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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
SUICIDE LEFT NOTES.
Jumped Into Mascom River at Leba-
non, N. H.. Because of Illness.

Lebanon, n. H., March l.-Maynart
Villas, aged q years, and only son oi
Charles n. Villas OF 23 East Twenty,
first street, New York City, owner and
manager of the Fifth avenue hotel, com.
mitted suicide by jumping into the Mas.
coma river at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The young man was probably
mentally deranged
After four hours dragging of the riv.
er the body was rescued. The suicide
was sensational in the extreme, and oc-
curing as it did during the business
hours, attracted several hundred per-
sons. Mr. Villas was well known here.
having attended Dartmouth some four
years ago, but not being graduated from
the school, His father owns an estate
in Alstead. which they occupy summers.
Young Villas arrived in Lebanon at
2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
went directly to DIR. /. N Fowler's office.
near the railroad station. He inquired
for the doctor, attempted to go upstairs
and fell, and acted in peculiar manner.
Mrs. Fowler, who attended the door,
became alarmed and told him the doc
tor was not in. Villas went away and
returned three times within half an hour
the last time finding the doctor in. He
occupied an office chair and said to the
doctor: Size me up. Can you do any
thing for me?" He complained of Sc
we're headache and of feeling as if
band were around his head He said he
had been in Texas for his health and
more recently in a sanatorium in New
ton, Mass. He told his history and of
his mental trouble, also of his fears.
Meanwhile Doctor Fowler realizing the
mans condition but, fearing to leave
him alone in the office, summoned Mrs.
Fowler and instructed her to get the
police or sheriff quickly. Mr.. Villas asked
for some paper upon which he wrote
the notes as follows: "Cbarles n. Villas,
Alstead, n. H., Dear Father-This is the
end; doctor states no hope and will be
total idiot. Miss Emerson did all in
her power for me but it come too late"
Another note: Miss Emerson. Sc
Richardson street, Newton, Mass. Good
bye and God bless you for your helping
hand" Neither note was signed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
STRIKE SETTLEMENT
FOR $4,000 WORKERS
New York Garment Workers Strike,
Started on December 80, and Was
Concluded Last Night.

New York, March To-day being
Saturday, not all OF the $4,000 garment
workers affected BY last nights settle
ment of the strike. which began Dec. 80,
returned to their shops, but it is be-
leyed that by Monday practically all
will resume their places. The terms of
the agreement provide that there will
be no discrimination in unemployment.
The agreement, whicn was officially
ratified by all the unions involved, set
ties for the present the labor crisis,
which at its height affected 100000 work
ers, but does not have any bearing on
the garment workers strikes ia Bos-
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia ard else
where.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
SUSTAIN SUSPENSION ORDER.
Burlington School Commissioners Stand
Back of Principal.

Burlington, March 1.-The board of
school commissioners voted unanimous
ly last night to sustain the action of
Principal Chittenden of Burlington high
school in suspending four boys, who
were members of the basketball team
for the remainder of the year. A hear
ing for over three hours was held. after
which the board adopted resolution
sustaining the principals action. The
boys are Abbey, Ashley, Braker and
Buxton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
TWAS REALLY A BLUFF.
But the Lady Did Not Know the Pistol
Wasn't Loaded.

Ogdensburg. Y. J., March 1.-Two
masked burglars were helping themselves
to Harry Mills silverware. early yester-
dat. when Mrs Mills stole down stairs
vita revolver aud made them throw
up their hands. Then she shouted Tor
Mrs Mills. who rather than 20 to the
trouble Of a long trip through the rain
to the county jail. took the burglars. one
at a time. TO the front door. and kicked
them out into the darkness. When he
returned to his wife he found her on the
floor in 8 dead faint. She had Just dis
covered that the pistol was not loaded
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
RAILROAD OFFICIAL CHANGES.
Position of Weighmaster and Inspector
on M. & w. r. R. R. Created.

The Office of weighmaster and inspec-
tor was created to-day by the Montpelier
& Wells River railroad at their freight
yards in this city. The duties OF the
office are assumed by William G. Han
SON former employe of the freight
depot, who commenced his duties this
morning. Other material changes were
made this morning in the administra-
tive forces at the freight yards. n. O..
Ralph, who has been acting as cashier
for the past year, has been promoted
to the office of billing clerk. Harold
Ball, until this wee a clerk at the
Central Vermont frc 1T house. COM
menced his new duties as cashier at the
NJ. & w. depot to-day.
For the past week carpenters have
been engaged in constructing an addi
tion to the offices of the freight depot.
This addition will serve the purposes of
Weighmaster and Inspector Hanson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
SOUTH BARRE.

