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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
VERMONT SPORTSMEN
ELECT OFFICERS
John W. Titcomb Head of the Vermont
Fish and Game League Banquet Held
in Burlington Last Night.

Burlington, March 2l.-The following
officers mere elected yesterday at the an
nual melting and banquet in the Hote
Vermont of the Vermont Fish and Gams
league;
President, John W. Titcomb, Lyndon
VILE.
Vice presidents, Max Eyarts, Windsor;
X. l.. Patrick, Burlington; w. ii. Brad
ford, Bennington; Fred Hayward, Frank
ID. Thompson; w. G.. Reynolds, Barre;
Millard +. Barnes, Addison.
Treasurer, G. +. Lowe, Montpelier.
Secretary, left to the selection of the
president and TO be paid a salary.
Executive committee one from each
county: Juan Robinson, Grand Isle; B.
II. stickney, Rutland; Fred Martelle,
Bennington; L. NJ Hastings, Caledonia;
William Noonan, Addison; l.. z. Wood,
Chttenden; A. j. Croft, Franklin; L. G..
Rich, Essex; Roger Hulburd. Lamoille;
II. b. Stickney, Orange; e. G. Wiley,
Orleans; L. H. Greene, Washington; NJ.
Howard, Windham; +. S. Billings, Wind
sor.
Membership committee, n. w. Fisk, j.
G.. Brown, Peter F. Garvey, Burlington,
Advisory committee, f. A. Rowland,
H.. j. NJ, Jones, Montpelier $. w. Page,
st. Adams.
Two hundred attended the banquet
last evening and interesting and practi-
cal talks were given by experts, who APP
peared on the program during the day.
Twenty new members were admitted
and the league enters on new lease OF
life under the leadership Of President
Titcomb. Politicians were conspicuous
by their absence and the spirit displayed
was altogether practical,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
40 PER CENT. OF
FARMERS SKEPTICAL
Don't Believe in Modern Notions of
Spreading Information About
Farming Methods.

Washington, D. c., March 2l.-More
than forty per cent OF all the farmers in
teryiewed by government representative;
believe that experience is the only way te
learn farming. This percentage told tht
agents recently sent out by the depart
ment Of agriculture that they took nc
stock in the farmers institute, demon
strations by agents, form papers or
department publications as aids to max
ing the soil more productive.
The agents of the department tras-
ersed thirteen states by motor cycles,
visiting every farmer along the way aud
asking questions. The inquiry revealed
that eighty per cent of the farmers are
getting the department of agriculture
bulletins and read them, while forty
eight per cent followed the suggestions
given in them
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
CHILLING PROSPECT
FOR EASTER HATS
Weather Man Says There Is Weather
Ahead Which Is Bound To Be Cold
For the Season of Year.

Washington. d. G., March 81, Easter
will probably be cold possibly with ram,
and will be altogether unfavorabe for
an Easter parade, according to the
weather man, who said today: "A ter
rible wind and rain storm, now over
central Indiana, is coming east. followed
by a cold wave unprecedented at this
time of the year While the cold wave
may not reach the East in all it's sever
ity, tomorrow and probably Sunday will
be marked by rain throughout the East,
with steadily falling temperature. The
rain may be over before Sunday, but
the cold and wind will remain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
Held at st. Monica's and Church of the
Good Shepherd Today.

Mass of the Presanctifed" was cele
brated this morning at st. Monica's in
connection with the church's observance
Iof Good Friday, Rev A. G. Griffin, act-
ing pastor of the church. officiating at
the mass. Veneration Of the cross was
observed at the services. Tonight at
the church there will be veneration of
the cross. litany, and q brief instruc
tion on the significance OF Good Friday,
the most solemn day on the church cal
endar,
Special services We're held at tho
Church of the Good Shepherd at 1898
o'clock. the rector, Rev. W. J. N. Bent
tie, delivering a sermon before the cele.
bration Of the holy communion. Thu
evening services will be held in tile
church at 7:30 o'clock. There will be
a baptismal service in the church tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
HUNTER WAS DROWNED
Clarence Johnson Lost His Life Near
Great Darlington.

Great Darlington, Mass, March 2l.---
Clarence johnson. well known hunter
in South Berkshire, was drowned yes
terday afternoon at Lake Buel while
duck hunting
johnson and John Simmons, who hal
been hunting together, parted when thev
reached the north shore and johnson
walked out onto the ice and started to-
ward the south shore, with the idea Of
locating some ducks along an open
space.
When he reached point near the
south shore the ice gave way and he
was carried under. His cries for help
were heard by John Bigford, on the OPP
posite shore, who saddled a horse and
hurried around to the place, but could
not reach the spot in time. About two
hours later the body was found in about
six feet Of water by Arthur and Herbert
Caul.
Johnson leaves a wife and five chill
dren.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
BURIAL AT EAST MIDDLEBURY
Body of Charles Landon Was Takef
There Today.

