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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11
The High Cost Of Dying.

A contributor to the December Wom-
ans Home Companion makes the fol-
lowing interesting comments
1T has occurred to me, while read.
ing articles on the high cost of living
that, apparently, no one has thought OF
the terribly high cost of dying.
Does it seem fair that a casket should
cost so many times its intrinsic value
because of the pressing need Should
liverymen charge double or treble foI
conveyance at such time Can You
now undertake to show the actual rob
berry that exists and thrives on the
forced purchasing that often leaves a
family almost bankrupt That, too, at
time perhaps when its support is TAX
en- away. | hope that you may be able
to start a crusade against such rank in.
Justice"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11
MONTPELIER.
Two Deaths Yesterday and One Flu
neral

Miss Lucille May jerome died yester-
day at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph w. jerome, after a long
Illness with tuberculosis. Miss Jerome
was 26 years Of age and had always re-
sided here. She is survived by her par
eEts, three sisters and five brothers.
The funeral viii be from st. Angus
tines church tomorrow morning, with
burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of Nels Larsen was held
yesterday from his late home, Rev. S.
L. Bloomfield officiating, and was large
~ attended by Swedish people of this
city and Barre. Mr.. Larsen had been
a leader among his people in this vicin-
ity, He was but 20 years Of age and
leaves wife and one daughter, aged
five years; also three brothers, AXel
OF Barre, August Of Boston and Andrew
of Denver; and two sisters in Sweden.
Burial was in Green Mount cemetery.
Edward W. Wright, died last evening
OF kidney disease. For some time he
had been in poor health from the trou-
BE and spent several weeks recently
at Heaton hospital, when he was criti-
cally i'll with nephritis. He recovered
sufficiently to return to his work at the
Kent market, bat few days ago there
was a recurrence Of the trouble. Early
yesterday morning he was taken violent
" insane and the end came rapidly.
Mr.. Wright was born in Orange 3S years
ago and at the age of Is married Miss
Eta Miles Of Calais She survives him,
with one daughter, Vera; also a sister,
Mrs. II. 0. Kent, and his father, John
Wright.
Fred Standish has bought the prop
erty of George Lackey on St. Paul street
for $500.
Curtis Clogston fell on the slippery
sidewalk Saturday and fractured the
bones in one ankle.
The annual meeting Of the Vermont
state grange win be held in the city
hall Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
of this week, beginning at IL O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
Bernie j. Waterman, son of Julius f.
Waterman, a senior in the university Of
Vermont, is at the state hospital at
Waterbury for treatment for nervous
disease, the result Of oyerstudy.
The North Troy congregational church
has filed corporation papers with the
secretary of state, with no capital stock.
and the Pythian association of Rutland
has also filed articles OF association, It's
purpose being to purchase a lodge room
and club house for the order in that
city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11

problem that we have before us to-day,
a question so momentous that 1t is agi-
tatng in various ways the entire popu
lace Of the United States and which
may become such serious embrogio
as TO result in the dissolution Of the
two great political parties which have
for many years controlled our fortunes.
There must be organization in business,
and there will continue to be. The fu-
ture welfare Of every American citizen
demands il, but it equally demands an
intelligent regulation That can be
brought about only through a system
similar TO that by which we are now
settling the disputes between the rail
roads and the people, From American
Stone Trade"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11
RANDOLPH.
F. ]. Burnell Elected Master Of Grange
Saturday Evening.


