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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
MINING LAWS ARE ANTIoUATED.
rParalysis of Mining Districts" Also Du'
to Laxity In Enforcement.

Proposed amendments of the well-es-
tablished laws relating to metalliterous
minerals always raise the warmest dis
ctlssion. With the opinion of mining
lner in general favoring revision of min
ing laws of the United States and with
commission after commission appointed
by various bodies to suggest improve
n!ents. the statutes have remained prac-
tically unchanged for nearly 40 years,
while the geology of ore deposits and
the technology of metal mining have
made marvellous progress.
Most important, perhaps, in any
amended mining law would be provision
for enforced development, principle ex-
pressed it is true, in the present law
Tut not made effective in its workings.
A requirement of actual use as a eondi-
tior of occupancy of mineral land can
not be regarded as either novel or radi-
cal. As regards the large acreage of
undeveloped land in many mining camps
to which patent has already been is
sred, it is perhaps true that the sit
nation is without relief, unless the west
ern Australia plan is adopted, whereby
the government steps in and permits
mining under a lease, the proceeds of
which are assessed, collected. and paid
over to the owner. The principle in
yoked seems to be that no property
owner can rightfully oppose the develop
ment of the resources of the state.
In the case of unpatented claims
remedy should be sought for what has
been termed "the paralysis of mining
districts" and the rigid requirement of
annual assessment work should be made
actual and effective by inspection and
supervision, in order to put an end to
the present procedure of allowing
claim to lie idle for practically two
years after its location, not to mention
the many localities where claims are
held year after year with only perfume
tory compliance, or even without any
performance of assessment work-a type
Of local disregard for law that is in
striking contrast to the observation ac-
corded to the district customs and reg
ulations of earlier days, whereby the
right of possession was made absolute
" dependent upon continuous operation.
(Irom Report of director, United States
geological surpey.l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
KILLED BY FALLING TREE.
Charles Lufldn, Aged Al, Met Death at
Bristol Saturday.

Bristol, Feb. 5.-Charles Lufkin, aged
Al. was instantly killed Saturday while
ehopping in the woods about two miles
south of this village. He had chopped
down one tree which lodged in another,
Lufkin chopped the second one in two
but neither tree started He then cut
a piece out of the smaller one and start
ed to run The trees fell in the direc-
tior he was going and it is supposed
that limb struck him in the base of
the brain so that death was instantaue-
GUS His right leg was broken in three
places. Lufkin's body was found a
few minutes after the accident by his
half brother, Warner Tracy, who drove
into the lot.
Charles Lufkin was son Of Mrs. W.
]. Rider. He is also survived by half
brother, Harrison Tracy. The greater
part of his life was passed in this town
lie was man of good habits, very
quiet and steady worker.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
DUXBURY COUPLE
MARRIED 60 YEARS
Mr and Mrs. Henry Gabree Yesterday
Observed Anniversary-Groom 80
Years Old Bride 75.-Thirteen
Children Born 20 Them.

Waterbury, Feb. Yesterday at
their home, at Duxbury Corners, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Gabree celebrated the sixth
eth anniversary Of their wedding. They
were married in Georgia, Vt, Feb. 4,
1852. Mr.. Gabree was the son Of Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Gabree Of Georgia and
has three brothers living Silas Gabree
OF this town, Edgar Gabree Of Georgia
and Charles Gabree OF Milton. He viii
be eighty-one years old in May and is
in good health.
Mrs. Gabree was Zoa Baker, daughter
OF Mr.. aud Mrs, Edward Baker OF Wa
terbury, Mr.. Baker win be remembered
by the older inhabitants as an honest,
faithful blacksmith. Mrs Gabree came
from a family OF seven and has three
sisters still living Mrs. Frank Beach Of
North Haven. Conn, Mrs. Joseph Gabree
os Georgia and Mrs. Bumbalaw of MIDI
dlebury She will be seyenty-six the
eleventh of this month. She is very
active and Industrious. as she has al
ways been. Many have reason TO feel
grateful to her for help in sickness and
emergencies. when financial reward was
only a small part Of the appreciation
bestowed. in some instances Mrs. Cab
rec is now working for the third gen
Grafton, having been employed by both
gTandmotliers.
AIR. and Mrs. Gabree went to keeping
hce~e in Georgia and lived in that place,
Waterbury and Duxbury, having lived in
their present home for thirty-eight
years. They have had thirteen children,
four Of whom are living and were pres
ent yesterday; Edward Gahree. William
Gabree. G. Egbcrt Gahree and Mrs. FL
len Mills. all Of Montpelier. They have
also had ten grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Yesterday was an eventfll day. Sub
stantial gifts were brought by those
present many friends extended their
best wishes and through it all is the
of having done their part
in the work of the world II is hoped
that the remaining years of their lives
may be happy and contented and filled
with the peace that comes from a life
full of usefulness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
DEATH OF REV. F. D. PENNEY.
Former Burlington Pastor Passed Away
In Schenectady, N. Y.

