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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-16

One girl with artistic ambitions kept accounts
and did the correspondence in crossroads cheese fac
tory She went to the city to take in art with
$50. Her fifty had melted at the end Of two months
when there wasn't the slightest prospect of getting
returns from her drawings and it was up to her to
secure night work of some kind or go back to the
cheese factory.
The upshot that she diligently followed up
half dozen ads Saturday when the future looked
particularly murky. Her versatility and willingness
to make Of her lesser gifts while perfectng her
specially has been her main boost to victory. 1t ver
fes the truth of the idea that all great people are
not afraid to appear small when good object de-
mands it.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-16
Vanity
DANGERS
Specialist Finds
Many Obstacles
i'm Her Way
By THURDE RAYLE BRUCE

VERY good specialist finds his level by by but many who
vain of their speciality get start with difficulty.
The frendess, trus-o-uck one who comes to the CITY
with just little talent to depend doesn't succeed does
the girl who boast of doing thing WE'LL another thing
better and particular thing best and who isn't proud
to do either to get a start.
That sanguine specialist who to the big city with
grand dreams ought to be prepared make sacrifices
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-16
Chicago, June IA, 1911.

Chicago, June n, 1911.
Cattle-Beeves, SIS $3.50; stock
ers and feeders, 1856 05.65; cows
and heifers, 5.S5; calves, 500
@825.
Hogs-Light, 5.95@6.3O; heavy.
$50 06.3O; rough, 5.S0@5.95;
pigs, 5.6O@6.15.
Sheep Native, 2.5O@4.3O; year
lings, 4.25 q 500; lambs, native, 400
@635.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-16
MINNEAPOLIS. June ID 1911.

Minneapolis, June IA, 1911.
Wheat-No. 1, hard, 953s; No.
L, northern, "a &c; No. 2, northern,
SO &c. Corn-No. 3, yellow, SIC.
Oats-No. 3, white, 36%c. Rye
No. 2, S9c
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
DAIRYMEN WILL END
SESSIONS LATE TODAY
Charles Gates and Son of Evarts Won
Silver Cup for Best Butter; B. A.
HIATT Of North Danville the
Cup for Creamery Glass

Burlington, Jan II. The closing ses-
sion of the Vermont State Dairymen' 4
association was held this afternoon.
The social feature Of the convention
will be the banquet at the Van Ness
house this evening. This morning dele
cations visited the Drew Ayreshire farm
in South Burlington and the experiment
station farm, and there was also de-
monstration Of dairy cows by Prof. III.
It. Cook Of Canton, n. A.. dean of the
New York State Agricultural school.
Officers viii be elected late this after
noon.
In the award Of prizes Charles Gates
and son Of Evarts won the silver cup
for best butter having score of 97.
The cup in the creamery class was
awarded to b. A. HIATT Of North Dan.
vile. The prizes for milk were award
ed as follows: First. Fillmore farms,
Bennington. "a IL; second a. +. Man
ley, Pittsford, 20 ~; third, G. Il. Jack
son, Nergennes, 93. Cream, first, Que
eaee Fells farms, Quechee, 90; second,
Fillmore farms, Remington, SIS l-2 No
prizes were offered for cheese and there
were few entries. The scores ran from
80 to 96.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
Four People Believed to be
Dead in Connellsyille, Pa.
SHOPGIRLS HURT In PANIC
There Were About Thirty People in Nc
Croony's Store This Morning, When
There Was a Tremendous Gas
Explosion in the Basement.

ConnelsvlIe, Pa, Jan, l2.Four peo-
pile are believed to have lost their lives
to-day in an explosion and fire in Me-
Croony's five and ten-cent store on North
Pittsburg street All of the victims
were probably employees Of the store.
There were about thirty persons in the
store at the time Of the explosion, and
there was a wild scramble for the exits.
IT is thought that all but four of them
got out safely A majority We're shop
girls, and score Of them We're injured
more or less seriously in the panic which
ensued. The first reports Of the fire
gave the death list as high as twenty
four, but subsequently the missing ones
were accounted for.
The explosion was due to the aceumu-
lation of gas in the basement of the
building. The force of il wrecked the
building, and fire broke out Immediately,
adding to the horror Of the scene. The
fire was placed under control. but not
till damage OF 100000 had been done
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
SUES FOR ALIENATION.
Mrs. Maud Bates Starts Action Against
Susan A. Barrett.