AT the annual meeting of Randolph
grange, held on Saturday night, th'
following officers were elected to serve
the coming year; Master, f. J Burnelli
overseer, Roy Danyowj lecturer, Mrs
George Lucia; steward, William Blanch.
ard chaplain, Mrs. Harris Bass; treas
urer, Lyman Hutchinson; secretary, Miss
Alyce Buck; gate keeper, James Menard
ceres, Mrs. +, j. Burnell; pomona, Mrs
Ed. Morse; flora, Mrs. Willis Howard
lady assistant steward, Miss Mary
Priest; chorister, John l.. Hutchinson
pianist, Mrs. Ruby Allen; leader of the
march, Franklin Salisbury. AT the close
OF the meeting a hash supper was served
The installation ceremonies will take
place the first meeting in January. A
large delegation frem this grange will
attend the state grange meeting al
Montpelier this week.
Rev. Father O'Donnell, who has been
in Boston for two weeks for treat.
ment, is reported better aud is expected
home this week.
Mrs. Josephine Taylor, who has been
in Barre for the last two months, came
Saturday to remain over Sunday with
her mother, Mrs, Angie Wood.
The schools close on Friday for the
Christmas vacation for two weeks and
will resume session after New Years.
Most of the teachers are planning to 60
to their homes for the holidays.
The ladies of the Federated church
took about $40 at their sale on Friday
night, which will be lessened a little
by the payment of few expenses, but
there will be net gain Of something
over $l00
Miss May Neil and Earl Crane were
married on Saturday night at the Beth
any parsonage by Rev. Fraser Metzger,
The bride has been employed in the Brig
ham Gelatine company and the groom in
the hardware store Of Herman Morse.
They have taken rooms in the 0Con.
nor block, where they viii make their
home for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. P. Sanford have closed
their house on Randolph avenue for the
present and have gone to Winchester,
Mass, to pass several weeks with their
daughter and family, Mrs. John Abbott,
and may continue their journey to New
York 10 stay for time with their 9th
er daughter, Mrs. Charles Dubois.
Wallace Avery was arrested here on
Saturday by ID. d. Howe and G. c. Gift
ford and placed in the lookup to remain
till the officers az New Hampshire call
for him. Avery was arrested on the
charge Of attacking the wife OF doe
tor in the hospital at Hanover, n. H.,
when diamond ring and other valuables
were taken from her. The officers have
been on Avery's track for some time
but have not been able TO get him. but
last week he came to Randolph TO see
his sister, Mrs, Luce, who is very i'll.
Learning that he had driven to Bethel
after his mother, the officers Immediately
made pursuit and found him about a
mile below here on his return home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11
wILLIAMsTowN.

Meeting of the NJ. w. of A. this even
ing. A good attendance is desired.
John Carroll and Frank Lee were
brought before Justice Bailey Saturday,
pleaded guilty to subsequent offense
and were sentenced to 80 days each at
Chelsea Jail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-11
JOLLY PHIL MAHER COMING
Dressed in a Brand New Suit Of
Clothes

Jolly Phil Maher win appear all this
week at the Barre opera house. A diff
ferent play every night. # you don't
want to laugh, don't come around.
Tonight, that great play, "Thorns and
Orange Blossoms" Hear Phil in his
great speciality, HStuttering Willie" You
will laugh as you have never laughed
before Tickets now on sale at Ken
bricks drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
CLIFF INSPECTS
 THE THOMAS YARDS
General Superintendent of the Illinois Central Says He Is Very
 Much Gratifed

A. s. Gift, general superintendent of the Illinois Central railroad. was in Bir- mineham yesterday engaged in inspect ing the local terminals and the new Thomas yards. He was engaged in a con ference here with E. r. Stovall, general agent and other officers of the Illinois Central relative to traffic and transporta- tior problems of this district.
 Mir Gift said that all details of the new yards at Thomas were fast shaping them selves to the betterment of the service, and that within very short time every thing out there would be operating nor mafy. During the past few months, or since the companies have occupied the new properties. switching and interchange workings have become mixed up and some serious delays have resulted. Now, however, tlle work is running smoothly, which is to the general satisfaction of Frisco, Illinois Central and Central of Georgia officials.
 Mir. Gift said in speaking of business yesterday that affairs were getting very much better and that general revival of tagging business conditions was dx- pected to assert itself very soon.
 He left yesterday in his private car for Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
YOUNG MAN DRANK
 CARBOLIC ACID
ERNEST KRAETZsEHMAH IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION FOLLOW ING WHAT IS BELIEVED TO BE AN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE

