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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
LODGE MEMBERS ATTENDED
Funeral of Edwin F. Smith, Held This
Afternoon.

The funeral Of Edwin f Smith, whose
death occurred Monday evening. after
long illness, was held at his home, 10
West street, this afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. Edward c. Downey, pastor of the
Uniyersalist church, officiating. Mem
bers Of Hiawatha lodge, No. 20, |. 0. o.
r.. Minnehaha encampment, and Canton
Vinton. No. 0, p. NJ, attended the fu-
neral in body The Royal Arcanun
was also represented at the services.
The bearers We're as follows; Thomas
Bailey and Kenneth Nicholson from the
Minnehaha encampment, Walter Beck
and Alex. Duncan from Canton Vinton,
and Richard Veale and J. Gauthier from
the Royal Arcanum The burial took
place in the family lot in Elmwood
cemetery. The Odd Fellows ritual was
used at the grave.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
CLERKS UNION PRosPERING.
Officers Elected Last Evening and Re-
ports Of Year Heard.

Officers elected last week AZ the annual
meeting Of the Retail Clerks union were
Installed in X. p hall last evening be-
fore fifty members of the local. W. H.
Eager acted as installing officer and
the following officers We're qualified to
assume their new Offices First vice
president, W. II. Eager; second vice
president. II. A. Kendall; corresponding
and financial secretary, H. J. Houghton;
recording secretary. Dean Blodgett;
treasurer, Loren Bell; guide, Phineas
Iadd: guardian, Ira Houston, grievance
committee for eighteen months, Ira
Boutwell,; trustee for eighteen months,
H. r. Brooks delegate to the Central
Labor union, John T Callaghan. Annual
reports read by the various officers in
dcated healthy growth in numbers
ard satisfactory progress in a financial
direction, After the installation, two
candidates. Katherine Murray Of the
Perry & Camp store and John Bottigi Of
Iassie Bros. meat market were initist-
ed into membership.
The business meeting was followed by
a delightful social hour. the members
retiring to the banquet hall, where de-
Icious refreshments were served by the
ladies. During the later part Of the
evening. John 7 Callaghan contributed
several original comic readings as we'll
as a vocal solo of his own compost
tion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
CAMPAIGN OF PERSUASION,
Kansas City Workers Trying TO Clean
out Red Light District

Kansas City, Mo. Dec 2s.-A com
mittee Of women religious workers, &C.
companied by police, visited houses in
the red light" district here yesterday
in an effort to persuade the inmates of
the houses to start in life anew,
Each woman was offered a respectable
home and position in which she can
earn an honest living A home, to be
conducted as an ordinary clearinghouse,
its address being kept secret, win BE-
provided for those who accept the offer.
The effort is part of the Men and Re-
ligion Forward Movement. Besides plan
ming TO care for the women the organi-
zation has gathered the names of all the
property owners who rent their places
for immoral purposes and will ask that
criminal proceedings be started against
them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FUND TO BE INCREASED.
Help for Disabled Baptist Ministers and
Missionaries.

New York, Dec. 2S. The newly pledged
fund of S250000 for aged or disabled
Baptist ministers and missionaries, their
widows and dependent children, will be
increased to at least $l,0O0,000, it is
planned, according to announcement
made yesterday afternoon by the Rev
+. I. Tomlinson of Elizabeth, N. j.,
executive secretary of the board in
charge of the fund Mr.. Tomlinson's
announcement follows
"At the annual meeting of the North
ern Baptist convention at Philadelphia
last June, man from Pennsylvania Of
fered to give $4,000 toward fund of
$3.50 900 for the benefit of aged or dis
abled Baptist ministers and missionaries
and their widows and dependent chill
dren, provided the denomination should
pledge 100000 additional by IL o'clock
noon of Christmas, 1911. Christmas
noon found the entire fund pledged and
the S250,000 thereby secured.
"A telegram was received Dec. 26 from
the donor Of the original $4,000 read
ing Money ready The plan of the
newly appointed board in charge Of the
fund is to increase this fund to at least
81 ,000. .0o0."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
More English Cotton Mills Join
in the Lockout
BOTH SIDES REMAIN FIRM
Operatives Thronged Streets Of Manches-
ter To-day, but There Was No Dis
order-Trouble Goes Over into
Cheshire County Now.

