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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
GET SUSPECT IN BURLINGTON.
Man Is Alleged to Be Wanted in Fitch
burg, Mass

Burlington, Dec. 30.--Early yesterday
morning, Police Officers OBrien. and
Brothers visited the home of Raymond
Bodette on Crowley street and there ar
rested a man, supposed to be Nathan
Stone, who is wanted in Fitehburg
Mass, for stealing $l20 from Alfred
Lury of that place. The crime was
committed November Is and the arrest
was made on warrant issued in Fitch
burg.
Chief A. L. Thayer of the Fitchburg
police department traced Stone to Bur
iington and Chief Russell received the
letter Sunday but did not attempt to
get the man then as he was afraid he
wouldn't be at home and the visit of a
policeman might alarm him so that he
would get away. He therefore waited
until he was sure his quarry would be
in bed and then sent his men.
Stone had retired only ten minutes
before the officers arrived and was
awake when they entered the room and
read the warrant to him. He went with
them willingly but denied that he was
Nathan Stone, giving his name as
Nathan Wheeler The description fur
nished of Stone fitted in every partieu-
lar with that of the prisoner, and the
police do not think there is any doubt
that he is the man He even wore the
tan shoes that were described in the let
ter. The only thing missing was a fur
coat, which Stone wore when he left
Fitchburg. He told the police that he
never had such coat but Chief Russell
learned yesterday of Stones selling the
coat for SIS. The mans story was con-
Trajectory in many particulars. For
the past few weeks. he has been working
on the farm of H. H. Chittenden but
left there Saturday. When searched he
had no money, and satehel which he
left at the Sherwood house contained
nothing but old clothes, so that he had
evidently gone through his roll if he
took n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
FUNERAL OF DR.. F. H. o'coNNoR.
Former Baseball Pitcher Buried at Brat
tleboro.

Brattleboro, Dec. 30.-The funeral of
DR.. Frank II. O'Connor yesterday morn
ing at st. Michael's Catholic church was
largely attended. Eleven priests took
part in the services. There were large
delegations from Bellows Falls ana
Keene, while prominent officials of the
Knights of Columbus and of the state
fair association came from all over Yer
mont.
The body was escorted from the resi-
dence on North Main street to the church
and cemetery by fourth degree Knights
of Columbus. Six members marched in
the form of cross. these being DR..
N. H. Delehanty of Rutland, Dr. j. h.
Duffy of Keene, who is past state deputy
of New Hampshire, DIR. j. T. Ridden OF
Bellows Falls, who is master of the
fourth degree for Vermont, j. j. Fenton
and J. G. Hennessey of Bellows Falls
and Thomas A. Austin of Brattleboro
representing the local council
The priests who celebrated the re-
QUEEN high mass were Rev NJ f. Eng
lish OF Hudson Falls, n. Y, eelebrant
the Rev. z. j. Barrett OF Poultney, dea-
con, Rev Charles Pomeroy of Lyndon
Vile. sub-deacon, Rev. William Lonergan
of Rutland. Rev. Edward Reynolds of
Bellows Falls, Rev John Dwyer of st.
Johnsbury, Rev. P. j. Cahill OF Hinsdale.
n. H., Rev. Eugene Cray of Brandon,
Rev. Bernard w. McMahon of Rutland,
Rev. NJ. j. Carmody of Brattleboro and
Rev. 7. j. Burke of Brattleboro. Dur
ing the mass there was music by the
choir of the Bellows Falls church. Miss
Katherine Calvin sang solo and a male
quartette rendered Lead Kindly Light" 3"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
WOULDN'T STARVE
IF IMPRISONED
For Refusal to Make Return of Income,
Saws DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
The Revolt Continues to
Spread.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 3O.--Resist-
ance on the part of women OF the coun-
try to the federal income tax law de-
spite the governments announced lnten-
ton to impose fines of $1,000 each Tor
failure to report incomes will receive en-
couragement of the Suffragists Congress
sional union, according to an announce
ment issued by the organization head
quarters here. Resistance OF the law, u
is declared, would be thoroughly lustl-
fed from a moral standpoint.
The union does not plan to organize
a widespread resistance but the state
ment says that If any society or indi-
vidual should refuse to pay an income
tax or give information as to its IN
come the Congressional union would have
every sympathy with such action.
New York, Dec. Militancy is not
involved in the appeal of DR.. Anna How
ard Shaw, president of the National
Woman's Suffrage association, to the
suffragists not to pay income taxes un-
til they are given the right to vote. Dr.
Shaw asserted last night that she ad-
vocated only passive resistance. She de-
clared that she would refuse to make
returns to her tax assessor. If she was
sent to jail she would not start a hung
er strike, she said, adding, 81 should
not thus destroy my health. Pm worth
more to the suffrage cause in good health
than starved"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
FIRE SEEN FAR AND WIDE.
Destroyed House and Two Small Barns
on Top of Beckley Hill.