Ernest Kraetzsehmar, young civil en- sineer, it is thought, attempted suicide ty drinking carbolic acid yesterday morn ing about o'clock at his boarding place, 1894 Third avenue. He was reported as improved last night at the Hillman hos pital.
 Kraetzsehmar is said to have come to America recently from Germany, seeking an opening in his profession as a civil en- gineer. For several weeks he has been without occupation, and this fact is held to be responsible for his act yesterday morning, when he was probably in a de- spondent mood.
 Soon after he had drunk the dose of poison ne was found by the people of the house where he was boarding and an ambulance was quickly called for his re- moval. At the hospital the stomach pump was applied with success. lie re- gained consciousness yesterday after noon, and it is said at the hospital that he will probably recover.
 He has no relatives in Birmingham ex- cept a MT. Jacobs in the employ of 9 railroad company, to whom the young man left note informing him of the act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
TEMPERANCE DAY
 IN CITY SCHOOLS

Superintendent J. H. Phillips yesterday issued a bulletin to the superintendents of the city schools directing that Tenn perance Day, February r, be duly cele- Lrated, and arranging the hour for the beginning of the programme at l2:SD p. 1n Here is the order:
 'Superintendents bulletin No. F.
 Temperance Day, February IT. 1911.
 ITO Principals of Schools-Friday. Feb ruary 1T, is designated by law as Temper ance Day and it's observance is enjoined upon the public schools of Alabarla
 q. therefore, direct that principals of schools shall require the teachers under their direction to make the subject of temperance the central theme of all the cay's exercises. In order to carry into effect the spirit and purpose of the law the following instructions will he com municated to the teachers
 "1. In the elementary schools the read ing lessons should consist of selections from the text books or other available sources dealing with temperance ard self control All the lessons of the day should have this subject as their keynote.
 "2. In each grade a special temperance programme will be given, beginning at i2:3O p. m. If the principal of the school deems best two or more classes may be combined for this occasion; lectures by adults should be discouraged; participa- ton in the programme by as many pupils as possible will make the exercise more educative and effective.
 B. The elementary schools will be dis missed at 1:3o p. m.. or immediately after the close of the exercises.
 A. The exercises in the High schools will be held under the direction of their respective principals, turing the last two recitation periods of the days session
 "5. Parents and friends of the schools will be invited to attend the exercises. Respectfully, "J. H. PHILLIPS,
 Superintendent Public Schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
MCCORMACK GOES TO WORK FOR THE
 NEW MINE LAWS

George B. Mccormack, president of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, and member of the operators executive committee, went to Montgomery yester- day to assist in getting the new mine laws strengthened out. On account of great deal of objections to the bill it has been changed . in several particulars. The amendments have been readily agreed to by the operators, and it is not expected that the. bill will meet with any further serious objections
 IL Is stated in connection with the mine legislation that the miners are having a bill drafted also which may conflict with the bill prepared by the operators. How ever. on account of the exceptional good feeling prevailing between the operators and the miners, it is believed they will get together on some legislation pleasing to all concerned. and that it will be put through the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
ANNUAL MEETING OF CHAMBER TONIGHT Massey Will Succeed Ford as
 President
  BIG CROWD IS EXPECTED Refreshments and Cigars Will Be Served at Close of Inauguration and Review of the Past
 Years Work
BIG CROWD IS EXPECTED

The auditorium will be taxed to seat annual meeting of the Chamber of Com merce. Beginning promptly at o'clock, the greatest event in the years proceed ings of >this great commercial organiza- ton will be completed within two hours.
 Not only will A. H. Ford step out after most successful administration, and Richard w. Massey take his seat in the chair of the president, but the moving policy of the organization for 1911 will be outlined. men of action will Timber up, and movements will be started which will mark further steps in the onward progress of Birmingham during this year.
 Committee reports will be brief, but to the point. The report on railroads and transportation will be read by Chairman H. W. Coffin, on manufacturing by Chairman John w Sibley. on real estate and insurance by Chairman J. l.. Yancey, on advertising by Chairman Richard W. Massey on the farm movement by Chairman John H. Adams. on public pol lCy Dy SIdlTIIidH ". U. JcihS, oil toh- ventions by Chairman Henry Hiden. on location of new industries by Chairman L. Sevier, on legislation by Chairman s. J. Bowie, on civic improvement by Chair man Hill Ferguson, on membership by Chairman T. c. Cairns.
 It will be snappy, interesting meet ing from beginning to end, especially the end. which will be mixed with refresh- ments and cigars.
 Interest in the Red and Blue Contest filled the air yesterday Are you a blue?" and Are you a Red?" were the questions continually propounded, and the. attendance tonight will determine whether B. B. Burton or R. w. Ewing will wear the crown of laurel and wave the victor's sceptor. At least one of them will certainly be draped in mourning, for the side with the poorest showing will be the joke of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
TWO POSTOFF|CE
 INSPECTORS HERE Will Look Into the Matter of
 Consolidation REPORT TO HITCHCOCK Fate of the EnsIey and Vivian Post office Will Probably Depend on Opinions of Inspectors Bar
 clay and House
REPORT TO HITCHCOCK

