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The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Why Gould Clung to Morosini

railroad was in the hands of receiv-
er, in the middle seventies of the last
century, made a trip OF Inspection
over the road, having in mind its pur-
chase. a purpose which he subse-
quently carried out. Some ten or
twelve men of financial and railway
authority accompanied Mr. Gould up
on this trip, and among them. was
Mr.. Morosini. The excursion lasted
the better part of a week, and In that
time Mr.. Morosini found himself
greatly attracted to one of the mem
bers of the party. With this man,
who has for years been leading rail-
road authority, Mr. Morosini became
confidential, narrating many interest
ing anecdotes of Mr. Gould. all OF
which made it clear that Morosini un-
derstood Gould perfectly. and espe-
cially Gould's disposition to give con-
fidence to no man.
MANY persons have wondered"
said Mr.. Morosini, one evening. why
Mr.. Gould and l are on terms OF
friendship. Some of the explanations
they give have made me smile. There
isn't one Of them that is correct. But
don't mind telling you, provided you
won't say anything about 1t, as long
as Mr.. Gould and l are living. If you
should happen to outlive us. you may
tell then.
you remember that I was the audi
tor of the Erie railroad at the time
when Mr.. Gould and Jim Fisk. who
then owned it, were printing stock
certificates as fast as the printing
press could run, and selling them,
fradulently, as charged. 1t was my
duty to keep a record of those trans
ations.
Afterwards, the great fight was be-
gun to oust Gould and Fisk from the
control of the road, and the New York
courts got after them, and the offices
of the road were removed to New Jer-
sey in order to escape jurisdiction in
New York. was instructed to remove
from the books all evidences of the
stock certificate transactions, and l
obeyed orders. l was told to tear the
leaves out of the books and destroy
them, and l did tear the leaves out
"Of course, Mr. Gould did not want
to know personally anything about
this, so that If he were put upon the
witness stand he could testify to that
effect l was presumed to have de-
stroyed the leaves. But Mr.. Gould
has never known whether 1 did that
or not. That is my secret. Now, If
kept those leaves, why. you can easily
see that to have produced them at any
one of several periods might have
caused Mr. Gould considerable trou-
BILE.
81 won't even tell you what l did
with those leaves-whether / destroy
ed them or not-and nobody will ever
know But as long as I had that
secret 1t was, of course, to Mr.. Gould's
advantage to have me keep on good
terms with him. 1 don't know wheth-
er that is the real reason, or not, of
the beginning and continuance of our
friendship. but don't know Of any
other. And 1 suppose have been as
good a personal friend of his as he
ever permits anybody to be-"
Copyright, 1910. by e. ]. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
.Shernan's Simulated Anger

Sherman, having returned to Washing
ton, saw in his newspaper the an
nouncement OF the new postmaster in
LeFevre's district. The senator made
haste to visit the postofiice depart
ment. When he was closeted with the
postmaster general he asked: What
is this see about the appointment OF
a postmaster in Ben LeFevre's dis
trict? II was done over my head; !
wasn't consulted"
The postmaster general thought the
better way was to tell Senator Sher-
man the whole story. When he fin
ished Sherman exclaimed: Il want to
express my Indignation at this un-
usual discourtesy to me-" Then, in
lower tone of voice, he asked: Have
you observed my indignation? If you
have"-his voice rose again then
strike this table with my hand while
denouncing this action"
Soto voice: Did you observe me
strike the table with my hand? Now"
his voice pitched high again-"in
my anger l pace up and down the
room while protest vehemently
against this deliberate discourtesy to
me-" Aside: do you hear me protest
Indignantly? Do you behold my angry
stride?
Very well"-and Shermans voice
sank to a whisper-"and yet want to
tell you, confidentially, that I'm glad
the one-legged soldiers got the job.
But there will be a rumpus among the
Republicans OF LeFevre's district. and
they will come to see you, and when
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
craftIness OF Great Statesman Illus
trated by His Pretense Of Rage for
Edificatlon Of Groups Of
Constituents.