Fire destroyed several buildings on the
Thomas Nicholson farm, Beckley hill,
last evening, burning the house and two
small barns. The damage was estimat-
ed in the vicinity of 81 800. The family
were enabled to save the greater part
OF the furniture and farming imple
ments. The burning buildings, which
were situated on the highest point OF
Beckley hill, lighted up the skies and
attracted the attention of people from
this city and for miles around. The fire
was caused by a defective flue in a
short chimney between the house and
the ell.
During the forenoon attention was at
tracted to flames bursting through the
chimney and farm hands gathered and
quenched the blaze. After carefully
watching the chimney for upwards OF
an hour the party gave up their vigil,
supposing the building to be entirely
safe. Again during the evening when
the farm hands were tending chores fire
broke out again. A hand extinguisher
was brought forth, but this did not do
the work Then water buckets We're
placed in action. These means, too, We're
of no avail to stop the progress OF the
fire, which was slowly eating its way
through the building. Then q call was
sent to the central station. Chief Glad-
ding took four regulars and set out Tor
the scene in one of the workout sleighs.
The run was severe test for the horses,
which stood up admirably and completed
the three miles of travel in good time.
When the local fire fighters put in an
appearance the flames had made great
Roadway and We're rapidly enveloping
the upper rooms. The firemen had band
extinguishers, which played out when
prospects were favorable for controlling
the fire The supply OF water began to
fail and smoke drove the men from their
positions, so it was decided to abandon
the hope of saving the structure. The
building was razed to the ground. The
flames ate their way through the ell
and to the first horse barn. Efforts were
futile to save the first barn, which sue
cumbed to the flames, rs did another
small structure at the rear. All during
this time the volunteers We're direct
ing their work towards saving the house
Furnishings and farm implements ind
equipments. Another corps of fighters
were stationed across the highway at a
distance of 100 feet to guard the main
cattle barn of the farm. This baild-
ing which contained the full herd of
cattle, the forage and stock, was nor
damaged The flames died out around
midnight The local freme1 retained
home close by 10 o'clock, when their
aid was of no avail
The property was insured Ivy the Yer
mont Mutual Fire Insurance company
and is said to be well covered. The
farm was formerly owned by Fred Beck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
CENTRAL CURTAILS SERVICE.
Drops OFF Several Trains Because of De-
preston.

st. Albans, Dec. 30-The following
announcement was made yesterday from
the office of j. w. Hanley, general pas
senger agent of the Central Vermont:
"owing to depression in business
throughout the country, which has af-
fected the Central Vermont railway
quite seriously, that company is COM
PEELED to reduce expenses and for that
reason is curtailing passenger train serv-
ice all over its system, and the trains
which are to be discontinued are not
earning cost of operation. These trains
are as follows;
NO. 10. leaving Northfeld south
bound, 9:l0 p. m, reaching White Riv-
er Junction ll;20 P. nj.
''No. 9, leaving White River Junction,
north bound. 6:20 a. m, reaching North
field SIP a. m.
mo. 4, leaving Montreal, south-bound,
:35 p. m, reaching st. Albans P. m.
"No. 5, leaving st. Adams, north
bound, 6;25 P. M, reaching Montreal
$40 p. m.
THE new trains which were established
two years ago, known as No. Is, leav-
ing St. Albans Has a. m, reaching
White River Junction 5:l5 p. m, and
No. IL, leaving White River Junction
s:45 a. m, reaching st. Albans 2:l5 p.
m, with branch train connections to
Montpelier. Barre, and Burlington win
still continue TO run in addition to the
other train service.
"The $40 p. m. train from st. Al
bans, due Montreal 1915 p. m, will stop
at local stations north of st. Adams.
"On Sundays the train leaving st.
Albans 6:25 p. m, will be known as
No. IA, and leaving Burlington Gas p.
m. and Montpelier $40 p. m. will run
through to White River Junction, reach
ing the latter point 1920 p. m.
The above changes become effective
Sunday, Jan. 4, 1914,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
RECEIVERS NAMED
FOR BIG CONCERNS
In Which Henry Siegel Is Large Own
er-Proceedings Described as
Friendly.