The regular meeting Of the South
Barre grange was held at South Barre
last Thursday night. with - members
and three visitors present. After con-
ferring the first and second degrees. a
program was given which was prepared
bv Nlr. and Mrs. Carl Huse, aided by
some Of the young people Of the grange.
consisting Of two farces and . song hN
FIVE dark faced gents. which furnished
lots Of amusement Mach credit shoui
be given to the young folks. a. they gave
much time in the preparation Of the
program
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
WASHINGTON FILLING
UP FOR INAUGURATION
Real Rush Is Expected To Begin To,
morrow With Arrival of Troops
and Political Delegations.

Washington, ID. c., March 1.-Vice-
President elect Marshall's hotel was the
center of interest to-day for thousands 5
of visitors who are dropping into the
national capital on every train to at
tend the first Democratic Inauguration
in sixteen years While Mr.. Marshall
saw some visitors, he and Mrs Marshall
spent the morning quietly in their apart
ments, their desire for privacy in ad
vance of the Inauguration being respect,
ed.
Thousands of visitors are arriving for
the Inauguration and crowds are expect
ed to tax the capacity of hotels and
boarding houses. The real rush will be-
gin Tomorrow, when the troops and po-
litieal delegations win begin to arrive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
NINE MORE ARRESTS.
Alleged Montpelier Liquor Sellers Bound
0ver-Total Bail Nearly $4,000.

Nine more respondents in liquor cases
were bound over to county court yester-
day afternoon in Montpelier city court,
as follows: Garcia Lastra, Manuel Las
ira, Salvatore, Joseph Bianchi, Mrs..
Joseph Bianchi, Engarcia Ala. Nick Co
lumba. Emilio Melinari and Victoria Mo-
inadi. They all waived examination and
we're bound over in $500 bonds each,
which was furnished by the first six
This makes "a people arrested SO far
for alleged selling OF liquor, following
the secret inquest which has been held
in Montpelier recently. The total bail
in the cases amounts to nearly $4,000,
the largest ever pending in the Montpcl
ier city court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
WILL TRY TO NULLIFY VETO.
House Prepared to Struggle in Confidence
of Bills Constitutionality.

Washington, ID. c., March l.--Wher
the House met to-day, the leaders favor.
ing the Webb bin to prevent liquor
shipments into dry states prepared for
an effort to pass it over the presidents
veto of yesterday. The Senate passed
the measure over the presidents disap-
proval of wide margin over the neces-
sary two-thirds. Declaring their belief
in its constitutionality, Representatives
Clayton and Webb House supporters of
the bill. are prepared for an effort to
follow the upper body's action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
Tempsrance Mass Meeting.

The Protestant churches Of Barre vi;l
unite in a Temperance mass meeting in
the opera house on SUNDAY evening az
7:3O o'clock. Rev. y. b. Prindle. who
is holding special meetings in the Bap-
tist church. viii deliver the main ai-
dress. short talks will also be made BY
the Barre ministers. Some Interesting
slides viii be thrown on the screen.
Special music hv the Orpheus male
quartet and by Il. r. lamont. teacher Of
vocal music az Goddard seminary. Mr.
Lamont viii sing Behold the Master
Passeth By hy Hammond. Everybody
cordially invited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
TEN-DAY SERVICES OPEN.
Appreciative Audience Heard Rev. N. B.
Prindle At Baptist Church.

The first public meeting of a ten days
series, in which Rev. n. B. Prindle IS
assisting the members of the Baptist
church, was held last evening under adj
verse circumstances. While the audi
ence was not large, it gave appreeiative
attention while Rev. Prindle spoke of
Gods mercy in granting an Acceptable
Year of the Lord. which has delivered
man for centuries from cold, just penalty
if he were fair with God.
In spite of the number OF the chorus
choir who are members, of the high
school glee club and who had to be
at the opera house, a substitute choir
led the singing. The combination of
organ and piano was very pleasing and
will be used each evening. Since Rev.
Prindle had the prevailing cold, Rev.
Holt sang the solo work. There will be
no meetings Saturday nights.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
COLLEGE YOUTH MISSING.
Albert L. Carlton of st. Johnsbury Al
University of Vermont.

