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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
DEATH OF DAVID MCKNIGHT.
Well Known Barre Man Passed Away
Last Evening.

The death of David Mcknight, for
many years a foreman at the Harrison
Granite Co.'S plant, and a well known
stonecutter, occurred at his home, )
Forsythe place, last evening at 10
o'clock. Mr.. Mcknight had been in poor
health since New Years, although his
confinement to the house dated back only
three weeks. Death was due to a dis
ease of the heart which later developed
into dropsy He leaves brother, Rob
ert Mcknight, of Barre, and three sis
ters, Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs John
Glen of Glasgow, Scotland, and Mrs.
Robert Johnston of BeTreck, Scotland.
Mr.. Mcknight was born in Dalbeattie,
America thirty-one years ago and was
employed for time in Westerly, X. |.
Later he went to Belfast, Me, where he
was married in 1886 to Mabelle Perkins,
whose death occurred in this city in JAN
uary, 1912. Mr. Mcknight had resided
in Barre for twenty-four years. He was
a member OF the Pythian lodge in Bel
fast and also belonged to Clan Gordon,
No. IL, @. S. c., and the Manchester
unity of Odd Fellows in Barre. His re-
ligious preference was expressed for the
church. Prayer services
will be held at the home tomorrow at
2 80 p. m, it is expected, and the remains
will be taken on the Green Mountain
express Thursday night to Boston,
whence they will be forwarded to Bel
fast for burial beside the body OF Mrs.
Mcknight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Man Said to Be Herbert G. Wood Ar
rested at White River Junction.

White River Junction, March l2.--
| Herbert g. Wood. said to be originally
from Barre, was arrested here yesterday
charged with breaking and entering the
Central Vermont station at North Hart
land. The arrest was brought about by
reason of his free use Of pennies in pay
ing small bills. When taken it is al
legged that he admitted the offense He
was about to take train for Concord
n. III. Wood is said to have served a
two year sentence at Atlanta for break
ing into a postofice on the west side of
the state. He claims this is his first Of
fense since release.
When arraigned, Wood waived exami-
nation and was committed to the Jail at
Woodstock to await trial.
This makes the second quick capture
within a few weeks by the states at
torney OF Windsor county, who did some
detective work in this case, as in the ar
rest of Forger Smith, or Gerling. WHO
is now in the state prison at Windsor
fer passing worthless checks and will be
wanted for forgery and swindling all
over the country.
The break was made Saturday night,
about 50 in change being taken from
the railroad ticket office and the post
office, which is in the station, some mail
and fifty-three two-cent stamps.
The stamps and part of the money
were recovered and Wood told the Off
GERS that he threw the mail under
culvert after opening it and finding moth
ing of value. 1t can probably be found.
The arrest was made at noon by Chief
of Police J. H. Ober of this place and
Deputy Sheriff d. X. Daley of North
Hartland, who were working on the
case
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
CARNEGIE LIFTED MORTGAGE.
And Now Burlington Widow of Hero Is
Well Provided For.

Burlington, March l2.--Mrs. Albert c.
Zener, widow of the slater, who lost his
life a few months ago in attempting to
rescue child from contact with a live
electric wire, has just received the bene-
fits of the Carnegie hero fund which were
awarded her several weeks ago. The re-
mainder OF the mortgage upon her home
at IS Peru street, amounting to about
$3.50, has been paid, and she has received
the first Of the monthly payments of
$50.
As a consequence Mrs. Zeiner is now
provided for so that she and her three
son need not suffer hardship as
the result of the bravery and self-sacri-
flee Of the husband and father. When
Mr.. Zeiner was killed he was gradually
paying for the home. After his death
some $500 remained to be paid on the
mortgage. Mrs. Zener has since paid
about $50, and the money from the Car
negie fund has entirely lifted the re-
The monthly payments con-
sst of $45 on her own account and $5 for
her son, and are made upon receipt of u
statement signed by her before
4 notary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
HEARING WITNESSES.
Franklin County Grand Jury Takes Up
Wells Case.