Manchester, England, Dec. 2s.-Both
sides in the great cotton mill war, which
was brought about by the refusal of a
man and two women to join a trades
union and which caused lockout OF
100000 weavers, are determined to fight
TO finish. The mills in a score of
towns in the county OF Lancashire are
at standstill The operatives seem
firm in their resolution to defend the
recognition of their union. They thronged
the streets throughout the day, but there
was no disorder.
The dispute spread to-day to the eoun-
ty of Cheshire, where the mills locked
out their hands. II is feared that other
mills will follow suit, thus adding many
thousands to the unemployed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN
BODY BADLY MANGLED
Thomas Purcell Of Jeifersonville Identi-
fed by Means of Insurance Policy
Taken in Faruew Casualty Co. of
Bane-Accident at BurliEgton.

Burlington, Dec 2S. dismembered
body of Thomas Purcell of JefTersonyile
was found near the drawbridge in the
Rutland railroad yard in this city about
- o'clock last evening, soon after the
passing of the s:45 southbound train
II was John Barry, an employe Of the
Rutland road, who made the grewsome
discovery as he was working in the
yard. SO mangled was the body that
Identification would have beet impos-
sible but for an insurance policy, found
in pocket. II was taken out November
3 in the Farview Casualty company Of
Barre and Harry Purcell OF Vergennes
was named as the beneficiary. The
mans name was given as Thomas II.
Purcell, aged 45 years. and his occupa-
tion that of laborer in the L. S. Morse
lumber yard at Jeiiersonyille.
For over one hundred feet portions
Of his body were found, one foot hav-
ing been cut off at the ankle and being
found nearly thirty feet from the trunk
Of the body, which was split open. One
~ IN anu tlf blifl ftE Wtit hi0O ufdi-
~ severed and the head was badly mu-
tilated. In the fragments Of clothing
were found gold watch, which had
stopped at $3.50, Just the time at which
the train reaches the drawbridge; a
diary and letters, which helped to make
the Identification certain.
The Purcell family lived here at one
time and since moving away Mr. pur.
cell has been here frequently. II is
supposed his wife is dead as no men
tion was made Of her in any OF the
papers. Besides the son, living in Yer
gennes, Mr. Purcell is survived by two
sisters, living in this vicinity.
1t is supposed he had started for
vergennes to visit his son and attempt
ed to board the train at the drawbridge.
where it always slows down, and in 80
doing was drawn under the ears, as his
body was found in the middle Of the
track.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
YOUTHS IN TROUBLE.
Taken in Charge on Warrants Issued by
Grand Juror.

On a warrant issued by Grand juror
f. r. Davis, Chief Sinclair arrested
Abraham Sickle this forenoon on a
charge of keeping with intent to sell
Later. on other warrants issued by the
grand Juror, Arthur Milne and Leonard
Morgan were arrested by Chief Sinclair
on larceny charges. Other arrests Were
expected to follow tins afternoon. 1t is
alleged that Sickle was implicated in
forcing open freight ear in the Mont.
pelier & Wells River freight yard octo-
Der % and stealing quantities of bottled
beer. Furthermore, it is alleged that
Sickle stored the stolen goods in CON
veRient spot and disposed of it by the
bottle to other boys.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
LARGE FARMERS MAKE MONEY
While Small Farmers Maze Only Day
Wages, Was Assertion.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dee 2s That the
tendency Of the time is for larger farms
and better methods with saving Of
cost by the use of modern machinery
was the consensus of opinion at the an
maui meeting of the American Society
OF Agriculture Engineers here last night,
Prof. ]. b. Davidson, of the Iowa State
Agricultural college, said:
"An agricultural survey made in Tomp-
kins county, New York, showed that the
small farmer was at best only making
laborer's wages and that the large farm
er was making money. 1t means that
the farmers must put the farm on a
factory basis and quit guessing at profit
and loss
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
CHINA AWAITS DECISION.
Leaves Question of Future Government
to. National Conference.

Peking, Dec 2s. The throne has
agreed to the premier's suggestion to
refer the question of the future gov
ernment of China TO the national con-
ference and to abide by its decision,
whatever it may be.
The action of the throne leaves no
doubt that the advisers of the regent
and emperor are prepared for abdica-
ton, should that course prove the only
way left. The cabinet has been in
structed to draw up regulations which
shall govern the national convention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
BARRE LODGE, N. E. 0. P.
Elected officers For Ensuing Year at
Meeting Last Evening.