Burlington, March ALBERT +. Carl
ton Of st. Johnsbury, freshman al
the University of Vermont has beer
missing since Wednesday noon and his
disappearance is mystery.
He started for college that afternoon
after paying his board bill and has not
been seen since. Carlton had been de-
spondent lately and the theory of sui
eide or mental arrangement is advanced.
He graduated from ST. Johnsbury acad
envy last fall.
When last seen he wore a dark red
and black mackinaw and gray cap and
corduroy trousers. He is 90 years old
and five feet seven inches tall of slim
build. The boys father is here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
APPEAL TO u. S. PEOPLE
TO AID MEXICO
In Establishment of Good Government
American Colony In Mexico City
Issued 1t Last Night.

Mexico City, March IA request to
the people of the United States to ex.
tend all possible aid and encouragement
to the Mexican people in their efforts
to establish good government was con
tanned. in resolutions adopted 1y the
residents of the American colony here
in mass meeting last night The
Americans present deprecated the pub
lication in the United States of articles
misrepresenting the Mexican people.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
LIVELY ALE AND BOOK BEER.
Found by Officers in Raid on House or
A Street Last Evening.

Officers from police headquarters went
to A street, running easterly from
Batchelder, early last evening and raided
the house occupied by Mrs. Lazarino Be-
rini, widow OF Amborgio Berini, on a
search and seizure warrant issued by
Grand Juror Hugh H. Carpenter. They
found a half.barrel of Lively ale and
43 bottles of the seasonable brew known
as Book. Officer John w. Dineen served
the warrant and he was assisted in
the seizure by Officer Edwin L. Mcleod.
The woman of the house was too i'll
to accompany the patrolmen TO the po-
lice station and the case, which will be
brought against her, has been deferred
until her recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
DIED AT STOWE.
o. NJ. Amber, Who Was for Years a
Resident Of Waterbury.

Waterbury. March 10. NJ. Amber
died suddenly at the home of Charles
Eddy in Stowe Wednesday evening. Mr..
Amber was - years OF age born in
Huntington. and. until few years ago,
had lived in Waterbury for years. He
was farmer and lumbermaH and lived
on the road TO Waterbury Center. His
wife. who was Helen Eddy. died several
years ago. and their children were buried
in infancy.
The funeral was held from the home
of Mr.. Eddy Thursday afternoon at ,
O'Clock Mrs Emma Paul officiating. The
body was taken to Huntington ycster
day for burial Those who attended the
funeral from here were Mrs. Helen SOM
erville and Mrs. +. r. Atkins
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
WILSON BECOMES FREE
FOR THREE DAYS
Retired to Private Life To-day for
Brief Respite Before Being Inaugu-
rated as President

Trenton, n. j., March Woodrow
Wilson ceased to be governor of New
Jersey to-day. Until next Tuesday,
when he becomes president OF the United
States, he will be a private citizen FOR
the first time in little over two years.
Mr.. Wilson had filed his resignation TO
take effect at noon to-day, but lie
planned to attend the ceremonies ut
which James Fielder, president of the
state Senate, became acting governor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
CABLES FOR ROOMS.
Castro Is Said To Be Bringing Fl,
Party To Washington.

Washington, ID. G., March IA con
firmation that former President Castro
of Venezuela is coming to Ws shington
for the Inauguration came to-day when
hotel here received a eablegram from
Havana. asking that suite Of rooms be
reserved for him and his party.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01

to 20 or more with provisions that the
city council retain the minimum OF arc
lights by raising the minimum of Tung-
sten, or ineandeseent lamps, in o.
amount equal to the ares given ur x
replaced" The motion met vii 81
approval of the council as well ~ "a
ager Millar and was carried i ~ .susly
by the former. Adjourn - ollowed
and when the city fathe - .ene again
Monday night it is {. s>w .ltly believed
on all sides that the shtlng contract
will be signed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
w. R. BLAKE'S FUNERAL.
Was Held Yesterday from the Home Of
His Sister.

Funeral services for William Il. Blake,
whose death occurred in Albany, y. y.
Monday after short illness. were held
at the home OF his sister, Mrs. William
Murray. of Merchant street yesterday
afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock. Rev. Duncan
Salmond, pastor Of the First Presbyte-
rian church. officiating. The bearers
we're "a follows: William Murray. Wiz
liam Jopp. George Thompson. r. J. Re
gal Mr.. Norrey, aud g. X. Blake. A
number Of relatives from out OF the
city were present The remains were
taken TO Elmwood cemetery for burial
beside the body OF Mrs. Blake, whose
death occurred in 1892.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
EMPHATICALLY DENY
FATAL SMELLING TALE
Rear Admiral Fletcher of American
Navy Says No Shell from His Fleet
Did Damage Reported.

