Burlington, Dec. % "A general warn.
ing for the apprehension Of John T.
Cooper trumpeter, troop Z, 10th cav.
airy, charged with stabbing George vii.
liams, chef at the Hiawatha club at
Winoosh, late Tuesday evening, has
been sent out by the military author
tiles at Fort Ethan Allen.
Mr.. Shaw stated yesterday afternoon
that there should have been ample time
to apprehend Cooper had the authorities
been notified Immediately after the stab
bing.
As soon as the states attorney learned
Of the stahbing he took active steps to
apprehend Cooper. But the latter had
evidently made good getaway. The
trooper did not return to the barracks
after the stabbing.
Lieut. Col. Gale of the military post
has furnished the following complete
description Of Cooper;
Born in Jacksonville, Ohio; age 27
years and 4 months, eyes, brown, No
i hair black; complexion, black; height
5 feet. 0 inches; marks, front, linear
scar 81 inches right side head; scar
3-4 by ga inches top Of left foot; linear
scar 5-s, ball OF right ,humb; back, vac
cination scar y inch, left arm; scar x
inch and scar "a inch back of neck
occupation, plasterer; nearest relative,
sister, Irene Albury, Nassau, tHarbin Is
and Bahamas.
Williams chances for recovery are re-
garded as very poor. The weapon with
which he was stabbed WAS a dirk nine
inches long and after the blade had pene-
trated deep into the victims breast the
handle snapped off. Williams stated at
the hospital that he had pulled the
blade from lis body by main force. The
wound is regarded as a serious one by
the hospital physicians.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
BOSTON HOTEL LOST
BY FIRE TO-DAY
The Epicure at the Corner of Harrison
Avenue and Hayward Place Wiped
0ut-Gas Explosion Hindered
Firemen In Their Work,

Boston, Dec % Fire destroyed the
hotel Epicure, four.story brick build
ing at the corner Of Harrison avenue
and Hayward place this morning. The
blaze started in the kitchen from an
overheated stove. An explosion Of gas
made the work Of the fremen difficult.
The loss is estimated at 100000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
BIG PROPERTY LOSS
AT HAGERSTOWN, MD.
Guests In Hotel Barely Escaped-Two
Other Buildings Destroyed and
Another Damaged This
Morning.

Hagerstown Nd, Dec. p, The Frank
lin hotel the Fohrney and the McCon-
nell building were destroyed and the
Knode building was damaged in a fire
that broke out shortly after midnight
this morning. The hotel building burned
so rapidly that the guests barely es-
capped From the hotel, the flames spread
to the Fohrney and Mcconnell build
ings, after destroying them, leaped to
the Knode building, which was occupied
partially as an apartment house. The
firemen were hampered by the lack Of
water. The loss is placed at quarter
of million dollars,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
ORDERED TO STRIKE.
Depot and Train Messengers Against
Express Companies.

Springfield, Mass, Dec 22.-An order
was issued yesterday by f. G. ThayeI
of this city, president OF the New Eng.
land division of the railroad express
mems union, declaring strike against
the Adams and American Express com
panies, MS to their depot and train mes
sengers. The expressmen claim that un.
der the present conditions they work
between u and Is hours day, at wages
ranging from S55 20 $40 month. They
have demanded l0-hor day and a
general wage increase, averaging q
cents a day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
Granite Cutters Demand New
Bill March |
AND THE QUARRYMEN, TOO
Latter Are Now Getting 25 Cents Per
Hour Minimum and in New De-
mand They Want Raise Of
Ten Per Cent.
-tatc lihfafS

Westerly, II. l., Dec. 22.-The granite
manufacturers Of Westerly are facing
another demand from the stone cutters
and quarrymen. The present contract
between the manufacturers and the stone
cutters viii expire on the FIRST Of March
and the agreement reads that should ths
stone cutters and quarrymen desire any
change, it shall be made before Dec. 10.
Under the present contract the stone
cutters are receiving q wage Of 3sla
cents an hour minimum and in their
new bill they demand 4S cents an hour,
a raise OF about 10 per cent The
quarrymen are receiving rs cents per
hour minimum and under the new bill
they demand raise of about 10 per
cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-22
TRAINS HIT,
TWO MEN DIE
Passenger Train Ploughed In
to Rear Of Freight
ON PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
The Two Victims in Wreck Near Mill.
stone Junction, N. j., To-day Were
Trainmen, While Ten Passen-
gers Were Injured.

New York, Dec. 22.-Two trainmen
We're killed and ten passengers were
injured on the Pennsylvania railroad in
a wreck which took place near Milestone
Junction, n. J, at an early hour this
morning.
The dead are:
Fireman Knox
Brakeman Minehan.
II vas rear-end collision between
a freight train and passenger train,
the latter ploughing into the freight
and sending the cars off the track.
Brakeman Minehan was on the freight
train, and engineer Knox was running
the passenger train.