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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
A CENTURY OLD.
Mrs. crissania Whiting of Bellows Falls
Has a Party.

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Bellows Falls. March 30.-Alrs. Girls
sania Bailey Whiting the oldest person
ia this section Of the state, celebrated
her Tooth birthday yesterday at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. H. y Wes-
ton. Mrs, Whiting received many con-
gratulations from friends and relatives.
Among those present to help celebrate
the event were children and great grand
children. In spite OF her advanced years.
Mrs, Whiting received her guests with
the grace and dignity of woman many
years younger
She was assisted IN receiving by her
brother r. T. Bailey Of Hastings. Neb..
they being the only surviving members
Of fnmiy Of ten children. Mrs. Whit
ing being the Oldest and Mr. Bailey
the youngest
Mrs, Whiting was born in Westmore-
land, NJ H.. March 20. 1871. and came
to this town with her parents when six
years OF age and has lived here ever
since. Her parents were Samuel and
Crissania lBIittonj Bailey. They first
resided near SaXtons River. and it was
near here that her life was passed, ex-
eept Tor the past % years which she
has spent at the home of her daugh-
ter.
At the age of % she began 10 teach
school at So cents week. which was
an advance of cents over the preceding
teacher and was considered good pay at
that time
Dec. |, ls43, she was married to John
G. Whiting, grandson OF Rev Samuel
Whiting who was the first settled min.
lister in the town OF Rockingham. Three
daughters were born all OF whom are
living. Mrs. II. H. Shaw of Marlboro.
Mrs Frank Proctor aud Mrs. II. n. Yves
ton OF this town Dec. |, 1893. they
their golden anniversary. Mr.
Whiting died at the age Of 50.
Mrs. Whiting has always enjoyed the
best of health and although her eve
sight is somewhat impaired. her other
faculties are remarkable She goes any
where unassisted. has been a great read
rr and has wonderful memory and
can repeat more poetry u6w than most
people have ever read. She takes
keen interest in events of the day.
Refreshments were served the guests
in part in the old china tea set belong
ing TO Mrs. Whiting Numerous gifts
and many flowers. also letters and mes
sages Of eongratulation were received
Turing the day from friends and rela-
lives who were unable to be present
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
NO INVESTIGATION
OF ALBANY FIRE
That Is the Report Which Was Made To-
day-Work 81 Restoring the
Capitol Is Being
Rushed

Albany. \. y, March 30.-The work
OF rehabihtating the fre-swept state
capitol, which was started yesterday aft
ernoon. was continued to-day with in
creased vigor The first efforts were
directed to drying out the portions OF
the building which were not touched by
fire, but soaked by water. The state
architect recommends that the legisla.
ture authorize the immediate prepara-
tion of plans for rebuilding the ruined
third and fourth floors in the west end
An unofficial estimate places the cost Of
reconstruction close to S4,000,O0O.
The present indications are that there
will be no investigation Of the cause
OF the fire,
Although the fire started in the north
west corner of the building, it caused
the greatest havoc in the southwest cor
-ner. Here the red-tiled pointed eupola
fell. carrying down part OF the carved
granite work that supported it and a
towering stone chimney. The entire
west wall above the second floor was
blaokened with smoke and many OF the
stone window frames were melted by
The fierce heat The granite cornice was
ruined Pieces OF granite varying in
size from dime to a mans head were
split OIL and hurled to the ground be-
low where the sidewalks We're heaped
Iigh with debris. Conservative esti-
mates place the damage to the exterior
stone work at S2,000,O00
The interior masonry was damaged
TO the extent Of Sl,5O0000 and the
same sum will represent the loss on
the contents OF the state library.
No trace had been found of Samuel
r. Abbott, the aged night watchman
1n the state library, and there is little
doubt that he perished in the flames.
Ills son and daughter. who reside in
West Newton, Mass, have been noti
fed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
INJURED BY EXPLOSION.
Young Man Lighted One Blast and Ten
Went Off