A prayer service over the remains OF
Charles Landon, whose death occurred
at his home, EOS South Main street !,
Tuesday afternoon. was held at the.
house this morning at 7 o'clock. Rev.
y. w. Barnett, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, officiating. At s o'clock
the body was taken over the Central
Vermont road to East Middlebury. where
the funeral was held this afternoon, the
services being in charge of Rev y. n.
Cochran, pastor Of the Methodist church
in Middlebury. The burial took place
in the village cemetery at East Middle
bury. MIR. and Mrs A. X. Bradley. with
whom the deceased had made his home
for the past year, accompanied the boiy
to Middlehury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
ORDAINED AT BETHEL.
Rev. Edgar L. Halfaere Becomes univer-
salist Minister.

Bethel, March 2l.-Rev. Edgar L. Half
acre was last night ordained here TO tn,
ministry of the Uniyersalist church
The ordination sermon was by Rev. DIR
II. p. Forbes. dean of the theological
school at Canton, \. Y.
Rev. B. f. Butler of st. Johnsbury
conferred the fellowship Of the eonyen'
tion. Rev. II. A. Parkhurst OF Spring.
field and H. G. Ledyard of Mortified also
assisted in the program. The music was
in charge of Havley A. Hinkley and Mrs
Fred C. Putnam
Rev. Mr.. Halfacre was born at New
berry. : C.. in 1851. and was educated
at Newberry college. where he was grad.
uated in 1907, after which he taught
school two years. He took his course
in theology az 1t. Lawrence university,
being graduated 10 1912. Immediately
be assumed the pastorate 81 the First
church in this town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
WARNED cAyNoR ABOUT BECKER.
Letters Were Read Before Police Graft
Committee.

New York, March 2l.--Letters read
yesterday before the aldermanic commit,
tee Investigating police graft showed
that Mayor Gaynor and Police Commits
sioner Waldo were warned against the
character OF Police Lieutenant Charles
Becker as far back as August, 1911, John
f. Lynch, brother.in.law OF Becker, who
is now in the death house at Sing Sing
for the murder OF Herman Rosenthal,
the gambler, bitterly denounced the for.
mer police officer in letter TO the may.
OF The letter was referred TO Commits.
sioner Waldo, who told the mayor that
this seems To be family row" and
Becker is doing excellent work.
"One OF my sisters is, unfortunately,
his wife, works for him, teaches school, >
Lynch wrote of Becker, "and he hero.
like takes her money. She being away, he
asks another of my sisters to come to
his house yesterday to cook, but imme-
diately attempted TO assault her. She
successfully resisted him, threatening to
cut him with a carving knife, whereupon
he got his revolver and shouted that he
would shoot her.
BY yelling murder she was able to
get out. He threatened her with arrest
and said he would get out one of his
squad (the 'strong-ahm' squadl to catch
her on the street some night and lock her
up for soliciting. She came home crying
and with her waist torn"
AS further evidence OF his character,
/ would say that he has frequently ex-
pressed the sentiment regarding your
of year ago that Gallagher
should be electrocuted for not having
killed YOU"
The Gallagher referred to was the man
who shot Mayor Gaynor aboard steam
ship at Hoboken. Becker's wife stood by
Becker staunchly during his exposure
and trial and is now aiding in his appeal
to the higher court.
Another letter, written to the mayor
last March by one Henry Williams,
asked that Becker be investigated "He |
il getting more money than former
chief of police" the writer said, naming |
The chief. This missive was sent by the |
mayor to police headquarters; there it |
was turned over to Becker himself. the /
-eeord showed, "for investigation and re-
port"
Becker's report was that he had as
signed detective to find the writer and /
hat the detective had failed to do 50,
liter interviewing nine men named
henry Williams. Becker added that he
cared the writer could not be found and
aggested that some other member of
he force be assigned to the task.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
DEATH OF VETERAN.
Lewis A. Hall Died Yesterday at Yer
mont Soldiers Home