John Sherman, great statesman
though he was, could be at times as
crafty a politician as the next one;
and / know of no better anecdote IL
lustrating this point than the hitherto
unpublished one of the manner in
which Sherman simulated anger for
the edification OF a protesting group
of constituents.
During the entire period that he had
a seat in the lower house of congress.
which stretched from 1879 to 1887.
Benjamin LeFevre of Sidney, Ohio.
was one of the most popular men in
that body. He had as many friends
on the Republican side as he had
among the Democrats, and by reason
of his personal popularity he was one
of the conspicuous members OF the
house.
On a very hot day in April 1881.
Ben LeFevre went to President Gar
field with the request that the latter
appoint a new postmaster in certain
town in LeFevre's district.
why, Ben" said the president,
you know l cannot appoint a Demo
crat postmaster, even to oblige you"
uOu WANT yOu " oPPOAhb q DSAAA
ocrat, General" replied LeFevre, also
a veteran of the civil war. Il ask
you to appoint a good Republican.
man who left leg on the battlefield.
and staunch supporter of you"
What is the matter with the pres
ent postmaster, Benz" the president
asked.
Its a personal matter; the man
has gone out of his way to insult me,
and don't propose to stand it. The
man / ask you to appoint is as good
a Republican. and he was a brave SOL
der, besides"
The president hesitated a moment.
Ben" he went on, IF you'll do what
tell you, think you can get your post
master appointed and confirmed. John
Sherman is out of town today. You go
right to the capitol, call out Senator
Pendleton, tell him am going to send
the name of the man you want ap-
pointed postmaster to the senate i'm
mediately, and ask him to get the con-
firmation through at once. Then, II
that is done, hurry back here with the
commission, and I'll sign 1t"
AS soon as a driver could urge a
sweating horse up to the capitol, Ben
LeFevre was at the senate chamber
and in consultation with Senator
George H Pendleton, Democrat. The
senator agreed to expedite confirma-
ton. A few moments later the ap-
pointment was received by the senate
and Senator Pendleton moved that the
senate go into executive session. In
that session he made a personal plea,
saying that the appointee was good
Republican-none better in the dis
trict-and he would take it as per-
sonal favor If there was immediate
confirmation. His appeal was needed.
and an hour later the commission OF
the new postmaster was signed. E.
On the following morning, Senator
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
MarshmaIIow Frostinq.

Boil one-half cup sugar and one
quarter cup water until 1t strings" or
threads" Pour this sirup over one
beaten white of egg and one-quarter
pound OF marshmallows cut into fine
pieces. Beat until they are melted
and frosting is thick enough to spread.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Nickel to Take Place of Paper.

One of Edison's latest suggestions is
the use of thin sheets of nickel in the
place of paper for books. He says he
can make by an automatic process
plates of nickel one-twenty-thousan
of an inch thick, tough and flexible, at
a cost of dollar ana quarter
pound. The nickel plates are perfect
for printing purposes. and are practi-
cally indestructible.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Cleaning Compounds.

Mix one ounce of borax and one
ounce gum camphor with one quart
boiling water. When cool add one
pint of alcohol. Bottle and cork tight
ly. When wanted for use shake well
and sponge the garments to be cleaned.
This is an excellent mixture for clean
ing soiled black cashmere and woolen
dresses, coat collars and black felt
hats.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Nodded Cranberry Jelly.

Nodded cranberry jelly is made as
follows: Cook one quart of cranber-
ries and one cup of water ten min
utes. Add two cups of sugar and
cook ten minutes longer. Rub through
a strainer into china mold. When
cold turn out on plate.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Servants Wide Influence.

First New Woman-It is very I'm
portant to get all cooks interested in
the suffrage movement.
Second New Woman-Why SO?
First New Woman-Because every
cook controls two votes-her own ana
that of her mistress. Life.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
Deppermints.

One cup sugar, one-quarter cup wa
ter, cook three minutes, flavor with
one teaspoon vanilla, beat until 1t al
most sugars, then put on creased pa
per with tablespoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
On the Trail.

nounced the trust-buster.
Then come with me- whispered
the near-humorist. Il can show you
some of the tracks,"
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
currant Jelly Sauce.

Boil three-quarters cup sugar and
three-quarters cup water together four
minutes. Then pour onto one-third
cup currant jelly which has been beat
en- until soft with silver fork.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-04
OF Course They Can.

"The man who says they can't is
bilious. They can all make fudge
and some OF them can make welsh
rabbits"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15

A special conclaye of st.
AldemaF commandery viii be
held at the asylum Thursday
evening, February 10, at 1880
o'clock. Work, temple degree.
Per order I'm. Comdr,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
GRoToN.