Boston, Dec. 30.--Ancillary receivers
were appointed in the United States dis
trict court to-day for five corporations,
in which Henry Siegel is heavy own
er, on petition of the Siegel Stores cor
porations. The proceedings followed the
appointment at New York yesterday of
William Az Marble and John S. Shep-
pard, jr, as receivers of the Simpson
Crawford company and the Fourteenth
Street Store of New York, Henry Siegel
company of Boston, and the Merchants
Express company of New York.
At the same time Henry Melville was
appointed receiver for Henry Siegel and
company, bankers, of New York. Messrs.
Marble and Sheppard were named as
ancillary receivers here. The proceed
ings are described as friendly. The Sieg-
ell Stores company, the petitioning credi-
tor, alleges in the petition filed here that
the Henry Siegel company is unable to
meet its obligations or secure credit to
carry on its business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
FITZGERALD MEANS 1T.
Withdraws Formally and Finally from
Mayoralty Fight.

Boston. Dec. 30.--Mayor John + Fltz-
GERALD last night filed his formal with
drawal as a candidate for mayor, ieav-
ing in the field three candidates, each
of whose nomination papers were pro-
tested during the day as containing
forged signatures.
Supporters of Congressman James M.
Curley filed protest against the pa.
pers on Thomas j. Kenny, president OF
the city council. Protest was filed by
two other citizens against the signatures
upon which Former Congressman John
A. Kelihcr depends for nomination.
Councillor Ernest f. Smith, whom the
election commissioners declared failed to
secure the 5000 legal signatures neces-
sary to nomination, made charges OF
forgery against the papers of Congress
man Keliher and President Kenny. He
also presented petition signed by 270
voters who declared that their names on
the Smith papers were genuine and that
the appearance of their names on any
other papers constituted forgery. AL
lowance of these names on Smiths paper
would be sufficient to nominate him,
but the election commissioners last night
announced that his only recourse was to
the courts, as the time for certifying
signatures expired at 5 yesterday. The
election commissioners will give a hear
ing Thursday on the charges of irregu-
larities. Meantime detectives are pur-
suing an investigation of the signatures
on each of the three remaining eandi-
dates.
Mayor Fitzgerald's formal withdraw
al followed efforts of friends to have
him remain in the contest in spite of his
previous announcement that, on account
of i'll health, he would not seek another
term. The election comes Jan. l3.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
SCHMIDT JURY wREsTLEs.
1t Begins to Look Like Disagreement IN
Murder Case.

New York, Dec. 30.--A possible disa-
qreement of the jury in the case OF
Hans Schmidt, the German priest, VINO
has been on trial three weeks on the
charge of numbering Anna Aumuller,
was indicated at midnight last night. Az
that hour the jurymen had been out
nearly 10 hours. They reported to
Judge Warren w. Foster of the court of
general sessions that they had been un-
able to reach verdict. The judge di-
rected them that in the interests OF
Justice they ought to deliberate further
and the jury retired again.
The trial of the one-time assistant
rector of st. Joseph's church came to a
close yesterday afternoon. Judge Fos-
ter had briefly charged the jury which
had heard Schmidt's counsel describe
the man as tainted with hereditary IN
sanity. The prosecution held that
Schmidt was sane at the time he killed
Anna Aumuller, cut her body into
pieces and threw them into the Hudson
river. He has been shamming insanity,
counsel for the state contended.
The foreman of the jury, in report
INC that a verdict had not been reached,
said he feared it was "a hopeless case.
Judge Foster upon questioning the
Jurors learned that he could not aid them
on any point Of law because there mad
heen no discussion of such character, ne
was informed, during the deliberation. :.
81 think we are close to standstillsS
iuror No. s said. eve can't move
cog or wheel"
Twenty minutes later the jurors reap
peared and complained that their room
was too uncomfortably cold for tenancy,
Judge Foster said a court attendant had
informed him the room was as warm as
the court room. He requested them to
return and resume discussion.
The foreman reported that some OF
the Jurors had refused to enter into any
d;scnssion of the case at all Judge
Foster warned them they must, IN
obedience to their oath. They retired
and few minutes later were locked up
for the night. Judge Foster sending IN
word he would receive the verdict in the
morning if one~was reached.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
LITIGATION HALTED BY DEATH.
Sayles Nichols Was Central Figure in
Peck Will Contest.