Rutland, Jan. II. Mrs. Maud Bates
of Cayendish, wife OF DR. Charles fl
Bates, who is now serving sentence
at the house of correction because he
took a western trip last July with Miss
Susan A.. Barrett Of this city, trained
nurse, now under a Windsor county in
dietment foB statutory charge and out
on bail yesterday sued Miss Barrett for
alienation OF her husbands affections.
Damages of $4,000 are claimed and the
suit is returnable in Rutland county
court. The papers We're served by Sher-
ilf L. G, Fish Of West Rutland and At
torney B. H. Stafford of this city went
bailafor Miss Barrett. r. w. Moloney
is counsel for the plaintiff.
1t is alleged in tile declaration that
Miss Barrett "contriving and wiekedly
intending to injure the plaintiff and de-
prive her Of the society and assistance
Of Charles II. Bates and to ALLEVIATE and
destroy his affections did entice and al
lure him to leave his wife, etc. Grim
inal relations are also alleged
DR.. Bates desertion of his family and
flight to the West with Miss Barrett
last summer created great excitement in
Ludlow, where he praeticed medicine, as
we'll as in this city. 1t was some days
before he was intercepted in the far
West and brought back to Vermont for
taking mortgaged property out of the
state. A little later a charge of adul-
terry was preferred and DR.. Bates was
sentenced in Windsor county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
Children Hurt in Coasting Ac-
cident at South Ryegate
HIT POLES BESIDE ROAD
Kenneth Cole Put Out Foot to Avert
Collision and His Leg Was Broken
Just Above the Knee Last
Night.

South Ryegate, Jan. l2 While par.
ty OF children were sliding on Cowie hill
last evening. large traverse. containing
q dozen Of them, collided with some poles
lat turn in the road, causing injuries
to several. The injured are:
Kenneth Cole. aged ~, left leg broken
just above the knee.
Percy Cowie, aged l3, side injured and
perhaps ribs broken,
Jeannie Beattie, aged IL, badly bruised
and eye hurt.
The others on the traverse escaped
injury
The road was very slippery, and the
boys and girls were having gay time,
having coasted down several times. At
the time Of the accident, Warren Cole,
brother of the boy most seriously hurt,
was steering the fast-moving double
runner and was unable to guide il
around a sharp corner. Just at that
point there is one telephone and one
electric light pole, with stone wall
just beyond The traverse got half by
the pole obstructions when the rear end
slowed around and struck a heavy blow
Young Kennth Cole. who is the son
of George Cole, keeper Of blacksmith
shop here, attempted to ward off the
force Of the collision BY thrusting his leg
against the pole; and the leg was
snapped in a twinkling. Cowie, a son Of
Mrs Elizabeth Cowie, was thrown
against the pole and had his side In
irred; and all the others were badly
shaken up by the impact. The traverse
had been travelling about half mile
and was running rapidly at the time.
II brought up directly between the two
poles by the roadside. II ii considered
fortunate that the accident did not turn
out more seriously
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
CORN DAY AT MONTPELIER.
Jan. II Big Day for Farmers-GOod
Speakers, Rousing Addresses

Corn day is to be held at Montpelier
next Tuesday at the Kellogg Hubbard
library hall, under the auspices Of the
board Of trade. Entries close at II a.
m. the day Of the exhibition and prizes
are to be given for the best ear Of corn
grown in the county and also Tor the
best ear grown in each town of the
county.
The afternoon session will open at
l:l5 o'clock and will be one of interest
to every farmer. O, L. Martin Of Plain
field, state commissioner of agriculture,
will give an address, also w +. Me-
Sparren, corn expert Of Furnace, Pa.
and Prot. j. c. Hills of Burlington
Excursion rates are to be given on all
railroads and the meeting will furnish
an opportunity to both give and get
good. A general discussion and ques-
tion box will permit the exchange of
ideas and large attendance is antiei-
mated
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
BACK BROKEN !:
BY BIG ROCK
Vermont State Library \
Philip Ferris Died an Hour
After Being Hit !,
THE STONE FELL so FEET
Accident at the ]. x. Pirie Quarry Yes.
terday Afternoon, the Victim Being
in the Bottom Of the Quarry
Working an Air Drill.
THE STONE FELL so FEET