Burlington, March 2l-Lewis A. Hall
a veteran of the Civil war, died yester
day at the soldiers home at Bennington
of general paresis. The body was
brought to this city last evening. The
funeral will probably be held Saturday
afternoon at st. Joseph's church with
burial in Mt Calvary cemetery.
Mr.. Hall enlisted July 80, 1862 in
company B, tenth Vermont regiment
and was mustered out June %. 1865. He
is survived by his wife, two sons. Joseph
and Edward OF this city; four daughters.
Lillian j. and Anna L., Mrs. j. Brown of
Waterbury, Conn.,. and Clara O., of tins
city; three sisters. Mrs NJ A. Sawyer
and Mrs. Leon Quillian of this city and
Mrs. Warren Sunbrey OF Waterloo, Cam;
two brothers, Emanuel H. of Boston and
George L. Hall of Lowell, Mass, Mr..
Hall was 90 years old
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
MAN AND WIFE SHOT
Little Hope For Ed. Hardy but Some For
Mrs. Hardy.

Augusta, Me-, March 2l.-Ed. Hardy
q Spanish war veteran, and his wife
Cora, living on small island in Togus
Pond, short distance from the Mr.
tional Soldiers Home, were both shot
last night and it is believed, fatally,
according to advices received from there
There is said to be little hope for the
man. Dr. Lewis L. Man of Augusta
is trying to save the woman. She has
two wounds in the breast. He is about
SO and she 26.
Frank Vannah, veteran Of GA. was
taken into custody at the Soldiers home
on suspicion by Police Officer Corbett
Eof Augusta, and brought to this city.
Nannah denies any connection with the
affair.
Deputy Marshal Orren L. Choate and
Coroner Henry w. Plummer have gone
to Togus to investigate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
EAST AND WEST WERE
CUT OFF TO-DAY
Great Storm Severed Wire Communica-
tion As Effectively As If There
Were Chinese Wall.

New York, March 2l.--The East and
West were severed today as effectively
as if Chinese wall had sprung up over
night in the Mississippi and Ohio river
valleys. Storms, which ragged last night
and continued this morning, caused one
of the worst wire bloekades the tele-
graph and telephone companies ever CON
tended with. Communication between
Chicago and the East and South ceased
at Q o'clock this morning, after the ilne-
men had made losing fight with the
elements. Every one of the 200 trunk
wires between New York and Chicago
were ont of commission this morning.
The farthest westerly point which could
be reached from New York was Mem
phs.
Last nights storm swept Arkansas,
Mississippi, western Tennessee AMI
southeast Kentucky. Much property was
damaged, but no loss of life is reported.
The storm is moving eastward.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
BULLET PIERCED HEART.
Revealed by Autopsy or Body Of King
George of Greece

Saloniki. March 2l.-The autopsy on
the body Of King George yesterday dis
closed that the bullet fired by Aleko
Schinas pierced the lungs and heart
The death Of the king must have bern
practically instantaneous. The smile
which still iilumines the face shows that
the end was peaceful. u vas found
impossible Go remove the clothing of the
king. He viii therefore BE- buried 81
the field uniform which be was wearing
AZ the time Of bis death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
Five Hundred Journeymen
Custom Tailors Ceased
Work To-day
DEMANDING RAISE
AND 8-HOUR DAY
Upwards of 1900 Operatives
Are Now on Strike
in Boston

Boston, March 2l.--The garment work
ers' strike was extended to-day when
five hundred journeymen custom tailofs
ceased work in an attempt to secure sub
stantial advance in wages and an eight
hour day. They notified their employers
last night that they would not return to
work until their demands were granted.
Upwards of four thousand operatives
are now on strike in this city, of whom
two thousand in the mems garment
trade have been out nearly nine weeks.
The strike of the ladies' garment work
ers is practically settled. The union
leaders say that less than one hundred OF
the six thousand operatives, who left
their work on February rs, remain out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
GIVES FREE HOSPITAL BED.
Mrs. Laura L. Ainsworth of Williams
town Gives 1t to Claremont, N. H.

Caremont. \. H.. March 2l.-The
Ladies' Union Aid society executive COM
mittee met at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Officer on Peary street Wednesday and
the president. Miss C. Isabel Dutton, in
pital had been given 5000 through the
generosity OF Mrs. Laura L. Ainsworth
Of Williamstown, Vt. This gift OF 5000
is to perpetuate free bed to be known
as the Captain J. +. Ainsworth free bed
in memory of her husband, who died at
Williamstown. Vt. in August, 1909.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
Her Husband Missing and
He May Have Killed
Himself
SHE HAD BEEN BEATEN
TO DEATH WITH CLUB
Body of Mrs. Emery Dan
forth Found at Bel
fast, Me.