At the regular meeting Of Barre lodge
No. l3s, New England Order of Protec-
ton, held last night. the following Off
GERS were elected to serve for the en-
sting year
Warden, Pliny NJ. Cutler; vice war
den. Mrs. Bertha NJ Cutler; secretary
Charles A. Spear; financial secretary,
Henry X. Bush; treasurer, Archie Taft
chaplain, Mrs. Ella J. Brock; guide, Mrs
Hannah A. Bonett; guardian, Mrs Sarah
A. Skinner; sentinel. Fred D. Beckley;
trustee for three years. II. William
Scott; representatives Of grand lodge
Mrs. Clara X. swasey, Charles A. Spear,
Bert n. Cults; alternates. Mrs. Lila
L. Bugbee, Mrs. Linnie NJ. Stevens,
Charles ID Swasey.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
NEARLY WIPED OUT
BALANCE OF TOWN
Fire Swept Golden City, Ontario, To-day
and Flames Were Stopped Only
by Using Dynamite.

Cobalt, Ontario, Dec. 2S,-Fire swept
the business district Of Golden City to-
day, wiping out nearly all the buildings
that survived the disastrous conhagra-
tion last July, The rush Of flames was
stopped only by the use Of dynamite
in blowing up buildings The Lyric the
atre aud two adjoining buildings were
burned, the latter buildings including
a dozen stores, hotel and several sa-
1onne
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
WOMAN GOES TO JAIL
After Having Pleaded Guilty in Liq.
uor Prosecution.

Burlington, Dec 2s. Blanche Stewart.
the proprietress Of %euse near Fort
Ethan Allen, who was charged with hav-
ING liquor on hand with intent to sell,
was in city court yesterday afternoon,
and withdrew her plea of not guilty
and pleaded guilty to an information,
filed by States Attorney H. b. Shaw.
She was sentenced to spend three months
in the county Jail without the costs.
In the case against the liquor, costs of
S27.53 were fixed and the liquor was
ordered destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
Erpeet Barre scotchmen % Ioin.

Barre Scotchmen will join with their
fellow countrymen from Waterbury and
Burlington in an anniversary. banquet
and ball to he given at the. new hotel
Sherwood in Burlington on the evening
of January 25, in honor of Robert Burns,
the great poet and song writer who was
born on that date in 1850. A special
train leaving Barre in the afternoon viii
carry delegations from this city and
Waterbury to Burlington. 1t is now ex-
pected that 100 persons from here will
attend and this number may be aug
mented later. Mayor James Mutch Of
Barre and Mayor Robert Roberts of the
Queen city will be among those present.
and it is hoped that Joseph A. DeBoer
of Montpelier will consent to attend.
w. w. Wishart and A. J. w Greig are
the Barre members of the committee
having the affair in charge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
RUTLAND NOT AFFECTED.
It's Sale to New Haven Not Connected
With 0. & w. Deal.

New Haven, Conn, Dec 2s, "rhe pur-
chase of the interest Of the New York
Central in the Rutland system has no
connection with the proposed transfer
Of control of the Ontario & Western
TO- the corporation first named" is an
authoritative statement made at the Of
fces Of the New York New Haven 4
Hartford railroad here yesterday. The
Rutland transaction, it is further stated,
does not in any sense rest upon the
approval Of the Ontario & Western
transfer by the New York public serv-
ice commission. before which opposition
TO the transfer has arisen, The Rut-
land purchase by the New Haven COM
panv. will. however, itself have to be
ratified by the New York commission
which has jurisdiction Of the matter as
the Rutland holds New York char
ter,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FIFTY DEAD FROM
PTOMAINE POISONING
Seventy Men in Berlin's Shelter For the
Hmeless Seriously III, and Uncounted
Numbers Rushed to the Hospitals.
Some Call It Poisoning Plot.