While Philip Ferris was STOPPING over
in running an air drill at the j. II. Pirie
quarry in Graniteville yesterday after
noon, l00-pound rock, loosened by the
thsw, fell from the top of the quarry,
so feet up, and struck him squarely in
the small OF the back, breaking the
backbone, smashing several ribs and in
fiicting internal injuries which caused
his death an hour later. The man was
rendered unconscious at once and prob.
ably never realized anything; nor did
he have warning Of his impending fate,
as the noise OF the drill drowned what
ever sounds might have told him Of the
danger.
The stone was precipitated with ter
rife force from the great height. Sew
eral other workmen were near by, but
they escaped harm. These loaded the
man into the grout-car, in the hopes
that there might be some chance to
save his life, and he was hoisted to the
surface by means of the derrick Drs
Bailey and Hays were called They
could feel slight pulse, but no beating
Of the heart; and the former ceased an
hour later, or about 4 o'clock. The
mans body was terribly battered, and
it is probable that internal organs were
displaced. b. WI Hooker & Co.'S am
bulanee brought the remains TO the firms
undertaking rooms in this city.
The young man had begun work on
the Pirie quarry only recently, having
come from Concord, n. r. He was born
in Adamant 20 years ago, and his moth
er still lives there His father died
few years ago. There is a large family
Of children surviving, six brothers aud
one sister. Horace Kicker OF Granite
vile is an uncle, as is Fred Kicker Of
Groton. The young man lived with his
aunt, Mrs Alfred jenkins.
The funeral will be held at the home
of Mrs. Jenkins Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock, and interment will be in the
Wilson cemetery in Barre Town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
salvation Amy Interest Increases.

On Tuesday night the soldiers of the
Barre Salvation Army, reinforced by
some of the comrades from Montpelier
and Capt Huekins and Cadet Kingsley
had the biggest march that has been in
Barre for some time. They marched to
Depot square, where an Interesting open.
air service was held The music was
particularly enjoyed, Capt. Huckins aud
Cadet Kingsley rendering a very pretty
duet. Marching back to the barracks.
Capt. Huckins and Cadet Kingsley were
in charge Of the interesting service
which was held The music at this
service was also very good and Capt.
Huekins preached sermon on Recon
ciliatioB,n which was very impressive.
The interest in the Army appears to be-
increasing. Their work appears 10 be-
more and more appreciated. crowds at
the services are Increasing aud local
people are fast coming to realize that
the Army Is everybody's church and are
supporting Il accordingly The next
service at the eampmeetiug viii be to-
night. at which service Rev Kingsley 81
Montpelier viii speak Come. aud 4
COED time Is assured you.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
CHICAGO STRIKE NEARs END.
Strikers Draft New Agreement That Il
Acceptable.

Chicago, Jan r. Peace in the cloth
Ing industry is expected within e few
days as result of a new move made
Tuesday by the strike leaders. Follow,
Ing the settlement with one firm on
Monday, the other manufacturers have
suggested that they would accept sim
liar terms II the offer came from the
leaders. A new form Of agreement, ac-
eordingly, has been drawn mp and has
been approved by the strikers
Full power has been conferred ON the
conference board to make settlement
without submitting il to the rank and
file of the unions, and it is expected that
2 number of the large firms viii accept
the compromise.
The new agreement proposed by the
United Garment Workers provides that
ell the strikers shall be remstated with
IN 10 days, and that there shall be no
determination against members Of the
Union. An arbitration board of three
shall consider whatever grievances. il
any, exist, and fix method for the
adjustment OF future troubles
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
BIG CLUB BURNED OUT.
Watertown, Mass, Had to Call Neigh
boring Cities for Aid.

Boston. Jan. ~, The Commonwealth
Motor and Driving club Of Watertown
was damaged badly last night by fire
which was extinguished only after aid
had been sent from four nearby cities
and towns. The loss win probably
reach 100000.
The fire was discovered at 7 O'Clock
by Prot Alpheos Woodman Of the Mas
saohusetts Institute OF Technology, who
saw flames bursting from the front OF
the house. He telephoned to the owner
of the property, Frank J. McPeake, who
caused an alarm to be sounded. The
nearest fire engine was half-mile
away, and when the first piece Of ap.
paratus arrived. the entire front of the
building was in flames. Three alarms
were sounded immediately and Wal
than, Cambridge. Newton and Belmont
sent aid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
DIVERSITY OF OPINIONS
Shown at the Labor Bill Hearing at the
State House Last Night.

4 public hearing was held in tho su.
preme court room last evening on the
Senate and House bills providing for an
employers liability act. Representative
Peek of Burlington introduced the House
and Senator Gordon the Senate bill
James Craickshauk of Barre thought
the Senate bin Is not what the workers
OF Vermont want, but it is better than
nothing 50 he would not oppose il al
together He thinks It favors the manu-
faeturers
II. J. NJ Jones Of Montpelier. a gran
lite manufacturer, opposed the bin a.
giving no more opportunity Of helping
The injured man than is given under the
present common law. he would ike to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
pRESBYTERIANS GLAD
OVER THE PROSPECTS
Good Reports Wcfe Presented at the
Annual Meeting Last Evening and
Officers Were Elected for the En-
suing Year.

