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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
HARD-FOUGHT CASE.
Is That of City of Montpelier VS.. Central
Vermont Railroad.

! Two Washington county cases, in re-
estate of Z. NJ Irish, Helen Harlow, APP
pellant, and the case Of the city of Mont
pelier against the Central Vermont rail
way were tried at yesterdays session
of supreme court in Montpelier. The
latter case was not completed and will
again be taken up Tuesday afternoon,
when court reconvenes.
The Washington county case of John
| w. Mcdonald, receiver, against Frank l..
Place, assumpsit, was continued.
| In the matter of the estate of f. NJ
died Aug. %, 1898, testate, leaving a
| Montpelier, since deceased. At the time
the viii was made, Mr.. Irish's wife was
dead also his only child, daughter,
who was survived in turn by daugh
ter, Helen Harlow, but his mother was
alive and brthers and sisters. At the
time of Mr.. Irish's death, his mother
had also died, and this is the clause in
the viii over which the dispute arose.
"0ne-half thereof "a large sum of mon
ey) to my granddaughter, Helen Harlow
and her heirs and the other one-half to
my lawful heirs" Representatives OF
Mr.. Irish's brothers and sisters claim
the other half not left to Helen Harlow,
while her attorney claims that, inasmuch
as Mr.. Irish's mother has died since
the will was executed and before his
death. Helen Harlow is the testators'
only lawful heir.
In the suit against the Central Yer
mont railway by the city of Montpelier.
the plaintiff seeks to recover from the
railway company a tax and accrued fees
thereon assessed on the grand list of
the defendant for the year 1911, which it
claims is still due and still unpaid. The
amount sued for is $32075 plus collec-
tors fees of S37.45, making a total of
S35S.20. The property on which the tax
was assessed are three portions of land
the Nicholas meadow the Langdon mead
ow, and one piece of three.eighths OF
an acre, the grand list on this property
being SlS9. The defendant alleges it
cannot lawfully be taxed on the prop
erty, asserting that it is all used in some
measure for railroad purposes. and also
took issue on 10 other points, dealing
with the legality of assessing the tax,
among them being that the listers were
not qualified because they had not taken
the oath required by law; that they
did not file an abstract of the individ-
ual lists for 1911 nor give a hearing on
grievances so that the defendant was
deprived of its just rights; that no city
meeting was duly warned and held in
1911; that no tax for that year was
lawfully voted; that the treasurer of
the plaintiff did not lawfully issue any
warrant; that the collection of taxes by
the treasurer was unauthorized and un-
lawful etc.
The plaintiff claims all the land was
taxable, inasmuch as the smallest piece
of land was rented for commercial pur-
poses and the other two were farm lands
used by the defendant.
In the case, 43 exceptions were taken
to the evidence and 26 grounds for IA
motion for verdict, besides several ex-
ceptions to the charge to the jury in the
lower court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
ELOPEMENT ENDS
IN DIVORCE ACTION
Harry F. White, Former Tilton, N. H.,
Seminary Teacher, Suing His Pupil,
CHARGING Statutory Offense.

Tilton, n. H., Jan. l0.-The sensa-
tionsl love affair, elopement and subse-
quent marriage of Katherine A. Hourin
and Harry r. White less than a year
ago. while she was attending the SEM
mary and he was an instructor and also
athletic coach there, took on new phase
yesterday when news was received that
the matrimonial bonds had been cast
asunder and the young people are now
in the throes of a divorce court in Mas
sachusetts. White makes statutory
charge and specifies times in New York
and other places, according to a Boston
report.
1t will be remembered that at the
time of the elonement, the entire com
munity was thrown into state of ex-
citement as the father of the young girl
started an automobile posse which, head
ed by himself, secured the country for
miles around without success for three
days and nights after the affair oc-
Cured.
After court proceedings in New York
and through special dispensation by
Cardinal Farley, the couple were mar
ried and settled down in cosy" lit
tie fiat in New York City. However,
the course of married life failed to run
smoothly and after a few short months
affairs and things began to develop
which has terminated in the libel being
filed in East Cambridge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTE.
Being Held at Waterbury With Crowds
in Attendance.