Berlin, Dec. 2s.-More than fifty
deaths have occurred since Dec. 20 in
consequence Of ptomaine poisoning at
the municipal shelter for the homeless
in Berlin, and to-day seventy men are
seriously ILL., Further cases are being
rushed to the hospital at such rate
that statistics cannot keep up with them.
The authorities still maintain that the
poisoning was caused by the consump-
tion of decayed smoked herring, which
men brought into the shelter, but there
are rumors among the destitute that
there has been a deliberate plot against
the inmates of the shelter. In some
cases the victims succumbed thirty min
utes after they we're attacked.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
MoNGoLIAE TAKES THRONE.
Khutukhta Ranks Next to Dalai Lama,
Head Of RELIGION.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2s.-The ceremony
of the accession TO the throne Of Kml-
tukbta of Mongolia occurs to-day and
many representatives, Of foreign nations
will attend in uniform capacity.
Khutukhta is the ecclesiastic subordinate
of Dalai Lama, the head Of the religion
of Lamaism, a corrupt form Of Buddhism
His relations to the Dalai Lama are
about the same as those of the cardinal
to the pope. Each morning he reeounts
the recent Mongolian events and states.
The election of Khutukhta in Mongolia
means the end of the dependence Of
Mongolia and the Manchu dynasty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
ON PRESIDENTS ORDERS.
Special Board Of Medical Inquiry to
Examine Morse.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec 2S.-Acting under
instructions of President Taft, special
board of inquiry composed Of officers OF
the medical corps, U. S. A., arrived here
last night to make another examination
of Charles w. Morse, the New York
banker confined in the army hospital at
Fort Mcpherson. The board consists OF
Col. Henry Birmingham, Major Faunt-
leroy and Major Russell, all on special
assignment at Washington. If Mr.
Morse's condition permits, thorough
examination will be made to-day and
the report wired to Washington.
According to officers at Fort McPher-
son. Morse's condition has remained
about the same during the past few
days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
AGAIN UNDER ARREST.
George Graham Rice Turned Pale When
Taken in New York.

New York, Dec 2s.-George Graham
Rice, who with b. F. Sheftels and Others
has been on trial in the United States
circuit court the past eight weeks
charged with misuse of the mails in an
alleged scheme to defraud investors, was
rearrested yesterday on bench warrant
and committed to the Tombs without
bail.
Rice has been at liberty on $4,000
bail. He turned pale and grasped his
lawyers arm for support when arrested
No official statement was Forthcoming
from any source as to the cause for the
Tearrest of Rice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FIFTY CENTS EACH YEAR
To General Improvement of Cemetery
Provided in Will

Plymouth, Mass, Dec. 2S.Fifty
cents year each for general improve
ments is allowed Fairview and Central
street cemeteries under the will of Gym
thia NJ. Gray, filed here yesterday. The
will places the income of 800 at the
disposal of the trustees of each ceme.
terry for the care of family lots, but
provides that fifty cents Of such annual
income may be used for general improve
ment of the cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
STEEL DISTRIBUTION.
The Amount Divided Among Employees
For Year is S1,45o,ooo.

New York, Dec. 2S.--The United States
Steel corporation has made its annual
distribution to the employees of the cor
poration and subsidiary companies un-
der its bonds plan which has been in
force nine years. The amount distribut-
ed for this year is 81, 100000
The corporation will also offer to its
employees under the same plan, the right
to subscribe for about $4,000 shares of
stock. The price has not yet been fixed
but will probably be a little lower than
the market.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
PLACED UNDER ARREST.
George A. Ferris, Indicted on the Charge
of Perjury.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 2s.--George A. Fer
ris, who is wanted by the Massachusetts
police on secret Indictment found by
the Middlesex county grand jury on a
charge of perjury in the case growing
out of the alleged investigation of the
Middlesex county Office holders, was ar
rested here last night. A Boston news
paper man and a Boston private detec-
tive have already been indicted and ar
rested in connection with the same case.
Ferris was formerly an employe in the
Middlesex county jail at Lowell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FIVE MINUTES TOO LATE
To See Brother Alive After Speeding
Hundreds of Miles.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 2s--After trav-
cling half way across the continent to
meet his brother before he died. the
Rev. Victor Oblom of Manistee, Mich.
arrived in this city last night five min
utes after the death of the Rev. Oscar
0hlom, pastor of the Swedish Finnish
Congregational mission, from tubereulo-
sis at the Worcester hospital, He was
d years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FOR RIcHEsoN'S PULPIT
Rev. Austin Kempton Was Called t.
Cambridge Church Last Might

Cambridge Mass, Dec 2S.-The Rev
Austin Kempton of Lunenburg, was last
night called to the pastorate of the I'm.
manuel Baptist church, over which for.
merly presided the Rev. Clarence " T
Richeson, now in the Charles street jail
awaiting trial on the charge of the
murder of Avis Linnell The Rev. Mr.
Richeson resigned after his arrest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
is PASSENGERS HURT
But None of Them Seriously in Wreck
at Lagrange, 0.