Belfast, Me-, March 2l.--Three little
boys, the oldest twelve years old, told
the police today they witnessed the muir.
der of their mother by their father last
night. They are the sons of Emery
Danforth. now missing. The body Of
his wife, who had been beaten to death
with a club, was found in bedroom.
According to the children, the par
ents quarreled about some money and
during the dispute. the father. who had
been drinking, killed the woman by a
blow on the head He than drank what
he said was poison and declared he
would drown himself 1t is believed
he carried out his threat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
A SPLENDID GIFT
For Social Welfare Laboratories Has
Been Made

New York, March 2l. A gift of $780,
600 by Mrs. Elizabeth Milbank Andcr-
son for social welfare laboratories. to
be conducted by the New York Asso-
citation for Improving the Condition Of
the Poor, was announced by the asso-
citation last night.
The gift is not for relief of dependent
individuals or families or for charity on
CARNATIONS, but is to be used exclusive
ly to foster preventive and constructive
social measures. In general, it is IN
tended to foster those activities which
are calculated in the words of the donor,
"to prevent sickness and thus. diminish
poverty, such as the promotion of clean
illness and sanitation and to aid in Sc
curing a proper food supply
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
SEAL FISHING GOOD.
Reports from Grand Banks and Gulf
Are Encouraging.

st. Johns. Newfoundland. March 2l.-
Prospects for the seal fishery is good.
This wireless message is received from
vessel participating in the colony 5
annual quest for seals in the gull Of st.
Lawrence and Off the Grand Banks. A
large herd is reported to have been
located of the Grand Banks. and there
are many on the drift ice in the gulf.
Eight steel steamers aud twelve wood
en- vessels make up this years fleet
Most Of them are equipped with wireless
apparatus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
DIED PENNILESS
"Deaeon" White, Who Made Several For
tunes Specializing.

New York, March 2l.-Stephen Van
Cullen White, known as Deacon White,
who won and lost several fortunes in
stock market speculation, died penni-
less. This was stated by relatives veS-
terday, who declared that no application
for the appointment of an administra-
tor will be made for the reason that
there is nothing to administer.
Deacon" Whites most noted "plunge"
in the market was a purchase OF lO,OOo,-
coo bushels OF corn in 1891. The bot
tom fell out of the market before he
had chance TO dispose OF his holdings
and his third fortune was swept away.
lie died in January at the age OF 81
years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
DEAN OF HARDWARE TRADE
Samuel A. BiselOw Dead In Boston At
Age Of Is.

BOSTON. March 2l.-Samuel A. Rige-
low. former president Of the National
Hardware association. known e. The
dean Of the hardware trade IN Sew
England died q heart disease vesfer-
dsy. sgei Is.
he MAS the frst president of the Neu
England lr0u 8 Hardware association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
STATUTORY oFFENsk CHARGED.
Alfred Thorley Brought to White River
Junction from st. Johnsbury.

White River junction, March 2l.-The
first person to be sentenced from this
place to an insane asylum under the new
law relating to habitual drunkenness
was David Carlisle, who was in court be-
fore Judge Darrah yesterday and re-
ceiyed six months sentence.
Alfred Thorley, aged p. was brought
from St Johnsbury to this place and
yesterday afternoon arraigned in court
on charge of statutory rape on II
year old girl by the name OF Davis. He
was held over for trial in county court III
the sum Of $1,000, which he was unable
to furnish
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
MUCH PROPERTY DESTROYED
BY Fire on Farm of Albert Larrow Ii
Ferrisburg.

yergennes, March 2l-The house,
horse barn and cow barn on the farm
of Albert Larrow in Ferrisburg. oecu-
pied by George Evarts, was burned to
the ground Wednesday evening, with al
the farming tools, about 500 bushels of
small gain. 500 baskets of corn, about
40 tons of hay and quantity of ensilage.
The horses were saved with difficulty.
and also the furniture. The fire was
first discovered in the loft of the horse
barn, origin unknown. The property
was partially insured in the Vermont
Mutual.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
NO DEMAND FOR Y. M. C. A.
Plan for Building in Rutland Has Been
Given Up.

Rutland, March 2lAnother plan t.
give this city Young Mems Christian
association has fallen through. Recently
an international worker and Byron y
Clark of Burlington met several local
business men and plan was set on foot
which did not provide for the erection OF
building but rather for the engagement
of field worker here. 1t was to take
81 900 to launch this. A committee ap-
pointed to canvass the situation has dis
covered that there is not enough interest
to warrant passing around subscription
papers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Harvey Morrison Struck by Scale at St.
Johnsbury.

