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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
INCREASED EXHIBITS
AT POULTRY SHOW
Vermont Poultry Association Opened It's
Seventh Annual Exhibition at
Montpelier City Hall
To-day.

The seventh annual exhibition of the
Vermont Poultry association opened in
the auditorium of the Moptpelier city
hall this morning, with about 800 more
birds entered than were shown at the
exhibition last year, when the total was
well toward 900. The show will continue
through Friday. On Thursday il will be
children's day, aud all children under
II years OF age will be admitted free
of charge If accompanied by their par
ents.
Barre aud Montpelier birds predom-
mate in the exhibition, Montpelier's
quota being largely increased over last
year. The classes which are most nu-
merous are the barred Plymouth Rocks,
Rhode Island Reds, white Wyandottes
and white Orpingtons.
There is also large exhibit OF pigeons,
Karl Forsell of Montpelier entering a
large assortment. The turkeys occupy
II pens, and the largest bird is gobbler
which weighs 81 pounds. -.
The judges, who are Henry r. Ingalls,
OF Greenville, ~ Y, and G. A. Balou of
Worcester. Mass, began Judging their
exhibits this morning, and their work
will require until noon to-mnrrow, il is
expected. They are starting with the
most numerous classes and will close
with the smallest classes. OF the Judges,
Mr.. Ballou is the first judge who came
to Montpelier to judge poultry show;
and that was 25 years ago, when the
was held in the old Capitol
nall.
Several of the cups which are to be
awarded are on exhibition in Shepards
window in Montpelier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
CARRIED SMALLPOX HOME.
Rollin D. Burditt, Norwich Student, Is
III at Rutland.

Rutland. Dec. 3l.-Rollin d. Burditt
student at Norwich university at
Northfield, who is at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Burditt. on
Crescent street is i'll with smallpox and
viii be moved TO the pest house prob
ably to-day. His physician, DIR. w. II.
IIodsdon and Health Officer +. II. Geb-
hardt. stated that Mr.. Burditt contract
ed the disease at Northfield.
The sick man is having rather hard
luck in getting an education because last
wear while at his home in this city for
the Thanksgiving vacation he was com
PEELED to undergo an operation for APP
pendicitis and could not return TO SCHOOL
because OF his extended absence. He re-
turned late this year TO finish up last
years work and now will probably lie
unable TO return for at least a month.
The case is mild one.
The Vernon family. who have been IL
the pest house are entirely recovered
from smallpox and viii return TO their
home on Granger street to-day.
The Pitts child, who has been at the
isolation hospital. has returned 20 her
home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
Real Use Of the Bees Sting.

"The bees sting is trowel. not a
capier." said a nature student 1t is an
exquisitely delicate little trowel with
which the bee finishes of the honey
cell. iniects a little preservative inside
and seals II up With its trowel-like
sting the bee puts the final touches on
the dainty and wonderful work. With
the sting il pats aud shapes the honey
cell. rs a mason pats and shapes row
of brick. Before sealing up the cell II
drops a wee bit OF poison into the honey,
This is formic acid without II honey
would spoil Most OF US think the bees
sting. with its poison. Is a weapon only.
II is a weapon secondarily. but Jri.
marily IL Is a magic trowel. n trowel
from whose end. as the honey cells are
built un. q wonderful preserving fuid
drips.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
Former President of Ven
ezuela Not Allowed to
Land
PENDING AN
INVESTIGATION
Castro Was Taken to Ellis
Island With Other
IA Immigrants

New York, Dec. 3l.-Cipriano Castro
former president of Venezuela, who Is
seeking eatrance to the United States
was taken of the steamship LaTourraine
at quarantine to-day and removed to
the immigration detention station at e.
lis island pending decision whether he
win be allowed to enter the country.
Ex-president Castro, who was trav-
elling under the name of Ruiz. was easily
detained by the officials. When the Of
ficials told him that the government bad
ordered his detention Castro said: III
those are the laws of your country |
must comply"
His baggage was hastily gathered and
he was taken Immediately to Ellis island
on the government steamer. II is under
stood that Castro will not be closely
confined at the island
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
DISEASES IN VERMONT.
Secretary Dalton of State BoaSd Issues
a Statement.