st. Albans, March l2.--The Franklin
county grand jury organized late yes
terday afternoon by electing Richard
Smith of Enosburg, a former assistant
Judge of the county court, as foreman,
after which it proceeded to the hearing
of causes. Another session was started
this morning and continued through the
day.
Among the witnesses heard were: DIR.
+. r. Lape of Swanton, town health
officer, who was called into the Wells
case by DIR. A. L. Cross to attend the
Wells children and Mrs. Julia Wells on
December ?, after the death of Louis
Wells, aged 8; Drs. b, II. Stone and
Charles u. Whitney, who performed the
autopsy on the bodies of the two Wells
children; and Miss Lillian Mossey, who
at one time boarded with Mrs. Wells
at Swanton.
Other witnesses heard were Peter
Fountain, sexton of the cemetery at Mil
ton, and Pearl iadue, also of Milton,
a brother of Mrs. Wells. Following the
taking of this testimony the grand jurv
took recess until Monday afternoon, no
reason being given for the action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
pERPETUATE ROBERTS POST.
Nearly 100 Men Become Associate Mem
bers of Rutland G. A. r.

Rutland, March l2.-An organization
of associate members of Roberts post,
Grand Army of the Republic, was effected
at a meeting last night. Nearly 100
men. prominent among the people in
public life, joined the new organization.
They included large number OF sons
and nephews of veterans Of the Civil
war. Ex-Mayor Henry o. Carpenter was
elected president and Harvey r. Kings
ley was chosen secretary. The neces-
sity OF infusing new blood into Roberts
post, if the patriotic traditions of the
post are to be perpetuated, was the oc-
casion of the meeting. The number Of
veterans who saw actual service during
the Civil war is rapidly decreasing There
was musical program. Refreshments
were served by the Relief corps.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
OLYMPIA LODGE HOST.
Annual Convention of District S, Knights
of Pythias, ct Lyndonville.

LynGonville. March I2.-The annual
convention of district ), Knights of
Pythas of Vermont, was held with
Olympia lodge here last night. There
were delegations present from all of the
lodges in this district.
The program was opened at o'clock,
and the unwritten work was vxemplified
by +. NJ. Crane, G. V. c., of Hardwick.
At 7:30 a reception WAS rendered the
grand officers and at s:l5 the rank of
knight was conferred on candidates by
Apollo lodge of St. Johnsbury.
This was followed by talks by H. G..
Ladd of Barre, L. NJ. Crane of Hardwiek.
F. A. Stockwell of Lyndonville, c. NJ.
Wiley of Barre, and other officers. AT
ii p. m, chicken-pie supper was served
by Calanthe temple Of Pythian Sisters.
District includes Apollo lodge of st.
Johnsbury, Hector lodge of McIndoe, Da-
mon lodge of Danville and Olympia lodge
OF this place. The convention was in
charge of Herman A. Squires, d. d. G. G.,
of this place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
MRS. FIDELIA B. SMITH
Lifelong Resident of Barre, Being
Here In 1926. \

Mrs. Fdelia B. Smith d 6 he
home OF her granddaughter ~ J. Il.
Campbell, 27G North NJ ~ !, this
forenoon at ll;l5 o'cl % long
period of i'll health. .:s> zion to be-
ing one of the Oldest pt g in the city.
Mrs. Smith was the widow OF Arad T..
Smith, whose name is linked with the
earlier history and development of Barre.
Mrs, Smith had been unable to walk
since she sustained fall on the ice
some ten years ago. Last November her
condition became more critical and she
was compelled to relinqush all actiy-
tiles. Through il all she was a patient
sufferer. She was tenderly cared for
by the granddaughter, with whom she
lived until the end
Besides the granddaughter already
mentioned, Mrs. Smith leaves sister,
Mrs. Calista Il. Bolster, second grand
daughter, Mrs, l.. a. Scofield. who lives
in Florida, and one great t-grandson, Lau-
renee Campbell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Il. Campbell She was born in
Barre Sept. "a, ls26, and had always
made her residence here. Much of her
younger life was spent in the house
across the street from where she died
now occupied by her sister, Mrs. Bol-
ster. She was married to Mr.. Smith
Jan. /, 1915, and on their wedding trip
to Manchester they met surveyors who
were then completing the first survey
through Williamstown gulf to South
Royalton.
Her husband was active in local bus.
mess enterprises and thirty four years
ago he built the house where Mrs.
Smiths death occurred. The deceased
was of quiet and unassuming disposi
ton, although her acqIaintaneeship was
wide. Her death will be mourned by
all who ever knew her, although to those |
Of the older generation the loss will he
keen and lastingly felt. Mrs. Smith |
was an adherent of the Universalist |
church
Funeral services will be held at the |
house Saturday afternoon at 80 |
o'clock, Rev. j. b. Reardon, pastor Of /
.he Universalist church. officiating. The /
nterment will be made in the family |
ot in Elmwood cemetery beside the re-
mains of Mr.. Smith, whose death oc-
,urred twenty-six years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
COUNTY COURT NOTES
Fifty-Eight Informations Filed This
Forenoon.