Claremont, n. IT,. March 30.-Ernest
Rollinstone, a young unmarried man.
employed in the limestone quarFies at
.Amsdeu. VT. was brought to the gem
rral hospital here yesterday, as the re.
suit Of injuries received by an explQ.
sion. Ten holes had been drilled IN the
ledge and loaded with dynamite. Rol-
linstone was to ignite the 10 fuses for
large blast, but the explosion fol-
lowed the lighting OF the first. 1t is
supposed the fuse was faulty.
At the hospital his condition is re-
ported serious II was necessary to am
putate his left hand with the excep.
tion of the little finger, and his face and
head are terribly injured. He may lose
his sight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
MORE SHOOTING
But No One Was Hit Last Night In
WinOoski

Winooski. March 30A report from
a gun was heard on West Allen street
last evening about seven o'clock, but
no one was injured. The shot was in
the neighborhood OF the Mongeon block
and old Ladam blocks, tenements oc-
cupied by colored people Officer Ward
well tried to learn who fred the gun
but without avail. He called on the
occupants OF these tenements but they
knew nothing Of the shooting Many
stories found circulation. One story
had it that there were two or three
negroes riding past when a coored
woman stuck her head out Of the win.
dow and called to the team to halt.
Disobeying, she shot at them The
story had il that the woman had been
imbibng freely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
JAIL BREAKERS STILL FREE.
TRUSTEES Believed to Have Assisted in
Rockingham County Escapes.

Brentwood. n H., March 30.Only one
oi the IL prisoners who escaped from the
Rockingham county house of correction
on Monday night has been recaptured
although the authorities have conducted
systematic search for the fugitives
ever since the jail break was discov-
cred Tuesday morning Tuesday night
one OF the escaped prisoners was arrest
cd at Portsmouth and was returned to
the jail here yesterday.
II is believed that the men who es.
capped from the Jail may have had the
assistance OF one OF the TRUSTEES. or
favored prisoners The men cut hole
through the ceiling and floor above where
the cells were located and escaped
through this hole.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
MURPHY ATTACKS STETSoN.
Tammany Leader Declares Him to be
"Mysterious Power

New York, March Charles +.
Murphy came out last night in uO-
lent attack upon Francis Lynde Stetson,
a New York lawyer, charging him with
working openly with Frank H. Plstt.
son Of former Senator Platt, in making
"a deal with the Republican machine
70 elect a man OF his own selection for
United States senator. with the avowed
purpose of destroying the Democratic
party in the state and finishing his life
long struggle to break Tammany hall. "
He charges Mr.. Stetson with being
that mysterious power which has been
behind the insurgent movement at Al
bany and which caused Mr.. Sheehan to
be assailed by every conceivable form
of abuse
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

George Tucker Of Dalton. Mass. has
filed libel for divorce from sarah
A. Tucker of Rutland. on the ground,
of desertiug and adultery. The cou-
pie were married in Dalton SO
years ago and the desertion for
which, the divorce Is sought is
alleged to have taken place as wears
ago. III the case ever reaches hear.
ing the lihelant aud libelee win Be-
the oldest who have sought seuara-
tion in the Berkshire courts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
Village of Granville, N. T.,
Again Visited Today
AND THE LOSS IS $4,000
Brody and Frieberg Blocks Were De-
stroyed-Ten Stores and Dozen Fam
ihes Being Burned 0ut-Hard
Fire Three Months Ago.

Rutland, March 3O.-Fire this morn
ing destroyed the Brody and Frieberg
blocks in Granville, N. y, a short dis
tance from this place, causing a loss
which is estimated at $4,000. The
two blocks were occupied by ten stores
and a dozen families. This blow fol
lowing the disastrous fire OF three
months ago practically wipes out the
business district Of Granville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
A. A. Truskett, Aged 10, and Wealthy
Business Man, Found Guilty.

independence, Kans.. March 30.-A. A..
Truskett. 10 years old, wealthy busi.
ness man of Csney, Kans.. last night
was found guilty Of numbering J. D.
s. Neeley, millionaire oil OPERATOR
OF Lima, Ohio The jury was out 27
hours The verdict was second degree
murder.
Truskett shot and killed Neeley in
the lobby of the Palace hotel at Caney
on January I. There were no witness
es
Neeley was president Of the Wichita
Pipe Line company. which had sued 10
have declared illegal valuable oil lease
owned BY Truskett. Witnesses testi-
fled Tuskett's mind had been affected
by worry over the suit. Arguments
for new trial caused a postponement
OF sentence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
MAY LEAVE HARDwIcK.
Granite Concern Dickering With Morris
Willie for Location.