Burlington, Feb. 5.--Rev. Frank D.
Penney, who completed a nine years
pastorate of the First Baptist church
here last May and went to Schenectady,
n, Y, died Saturday in that city OF a
nervous disease, which had troubled him
for many months. He was in hos
pital for time, but recovered sufficient
" to resume work, when he had re
lapse and never rallied
Mr.. Penney was born in I ,.u,oN'
n. Y, and his whole life wa of
usefulness and prosperity Educated III
Colgate academy, university and the
illogical seminary, he entered busy
life with the professorship of elocution
at Colgate university, from which he
received the degrees of A. B. and A. A.,
He was pastor of the Second Baptist
church of Auburn, n. Y, the North
Adams, Mass, Baptist church, the second
largest of the denomination in Massa-
chusetts; the Lincoln Square Baptist
church of Worcester, Mass, and the
First Baptist church of Burlington Mr.
Penney made an extensive trip through
the Orient and various parts of Italy
in 1897 and had since delivered many
lectures on his trip.
He was called to the Burlington pas.
torate. March l3, 1902, and preached
his last sermon here March Is, 1911.
The funeral is to be held in the Sche-
nectady church Wednesday afternoon at
2;30 Mr.. Penney is survived by a wife
and three sons, Sterling, Frank d., jr.
and Julian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

The Clover club will meet with Mrs
Hattie Waite Tuesday at 2:3o p. m.
A. c. Butterick returned to Barre
this noon, after spending several day,
at his home in Canaan, n. H.
Garrett Roberts resumed work this
morning at c. w. Averill & Co.'S after
weeks absence on account of Illness
Charles Otis of New York. advance
agent for the Klark Urban Stock Co.
was business visitor in the city to.
day.
Everyone is going to the Biiou TO-
night to see the best program OF pic
lures in the city. Every picture is a
feature film and an excellent program
is assured,
Mrs. /. Manera and Mrs. John 0ltilini
went to Burlington Sunday to spend a
Few DAYS with Mrs. J. Connetta, who
was successfully operated on for appen-
dicitis at the Mary Fletcher hospital
last Friday
The United Missionary society win
meet with Mrs. L. O. Thayer Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30. 1t is hoped a
large number of ladies will attend, it
being the first meeting of the year for
the home society.
The FranklynHi company, which
begins a weeks engagement at the opera
house tonight, will give a~ay at the
Saturday matinee beautiful pony coat.
The coat is now in the window of the
Homer Fits store.
A surprise party was given Willard
Robins at his home in East Montpelier,
Friday night the occasion being in honor
of his birthday He was presented a
handsome watch fob as a slight remem-
brance from his friends Refreshments
were served.
A number of friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dingwall
on Maple avenue Saturday evening to
remind them of the fifteenth anniversary
OF their marriage. The evening was
pleasantly passed in playing "500,'" and
refreshments OF oysters, cake and coffee
were served during the time.
Guests registered at the City hotel
yesterday and to-day were as follows:
G.. +. Fortier, Rutland; /. NJ. Meleher,
Boston; G. A. Marley, Lowell, Mass.
Ernest Cashman, MI. ana MIS-. y. IL.
Brown, New York City; r. d. Steph-
ems, Brattlebor1, E. o. Keene, Buffalo,
n. Y; w. F. Despard, Furnia, Pa; L.
S. Brigham, ST. Albans; w F, McSpar-
ren, Furnis, Pa; Andrew Elliott, Gait,
Ont; W. f. Bartlett, Plainfeld; Hon.
Frank Plumley, Washington, d. c.; F.
H. Mann, Woodsville, n. H.; 0. L. Mar
tin. Plainfield; J. F. Luscombe, c. F.
Miller. H. M Olney, Boston; A. c. Tenn
pleton, NJ. Merritt East Montpelier; C.
L, Hinman, Bostol.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
PLUNGED INTO DRIFTS
When He Tried To Turn Team Out of
Road To Pass Another.