Cleveland, Dec. 2s. The Twentieth
Century Limited on the Big -Four was
derailed at Lagrange, about 80 miles
west of here, last night, and Is pas
sengers We're injured, none seriously.
The smoking car, which rolled over. in
the ditch, was the only car to leave the
rails The passengers in this car We're
the only ones injured. The train was
eastbound, due in Cleveland at S;45 and
was running at 80 miles an hour. A
broken truck presumably caused the de-
railment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
BIG MEETING OF LAWYERS.
Massachusetts, Bar Association Gathers
in Boston To-day.

Boston, Dec 2S.-Lawyers from all
parts of Massachusetts, gathered here to-
day to attend the annual sessions of
the Massachusetts Bar association. The
business scheduled for the opening SEES
sion included the report of President Al
fred Hemenway and the election of Off
GERS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
FAILING RAPIDLY.
Former Governor Robie of Maine Near
the End.

Gorham, Me-, Dec. 2s.-Former Gov
ernor Frederick Robie is reported to be
rapidly failing, and no longer able to
recognize those about him, He has been
very sick for several months, suffering
with complication OF physical troubles.
He is nearly 80 years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
GoTCH THREW MUNRO.
Straight Falls BY the Worlds Cham.
pion at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Dec. 2S.-Frank Gotch.
worlds wrestling champion, defeated
Alex. Munro, the English champion, in
straight falls here last night The first
fall came in IL minutes and the sec
ond in eight minutess five second, each
with a half Nelson and crotch hold.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
TWO KILLED ON TRACK.
Were Crossing New York. New Haven g.
Hartford, at 0necon, Conn.

Onecon, Conn, Dec %. Mrs. Dobie
Turner and her adopted daughter were
killed by train over the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad this
morning. Both were crossing the tracks
near the station here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
MISSED HIS FOOTING.
Daniel ]. Kelley Was Killed in Boston
Subway Last Night.

Boston, Dec. 2s.-Daniel j. Kelley,
aged 80 years, of North Cambridge, was
killed in the Park street subway station
last night, when he missed his footing
trying to board a car after it had
started
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
Knocked Out caponi

Salt Lake City, Dec. 2s.--Jim Flynn
of Pueblo knocked out Tony Caponi in
the third round OF scheduled ten-round
fight here last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
Were Married in Montnelier.

Arthur Robert Bird of Barre aud Car
rie Evelyn Snow Of Berlin were married
in Montpelier December p by Rev. j,
Edward Wright.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28

A thrilling Reliance, "The Trapper's
Daughter at the Biiou to-day,
The annual meeting and election Of
officers of Barre company, No. q, to-
night at o'clock II is the wish that
everyone be present. Per order of cap
tain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
White WYandottes.

Continued on sixth page.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-28
MORE AWARDS MADE
AT POULTRY SHOW
This Afternoon an Opportunity Was
Given the Children to Attend the
Exhibition-Show Ends
TO-Tnorrow

The exhibition of the Vermont Poul-
try association in the Montpelier city
hall is drawing to close, ending to
morrow. This afternoon was designated
as children's day, and a considerable
number Of young people attended the
show to learn about the best kinds of
poultry The judges continued their
work, and additional results of their
awards were announced as follows:
Buff Plymouth Rocks.
First cock, T. j. Nutting, Painfeld;
second cock, R. G.. Blodgett, Bristol; third
cock. Edwin Keast, Barre; fourth cock,
ID. f. Dearing, South Royalton; fifth
cock, Fred Strong, East Montpelier.
First hen, F. ]. Nutting, Plainfeld;
second hen, D. f. Dearing, South Royal
ton; third hen, r. c. Blodgett; fourth
hen, +. j. Nutting; fifth hen, r. C.
Blodgett.
First cockerel, f. J. Nutting; second
cockerel, Edwin Keast; third cockerei,
Charles oliver, Barre; fourth cockerel,
r. c. Blodgett; fifth cockerel, f. J.
Nuttng.
First pullet, F. J. Nutting; second pull
let. Charles oliver; third pullet,R. c,
Blodgett fourth pullet, Charles oliver;
fifth pullet, +. j. Nutting
First pen fowls, f. j. Nutting; sec
ond pen, Charles oliver.
First pen chicks, f. J. Nutting; second
pen chicks. r. C. Blodgett.
Color special and shape special, male,
and color and shape specials, female,
f. J. Nutting.
White Wyandottes.
First cock, J. w. Roberts, Barre; sec
ond cock. Easterbrook and Heath, Barre;
third cock. G. Robert Stratton, Mont
peier; fourth cock. w F Brown Mont
pelier; fifth cock. j. W. Roberts
Continued on sixth psge.)