Burlington. Dec. 3l-The state board
Of health. through the new secretary. DIR.
.C. p. Dalton of this city, has just sent
to all physicians in Vermont circular
letter suggesting that with the beginning
of the year. 1918, renewed efforts be
made 10 free the state of all forms of
epidemic diseases. and add still further
TO its value as a place of residence and
resort for health and pleasure. To 'h.s
end the attention Of physicians is called
10 sections of the Vermont statutes
which require the prompt reporting of
contagious diseases. Figures are given
to show that Vermont i making ra-
markahle strides IN the cuTbing Of The
major infectious diseases. like typhoid
fever scarlet fever, diphtheria aud tn
herculosis. but that two of the eommnn-
ct so-callei children's diseases. measles
and whooping cough. are making head
way and becoming increasingly fatal II
i stated that measles and vhooping
cough are really more dangerous at the
present time than scarlet fever aud
and the public should ~ 20
ia order that precautions may
.s taken ane quara-tiuc more etegrfa,iy
lo.uiescci IT,.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
YOUNGSTERS ovERJoYED
At Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Ex-
ercises Last Evening.

Nearly 100 children were made happy
last evening at the Christmas tree fes-
tivites of the Salvation Army at their
auditorium in the old city building, when
Santa Claus bestowed presents upon
every yonug person in the hall. The list
of gifts plucked from the Yuletide tree
ranged from bags of candy and peanuts
to Bibles.
The distribution of gifts was preceded
by an entertainment, which was COM
posed of the following numbers. Opening
chorus, Tell Me the Story of Jesus;
prayer Sergeant Major Hall; address,
Capt. Brant; duet, Jolly Old Santa
Claus" John Gray and Charles Brant;
recitation, Morris Gray; song. Santa
Claus" Elsie Wood recitation. Draw
the Line at That" Charles Brant; cornet
duet, Capt. Brant and Sergeant Major
Hall; reading, Treasurer James Rogers;
Christmas carol, Cadet Elizabeth Jones;
duet, Misses Elsie Wood and Lizzie Gray.
Tell Me What You Want From Me-;
Gods Love-" Thelma Me-
Donald; recitation selected, Harvey No-
rem; song, Elsie Wood; recitation,
Somebody Else Elwyn Hall dialogue,
five little girls, Busy as Busy Can Be-;
Charles Brant, Salvation
Army; trio Golden Slipper"
The auditorium of the Salvation Army
nall was tastily decorated; green and red
'treamers cireled the room, carrying
Christmas bells. The portion
If the hall near the pulpit was trans
ormed into fairyland for the children.
massive evergreen tree glittered with
When the distributionaof presents was
ompleted, the young ones were found
possessed with bags of candy, peanuts,
bananas, books and Bibles. The
hildren have been drilling under the
utelage OF Capt. Brant for two weeks,
nd the presentation of the appropriate
'rogram last night warranted more than
mere approval.
According to the custom adhered to-
" the army throughout the world,
iatch-night services viii be held at the
ocal army rooms tonight. Capt. Brant
ril ofliciate at the exercises, which will
ommence at II O'Clock and continue
ntil the old year has departed and the
oming one displaced it in the annals
f events. Starting tomorrow, salvation
ervices viii be continued throughout the
lonth of January. These services arc
crusade by the international Salvation
rmy in quest of lost souls. The serv-
es will be extended until Feb. g. when
is anticipated that 10000 souls WI
e gathered into the folds of the wmy
trough the simultaneous efforts of their
lilitant workers throughout America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
SNOW ELEVEN FEET ON LEVEL.
And Wind Is Drifting 1t In Great Piles
In Washington.

Seattle. Wash, Dec 3l.---An explosion
of the boiler of rotary snowplow on
the Great Northern and an avalanche
that wrecked stalled freight train,
laden with oriental imports on the Chi
cago, Milwaukee s. Puget Sound rail-
road complicated conditions yesterday
in the Cascade mountains, where the
northern transcontinental railroads are
fighting one of the worst bliZzards of
the last 20 years. Five men We're in
jured, two probably fatally in the boiler
explosion. and ole man was severely
hurt in the avalanche.
The Milwaukee line probably will be
blocked several days but the great
Northern expected to get trains through
tonight.
The snow in the mountains is IL feet
deep on the level and a stiff wind is
piling huge drifts across the tracks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
ARRANGEMENT MADE
TO CONTINUE SYSTEM
In Spite of the Fact That the United
States and Russia Will Formally
Terminate Their Trade Agree
ment To-day.

st. Petersburg Dec. 3l.-The Russian
governments purpose to maintain the
present tariffs and procedure regarding
the admission of Americans, including
Hebrews, after the termination at mid
night tonight of the formal commercial
Russo American treaty is stated here to
be in pursuance OF form of modus vi
vendi arranged at Washington.
The treaty which was abrogated by
the American Congress on account of
Russia's attitude upon the passport ques-
tion, thus will continue practically UNI
so far as the interests of both
parties are concerned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
CHILDREN'S BODIES
WERE DISINTERRED
Organs of Two Who Died in Swanton
of Eating Vegetables or Milk,
To Be Examined.