While ON his way to Barre this morn.
ing with light load of potatoes, Sc
leetman Charles 4. Stanley of Washing
ton had trying experience IN the snow
When the traverse sleds, to which his
two horses were attached, overturned
at drifted spot and caused the pole
Of the outfit TO snap in twain The mis-
hap occurred directly opposite a cul-
vert in the road below the farm OF
Charles Carpenter and owing to the alb
sence Of proper guard rails, MIR. Stanley
failed to reckon on the depression caused
by the construction of the culvert. AT
the approach Of team, the driver
turned to one side of the road and was
presently engulfed in several feet of
snow. Fortunately the horses refused
to be frightened at the sudden turn of
events. Other travellers passing that
way assisted Mr. Stanley in righting
his outfit and after mending the broken
pole he was able to resume his Journey,
although one Of the horses was some
what bruised by the accident.
According to persons familiar with the
point where the mishap occurred, either
side of the culyert should be spanned
by guard rails. The sides of the small
bridge pitch down to depth Of several
feet and in the drifted snow it il hard
fol- traveller to obtain his bearings.
The statute insists that such places
should he provided with guard rails, and
with this protection it is likely that
Mr. Stanley's accident might not have
occurred
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
CANADIANS IN CIRCUIT.
But Two In U. S. May Exceed That of
Vermont and New York.

Rutland. Feb. Sit was announced
at the annual meeting OF the directors
OF the Rutland County Agricultural So
eiety here yesterday afternoon that it
is probable that the Vermont State Fair
association will enter the Green Moun-
tain racing circuit to which the local
association as well as several others in
western Vermont and northern New
York belong. Brattleboro will also come
in if the White River junction associa-
tioh does and Montreal and Ottawa have
ALEC shown interest in the combination
The Vermont New York Canadian cir
cult would make one only exceeded in
size in this country by the grand cir
cult and the great western circuit. The
object Of these combinations il to get
fast horses and make it possible for
horse owners to take their animals from
ole meet directly to another. The Green
Mountain circuit has been in existence
number of years.
The directors decided to hold the 1912
fair from Labor day. September 2, to
Friday, September 8. inclusive. There
win be big carnival on the streets
each night OF the fair under the auspices
of the merchants Of the city, the same
as for the last two years. The Rut-
land Horse Breeders association has
been asked to exhibit1At the fair again
this year and the RutNnd Kennel club,
which mas been dormant for three or
four years, will be revived.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
No indication of Break in Ranks
,m@S --nrence Today
AS MILL OWNERS EXPECTED
The Big Increase in Number OF Work.
men, Which Was Claimed Would
Be Made This Morning,
Was Not Apparent.

Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 5.--Although
the city was SO well guarded by militia
to-day that anyone desiring to 90 to
work in the mills could do so without
fear of molestation, the number of opera
tives entering the mills was much less
tlan expected by the mill officials and
there was no indication that the strike
had been broken The manufacturers
on Saturday stated that they looked
for big increase in the number Of
returning operatives, and while no au-
thoritatiye statement could be procured
from the mill officers as to the actual
number at work, il is known that what
ever increase, if any there was, had no
material effect upon the situation.
Until the loom-ixers, wool -sorters and
mule-spinners who, while not on strike.
have voted to remain out. decide to re-
turn the mills cannot be operated to adj
vantage, the strikers claim. The loom
fAers and mule.spinners will hold
meeting tonight to decide on their
course Of action.
Mayor Scanlon refused permission to
the strikers to-day to hold mass meet
ing on the common, and as all the large
halls are engaged for other purposes,
any meeting win have to be held in
small hall.
immigration Inspector Gordon gave
out statement to-day, in which lie
said the agitators, who were claiming
that the United States immigration bu.
rtau could get evidence Of violation of
the alien contract labor law but did not
want to, were lying. Inspector Gordon
declared that IL no found any evidapco
ot violation Of the contract labor laws
the cases would be pushed, regardless
OF who might be affected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
L. G. RIZZI WAS HURT.
Fell While Crossing Bridge Near His
Place of Business.

Louis 6. Rizzi, Blackwell street man
afscturer. sustained a painful injury
to the left ankle while crossing bridge
in the vicinity Of his place OF business
this forenoon. The floor Of the bridge
is said To be coated with ice and the
accident occurred when Mr. Rizzi lost
his footing and fell distance of four
or live feet. 1t was at first feared
that he had received more serious in
iuries and friends. who assisted the man
to his home on Comolli street, sum
moned DIR. =. S. Duffy. The physicians
cxaminatiou revealed badly sprained
ankle and minor bruises on the upper
portion of the left limb. It win prob
ably be two weeks before he is able to
resume work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
EAST BARRE.