The annual meeting Of the First Pres
/ byterian church was held IN the church
yestry last evening with large attend
ance. ]. Rowan presided and opened the
session by calling upon Rev. ]. A. Cow
an of Liberty, n. y. to offer prayer.
| Then followed i'm order the reading of
the reports Of the various church Off
GERS
The treasurers report showed that
the financial affairs were in an excellent
condition and that the outlook for 4
prosperous year is extremely promising.
The receipts from various sources dur
ing the year just closed were sub
stantiaIly increased over the sums ap.
propriated in 1909. The Sunday school
report indicated hourishing condition
both financially and numerically. Dur
ing the last quarter of the church year,
an average attendance of l66 was main
tanned. record never before equalled
in the history of that department. The
work of the ladies aid society has fully
Justified its existence and has proven
valuable help in conducting the affairs
of the church.
In the course Of the evenings bus
mess, a vote Of thanks was rendered
to the members Of the choir, who, un-
der the direction of Miss Emma Philips,
have furnished music each Sunday which
would be a credit to a much larger con
gregation.
K. j. Charles was present and gave
graphic description of the work of the
boy scouts. interest in which organiza
tion has been materially revived with
in the last few months. The boys have
met weekly for drill aid are already
showing the benefits OF this training.
Mr.. Charles expressed belief that the
scout movement has become a perma
neut feature of the church work and
hoped that enough uniforms and equip
ment could be secured to fit the entire
company by next Memorial day.
During the evening reference was also
made to the Young Peoples association,
whose meetings this winter have proved
to be an entertaining and instructive
power for renewed activity among the
younger members OF the congregation.
The question of securing a pastor to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton Of Rev. j. Dugald Mackenzie is be-
ing considered by the board of man
ayers. Several names are already an
der consideration, and it Is hoped that
clergyman will take charge of the
church shortly
The following officers were elected to
serve during the coming year: Members
of the session, J. S. Milne. J. Rowan,
George Stuart. John Wilson; treasurer,
Robert Beagrie; board OF managers,
John Stuart, William Mcdonald. Will
liam Cole, Robert Beagrie, Gordon Rid
die. John Muiry, Ronald Gauld, Alex.
Cordiner, Harry Thow. A. Edwards 4.
Ferrer. William Hurry; clerk OF the
board Of managers, William Hurry
James s. Milne, clerk OF the session,
was unable to be present on account
of illness
The business meeting adjourned at
1890 o'clock, and was followed by q
social hour and the serving of refresh
meuts by the ladies' aid society.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
SUSPICION OF SUICIDE
In Sudden Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Saw
age In Burlington.

Burlington, Jan. T. An autopsy was
made Tuesday by Dir. II. b Stone Of the
state laboratory upon the remains Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Hanley Savage employed
in the family Of F. E. Burgess, whose
sudden death Monday morning caused
suspicion. No report Of the findings Of
the autopsy has been made public, but
enough Is known to arouse suspicion
Of suicide.
Mrs Savage had been married only
about year and her married life had
not been happy Her husband had not
lived with her for some time He is
now in Plattsburg, it is thought
Mrs, Savage had been despondent Of
late on this account
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
TuRNBULLs SCORE HARD.
Evidence In Court Fight for Baldwin
Millions Fayors Brookline Woman

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. II Annng
the dramatic features which marked the
baldwin will contest Tuesday, fhc most
interesting WAS The, appearance On the
stand Of Mrs. Martha Bixby, II years
old, member of one Of the pioaeer iam-
lies in California, and whose presence
was almost as mGcli Of urptise 10
the plaintiffs as 10 the defe1cs.
Mrs. Bixby's lie had been aroused bv
tie tactics Of the defence IA making
sarcastic comments Oh Mrs. Taruhdi's
testimony. particularly that 3ertien il
which the mother o, fhe claimant to b
daughters share IN the Baldwin mil
lions admitted that many ii those to
whom Lucky" Baldwin confessed the
plaintiff was his wife, were negro ser,
wants
Mrs Bixby was anxious ia tell the
court that Baldwin had informed wbte
persons as we'll She told Of 0refhear
ing conversation between Baldwin and
Ia horseman he happened TO meet She
said Baldwin introduced the young wom-
an in the buggy with him, now Mrs
Turnbull, al bis wife
Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turubull the
young claimant scored heavily during
the day. Or. +. W Steddom, once health
officer Of Los Angeles described visit
to his office by Baldwin in 1898.
The tHfman wished to inspect the
birth record of Beatrice Anita Baldwin, .
DIR. Steddom said. 1T was shown TO
him. and he also exhibited for his in
spection the postal certificate which had
been sent in by DR. J. w. Trueworthy
on which had been written, Presumed
father, I. ]. Baldwin.
How about Il z" ! asked, after Bald
win had read the card.
" 4 guess that's about right, said
Baldwin"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
DOUBLE RECEPTION HELD
For Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nye and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Prescott.