Washington. d. c., March l.-Rcar
Admiral Fletcher, commanding the
American battleship squadron off Vera
Cruz, Mexico, in dispatch to the navy
department, emphatieally denied the
published reports that one person had
been killed and three injured by the ex-
posion of q shell fired from a battleship
during target practice yesterday. Adj
miral Fletcher says the practice took
place out of sight of land and twenty
five miles from La Piedra, where the
she'll was said to have exploded and that
the greatest care was exercised to see
that no boats were in line of the fire or
anywhere near.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
5000 BAY-STATERS.
Will March in Inaugural Parade, Leav-
ing Boston Late To-day.

Boston, March 1.-The Massachusetts
military representatives in the inaugural
parade at Washington next Tuesday will
get away late to-day. More than g.
600 militia men from this state will
march in the big procession. making the
largest state soldier delegation in Wash
ington.
Among the New England governors
who will attend the Inauguration are
Foss of Massachusetts, and Pothier Of
Rhode Island, both of whom will be ac-
eompanied by their military stats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
LabOr-sOcialist Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting under the auspices OF
the Labor Socialist party will be held
in the carpenters hall Saturday even.
ing at ESQ o'clock. Business Of great
importance will come before this meet
ing. 50 every man should be present.
The carpenters hall viii also Be open
Saturday afternoon. when all ward COM
mittees aud friends are invited Per
order. Thomas Nichols, chairman, Alex.
lronside, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
STOCKHOLDERS ELECT DIRECTORS
Quarry Savings Bank & Trust Co. Holds
Organization Meeting.

The Quarry Savings Bank and Trust
company, which was recently incorpor-
ated, had meeting of the stockholders
this morning, at which the following
directors were elected: II. j. NJ. Jones,
Henry H. Jackson, w. H. Miles, II. +.
Cutler, f. l.. Scott. b. A. Eastman, T. Fl.
Cave, jr., A. p. Abbott, NJ. Z. HowlanI
and +. G. Rowland.
No other business was transacted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01
Law supplements NeKt rhnrsday.

Commissioner OF Public Printing
Frank 7. Parsons announces that the
ncwspaper supplements containing the
public acts Of the general assembly Of
1912 win BE- issued probably next Thurs
day. This years supplements viii con
tain - pages the size Of The Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-01

Snow tonight or Sunday; colder sur
day; moderate southeast winds beeUm-
ing variable.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03
Corunna.

The ladies of the First M. e. church
entertained, Wednesday evening, at a
reception at the church for Superin-
tendent of Schools and Mrs. johnson
and Rey. and Mrs. J. G. Doty. about
two hundred being present. A program
of music was much enjoyed.
Mesdames Albert Curtis, E j. Her
rick, G. d. Smith and ]. c. Quayle
entertained seventy Corunna and
Owosso ladies at six o'clock dinner
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Curtis.
Ezra Mason, son of George d. Mason,
was struck by car in Detroit, Mon
day, while riding bicycle, and will be
laid up several DAYS.
Mr. and Mrs John Boutwell, of
Fentop, have been visiting Floyd Bout.
well this week.
VIM. J. Parker of Corunna is in
Frankfort on law business. Mrs. Par
ker is in Manistee to visit her brother,
81. w. Bigelow
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03
WILL NOT EiUW W. bKIuGt
Rebels at Mexican Border Give Assur.
ranccs--Ceccrt Their Wounced.

HNlT fNOunUSo.
Washington. Oct 2.-Dnsnite alarm.
tst rencrts ~ soriCus trouble Is ex-
pectcd by the war and state depart
mGnt authorities ~ Piedras Negras,
the former headcrartors of the Next
can constitutional forces, opposite
Eagle Pass. Tex. Dispatches received
said that the rebel leader at Piedras
NeEras has given assurances to the
United States authorities that his men
will not he permitted to blow up the
international bridge across the Rio
Grando or plumber and destroy the
town on the Mexican side.
Occupation of the town by the fed
erals is expected to occur in a few
days. Already by permission of the
war department. wounded rebels in
the town have been brought to Eagle
Pass and are under the care of the
United States army detachment there.
These wounded were deserted by
their own people and In the name OF
humanity, the United States troops
were virtually compelled to look after
them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03
Harrington Wins.