The auditors are busy this week set.
ting the towns accounts.
Mrs. james Rogers returned from her
visit at Montpelier Monday.
Alfred Scott and w w. Pillsbury left
Monday for Manchester, n. H,
r. Z. Pillsbury left Tuesday morning
on business trip to Keene, n. II,
Mrs. James Smith of Passumpsic was
the guest Of her son, James Smith, over
Sunday
Mrs. Fred Carpenter and mother, Mrs.
Alvin Norwood, We're at Wells River
Saturday.
Uncle Rube," BY local talent, will be
presented in the opera house Thurs
day and Friday evenings.
Mrs. I. n. Hall, who has been i'll with
for some time, suffered an
other severe attack Saturday night,
Miss Nellie ToIlotson of West Tops
ham is caring for Mrs. H. L. Tillotson,
who has been i'll for the past week or
ten days.
Roy Heath, who is employed in the
railroad yard at Woodsville, N. H., Wis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
TALK OF THE TOWN.
New dress skirts At Yaughan's.

New dress skirts at yaughan's.
Second hand sewing machine for sale
cheap, at Fits
A. Malnati went to Burlington to-
day on a business trip.
Miss Elizabeth Carson went to Boston
to-day for weeks visit with friends
0. f. Nichols of Williamstown was
among the business visitors in the city
to-day,
There will be meeting of the Social
list party tonight in the Scampini block,
room 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Barnes went to
Randolph this afternoon for visit with
relatives
Wednesday sale-Percales up to 25c
yard for one day at lie yard at The
Vaughan Store.
Mrs. Luther Hagar of Plattsburg, n.
", is visiting at the home Of her niece,
Mrs. George A. Reed.
The members Of the ladies' auxiliary
of the A. 0. II. are requested to bring
cake on Thursday evening
Howard Rydberg returned last night
from Detroit, Mich, where he has been
working for the past few months.
The Odd Ladies' amusement commit
tee will meet at the home of Mrs. w. A.
Milne, Laurel street, Thursday night,
February l6, at o'clock
S. d. Allen returned this afternoon
from three weeks trip to 0'Fallon,
Mo. where he visited at the home of his
sister. Mrs Flora Richardson of Waits
field, another sister, who went with him,
also returned to-day.
The w c. r Il. have invited the East
Barre and Montpelier w. G. r. us to
visit them at Mrs. w. f. Humphreys,
$40 North Main street, Friday evening,
February II. Those going on the cleo
tries will leave the car at Maple avenue.
This is "gentlemen's night" and a special
invitation is extended them to be pres
emit A program will be given and re-
freshments served.
Among the guests registered at the
City hotel yesterday and to-day were
the following persons; c. S. spafford,
Sherbrooke, r. O.; w. r. Austin, H. G.
Royce, st. Adams; Earl McCabe, G. II.
Rodgers, Boston; f G. Evans, Burling.
ton; r. f. Thompson, Aberdeen, Wash.
w. S. Taught, Burlington; H. L. vii.
liams, New York; J. s. Bowers, st.
Johnsbury; H. B. Emery, E. Miller, New
York City
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
Ladies' Tailored Suits

Notice these prices on good season.
able Suits. To be sure they are odd,
but that does not lessen their value
At s3.as are few Misses Junior
Suits in IS and II year sizes. These
are an all-wool worsted and novelty
cloth Suit and the seasons best style.
Were $1,000.
At S39S is one Suit in Ladies' SO
size; is good Tailored Suit and was a
good value at $3.50. Now S3.9s.
At S5ss is one Gray-mixed Suit
in a long-eoat styles is made in the
best tailored shape Was $3.50 Now
only S5.9S to close.
AT S59s is Misses Junior Suit
in Hyear size; is made in a good
tailored style, with medium length coat.
Is gray check material Was $1,000.
Only S5.9s to close.
AT s5.9S is green Suit in IA.
year size; is a small 30 size. Was a
good value at $3.50, To close at but
S5.oS.
At s59s are three dark Gray Suits;
are made in a good short coat style;
have a good skirt were $500; to close
at S5.9S.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
Ladies' Tailored Suits