For the purpose of looking into local postal conditions and preparing special report to Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock, Inspectors T. R. Barclay and E. B. House of the postoffice department are in Birmingham
 They will make a thorough inspection into the postal conditions regarding the proposed consolidation of suburban post offices with the Birmingham office. They will be assisted in the work by Postoffce Inspectors Keys and Dilts, who have been stationed here for several months and know the ground thoroughly.
 The matter of consolidating the remain ing outside offices with the central office lican circles here for some time. It is known that Postmaster J. H. Montgomery desires the consolidation and has the bac cking in such a plan of Major Barker, the referee of President Taft in Mobile. However. Joseph o. Thompson, the other referee, has been opposed to the plan and has the stanchest support of J. x. Thom- as, postmaster at Ensey, and other prom inent republicans.
 The Postmaster General, in order 70 get full information upon the subject, promised the inspection that is now being made. The final solution of the question will depend upon the report made by the inspectors.
 The general opinion of the business men seems to be that the offices not now included in the general postaI organiza- tion should be consolidated and placed under one head It is the argument ad- vanced by MT. Montgomery that he could as we'll discharge the entire duties as alienated postmasters from the larger offices With the sole exception of Brook lyn, Birmingham Is the only city in the United States that has more than one postmaster. The precedent was caused by the sentiment attached to the postoffice at Brooklyn and the fact that Greater New York did not care to secure the i'll will of Brooklyn on so small a mat ter. This fact is used as an argument by MT. Montgomery and his lieutenants to justify the consolidation of the local of fees At the present time there is a postmaster at Ensley, one at Birmingham and one at Wylam. and all of the territory is in Greater Birmingham. The question of consolidation has ex- cited the greatest interest not only in republican circles, but in local business circles as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
HANDLEY MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL
 THIS AFTERNOON

The meeting which was to have been held1 yesterday afternoon by the Hand- ley Memorial association was postponed until this afternoon at o'clock. The meeting will be held in the assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce build ing. The postponement was caused by the fact that several prominent men who are interested in the movement to erect a monument to the late pr. Handley had important engagements
 The meeting this afternoon will prob ably be the most important yet held by the association. It is planned to definite ly decide what form the memorial to Dr. Handley will assume and then go to work actively to get the money and build the monument
 The interest of Birmingham people in honoring the memory of Dr. Handley has not ceased. and the meeting this after noon is expected to be largely attended. President John L. Parker of the associa- ton will preside at the meeting and 1t will be attended by the other prominent men engaged In the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
Suits Filed Yesterday

Two suits for $40.000 damages in each case were filed yesterday in the circuit court by E. R. Ballinger, one in the name of the plaintiff and the other pro ami., w. H. Ballinger, against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged mental impairment and physical injuries resulting from having been struck by a motor car operated by the defendant on the East Lake line on June 27. 1910.
 R. M Bass. as administrator, filed suit for s5o.0oO damages yesterday in the cir cult court against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company for the death of Nancy Bass, who, it is alleged was struck by train when crossing the rail- road near Alton crossing on November 20. 1910.
 Suit for ss0.ooO damages was filed against the Pratt Consolidated Coal com pany yesterday in the circuit court by T. T. Miller, who claifs that he received personal injuries while in the employ of the company.
 Claiming that he was struck and in- jured by an automobile of the defendant at Morris avenue and Eighteenth street on February 2, 1911, Frank Gardner filed suit for $5O00 damages yesterday in the circuit court against J. W. Mcqueen.
 Alleging that he was badly burned by some molten metal which was spilled on him while in the employ of the company, rom Rutledge filed suit for 5000 damages against the Stockham Pipe and FNting company yesterday in the city court.
 Gus Jordan filed suit for 5000 damages yesterday in the city court against the Birmingham Belt Railroad company for alleged personal injuries and for damage done his horse and wagon when same was struck by an engine at Twenty fourth street and Avenue E on February 4 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
FAIRyIEw REVIVAL.
Conducted By Evangelist J. 0. Haynes
 Draws BIg Crowds