Burlington, Dec. 30.-Sayles Nichols,
one of the city's respected citizens, was
found dead in his bed yesterday, and a
physician said he had been dead about
three hours. On the previous night Mr..
Nichols, who was II years of age, had
remarked on how well he felt.
He was born in Williston and lived
for a time in st. Albans and came to
Burlington in ls49, having attended sew
eral academies and finally, Norwich uni
versity. He was employed in positions
of trust by the late Edward w. Peck
and on the death of Mr.. and Mrs. Peck
was named as executor of both their
estates. Each of them bequeathed him
a handsome competency and a liberal
annuity. Mr.. Nichols was the central
figure in the prolonged and fierce liti-
cation instigated by the heirs of the
Peck estate. Although four times the
decision of the supreme court was
against the heirs, recently they started
another attack, seeking this time in pro-
bate court to have Mr.. Nichols removed
as executor. For ten years the bitter
litigation has held up the settling of
the estate.
In Masonry Mr.. Nichols was a 33rd
degree member and in 1891 he was
crowned a sovereign grand Inspector
general honorarium at Boston. He had
held many offices in the state body of
the Masons.
Mr.. Nichols married Miss Carrie f.
Anderson, eldest daughter OF Captain
and Mrs. William Anderson of this city,
on May l3, 1862 Their married life
lasted but % months, her death occurr-
ing February Is. 1864. No children were
born of the union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
CHAMPION NOT PRESENT.
For Vermont Annual Checker Tourna-
ment at Ludlow.

Ludlow. Dec. 30.-The fourth annual
tournament Of the Vermont State Check
er club opened here yesterday, the bust
ness session being held in the after
noon. These officers were elected: Z. IL.
Dorsey of Ludlow, president; j. A. Jar
Wis of st. Albans, vice president; w. c..
Hoag of Burlington, secretaryNtreasurer /;
L. j. Egleston of Rutland, director of
games; Z. H. Dorsey, w. E. Richardson
of Bellows Falls and c. N. Moulton OF
Charleston, governing board.
The state champion, DR.. A. J. Val
leau of Morrisville, is unable to be pres
ent on account Of illness. Following
are the entries to date: N. A. Bailey OF
Rutland, former state champion; w. G.
Hoag of Burlington, J. A. Jarvis of st.
Albans, H. NJ. Sanderson of Milton, w.
f. Richardson of Bellows Falls, f. A.
Hall of Plymouth, V. G. Manley, L. e.
Heating, W. NJ. Bixby, Charles Regan,
E. C. Warner and e. H. Dorsey of Lud-
low.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
WELL-KNOWN COUPLE
MARRIED so YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richardson Were
rendered a Surprise to Celebrate
Their Golden Wedding Ami
verSary.

The golden wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richardson, who
reside on the family homestead on the
Richardson road, was observed last even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton
S. Meaker, 40 jefferson street. Friends
and relatives of the couple, who gathered
to assist in celebrating the event, num-
bered about so. The affair came as IA
great surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
son, who had been invited to the home
to pass the evening with few old
friends. They had been there a short
time when the party, which had gath
cred at nearby meeting place, swooped
down upon the Meaker home on Jeffer-
son street.
The visitors soon announced their
mission. Rev. j. B. Reardon, pastor OF
the Universalist church, was the spokes-
man of the party and voiced their sem
timents. In the course Of his remarks
he made the presentation OF purse OF
gold to the couple Rev. Reardon ex-
tended his fluctuations and his wish
that good fortune may favor them IN
the course of their life Mr.. Richardson
although completely overwhelmed with
surprise, was later able to voice his feel
ings and thanked the company heartily
for remembering both his wife and him
self on so memorable an occasion.
Miss julia Ann Cummings of Ber.
lin became the bride of George Richard
son, son of jeremiah and Melinda
(Smith) Richardson at Berlin on Dec
2s, 1863. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson are
now 75 and II years old, respectively
Mr.. Richardson has all his life been a
farmer and occupied the present. home
stead on the Richardson road in which
he first saw the light of day. Mrs
Richardson was born in the town of Ber-
lin and her only residence outside OF
Barre was in that town. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Richardson claim the distinction OF
being descendants from old families in
Vermont. The present Richardson farm
on the Richardson road was cleared and
settled by a father Of Mr.. Richardson
There are few persons better yersed in
the history of Barre than Mr.. and Mrs
Richardson. They are also interested
and familiar with the present leading
topics of the day.
During the spring. when the sap is
running freely from the maple, the ad-
vice and counsel Of Mr. Richardson is
sought for by all sugar makers, who
have come to regard him as an author
ity on the art. For years he claimed
the honor of boiling the first sugar for
the local markets His products are in
high demand everywhere.
Two children of the couple living are
Miss Addie Richardson of Brooklyn, \
Y, and Mrs Clayton S. Meaker of 4e
Jefferson street. The elderly couple are
adherents of the Uniyersalist church OF
this city
Miss Blanche 1iden dedicated a beau
tiful poem to the occasion. The poem
was OF especial merit and is highly re-
garded bv the elderly couple The Meak.
er home on jefferson street was attrac.
lively trimmed in yuletide decorations
During the evening, which was passed in
social way, dainty refreshments were
served. Mrs. Clayton S. Meaker and
/ Mrs. +. T. Cutler were in charge of tho
plans for observance of the anniversary
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
DIED AT ST. JoHNsBURY.
Napoleon B. Perkins Who Recently Came
from Groveton, N. H.