These odd Suits will be closed in .
day or two; so, if you want one, you
should see them at once.
AT S9.9S are two Garnet Suits in a
good length coat style; has good style
skirt and were a good value mt the
original prices, $500 and $4,000 To
close at S9.9S.
At S9.9S are two Gray Striped Suits
of fine worsted; are a nice length coat
and one of the seasons best STYLED
skirts. Were $3.50. To close at S99S
At S9as is one Blue Serge Suit in
a good value at the regular price, $3.50
At S9.9s is one Blue Serge Suit in
good value. one of our best made
Suits Was $500.
AT S9.9s is one medium Blue Mixed
Suit in a good value at the regular
price, 1878
At $3.50 is good value in a
blue wide-wale Suit; is a good styled
Suit; was $4,000.
At S12.5O is one Dark Red Suit
in a fine worsted; is a good style.
Was $500
Do not wait until next week and then
expect to find these values.
At one-half price are a few Colored
Suits in our latest models.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
BACHELOR MAIDS" ENTERTAIN.
Many Hearts Exposed Last Evening, but
They Were of the Paper Variety.


Many Hearts Exposed Last Evening, but
They Were of the Paper Variety.
St. Valentines day was fttingly OBJ
served in manner both novel and high
II entertaining at Woodmens hall last
evening Nearly seventy-fye young peo-
pie were present to participate in the
dancing which formed the principal fea-
ture Of the evening. The hall was taste
fully decorated with materials appropri.
ate to the occasion. and crepe paper,
evergreen and colOred lights were used
70 good effect. The color scheme was
red and white. while large number OF
small lights hidden about the hall aided
greatly in securing the desired appear
ance. The stage was devoted entirely
to the orchestra, and was artisticslly
arranged in harmony with the other
decorations. Countless little hearts
strung from corner to corner of the
hall added realistic touch to the scene
The program of dances included mail
box and confetti dances and easily made
hit with every member of the party
At intermission. dainty lunch, CON
sisting Of punch and waters, was served
to the company. Riley's orchestra fur
nished music for the occasion and did
its share in making the affair a success.
That the party was carefully planned
and carried to such a successful finish Is
largely due to the efforts of FIVE Young
ladies. all members of the Bachelor
Maids club.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
The Daylight Store

tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Heath, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Eastman of Tops.
ham have been at the homes of Their
daughters, Mrs. l. o. Kicker and Mrs
Dexter Whitehill, for the past week.
The Canadian jubilee singers drew
crowded house Saturday night and gave
good satisfaction. The troupe furnished
music at a union service Sunday even.
ing at the Baptist church, which was
largely attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Smith, who
moved their household goods to Han,
over. N. H., early in the winter, re.
turned to town last week and have
rented tenement in the house Of Lew
Wilson, which is also occupied by James
Rogers.
The next meeting Of the Groton grange
will be Tuesday evening, February q.
AT which time there will be degree work
followed by a short debate The sub
ject for discussion will be, Resolved:
That the farmers life is preferable to
any other class of laborers."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15

sssNsss Regular meeting OF Hiawa-
IS tina lodge. 1. o, 0. f., Thurs.
siSsst day evening at 7 o'clock,
Work, first degree. Per order noble
grand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
NO ONE BLAMED FOR ACCIDENT
Public Investigation Of Causes of De-
railment Show Precautions Taken.

A hearing was held January 81 at
Brattleboro before the public service
commissioners, relative To the derail.
ment OF car on the West River branch
Of the Central Vermont railway, near
Wiliamsville, in which II was found that
no blame could be attached TO anyone
inasmueh as the accident seems to have
been caused by a broken brake SHOE
which dropped from the rear trucks of
the passenger car and lodged between
the rail and the planking of the cross.
ing. A public investigation as to the
cause was ordered because of injuries
received by several passengers at the
time Of the derailment,
The accident happened November 80,
1910, when the regular southbound mixed
train, going at the rate of ten miles an
hour. was derailed, when the rear trucks
Of the combination passenger and bag.
gage car suddenly left the track and
let the rear end Of the car drop down
twenty-foot embankment, while the
forward end remained attached to the
train. The train was quickly stopped
by the action of the air brakes. In the
accident the following were slightly in
iured: DR.. I. w. Gage of West Brattle-
boro, veterinary surgeon, left leg
bruised; Judge A. +. Schwenk, Brattle-
boro. ankle bruised; Mrs Mary Golf,
Brattleboro, finger broken, forehead
bruised; Hazel Golf, hip bruised slightly;
Mrs. c. A. Nichols, Newfane, shoulder
bruised; J. L. Stoekwell, merchant, West
Brattleboro forehnger broken.
4E,aa l. 81 n.
is examined twice daily at Brattleboro
by a competent car inspector and was
so inspected on the morning Of the day
of the accident; and the section Of the
road where the accident occurred is in
spected daily, and was on that day; so
the commission announced that
the occurrence was purely accidental and
no blame could be placed anywhere.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
FUR GOODS