DR.. Minard has been i'll the past
week.
Miss Anna Rae spent Sunday at her
home in Barre City.
Mrs. Clarence Tucker has been i'll and
confined to the house the past week.
Court Phil Sheridan will hold it's reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening of this
week.
There will be rehearsal of the
drama, "Down In Maine" Tuesday even
ing.
Chester Sargent was home from Mont
pelier seminary over Sunday, also George
and Marguerite Tucker.
Silver Leaf circle viii hold its regular
meeting Tuesday evening of this week.
Refreshments will be served after the
meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
King George and Queen Mary
Reached England To-day
AFTER 3 MONTHS ABSENCE
This Was the Most Remarkable Tnp
Ever Taken by British Sovereigns--
People Gave Them a Glad We'll
come and Churches Gave Thanks.

London, Feb. 5..-King George and
Queen Mary returned to England to-day
after three months absence, during
which they made the most remarkable
trip ever taken by British sovereigns and
were crowned emperor and empress OF
India. They arrived at Portsmouth on
the steamer Medina, and landed with
naval and military honors and took a
special train to London.
Arriving in this city they received a
remarkable welcome and We're driven
through fag-decked streets to Bucking-
ham palace. This afternoon special sery-
ices Of thanksgiving on the safe return
of their majesties were held in churches
throughout the British Isles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
FARMERS AND OTHERS
Gathered In Barre To-day and Went on
to Washington.

A meeting of several prominent men
from Vermont and Others from distant
sections of the country, who are known
to be interested in agricultural matters,
was held at the City hotel this fore
noon. Among those who were present
were Hon. Frank Plumley of Washing
ton, congressman from the second con-
gressional district of Vermont, and o. L.
Martin of Plainfeld, state commissioner
of agriculture.
In addition to the presence of Con.
gresham Plumley and Commissioner
Martin, +. S. Brigham of st. Adams,
an authority on potatoes, attended with
the following men: w. F. MeSparren
of Furniss, Pa, an expert ON the grow
ing of cereals; Andrew Elliott of Gault
Ont, who has given numerous lectures
before various grange meetings IN Yer
mont, and W. E. Bartlett of Plainfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
POLICE COURT ITEMS.
John Bressett Rescued From Geld Bed
On Sidewalk.

Before Judge II. W. Scott in city
court this forenoon, John Bressett OF
IA Webster avenue pleaded guilty to
first oirense OF intoxication and was
fined SIS and costs of S7.l4, which he
made arrangements to pay. Officer John
Dineen found the man asleep on the
sidewalk in front of the Blanchard block
at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. At that
hour the mercury in the thermometers
had sunk to twenty degrees below zero
and it is likely that few moments
longer would have put Bressett beyond
the jurisdiction OF police court. He
was badly chilled when found by Off
Ger Dineen. but had recovered from the
exposure this morning. The respondent
told the court that his forty-third birth
day occurred to-day and it was suggest
ed that he preclude the possibility of
thus observing his next anniversary in
court by signing the pledge.
Thomas Sexton, who faced the court
few moments later, told Judge Scott
that he lived in Montpelier at LAG Barre
street, He pleaded guilty to an intoxi-
cation charge and was fined SIS and costs
of 1919. which he paid. Sexton was
arrested by Chief Sinclair yesterday
forenoon and spent the night in the
lookup with Bressett and pair of
dodgers"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
Former Barre Man Married.

Friends of Fred Venner, formerly of
this city, viii be interested to learn of
his marriage to Miss Julia Gagnon at
Derry, n. H., which look place January
s. MIR. Venner is well known i'm thid
city, having lived here all his life until
three years ago. Mr.. Vcnner is a baker
by trade, having worked for the City
bakery and at Ladd's bakery in this
city. He is now employed by the Stearns
bakery at Derry Mrs Nenner is a pop
ular young lady Of that town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
MILLIoN-DoLLAR FIRE LOSS.
Three Large Factory Buildings Are De-
stroyed at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 5.-Fire which
was discovered shortly after 5 o'clock
last night destroyed three large factory
buildings in the block bounded by Wood
Vine, Eighth and Franklin streets, eaus-
ing loss of more than a million dol
lars.
The principal loser was the Hensel-
Colladay company, manufacturers OF
millinery and dress trimmings This
company occupied six-story brick
building extending from Wood TO Vine
streets on Franklin, with four-story
annex at 7l1-7l7 Vine street. Both
buildings were completely destroyed.
Members of the firm estimate their loss
at more than 100000, covered by insur-
ance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
For Delegate From Vermont To Demo-
cratic National Convention.