Morrisvile. March 30.-There is
prospect that this village will have an
addition TO its granite industry, as a
Hardwick granite company Is anxious
TO locate here and is pleased with the
Inducements offered by the village The
company employs thirty men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

The old farm home on lands owned
by the T. A. Walker estate in Benson
has been torn down The building was
erected ll5 years apo and was known
as the old Olmsted tavern in the days
of the stage coach. Parts of newspa.
pers We're found in the structure bear.
ing the dates Of 1887 and l7ss. In
one the Vermont almanac for 1889 is
advertised, also list of letters re-
naming unclaimed in the Burlington
postofice Hand made nails We're used
in the structure, some cf which had
brass heads.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
PEACE TERMS CONSIDERED.
Insurrectos Probably Win Have Part in
Consideration.

III Paso, Texe~. March 30.-All avail
able insurreetos in the fields of northern
Mexico are being concentrated west of
Chihuahua, according TO news received
here to-day II is believed by the insur-
reeto sympathizers that the purpose is
to allow those who have fought for the
msurecto cause to have some part in
the consideration Of peace terms That
there has been no recent lighting around
chihuahua is regarded a. indicating that
the men in the field believe the selec-
tion OF the new cabinet an evidence Of
good faith upon the part Of the govern.
ment preparatory to peace negotiations
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Max Brown Of St. Aibans Files In
Bankruptcy.

Max Brown OF St. Albans. a peddler.
has filed petition in bankruptcy with
Clerk F. 5. platt Of the United states
court. His liabilities are given a.
81 O5275 and his assets are 81 .3s3. 10,
of which Ss25 is exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
TWO PRISONERS RELEASED.
Sheriff Tracy Without Authority to De-
tain Them Longer.

The two men arrested with Frank
Macknen at North Montpelier Tues
day were released from Washington
county Jail Yesterday Sheriff Tracy
deciding that he had no authority to
hold them longer Mackinen is sus-
pected Of being the man who shot and
robbed three men in Port Arthur. On
tario, Canada, March p. Two OF the
men are in hospital and the third
is missing; supposed to be dead. II
was first planned to hold Mackinen's
companions as witnesses, but 50 far as
Sheriff Tracy can learn neither Of them
had anything to do with the crime OF
which he is suspected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
ARMY SUICIDE MYSTERY.
No Reason known Why Sergt. George
Charest Shot Himself.

Fort Mansfield. r. l.. March 30.-Ser.
geaut George Charest. on-commissioned
officer in charge OF this post. commit
ted suicide yesterday by shooting him
self. The reason for his act is mys-
tery to the men at the post
A board OF inquiry has been APPOINT
ed and an investigation viii be made
at once. Charest was about 32 years
old and gave Holyoke. Mass. a. his
residence when he enlisted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
CLEMENTS APPOINTMENTS.
Thomas c. Elworth Again Chief Of
Police In Rutland.

Rutland, March 30 Mayor P. w.
Clement last night reappointed Thomas
G. Eiworth chief of police, Fred r.
Patch, commissioner OF public safety,
and Harry B. Whittier, city clerk He
named Frank II. Blanchard as commits
sioner Of public works and Patrick NJ.
Meldon. city attorney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
rELEeRApHERs STRIKE NEXT.
One Threatened for April Unless They
Get 20 Per Cent. Increase.