In Washington county court this
morning the case Of First National Bans
Of Montpelier vs.. Maria Bertoli of Mont
pelier. general assumpsit. was started,
the jury being drawn this morning fol-
lowed BY the introduction of testimony.
Fifty-eight informations were filed IN
county court this morning, most Of them
in liquor cases. IL i supposed that they
are the result OF recent secret inquests
held in Barre and Montpelier The
names inclDied in the list viii not b.
divulrei until the arrests are made.
Deputy County Clerk Albert Laird I'm
ished his duties az the courthouse TO-
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
U. S. TROOPS UNCHANGED.
They Occupy the Same Positions on the
Mexican Border.

Washington, March 12--No change in
the disposition of United States troops
on the Mexican border between FL Paso,
Texas, and Nogales, Mexico, is likely, in
view of report to the war department
yesterday from Brigadier- Bliss
that no patrols are nearer the interna-
tional boundary than absolutely neces-
sary.
After the recent clashes near Douglas
between Mexican soldiers and American
troops, General Bliss was asked by Sec
retary Garrison personally to investigate
the frontier situation with a view to
moving the troops further back from
the boundary, so as to lessen the danger
of border fighting. He reported yester-
day that the troops are performing diff
cult duty with great discretion and that
in the vicinity of Douglas no patrols or
detachments are under observation from
the Mexican side.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
But Autopsy on Rear Ad-
miral Eaton Revealed
Stomach Trouble
REASON FOR INQUIRY
NOT MADE PUBLIC
But 1t Became Known To-
day That Inquiry
Was Held

Norwell, Mass, March l2.--It became
known to-day that an investigation was
begun a few hours after the sudden
death. last Saturday, of Rear Admiral
Joseph Giles Eaton, retired; but the ba
sis for the inquiry has not been made
known. The autopsy was followed by
the announcement that death was due
to inflammation of the stomach.
Admiral haton was taken i'll last FRI
day and died the next day. He was 65
years of age and had lived on farm
since his retirement from the navy sew
en- years ago. He had served in the
navy nearly forty years. Admiral Eaton
was native of Alabama.
The body of Admiral Eaton was tax
en- to Lowell for burial today. His Wild
ow expressed the opinion that he die1
a natural death and explained that the
admiral was subject TO indigestion snd
had an attack the Wednesday before
his death and on Friday night suffered
a chill. Mrs. Eaton said she did not
believe her husband was poisoned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
MANSLAUGHTER CASE UP.
Being Considered by the Rutland County
Grand Jury.

Rutland, March l2.-The March term
of Rutland county court opened yester-
day afternoon at two o'clock, Sheriff
Enos c. Fish making the proclamation,
and Rev. +. w. Orvin OF this city offer
ing prayer. The grand jury began work
but because Judge +. NJ. Butler of this
city, who is presiding, does not feel equal
to taking up jury work yet because Of
his recent illness, the petit jury will not
report until March Is. He will hear court
cases this week.
The grand jury is taking up, among
other things, the case of Charles Halas
of Proctor, who is now in the county
Jail on the charge of murder of George
Buvchan of the same village by stabbing
him on November IL. 1912. 1t IS alleged
that the stabbing took place during a
drunken row and that there was jeal-
ousy between the men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
TO CRUSH SECESSION.
Mexican Government Will Send 10000
Troops to Sonora.