Milton. Dec. 3l.-The bodies of the
two children of Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Wells of Swanton, which were recently
brought here for burial have been taken
up and some of the internal organs
thought TO contain poison, removed. 1t
viii be remembered these children died
a few weeks ago from the effects, it
was thought. OF eating vegetables or
using condensed milk that had been in
contact with rat poison. Drs. b. H.
Stone and Whitney of the state labora-
tory at Burlington were in Milton to re-
move the organs and an examination
will be made of the same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
WEST ToPsHAM.

Not long since. hen thieves entered the
premises of Mrs Hannah Field. who
lives in Orange. some distance from this
village and took away % of her be-t
hens. No rlew t. the thieves has been
obtained. Through the soiicitation Of
Mr.. v =. Jeffords OF the village. frienfs
and neighlors contributed one eacu to
the number of IL pullets. They we're
presented a. Christmas gift. Mrs Fieli
l,eing VERY mneh pleased With them.
uishe. a. Thank ~ uho helped to re-
place some q her loSs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
BODY TAKEN TO WEST LEBANON
And Funeral of Mrs. L. w. Rowell Was
Held in Barre Today.

Funeral services for Mrs. L. ". RowelI.
whose death occurred at her home. 81
jefferson street. Sunday morning at 2:30
o'clock, were held at the house this fore
noon. Rec. J. W. Barnett pastor Of the
Congregational church officiating. The
bearers were O. II. Hale. A. C. Grigg
Charles Psmperl and +. r. Howard. The
remains were taken at II 20 o'clock over
the Central Vermont road to West Leb-
anon. y. H.. where interment viii be
made. Mr. and Mrs. o. II. Hale. Miss
Winifred Rowell and Mrs. George Garlic
ton accompanied the body.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
COUNTY JAIL FINANCES.
Prison Labor System Works ou' Well
Balance of s654.32 Left.

The members OF the prison board tor
Washington county met yesterday at
Montpelier to settle their account with
the state and make a report 1t was
found there was total of Sl,3lj.42
collected from ethis year and last years
earnings. In the last year the expenses
have been s66l. 10, leaving balance OF
S654.32.
The system in vogue at the Jail is for
the inmates to do various kinds OF
manual labor, and whatever they earn
over 81 day is kept for them, and the
dollar goes to the state to cover On
penses.
The members of the prison board ere
w. j. Clapp OF Barre. G. fl. Dale Of
Waterbury, Frank H. Tracy OF Mont
pelier and X. 5. Crrier Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
THINK FRIENDS
AIDED POMEROY
But Prison Officials Have Been Unable
to Find Any Clue to Attempted
Escape from Jail

Boston, Dec. 3l.--State prison officials
have been unable thus far to-day to de-
termine whether Jesse Pomeroy, who
murdered two children 40 years ago, was
aided in his unsuccessful attempt to
escape from prison yesterday. The Off
ciaIs believe that some person passed
pomeroY drill and saw with which
he cut three bars from the door of his
cell. Attempts to find the tools have
been fruitless. Pomeroy refuses to tell
where he obtained them.
Prison officials are still almost dazed
by the attempted escape, and greatly
worried over their failure to find either
the tools with which il was made pos
sible OF their source. Pomeroy's cell
has always been secluded one, and yet
the one nearest to the guards office in
the Cherry Hill section. II is one OF 90
cells that stand in two tiers, part of
which are occupied by "lifersV and long
termers."
1t was just after 2 o'clock yesterday
morning that Guard BRASIL went through
Cherry Hill' on his regular rounds and
passed on into Fort Russell" the ad-
joining section, where refractory prison
ers are kept in solitary confinement.
He had noticed nothing out of the
way and would have continued on his
rounds but for the fact thai Buster"
a yellow. prison bred cat, suddenly raced
past him in evident alarm at some start
ling occurrence.
BRASIL retraced his steps, and by the
electric switchboard of Cherry Hili''
confronted pomeroy. In one hand Pom
eroy held screw driver, evidently seized
upon as the only available weapon with |
which to beat down the guard who |
might oppose him in his second projected |
step--that OF securing the keys that
would let him out from Cherry Hill''
into the prison yard.
Jesse, throw up your hands or I'll /
bore a hole through you" BRASIL shouted /
IS he drew his revolver, still amazed al
most to the point of inaction by the un
ooked.for apparition in front of him.
For Just the fraction of a second Pom
ROY seemed to hesitate and TO speculate
whether after all the years in which he
lad attempted escape ami had at last
rotten this far, it would not be well to
AXE a chance and resist.
His face rejecting the bitter disap-
,ointment he felt at being baked so soon
Ifter the fruition of his plans, the most
desperate murderer in Massachusetts"
lowly raised his hands above his head.
n one hand he still held the screw driver.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
TURKEY TRANSLATES
IT'S CIPHER DISPATCH
Boiled Down, the Message Is That Tur-
key Insists on Sovereign Rights In
In Adrianople.-Then Let the
Powers Mediate.
Powers Mediate.