The Haynes revival at Fairview con- tinues to grow in interest. Many new faces are seen from time to time at the services. When the weather Is at all favorable the house Is full. The meeting began last Sunday and will continue till Sunday, February 19.
 Next Sunday. February 12, is to be q great day. Evangelistic services are to be held in the Sunday school at 10 a. m., regular preaching by Evangelist Haynes at Il a. m., and old-time Hove feast" at D. m., and evangelistic services at 7:15 p. m. a
 During the week the services are held at 10 a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
 Come to the meeting on South Ems ley or North Bessemer car. line al Osceola station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
HAMILTON HOLT
 LECTURES MONDAY
WELL KNOWN EDITOR COMES UNI
 DER AUSPICES OF LYCEUM LEc- TURF COURSE-WILl SPEAK AT HIGH SCHOOL

The interest in the Birmingham Lyceum course will take rise Monday night, when Hamilton Holt. the well-known ed itor of the Independent, will deliver his lecture on "The Federation of the World" The name of Mir Holt stands for peace. He is a figure of worldwide fame. and no doubt hundreds will avail themselves of the opportunity to hear him. He will speak at the High school auditorium.
 In speaking of MT. Holt a recent publi- cation Is quoted as follows:
 MT. Holt is admirably equipped for the task of featuring on this subject, for under his direction the Independent dur ing the past decade has printed more in a constructive way on international peace and that movement which would substi- ute law for war than any other Amer ioan periodical of general literature.
 MT. Holt Is thoroughly conversant with the history and philosophy of the peace movement, which is at last becoming a practical political issue-soon the politi- cal issue of the age.
 ''He is personally acquainted with many of the worlds peace workers, and is pne of the founders of the New York Peace society and a member of it's executive committee, a member of the executive committee of the First National Arbitra- ton and Peace congress, held in New York city, May, 1907-the greatest unof- ficial gathering ever held in America and chairman of It's press committee an official representative from the state of New York, appointed by Governor Charles E. Hughes, to the second na- tional arbitration and peace congress, held at Chicago. May, 1909, a speaker there and a member of it's committee on reso- lutions. a speaker at the New England peace conference. held at Hartford Conn.,, May, 191O member of Baror d Estournelles de Constants society o Cancellation Internationale, of which MT Carnegie is honorary American president and Nicholas Murray Butler is American president. and an invited delegate to Al Lert K Smileys Lake Mohonk arbitra' tion conferences.
 Tn June 19O9 the Emperor of Japan conferred upon MT. Holt the Order of the Sacred Treasure for the work he did in promoting friendly relations between the United States and Japan.
 in the summer of 1907 MT. Holt made a. special trip to Holland to attend the second Hague conference and to get ac- ouainted with the European leaders ol the, peace movement, and since then he has given about 100 addresses on the peace movement before universities chautauauas. clubs. churches, Young Mems Christian associations, schools and lyceums.
 "While in Europe MT. Holt obtained 8 large number of photographs, cartoons and old Dutch prints, so that, If desired his lectures can be illustrated with the stereopticon. The lecture, however, IS complete with or without the illustra- tions.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
DEPUTIES LEAVE
 TO GET PRISONERS

Four deputies of the. local sheriff's forces are in foreign cities after crim- inals. Deputy Ed Newman returned yes- terday from Jasper bringing with him Will Brown, who iswanted here for high way robbery. Deputy w. H. Nation is in Jersey City after Bob Martin. alias P. A. Blackwell. who is wanted here for murder of Ed Brazeal several years ago. Deputy Newt Curl is in Covington, Ky. after negro wanted here for the murder of another negro some time ago. All of the deputies are expected back shortly.