Mexico City, March l2-Great Britain
will recognize the Huerta government,
according to official advices received yes
terday by Francisco De La Barra, min
lister of foreign relations, from the Mex
ican legation at London.
Minister De La Barra announced yes
terday afternoon that Bartolome Car
bajal Y Rosas recently transferred from
st. Petersburg to take the post of min
lister at London, is persona grata to the
British government.
AT the conclusion of lengthy cab
met session last night, the announce
ment was made that 10000 federal
troops would be rushed to the state of
Sonora in an effort to crush the seces-
sionists before the movement spreads.
The government has received unofficial
advices that the constitntionalist party
in Sonora has united with that of Gin
aloa and Lower California in the seces-
sion movement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
C. V. BRAKEMAN DIED
FROM BEING PINCHED
James F. White Was Caught Between
Lifting Pin of Engine and Freight
House Platform.

st. Adams, March l2-James T..
White, Central Vermont brakeman,
who was injured at Georgia yesterday
while shifting cars, died this morning
at the ST. Adams hospital, where he was
brought shortly after the accident.
White left here at 1880 yesterday
morning on an extra butter train and
while shifting cars be was caught between
the lifting pin OF the engine and the
freight house platform. His condition
became rapidly worse last night, and the
end came at $3.50 this morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
ALLEGED DEFAULTER CAUGHT
Nestor Wilmart, Accused of Defalcations
Amounting to Millions.

Rheims, France, March l2.-Nestor
Wilmart, the former manager of the
Gand. Terneuzen railroad. who fed from
Brussels in October, 1912, after alleged
defalcations aggregating millions of dol
lars. was arrested here yesterday.
Wimart had been in hiding for some
months at Laon, about 90 miles from
Paris, but discovering that he had
aroused the suspicious of the police, he
fed to Rheims. A detective followed
him and placed him under arrest. VII
mart at first denied his identity, but
finally admitted it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE
In Desperate Attack on Parral in Mex
leo Is Reported.

FL Paso, Tex, March l2.-Desperate
fighting in an attack on Parrel. Chi
huahua. entailing huge loss of life in
a 50-hour battle was reported in be-
lated advices reaching here late yester-
day. Some ! 800 constitutionalists, re-
belling against Huerta's national gov
ernment in Chihuahua, were driven back
by almost an equal number of federal
regulars, and the city. the center Of
American mining and industrial inter-
ests, greatly damaged by bombardment
and street fighting, in which even the
townspeople engaged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
Italian Banker in Rochester,
N. Y, Had Been
Threatened
FRONT OF BUILDING
WAS KNOCKED OUT
A Policeman Was Standing
20 Feet Away and
Was Injured

Rochester, n. Y, March IA bomb
was exploded in the doorway Of an Ital-
ian bank in this city this morning and
ii blew out the front OF the building and
broke many windows of buildings in the
neighborhood. A policeman, who was
standing twenty feet away from the
place where the bomb was set off was
injured.
The explosion was attributed to "black
hand" people, as Charles Capellino, the
proprietor of the bank, had received sew
eral "black hand" letters recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
DISCUSS CHALLENGE TONIGHT
But No Action on 1t Is Expected to Be
Made Now.

New York, March l2.-The challenge
of the Royal Ulster Yacht club on behalf
of Sir Thomas Upton for race next
season for the America cup will be form
ally discussed for the first time tonight
by the members of the New York Yacht
club. Decision on the acceptance or re-
lection of the challenge is not promised
tonight, but it is expected that the
terms of the challenge will be made
public after the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
FARM WAGES
INCREASE IN II. S,
Bumper Crops of the Past Year Send
Them Up Three Per Cent Says
Department of Agriculture.

Washington, D. c., March l2.-The
bumper crops of the past year not only
enriched the farmer but saved increased
wages for farm laborers. A bulletin is
sued by the department of agriculture
to-day declares that the wages increased
about three per cent during the year and
seven per cent during the past two
years.
Since 1902 the increase has been about
92 per cent and the present wages COM
pared with the average paid in the SOS
Is SO per cent, higher and G5 per cent.
higher than the low year 1894, according
to the departments figures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
WANT MAYOR REMOVED.
St. Albans Progressives Think Greene
Illegally Holds Office.

st. Albans, March IA petition Is
being circulated by the Progressives Of
the city for the removal from Office Of
Mayor :. {. Greene, who declared him
self elected at the recent city meeting by
a majority Of two votes. The Progress
sives declare that the election Vas void
on the ground that many Of the votes
were counted for Mr.. Greene when they
should have been for Il. W. Ballard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
ALLEGED DEER SLAYERS.
East Middlebury Man Arrested on the
Charge.