Constantnople Dee. 3l,--The instruc-
tions which were sent to Rechad Pasha
to be presented to Yesterdays session
Of the peaee conference and which were
reported to be undecipherable, were to
propose submission OF all matters Mt
Issue between Turkey and the Balkan
allies to the decision Of the powers ex.
eept the future possession OF Adrianople.
The official view is that this process
OF the Porte affords the most practi-
cal means of solving all the difficulties.
The Turkish government insists upon
the absolute maintenance of its sover-
egn rights to Adrianople. With this
exception Turkey is ready to place it
self unreseryedy in the hands Of the
powers for d settlement Of all matters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
LOOKUP WAS TOO COLD.
So Prisoner Went Home and Gave Him
self Up Next Day.

In justice court at Roxbury this fore
noon. Fred Felio appeared before Justice
of the Peace Wilson A. Averill and
pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge.
The usual fine and costs were paid BY
the respondent. Several days ago. Felio
was arrested on warrant issued BY
States Attorney j. Ward Carver of
this city and lodged in the town hall
at Roxbury Felio awoke in the middle
of the night to learn that the building
was ice cold. the temperature forcing
him to vacate his quarters in favor of
a bed at his home. In the morning he
gave himself up TO the officers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
DEMONSTRATION MADE
TO ENLARGE STRIKE
About $50 Shoe Workers Paraded
Through Shoe Factory Section of
Haverhill To-day.

Haverhll. Mass, Dec. 3l.-The strik-
ing shoe cutters, about $50 in number,
paraded through the factory district of
the city to-day in an effort to get Others
out. Demonstrations were made in
front of several of the larger establish
ments but there was no disorder. Nine
are affected by the strike,
but in no case has work been suspended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
WIRELESS WAVES
TRAVEL $500 MILES
Navy Departments Station at Arlington,
Va, Has Caught Time Signal from
the Eiffel Tower.

Washington d. G.. Dec. 3l.-The navy
wireless tower near Arling-
ton, Virginia, has succeeded in catching
Paris. distance OF approximately $500
miles. according to the navy depart
announcement to-day. The fact
became known in connection with plans
which are being made to send New
Years greeting to the Eiifel tower at
midnight tonight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
A PLAY SOLDIER
KILLED YOUNG LADY
Grandson of Former Vice-President Ste
venson Shot Girl Who Was Wit
Messing His Military Manoeu-

Bloomington, H.. Dec 3l.--Adli Ste
venson, grandson of former Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson, accidentally shot and
killed Miss Ruth Merwin, l6 years old.
in the Stevenson homestead here last
night
Some OF the boys at party at the
home of young Stevenson's father, l..
G. Stevenson, were students at a mill
tary academy and during the evening de-
cided to give some of their drills. They
found an old rifle, and, as they thought,
took out all OF the cartridges. During
the drill, the weapon while in the hands
of Stevenson was discharged, the bullet
striking Miss Merwin in the forehead,
causing instant death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
BRATTLEBoRo WANTS BASEBALL
An Enthusiastic Meeting of Fans Was
Held Last Evening.

Brattleboro, Dec. 3l.-The subscribers
of the Brattleboro baseball fund for 1912
held meeting last evening. The report
of Glenham Jones, treasurer. was sub
mitted- showing total Indebtedness of
Sss2.ls. In spite of this deficit, how
ever. there was plenty of enthusiasm
for team for the coming season.
The matter of fixing a salary limit
which the town can meet and which will
be lived up TO by the other teams in the
league was thoroughly discussed. 4 COM
mittee consisting Of Col. J. Gray Estey,
w. r. Hubbard and II. C. Rice was ap-
pointed to nominate list OF officers for
the year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
Walters May Leave in the
Midst of To-night's
Festivities
THEY WILL MEET
THIS AFTERNOON
Three Outside Agencies Have
Failed at Mediation of Gar
ment Workers Strike