After long drawn out fight for the
appointment as postmaster at Bancroft,
President Wilson has selected G. Mar
tin Harrington. Warren Jared, former
sheriff. was the other candidate. Har.
rington was put forward as an 'origi-
nal Wilson man." 1t is understood,
however. that everything possible
favorable and unfavorable to the two
men was used in the fight for the place.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03

Cars are being run every hour on the
Owosso and Corunna line and go as far
as McCurdy park in Corunna.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walworth of New
Lothrop have been guests this week OF
their daughter, Mrs. Hammond, Co.
runna avenue.
Mrs. g. G.. Wagner and son, Garfield
of Blodden, Neb., are guests at the
home of J. J. Mcdonald, '229 Water
street.
The Fellowcraft degree of the Ma
sonic lodge was conferred on Robert
Ransom of Flint by Owosso lodge
Wednesday evening.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Union of the Congregation
al church will be held today at the
home of Mrs. VIM. Fitzpatrick.
AID. and Mrs. w. E. Washburn re-
turned Tuesday evening from visit at
Romeo, Lake Orion, and other places.
They were absent about two weeks.
Hugh Richards of Detroit, son of A..
E. Richards of Corunna, represented
the plaintiff in the Barnes VS.. Crawford
case in the circuit court, Tuesday, being
his fret case in the circuit
Married, Wednesday, at the Congre-
gational parsonage by Rev. G. Fl.
hanks, Miss Merle Willoughby, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Willoughby,
and Arthur M. Willoughby, both of
this city. They will be at home after
October Is, at 7O9 Clinton street.
The Royal Neighbors gave farewell
party Monday evening in honor of Mrs.
Harry Noble at the home of Mrs. Fred
Crsndell, Corunna avenue. Mrs. Noble
who is moving to Detroit was presented
with rug and berry spoon. Supper
was served to the sixty members and
friends present.
st. Paul's school football team won
from the high school scrubs Wednesday
afternoon in an exciting football game
by q score of to g. Specie scored the
touchdown for the winnersIand Fred
Storrer carried the ball across the
winners goal for the scrubs touchdown.
On the occasion of the SEVENTEEN
birthday anniversary of Frank Kelly,
ss4 woodlawn avenue, Wednesday,
thirty-fve relatives gathered at his
home and gave him a surprise. He
was presented with a purse Of money
and also was the recipient Of shower
Of congratulatory post cards.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03
Local News.

The case Of o. d. Barnes against j.
J. Crawford. both of Burns township,
for $1,000, was completed, tuesday. the
jury giving verdict of $50. Barnes
claimed to have loaned Crawford, who
was a tenant on the formers farm,
$500. Crawford claimed an offset of
5000 for board. Barnes attached prop
erty belonging to Crawford and then
began the suit for $1,000.
Word has been received here of the
death of Benjamin A. Wolf, Wednes.
day, at his home in Vassar. He is sur.
vived by one sister, Mrs G. s Gilbert
of this city, and one brother, Frank
Wolf, of Chaplin. The remains were
brought here at IL o'clock Friday and
the funeral was held at 10 O'Clock Satur.
day morning from Jennings undertak.
ing parlors. Rev. Young of Perry, will
officiate.
Corinda, four-year. old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Martin, State street,
died Thursday morning after a short
illness. The funeral will be held Sat
urday at 1 80 at the home of the grand
parents, 626 State street, and at Asbury
church at o'clock, Rev. J. P. Cooper
officiating.
Mrs W. A. Seegmlller, Mrs. g. T.
Campbell and Mrs. Geo. Mclaughlin
are attending the state convention of
Kings Daughters at INT. Pleasant.
Mrs Seegmiller responded to the ad.
dress of welcome.
Girls high top button school shoes,
made of genuine gun metal calfskin,
all solid leather throughout, 80 90 a pr,
for sizes III to Q. Sizes 81 to II quar-
ter less. Thome & Frisbie. Adv
Sneak thieves broke into William
Meirs' shoe shop on West Main street,
Wednesday night and took two pairs of
shoes and cobblers knife. Tramps
fitting up for the winter are given the
blame
The Waugh class of the Asbury
church delightfully."- surprised George
Elwell Monday evening at his home
on Henry street in honor of his birth.
day anniversary. Norman BRIGHAM,
vice president in behalf of the class,
presented Mr.. Elwell with handsome
set OF gold cuff links. Refreshments
were served and music and games were
enjoyed.
Charles Williams has returned to his
work at the U. of M. and will be gradu.
ated from the engineering department
IN February.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-10-03
OwOssO, MICH, OCT. 8, 1913.

BY q vote of 254 to lob the conference
committee report on the new tariff law
was adopted by the house Of representa-
tiyes Tuesday after rather warm dis
cussion of several hours, in which Con-
gresham Fordney had a prominent
part. The bill was returned the senate
and amended and will probably be con-
Cured in by the house and be signed by
President Wilson today