St Johnsbury. March 2l.-Earvey
Morrison. 81. maehinist, was seriously
injured at the scale factory here yesteT-
day afternoon. when a heavy scale fell
from a freight elevator striking him
on the head He was. taken 20 Bright
look hospital and placed on the danger
Gus let.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
TOM L. JOHNSON LEFT $4,000
Once Wealthy, He Was Poor When
Death Came To Him.

Cleveland, March 2l.-Tom L. John
son, late mayor of Cleveland and cham
pion OF the three-cent street car fare.
died practically poor in spite of the
wealth he once had and the political
prestige he attained.
According to a report Of the apprais-
ers Of his estate filed yesterday. johnson
left only S320IO.l2 at the time Of his
death. Mrs. Margaret Johnson. the vii
ow, obtained $4,000 for a years sup
port.
johnson lost a bulk Of his fortune IN
poor investments and spent a large sum
fighting for low carfare in Cleveland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
Names Former Senator Re.
fused to Be Commits
sioner of Pensions
FRIENDS BELIEVE
HE DESERVES MORE
DR.. D. C. Goutch of New
Philadelphia, Ohio, Being
Urged for the Place

Washington. D. c., March 81 Former
Senator Obadiah Gardner of Maine re-
fused the offer of the eommissionership
of pensions, it was learned today. and
friends of Doctor ID. c. Gontsch of New
Philadelphia. O., have renewed their Of
fees in his behalf. A number of 9th
er candidates have been mentioned for
the place.
Former Senator Gardner is credited
with refusing the offer of the pensions
commissonership because he and his
friends did not believe the place biz
enough, and his friends ventured the
opinion that he deserved something bet
ter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
DEATH OF MRS. LAURA A. LYFoRD.
End Came at Her Home in Cabot This
Morning. After Long Illness.

Mrs. Laura A. Lyford died at her hOiue
iu Cabot this morning at the age OF Is
years. Mrs. Lyford had been a patient
sufferer for nearly six years. She passed
the greater part Of her life in Cabot. She
is survived By . brother. Luther q.
TcVne Of this city. and sister in Port-
land. ore. The funeral will be held from
tie church in Cabot On sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
GOT MINIMUM VERDICT.
One Cent and Costs Awarded in a Horse
Case

Burlington. March 2l.-The county
court jury in the "hoss case of Bernard
II. Porter -. Samuel Miller returned a
verdict yesterday afternoon for the
plaintiff TO recover one cent damages and
costs This action WIS brought by Mr..
Porter against Miller to recover $50 for
the keep OF horse. The defendant
claimed that the horse was sound when
Porter took il. but that it was lsms
when the time came to take the animal
back again. NJ 6. Lesry appeared for
the defendant and +. NJ. Horton for the
plaintiff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
DEATH AT wEBsTERvILLE
Mrs. Bertha Pruneau Had Been III Fo-
Three Weeks.

Mrs. Bertha Pruneau, wife of Joseph
Pruneau of Websterville, died at
O'Clock this morning after an illness uf
three weeks. at the age of 80 years. Be-
sides her husband. she leaves seven chill
dren. seven sisters and four brothers,
also an aged mother in Canada. The fu-
moral will be held Monday morning from
st. Sylyester's church in Granitevillc, at
q o'clprk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
One Woman and Three Men at Dallas,
Texas.

Dallas. Tex. March 2l.-Detectives m
yestigating the robbery Of $4,000 from
hank at Bastrop. La. took into custody
ca suspicion here yesterday Mrs. Harry
Robinson and three men. in money
belt Mrs Robinson wore was - Goo in
bills and some jewels. One 81 three male
prisoners was Mrs. Robinson-s husband.
All denied any connection with the rob
berry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
TOOK cARBoLIc ACID
Mrs william Brow Of SwsntOn Is Not
Expected To Live.

swanton. March 2l.-Mrs. William
Brow q young married woman, tosl
carbolie acid ye-teuaay forenoon with
suicidal intent. She e expected to de.
It i sid she has attempted to take her
own life before.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
WILL REPAIR SCHOOLS
Instead of Building New Structure al
st. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsblry, March 2lAt a spe-
cial town meeting yesterday 100000 Wis
voted for engagements and repairs on
two adjacent school buildings The orig
inal plan to build new $4,000 school
house was abandoned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-21
weather Forecasi.

Rain tonight and probably Saturday:
warmer in Maine aud New Hampshire
tonight; decidedly colder saturday; high
southwest g west winds.