Chicago, March 80 ". I. Park gen
eTal manager Of the Illinois Central
railroad to-day conferred with the rep
resentatives OF the telegraphers' union
threatened for April ] by men who ask
an increase OF twenty per cent. in
wages. At strike vote, recently tax
en-, a5 per cent. Of the 900 telegraph
ers voted to 20 out unless there was
satisfactory wage increase granted. The
conference Is expected 10 last two
days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green.
formerly OF Texas but now of New
York, son of Mrs Hetty Green. who
owns place in Brattleboro. has re-
ceived about POO proposals of marriage
every month since the New York World
last fan quoted him as saying he felt
bit lonely and might wed II be could
find the right girl rich or poor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

Hundreds Of tons of earth and rock
partially filed the slate quarry OF the
New York Cor Solidated Slate company
Monday at North Poultney as the re-
suit OF series Of landslides No
workmen were in the quarry and the
principal loss will be occssioned By
the labor required TO remove the de-
bris. Slides occurred az frequent IN
tervals throughout the day until late
in the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
DAMAGING EVIDENCE.
Said To Have Been Brought Against
Fred Dupluis at Moffat Hearing.

Bennington, March 30 The inquest
before Assistant Judge G. b. Kent in,
to the death Of Cyrus Moflat, who was
fatally injured at a dance in "Bear.
town, Manchester, on March II. was
concluded yesterday. The hearing was
behind closed doors, and the evidence
was not given out; but II is understood
that it was strong against Fred Du
pluis, another participant at the dance.
Dupuis has left the state. Attorney
General Sargent represented the state
at the inquest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

The Vermont Wood Reduction Co.
recently organized at Ludlow. purposes
to erect plant IN the near future. Of
the proposed capital. S50O0o. some $50
o0o has alTsady been subscribed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
She Meant Centurion

Mrs kawler-My grandfather Is los
yeaTs old
Mrs. Blurderby Dear me. Didn't
kuoW you had ceuaur in your fam.
ily.- Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

James TAYLOR Of Greensboro. lead.
ing a spirited horse to water saturday
morning. was kicked it Is supposed in
play. and struck in the side 81 the
face. crushing it badly and iu1icting
some bad cuts Hopes are entertained
ri his recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
ROB RUSSIAN TRAIN.
$4,000 Intended To Pay Railroad EN-,
plOyes Was Stolen.

81 Petersburg March Robbers
held up train at Wilson. a small sta
tion on the Warsaw & Granica line.
last night and secured $4,000 which
was 10 have been used for payment
~ railroad employees Two "a psssenqers
were wounded by the robbers, and the
latter escaped
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
IN ILL HEALTH.
Charles York Of Brunswick, Me-, Shot
Himself to Death.

Brunswick. Me-, March 3o-Holdine
the muzle Of a shotgun against his
body, Charles York pressed the trigger
with a ramrod and ended his life az
his home here yesterday York, who
was II years OF age mp 20 the time Of
his retirement from active work. Eve
years ago, vas well known to Bowdoin
college men as their favorite barber.
lie had been in IN health for some
time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30

Barre should have a plant 20 manu-
facture building granite and not let our
nsighbors obtain tie liew industry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-30
OFFICER SHOT HORSE
To Put Sick Beast Out Of Its Misery
TODAY.

Officer George earle shot horse owned
by w u C0oney yesterday afternoon
in 4 barn oH River street The horse
had been lying in is stall for several
days unable to get up. The condition
that the animal was in was reported 10
the police yesterday morning and when
Officer earle went to Mr. Cooncy. De
willingly granted the officers request 10
shoot the horse The owner said The
horse had been in that condition tor sew
ersl days and be vas waiting Tor it TO
die.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-21