AIiddlebury, March l2.-George and
Charles Leno of East Middlebury were
arraigned before Judge A. w. Dickens
Yesterday afternoon on the charge of
killing deer out of season. They were
placed under 5000 bail for a hearing
later. They were arrested Monday
night. when the head, hide and portion
OF deer are said to have been found at
their house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
Followers of Carranza Sur
rounded by Outnumber-
ing Force
ENGAGEMENT EXPECT
ED BY GOVERNMENT
Troops Ordered to State of
Morales to Fight
Rebels

Mexico City, March l2.-The followers
OF Nenustiano Caranza, the rebel gov
ernor of the state of Coahuila, number
ing ten thousand, are surrounded by
four thousand federal troops in the vi
cinity of Lampazo, state of Nuevo Leon
according to report issued to-day by
the war department. A decisive en-
gagement is expected in the course OF a
day. 1t is not certain whether Car
rama remained with the men.
Colonel Manuel Jasso has been ordered
from Santiago to the state of Morales
with troops to start immediate opera
tions against the rebels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
KESUBA'S CASE POSTPONED
To Be Given Hearing at White River
Junction, March d.

White River Junction, March l2-The
hearing ON the case of STEM Kesuba,
the Pole charged with assault with a
revolver with intent TO kill, for the
shooting of John Cleslsk at Wilder, Sun.
day, has been postponed to March 81
kesuba was released under bonds Of
$500 BY Justice A. j. Dsrrah yesterday
afternoon. lie has secured Scott Sloane
OF Lebanon as his counsel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
STRIKE PICKET SENT
TO THE HOSPITAL
And Two Girls We're Sent to Jail as
Result of Second Disturbance
In Boston Today.

Boston, March IA scrimmage be-
tween strike pickets and non-union
workers in the garment manufacturing
district today resulted in one picket
being sent to the hospital, Two girls
were arrested on the charge of assault
in another disturbance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
BURIAL AT MONTPELIER
Following Funeral of c. Edward Hurley
at Evarts.

Northampton, Mass, March l2.-The
body of c. Edward Hurley of Evarts.
Vt, which was found on the bank OF
the Connecticut river Monday, was
shipped yesterday to Evarts. where the
funeral will be held today Burial will
be in Montpelier Mr.. Hurley was 81
years old.
Besides a wife and three children, he
Is survived by his mother and two sis
ters, Miss helen Hurley of Montpelier
and Mrs. r. J. Sweeney of Waterville,
Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
UR ED TO DEFER CONGRESS
Pres. Wilson Appealed to By Representa-
tive Underwood.

Washington. d. C., March I2.- Pres.-
dent Wilson was urged by Represents-
tive Underwood. the Democratic leader.
today. to postpone the date Of the extra
session Of Congress at least week,
Representative Underwood said that the
wavs and means committee would r.
quire more time for preparation Of new
taril. bills. II is believed to be practi-
cally certain that President Wilson will
not call the session before April or s.
o. a result
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Mrs Emma Harrington Of Hardwick
Files in Bankruptcy.

Rutland. March l2.-Mrs. Emma Har-
rington Of Hardwick has fled petition
in bankruptcy with Clerk z. :. Piatt Of
the United States court. Her liabilities
are s5a9.Sl and her assets are given as
s6ll.3s. Of which $50 j. claimed t. BE-
exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
St. Johnssury Man Injured by Train.

Greenfield, Mass. March l2.-Harry
Henderson of st. Johnsbury, Vt, came
to Greenfield yesterday morning on the
g:52 train from the West, which was
late. and in running 10 the other side of
the railroad station 20 catch the ssol
train north WAS thrown under one Of the
cpaches and dragged some distance. He
was taken 70 the hospital. where q was
found that his injuries were not dan
gerous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Washington State Legislature Votes Tc
Abolish System.

OLYMPIA. Wash. March IA bill to
abolish capital punishment passed the
Washington legislature last night. Gov.
Lister probably viii approve the act.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-12
SKULL WAS FRACTURED.
Eugene Jacobs Of Enosburg Was Struck
bY Broken Pulley.

Enosburs. March l2-Eugene Jacobs
sustained a fracture Of the skull on Mon
dav uhilc saving wood af his home. 4
pulley split and one part Of i struck
him IN the bead.