New York. Dec. Notwithstanding
the efforts of the international Peace
Forum, the state board of mediation and
the Chamber of Commerce to bring
ment workers of New York and vicinity
continued to-day. The number OF the
strikers was variously estimated from
10000 to l25,000.
The hotel men were uneasy this morn
ing over the report that the Hotel Work
ers' union had decided to call a strike
this, New Years eve in many large New
York hotels. To go over the situation,
a mass meeting of walters was arranged
for this afternoon. According 10 repre-
sentatives of the union it is planned TO
extend the strike to the hotels and res
taurants in Philadelphia. Albany,
Rochester, Syracuse, New Haven, Hart
ford and other cities.
Strike leaders at mass meeting Of
garment makers last night refused TO al
low DIR. William Carter, general secre-
tary of the international Peace Forum,
TO put before the assembled workers the
society's arbitration plan. DIR. Carter
was told it was too early in the strike
to consider mediation move.
The only violence reported on the first
day of the strike occurred in the Will
and Brownsville sections of
Brooklyn In Williamsburg, building
where coat and vest makers were work
ing, was attacked by go men who
smashed most of the doors and windows
Ia,
the disorder took the form
Of slight clashes between alleged strikers
and operatives who insisted on going to
work The leaders OF the strikers say
they frown upon violence.
Yesterdays Efforts at Peace.
John j. Bealin OF the state board of
and arbitration conferred with
of the clothiers' associa
Ton aud of the United Male Garment
Workers of America yesterday and will
-eport to the board on the adyisability |
u conducting an investigation at which |
witnesses may be called under subpoena |
% testify as to the conditions under |
which the garment makers work.
The international Peace Forum also |
esumed its efforts looking to mediation. |
I presented to both the employers and |
he operatives plan for submitting to |
hem list Of governors Of 10 states, 10 /
educators, 10 United States senators
nd 10 clergymen, from whom five or
even men shall be selected to listen to
rguments on the points in controversy
nd submit decision of their findings,
which shall be binding to the mannfac-
lIrers and their pmp1oyes
THE strike has assumed serious pro-
ortions,' Mr.. Bealin said. "and there is
rave danger that it will spread to other
ties
Some of the strike leaders predicted
hat Rochester. Baltimore. Pittsburg,
incinnati. Chicago, ST. Louis. Philadcl-
hia and Utica concerns most likely 10
e affected by the strike
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
So. Barre Grange and Supper.

South Barre grange will hold its an
nual concert. dance and chicken pie sup
PER at Unity temple. January ? 1919.
All wishing supper directly after the
cuncert viii be served at Z5c q plate.
Concert tickets. 25c each. Full bin. slssa.
Bsrre opera house orchestra viii furnish
musk, EverybOdy invited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
DIED AT WEST FAIRLEE.
Body of Henry Dickey Was Taken to
Manchester, N. H.

Manchester. n. H.. Dec. 3l-The body
of Henry Diekey was received from
West Fairlee, VT, at $40 o'clock, yes
terday forenoon, and was taken to Pine
Grove cemetery by Undertaken Frederick
L, Wallace, the director being Fred A..
Wallace
Mr. Dickey was formerly an overscer
on the Langdon corporation under Agent
Kelly. He moved to Vermont about
twenty-five years ago. He died Dec. 2, ,
at the age of 20 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
CITY OF BURLINGTON
SUED FOR $4,000
Administrator of John A. Leary's Estate
Alleges Mr.. Leary's Death by Elec-
tricity Was Caused by Negli-
gence of the City.

Burlington, Dec. 3l.-A suit was
brought to-day against the city of Bur
lington by Thomas +. Leary, admins.
traitor OF the estate of John A. Leary,
to recover $4,000. 1t is alleged that the
latter's death by electricity on February
II, 1912, was caused through the negli
gence of the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
President and Party Reach
w >agton This
-orning
WERE ACCOMPANIED
BY COL. COCKTAILS
The Latter Will Remain
in Washington for
Some Time

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 3l.--Piesi-
dent and Mrs. Taft, accompanied by
Colonel and Mrs. George W. Goethals
and the party that went with the presi-
dent to the canal zone, reached Wash
ington this morning. President Taft
had number of appointments for the
day at the White House.
Colonel Goethals will remain in WASH
ington for some time to consult with
congressional committees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-31
INCORPORATED FOR $4,000
Powell & comings Co. of Richford Files
Its Application.

Riehford. Dec. 81 Application has
been made 70 the secretary Of state for
q charter Incorporating the Powell a
Comings Co. with a capital stock Of
SJ0.ooo. The new corporation viii take
over the hardware and furniture bus
iness of Powell & Comines-