on their mates In matter OF size. The
rest of the congregation had suffered
with more or less poignancy.. And an
aroma Of mingled tears and camphor
rose from the steps
"Why-why!" gasped Miss Cynthia,
"was there "a cyclone2"
tOh, no." answered Miss Selma Lue
cheerfully. Gust a little yellow-jack-
cts nest that made a mistake to get
mad at the children. They have most
forgot ali about x. fer we was Jest
about to make a whole water bucket
full Of lemonade. Nice day, amt it,
fer drinking SIGH as. lemonade?" Miss
Selma Lue bestowed a significant
glance on Miss Cynthia. as she spoke,
which was very enlightening as to
her rational method Of treating the
hornet cyclone. Miss Cynthia fastened
to lend the weight of her mental in
fiuence to that Of her friend, for she
saw that her CONSERVATION had started
a faint echo Of sobs
Yes, indeed 1t u.s." she affirmed en-
Enthusiastically. II feel as II | could
drink several glasses myself Some
body must draw the water for 1t right
from the we'll"
Eyes, Bennie can do that while
you and Ethel Maud and Luella roll
the lemons. There are the glasses to
hunt up, and everybody must git ready
to help squeeze"
And for at least a half hour the
front Of the grocery teemed with
cheerful activity. If sharp little pains
occasionally obtruded themselves. they
found no encouragement from the
busy drink-mixers, who squeezed and
stirred and stopped and drank to their
hearts content After they had them
selves consumed the third connection
from the yellow rinds, they conceived
the Idea Of adding sugar and water
still again and carrying the bucket
down for the refreshment of Mr..
Leeks, who was dear friend, to be
remembered at what they considered
an early stage Of the lemonade game.
LANDS alive" said Miss Selma Lue
as she sank on the top step and
watched the last scampering pair Of
bare feet and f1uttering rags disap-
pear down the hill, that's almost the
worst ruckus we ever had on the
Bluff! l was afraid they would all
cry themselves sick before l could git
they thoughts switched"
YES" answered Miss Cynthia as
she seated herself beside Miss Selma
Lue, exhausted and painting with the
efforts she had made in their behalf,
cit was pretty bad. and l was out Of
the direct path Of the hurricane. How
did you weather the full force?"
well. you know" answered Miss
Selma Lue, 1--we got 'em trained some
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-21

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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-21

Now" said Miss Selma Lue with
a sigh Of relief. every string is tied
up. The campfire held out fine and
there are two pink rags left. Every
body forget all about the yellow
Jackets and put your mind on the
making Of the lemonade. I'll get the
lemons" And as she spoke she rose
from the top step and started into
the grocery. She paused for a mo-
ment and ran her eyes over the group
huddled along the steps, while laugh
ter strove with sympathy in her ex-
preston.
Just at that moment Miss Cynthia
came down the Hill with her rose
hat swinging in her hand and her
curls a-ruff1e in the breeze She
paused and took in the MANNED and
bandaged crew of youngsters with
round-eyed amazement. And a picture
Of wholesale catastrophe they pre-
sented: Bonnie sat on the top step.
Tied neatly around his head was a
huge white bandage, from which his
freckled face peered with swollen
solemnity. Ethel Maud dropped on
the corner of the step below and
nursed a red and enlarged little wing
that had been an ear when last Miss
Cynthia had beheld it. LueIla Kinney
choked back sobs with an abnormally
fat thumb which she kept fast In her
mouth, seemingly deriving comfort
therefrom. Around one ankle was
lied a blue bingham rag, which set
off the pink bit tnat swathed one OF
Ethel Maud's brown little feet. Sew
raj thin knees had seemingly doubled
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-21
STILL IN HIS POSSESSION
Remarkable Coincidence i'm Sum Of
Money That Rastus Had in
His Pocket.

Rastus was on trial, charged with
stealing seven dollars and eightyfve
cents He pleaded not guilty, and, as
he was unable to hire an attorney, the
judge appointed Lawyer Clearem as
counsel. Clearem put up a strong
plea in defense, and Rastus was ae-
quilted.
Counsel and client met few min
utes later outside the court room.
Now, Rastus," said Clearem,
you know the court allows the
counsel very little for defending this
kind of case. | worked hard for you
and got you clear. I'm entitled to
much more pay than I'm getting for
my valuable services, and you should
dig up good-sized fee. Have you got
any money!"
Yes, boss" replied Rastus, 81 done
got seben dollahs and eighty-fve
cents"