Waterbury, Jan. l0.-The first home
economies institute to be held in Yer
mont as a part of the state university 3
extension work opened here yesterday
with an attendance of over 200 persons
at the morning session Mrs. William
Gilbert, in her address of welcome for
the federated clubs, made strong plea
for the interest of all in making the in
stitute a success. +. c. Luce, for the
village, expressed change of mind in
regard to the work of women's clubs
when he saw the practical character of
this part of their work, and i. L. Camp
bell, for the board of trade, expressed its
wish to cooperate.
Miss Bertha Terrill. dean of women
of the University of Vermont, and chair
man of the home economics department
of the State Federation of Women's
clubs, expressed herself as much pleased
over the local arrangements and the at
tendance. She said the home economies
department of the university had been
working toward this end for five years
and Waterbury was first to give the OPP
portunity for the demonstration.
After a short intermission Miss Terrill
again spoke on the preparation of meals
saying that the necessary elements in
food preparation are proteins, carbohy-
drates, mineral matter, bulk, cleanliness
and suitability to the individuals oc-
cupation. She advised simpler meals,
In the afternoon the hall was crowded.
Miss Fannie Fletcher gave most inter-
esting address upon "An Educational De-
velopment for ALL" Miss Fletcher is an
enthusiast over library work and she
pointed out the help which the public
library commission is giving. She said
she wished all might help in bringing the
boys and girls and their books together
as friends Some of the work of libra
rians other than their regular duties has
been in the line of historical exhibits,
exhibits of garden flowers, work of the
teacher training classes and social even
ings for different nationalities.
As hint TO club women she expressed
the wish that the women OF other ma
who come to them might feel
their work was appreciated the work
Of the hands, such as lace making. Here
Mrs. George Smile of Montpelier, presi-
dent of the State Federation of Women's
clubs, was introduced and expressed her
self as delighted with the institute and
voiced the hope that this might be the
of much work along this line
in the state.
The opera house was packed to the
doors last evening. DIR. Ladd showed the
state board of health's pictures illustrat-
ing tuberculosis prevention and treat
ment. AT the close surprise was
sprung by the unexpected appearance Of
Mason S. Stone, state superintendent of
who gave a brief but point
ed address on the valut of education.
This evening Miss Bertha Terrill viii
speak in addition to the program an
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
FINE TRIBUTE PAID.
To the Late Horace w. Bailey at Fun
eral in His Home Town.

Newbury, Jan. 0.-The funeral of
Horace Ward Bailey was held in the
Methodist church in his native town
yesterday afternoon. The casket, buried
in floral tributes, rested in front of the
pulpit and the church was crowded to
the doors with Mr.. Bailey's friends
The pastor of the church. Rev. Il. w.
Sturtevant, read the Scriptures and gave
the prayer and the eulogy was given by
President John NJ. Thomas of Middle
bury college. 1t was loving tribute to
the great characteristics of the deceased
with especial emphasis to his lifelong
interest in both the public schools and
all the historical episodes of Vermont
and his honesty, candor, kindness and
great courage as man.
The Caledonia county court adjourned
for the day and Judge Fish and most of
the St Johnsbury lawyers attended the
service Among those from elsewhere
were Secretary of State Guy W. Bailey,
Congressman Frank A. Plumley, Col. c.
S. Emery of Newport, John w. Titcomb
of Lyndonville, Lynn NJ Hays of Bur
lington, Walter II. Crockett of Mont
pelier and Deputy Marshal Chapman of
RUTLAND, all of whom had been closely
associated with Mr.. Bailey in his long
and useful public life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
MUST DIE FOR MURDER.
Court 0verrules DORIS Exception in
Marsh Case.

Boston, Jan. TO- Exceptions of Will
liam A. Dorr of Stockton, Cal, to the
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree returned against him year ago
for the killing of George E. Marsh, a
soap manufacturer of Lynn, in April,
1912, were overruled yesterday by the
full bench of the supreme court.
Counsel for Dorr placed emphasis up
on the contention that Marsh was killed
in Suffolk county, instead of in Essex
county, where the trial was held. The
court held that the jury properly decid-
ed this point as question of fact
At this trial Dorr admitted the shoot
ing claiming self defense, but said he
killed Marsh in Suffolk county He took
Marsh for an automobile ride on the
state boulevard near Lynn, and shot him
after a quarrel over the management of
a trust fund, which was held by Marsh
for Miss Orpha Marsh of Stockton, an
aunt of Dorr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
IN HONOR OF VETERANS.
Noteworthy Event Was Carried Out at
Waitsheld Yesterday