We want again call your attention to Ladies and
Gentlemens Fur Goats and Gentemens Fur-lined Goats.
Our discounts these lines of goods being appreciated
by the trade and hope this month close out the entire
line. If low prices will interest YOU that
sell you Coat
Ladies and Gentlemen's Fur Caps at liberal discount
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
Ladies' and Misses Tailored Guat'

This is the last call on Ladies' Winter
Coats. Here is where you can mak'
good money.
At S39s are d few Misses Juniol
Coats in number OF different styles.
At 1898 arc two Yery warm Coat
IN the 10 and ls-yeaT size Were $500
At s50S are few odd Coats il
good values at the regular prices, 1920.
to $500.
At ope-half price are few Coloret
Coats in the new models; are extra
good value.
At one-half price is few extra gooi
values left in Ladies' Colored Skirts.
We have a few odd Black skirts il
wolfe, meIrose and chiffon panama, thai
we viii give special discount prie,
on, a. they are samples.
In this cleanup sale are a few WOO
one-pieee Dresses in colors and black
that we will close at less than hall
price.
You can buy good fine Serge Dresi
at S7.9S; was $500
At $500 are a few Black Dresses.
See these values at once, before they
are gone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
MEETING OF BOARD OF
CIVIL AUTHORITY TO
REVISE THE CHECKLIST

The board of civil authority will meet
at the city court room on the evenings
of February p. March I and ?, at
o'clock. for the purpose Of making addi-
tions and corrections on the checklist 20
be used AZ the city election to be held
March Z, 1911.
Dated at the city OF Barre. VT, Feb.
"a, 1911.
James Maekay. City Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15

X. 4. Thompson, who accompanied the
remains of Major L. A. Abbott to this
city from Aberdeen, Wash, left to-day
on the return trip to his Washington
home. Mr., Thompson, although a vet
eran of the Civil war. serving ia the
Fourth New York regiment, and well
advanced in years, endured extremely
wen the long journey across the cont.
nent. He was longtime friend Of
the late Major Abbott, and for the last
few years he had been his constant com
panion. Mr. Thompson visited this state
many years ago for the first time. and
was then engaged in shipping large
numbers OF sheep TO different western
states. He says that Nermonts merino
sheep farms have declined rapidly since
his last visit. The veteran has Travelled
widely in all parts Of the world. includ-
ing England. China and Australia, but
saws he has vet to find colder weather
than he has experienced in Vermont dur.
ing the past few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15
cRANITEvILLE.

Regular meeting Of Mystic circle. 0s5,
Thursday, Feb. 10 at p. m. Every
member is asked to be present. mitia-
ton and other important business
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-15

Barre should have plant TO manu-
facture building granite and not let our
obtain the new industry.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-03-23
A Salute on Borrowed Powder.

Once upon a time his Britannia
maiesty's ship Pearl swept impress
sively into the roads at Delagoa bay
flying the union jack. But never a
whisper of the usual gun salute
greeted the British warship's entry.
Just as her commander was about
to go ashore to learn the reason for
this supposed insult a natty little
gig put out from the fortress land
ing place. Its oarsmen presented
arms as the commandant of the fort
ascended the gangway to the cap
tain's bridge. "Sir," the Portuguese
officer painted, eve are all out OF
powder. If only you will lend us a
little of yours we shall be honored
to give you the salute you are en-
titled to-"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-03-23
Mortuary.
Mrs H JANE MCCUTCHEN.

DIED-At her home near GreerS,
Greenville county, Wednesday morn
ing, March 22,Mrs H Jane McCutch-
en-. The remains will be taken to
Indiantown church this Thursday
morning and laid to rest by the side
of her husband, Mr. Thos M Nc
Cutchen, who died in 1898. Mrs Nc
Cutchen leaves seven children, viz:
Mrs W D Owens, Sumter; DR. Thos
McCutchen, Sardinia; Capt L B Nc
Cutchen, Charleston; Mr. James Nc
Cutchen, Sumter; Misses Manette,
Harriet and Eugenia McCutchen, OF
Greers.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev A C Bridgman, pastor
of Indiantown.
Mrs McCutchen spent many years
of her life in Williamsburg county
and a large circle of kindred and
friends is bereaved by her death.