st. Johnsbury, Dec. 30.--Napoleon B.
Perkins died late Sunday night, He
was born December 10, lS43, at Stark,
n. H. He served in the Civil war with
the 5th Maine battery and was wounded
at Charlottesville so severely that it
was necessary to amputate his leg just
below the body. He followed the har-
ness business in Lebanon and Groveton,
n. H., for many years, moving to St.
Johnsbury from Lancaster recently. He
is survived by a wife and three chill
dren.
Mr.. Perkins helped organize the Odd
Fellows lodge at Groveton, held every
town office there, served in the legisla-
ture of 1923, was the first commander
of Stevens post, G. A. R., member Of
Benton Masonic lodge at Guildhall. and
also of the Red Men. The funeral will
take place at Groveton Wednesday un-
der Masonic auspices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
Only One Barn on Farm
Near st. Albans Was
Saved
FLAMES >~s.,rED
.oNs IN STRAW BAY
Neighbors of Joseph Erwin
Rallied and Rescued
Live Stock

st. Albans. Dec. 30.-- Nearly all the
farm buildings ON the farm Of Joseph
Erwin on the Sheldon road a few miles
from here were destroyed by fire late
yesterday afternoon. The loss is not
known. 1t was partially covered by in
surance.
The fire started in the straw bay OF
one of the large barns and spread to
the silo, COW stable, horse barn, granary
and house, all of which soon burned.
The neighbors succeeded in saving one
barn in which large quantity of hay
was stored. They also saved household
goods, sleighs, harnesses and some of the
farming tools All the livestock was
saved. The cause of the fire is un-
known
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
BEAT THEIR HOSTS.
And Fled from Prison at Columbus, Ohio
One Caught.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 30.-After hay-
ing eaten an elaborate meal as guests
Of their guards preparatory to entering
upon terms of service in the Ohio peni-
tentiary. three prisoners escaped yester-
day afternoon after beating the deputy
sheriffs, who had furnished the enter
tainment.
The prisoners were brought here yes
terday from Toledo to serve various
penitentiary sentences. Two of them,
"Chicken" Caldwell and William Barnes,
white. made good their escape for the
time being, at least. Judge" Holland.
negro prisoner, under the influence of
liquor, was captured later The three
Toledo deputies blamed Holland for
having engineered the affair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
STILL WORKING FOR BoswoRTH.
His Lawyer, Roland E. Stevens, to Pc
tition Gov. Fletcher.

Woodstock, Dec 30.--Roland e. Stew
ems of White River Junction, counsel
for Arthur Bosworth, condemned to die
Friday for the murder of Mae Labelle
at Essex Junction in May, 1911, said
yesterday that he was preparing petit
tion to Governor Fletcher for reprieve
for Bosworth until the special session of
the legislature, which, he said being a
continuation of the last legislature,
could commute the sentence if it so de-
sired. Mr.. Stevens did not present any
petition to Judge Stanton yesterday in
view of the action of Justice j. II. Wat
son at Montpelier Saturday, who de-
clined to accept petition for writ of
habeas corpus presented by Mr.. Stevens.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
ENDS wINDHAM, N. H., PAsToRATE.
Rev. Frederick McNeill Comes to Gran
iteville Church.

Windham, n. H., Dec. 3O.-Rev Fred
erick Mcneil has accepted a call to the
Presbyterian church in Graniteville, VT,
and closed his duties here Sunday The
communion was observed and three per-
sons were received to membership. Five
others have been admitted during the
IA months pastorate of Mr.. McNeill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-30
WOMAN INJURED
IN STRIKE RIOT
And Eight Persons Were Put Under Ar
rest at Shelton, Conn, This
Morning.

Shelton, Conn, Dec, 30.--Eight per-
sons, two of them women, were arrested
during a clash this morning between the
police and strikers and their sympathiz-
ers in connection with the strike at the
weave shop Of S. Blementhal company's
silk mills. Several shots were fired. One
woman who was not participant was
wounded, but not fatally.