Waitsfield, Jan. l0-The annual din
ner served to the q. A. r., their friends
and families was held in the Congrega-
tional church yesterday. Dinner was
served at noon to about l50 persons, the
guests coming from Waitsfeld, Warren,
Moretown and Montpelier. At 2 o'clock
the company adjourned to the l. o. o. F..
hall, where the exercises of the day took
place. The village primary, grammar
and high schools attended in body
The veterans, IA in number, were seat
ed on the stage, beirg Capt. II. n. Bush
nell. r. A. Fisk, A. f. Mehuron, G. III.
McAllister, Harvey Wait, William j. Me-
Allister, Hiram Martin, Waitsfeld;
Aaron Goss, W. Palmer, Moretown;
Henry Miner and Jean Joslin, Mont
pelier; Judson Richardson and Milo
Bucklin, Warren.
Captain Bushnell presided and an
nounced the following program: Pray
er, Rev. W. A. Remele; singing, March
ing Through Georgia" school; remarks,
Bennett Douglas; letters from absent
comrades, F. N. Savage, Proctor, and
Mrs. Dorie Stoddard, Stowe. read by
Mrs. +. a. Fisk; original poem, ABE
OF the 18th Vermont" Mrs. j. d. Da-
Wis; items of interest of Gettysburg re-
union, given by Miss Alice NJ. Bush
nell, Aaron Goss of Moretown and f. A.
Fisk; remarks, Rev. Ira Pinney of War
ren.
Sincere thanks and great credit are
due TO the committee of citizens in
charge who made this ever+ such an en-
tertaining and enjoyable affair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
is PAYING DIVIDEND.
Montpelier g. Barre Light & Power Co.,
With Other Tenney Concerns.

Boston. Jan. l0.-The various public
utility corporations controlled by Charles
Fl. Tenney & Co. have announced their
first dividend payments for 1914. The
Concord Electric company will pay l1a
per cent. on both the common and pre-
ferred; the Fitchburg Gas & Electric
Light company, the Haverhill Electric
company and the Springfield Gas Light
company will distribute 2La per cent.
each; l1s per cent. will be paid on the
preferred stocks OF the North Boston
lighting properties and the Montpelier &
Barre Light & Power company; and IA
per cent. on the stock of the Peoples
Gas & Electric company of 0swego. All
of the above payments will be made Jan.
l5. On Jan. 10 the Maiden Electric com
pany pays 8 per cent; the Salem Elec-
trio Lighting company and the Suburban
Gas & Electric company 2la per cent;
and the Maiden & Melrose Gas Light
> per cent. A dividend of 3
per cent. on the preferred shares OF
the Roekland Light & Power company
viii be paid Feb. /.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
DEATH OF MRS. MARY WHEATON.
Widow of Late Clarence A. Wheaton
Passed Away To-day.

Mrs, Mary c. Wheaton, widow of the
late Clarence A. Wheaton, passed away
at her home, IA Aver street, this morn
ing at 2l5 o'clock, death following a
period of failing health that began with
the death of her husband, which occurred
on Aug. l6, 1913. The cause of death
was heart trouble to which Mrs. Wheat
on had been subject for several years.
Latterly her condition had been serious.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Alexam-
der A. Milne, and four sons, Charles
Wheaton of Barre, Frank Wheaton Of
Montpelier, William Wheaton and Ray
Wheaton, both of Barre. There are two
sisters surviving. Mrs. T. A. Golden of
Albany, n. Y, and Mrs. J. L. Brady of
East Orange. n. j. Mrs. Golden was
with her sister during her last illness.
Mary tRosebooml Wheaton was born
in Albany, n. V, Feb 10, 1858. Her
marriage 70 Mr.. Wheaton took place in
Troy, n. V, June %, 1872. After
short residence in Albany. they moved
to Barre, where Mr.. Wheaton later be-
came vice president and superintendent
of +. L. Smith & Co.'S quarres on Mill
stone hill. Mrs. Wheaton was MEM
Der of the Congregational church and
was for many years an active worker
in the ladies' aid society. In church
circles, as well as elsewhere. her pass
ing will be deeply mourned
Funeral services will be held at the
house Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
The interment will be made in the fam
lily lot in Elmwood cemetery. Members
of the family request that flowers be
omitted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
WILL CONTEST ELECTION.
William p. White Takes Action Against
Lawrence Mayor.