Plamfeld, Jan. IL. A double reeep
tion was given Mr. and Mrs George Nye
and Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Prescott on
Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellows
hall 4 large number Of friends and
relatives We're present to extend their
hearty good wishes to the young peo-
pie. An interesting program was lis
tened TO. consisting of selections by the
band vocal solo by Mrs. Alice Hudson,
readings by Rev. Arthur Hewitt, vocal
duet by Misses Lila Townsend and Amy
Bailaw, piano solo by Mrs Frank
Worthen and violin solo BY Andrew
Lawrence.
The ptainfield Military band, of which
both young meri are members, and
friends presented the young couples
with sums Of money 4 banquet was
served at the close of the evenings en-
tertainment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
CLERKS UNION GROWS.
New Members Taken In and Applica-
tions Received Also.

tions Received Also,
largely attended meeting of the
Retail Clerks association was held in
the K. r hall last evening, when two
candidates were admitted and five ap-
plications for membership received, in
addition to the installation Of the on
GERS recently elected. Following are the
officers installed President Edward
Chesser; secretary. H. ] Hougbton;
treasurer, Glenn H. Perry, recorder
Waiter Boutwell,; guide, Ernest Cnd.
worth; guardian J. T. Gallaghan; dele
gate to Central Labor union for Is
months, Edward Chesser grievance
committee. chairman, William Eager A.
L. Pierce, for 2 months, Joseph Comolli
The first vice president. William Eager,
and the second vice president Arthur
Beattie were not installed last night
Tn acting as treasurer, Glenn Perry fills
the vacancy caused by the request Of
G. s. Wallace, who asked to be excused
from further service in that capacity.
Mr.. Wallace has been the efficient treas
urer Of the association for a number of
wears
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
LADIES UNION ELECTS.
Ms. Town Chosen President of Wom-
ans Society Of Universalist church.

The ladies union OF the Universalist
church met in the church parlors yes
terday afternoon aud elected the fol.
lowing officers to serve during the pres
ent year: President, Mrs. NJ. L. Towne;
vice president, Mrs. J. G. Mcleod; see
retary, Mrs. II. A. Richardson; collector,
Mrs w H. Paine; executive board, Mrs.
II. A. Gould, Mrs. G. f. Mcfarland, Mrs,
+. f. Burr. Mrs. A. e. Bruce and Mrs.
Etta Eastman: committee on sick, Mrs.
c. f. Mcfarland, Mrs. J. NJ. Bond; work
committee. Mrs. Agnes Bradford; music
committee, Mrs. Mabel Cole, Mrs, E. c.
Downey. Mrs. II. W. Whitcomb floral
committee Mrs. +. W. Jackson, Mrs.
II. A. Mcneil; auditors, Mrs. NJ. T. Page
and Mrs. Lizzie Robinson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
SPECIAL JURY DRAWN
To Consider Case Against John E. Coop.
er for Murder.

Burlington, Jan. IL. The grand jury
for the special term OF Chittenden eoun-
ty court to be held in this city january
l6 was drawn yesterday afternoon by
Sheriff j. w. Allen.
The term Of court is called, ii is gen
orally understood, for the purpose Of
considering the case of John E. Cooper,
the eolored soldier. who is now under
arrest on the charge of numbering James
Williams, chef Of the Hiswatha club.
In case an Indictment is found. il is
understood, eonrt will take an adjourn
ment until January 30. and a petit jury
will then be summoned to hear the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-01-12
SOLD FOR $4,000.
verd Mont Mills Of Ludlow Put Up at
Auction.

Ludlow. Jan H. In accordance with
an order of the u. S. district court in
the case Of the American Dyewood com
pany Us. the Nerd Mont mills, the lat
ter property was sold at auction here
yesterday by f. S, platt of Rutland as
special master. Several representatives
OF the woolen industry in this and 9th.
er states were present, and Is or 20 bids
were made, ranging from $4,000 to sl0,-
000.
The mills were struck of at the lat
ter sum to Frank W Agan Of this place,
who purposes to keep the mills in opera
tion to the largest extent warranted by
the conditions Of trade Ferd Mont has
been in the hands OF a receiver for some
time.