Brattleboro, Feb. 5.--Southern Ver-
mont will have candidate for delegate
at-large to the Democratic national con-
vcnton at Baltimore next summer in
the person of Michael J. Moran of Brat
tleboro. Mr.. Moran, who is so years of
age. has served as member of town
county and state committees of his party
and has attended practically all state
conventions since becoming of age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
SHOW OPENS WEDNESDAY.
Corn, Oats, Potatoes and Homemade
Rug Exhibit at Montpelier.

The corn, oats and potato snow un-
der direction of the Montpelier Board
of Trade will open in the Montpelier city
hall Wednesday, and not Tuesday, as
was stated in a morning paper to-day.
Judges for the various exhibits were an
nouneed to-day and are as follows: Corn,
w. S. McSparren, Furniss Pa; potatoes,
T. S. Brigham, St Adams; oats, Andrew
Elliott, Gault, Ontario; women's home
made rugs, Mrs H. ]. NJ. Jones, Mrs.
F. NJ. Cory, Mrs. r. c. Bowers and
Mrs, II. J.. Farwell, four members of
the Women's club Of Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
Rev. George H. Holt Preached
First Sermon as Pastor
OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
He Was Greeted by Large Audience and
His Discourse Was Closely Followed
A Public Reception Will Be
Given on Tuesday Evening.

After having been without the services
of regular pastor since December II,
the parshioners of the First Baptist
came together yesterday morning 20
hear the first sermon preached in the
church by Rev. George H. Holt, until
recently pastor of the church in James
town, r. r., who a short time ago ac-
cepted call to the local pastorate A
large congregation filed the church and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
DEAD, SITTING BEFORE FURNACE.
William Yandow of Burlington Was
Found Saturday Evening.

Burlington, Feb. 5.-William Yandow,
aged "A years, was found dead early
Saturday evening sitting before the fur
mace in his house on Lakeside avenue.
Mr.. Yandow, who had worked all day
at the Queen City Cotton MILL went
downstairs in the evening to attend to
the furnace. As he did not come up
in a short time, an investigation was
made and he was found dead in chair
before the furnace door. Death was
caused by heart failure. The funeral
is to be held Tuesday morning at 9
o'clock at st. Anthony's church, and the
remains will be placed in the vault at
ST. Francis Xavier cemetery in Winoo-
ski
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
CONDEMNED MEN SANG
AS C0MRADE DIED
Charles Swenton Was Electrocuted at
Sing Sing To-day and Others In
Death House Sang "Safe In
the Arms of Jesus"

0ssining, N. y, Feb. 5.-While con-
demned inmates n the death house soft
ly sang Safe In the Arms of Jesus.
Charles Swenton, a negro, was electro
cuted this morning for the murder Of
another colored man. It was the first
time in the history of the prison that
other inmates of the death house have
sung death dirge while another was
paying the death penalty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
NEW YoRK,s BIG ICE CROP.
Million and Half Tons Harvested, Tens
of Thousands Will Be Wasted.

New York, Feb. 5.-The biggest ice
crop in twenty five years has been har.
vested on the Hudson. Ice houses are
bullying and tens of thousands of tons
must go to waste because there is no
place to house it. A million and half
of tons have already been gathered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
ANOTHER ELEVATOR FIRE
IN CHICAGO TODAY
Two Firemen and a Watchman Were
Injured To-day and the Loss Sus-
tained Was S5oo,ooo.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Two fremen and a
watchman were injured in $500, coo
fire that destroyed the grain elevator OF
the Northern Mailing company early to-
day. The fire appeared suspicious to
Chief Soyferlich, and an investigation
will be held. Less than two weeks ago,
the elevator of the Acme Mailing com
pany. which was located near the North
ern Mating companys elevator, was
destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-05
GAS EXPLOSION
DID $4,000 DAMAGE
Giant Tank of Carbonic Acid Gas Ex-
ploded-Shattered Every Pane Of
Glass in Two Blocks and
Thrnur Rahu frnrn Cradle
Threw Baby from Cradle.

Garfield, n. J., Feb 5.Several per-
sons were cut and bruised when giant
tank containing carbonic acid gas eX-
ploded at the Heyden Chemical works
here to-day. Every pane OF glass within
two blocks was shattered and baby
was hurled from its cradle in nearby
house. Strange to say, no one was seri-
ously hurt. The damage is estimated at
100000. The cause of the explosion is
unknown.