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. l0.-William P.
White, who was defeated for mayor by
Mayor Scanon in last months election,
has served notice on City Clerk Edward
j. Wade that he intends to contest the
election.
The notice was fled in accordance
with section 33l, chapter s35 of the acts
of 1913, relative to the preservation of
the ballots in case of a contested elec-
tion.
No statement was made as to the
grounds on which the election would be
contested and at the place of business
of Mr.. White it was said he was out
of town. A recount of the ballots by the
registrars of voters, which Mr.. White
requested, shows no material change in
the returns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
SEA HEROES HoNoRED.
Men Who Rescued Members of Okla.
homa's Crew rendered Medals.

New York, Jan. l0.-Officers and men
of the Booth liner Gregory and the Ham
burg American freighter Bavaria, who
rescued respectively five and eight mem
bers of the crew of the oil tank steamer,
Oklahoma, received tribute last night
for the heroic work done by them. The
men of the Gregory were entertained at
a dinner given in their honor by the New
York Press club, while the seven officers
and men of the Bavaria were presented
with $1,000 by the Gulf Refining com
pany, owners of the Oklahoma.
The men honored by the Press club
we're Capt. William T. Aspinall of the
Gregory Chief Officer R. II. Buck, Sec
ond Officer John S. Williams and Third
Officer F. d. Roberts. Gold medals with
suitable inscriptions were given them
Those who will participate in the divis-
ion of the money given by the owners of
the Oklahoma are: Captain Graalfs of
the Bavaria, Third Officer Richard
Knoeckel, and five seamen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
THE NEAPoLITANS.
Coming to Barre Opera House Under the
Auspices of the Woman's Club.

As stated in another column, the third
number of the lecture and entertain
ment course is concert by the cele-
brated artists of the romantic and sere-
made type-the Neapolitans, from Italy,
the home of music.
Although this company has never vis-
tied our city, their reputation as musi-
clans of fine ability has preceded them.
as they are coming TO several of our
neighboring towns for return engage
ments. The organization is complete
orchestra and chorus under the leader
ship of Signor Arturo LAMBERT, one of
the best directors of Italy, who has come
TO America especially for this tour. Five
fine soloists, tiute and pieeolo. violin,
cello, tenor and soprano, add much to
the orchestral and choral parts of the
program. Another feature will be their
typical serenade songs. The company
will appear i'm costume and their music
is of the most fascinating kind. A
crowded house should greet them, Jan
uary l5.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
BLAMES NEW TARIFF.
Troy, N. Y, Horseshoe Factory Reduces
Wages of Its Employees.

Troy, n. Y, Jan. l0.-Giving as a rea-
son that the Underwood tariff bill,
which permits foreign horse shoes to
enter this country free of duty, and the
increased use of the automobile, en-
ployes OF the Burden iron works in this
city were told yesterday afternoon that
their wages would be reduced and the
working force cut down. The men who
had been idle since before Christmas,
owing to shut down, were called to-
gether this afternoon by General Man
ager Talcott, who addressed them and
outlined the new polity. The men held
consultation with the result that
few agreed to work under the new sehed-
ule but others refused to accept the
terms and prolonged shut down is
threatened. The mill employees about L.
500 hands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
South Africa Diamond Mime
Scene Of Great Bat
tie To-day
NATIVE LABORERS
AGAINST WHITES
One of Latter Is Said to
Have Kicked a Native
to Death

Jagersfontein, South Africa, Jan. 10
Seven native laborers in the diamond
mines were killed and thirty-six wound
ed in an outbreak to-day. A few white
men were also injured The trouble had
no connection with the railway strike,
but followed dispute over the death
of a basuto, said to have resulted from
a kick from white man.
The whites were driven by the natives
into a tunnel of the mine and were only
rescued when body of 500 armed
whites appeared and dispersed the
natives after a sharp fight. The town is
now under the control of detaehments OF
armed farmers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
HELD AUToIsT RESPONSIBLE
For Damages When Machine Frightened
Horse,

Bangor, Me-, Jan. lO.-In the supreme
court yesterday, the jury returned a
verdict of $l,l7O in favor of Golf f.
Blackden of Etna, who claimed $4,000
for personal injuries resulting from be.
ing thrown from his carriage when his
horse was frightened by an automobile
owned by Ernest d. Blsisdell of Dexter.
The plaintiff claimed he signaled the
driver of the car to stop, but was not
needed. The defense was a general de-
NAL of negligence.
A verdict of $2l0 against the Maine
Central railroad was rendered in the
$500 suit of Luman c. Sheppard of Dex-
ter, who sued for damage to his woodlot
by fires alleged to have been started by
sparks from the defendant corporations
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
HUGE AQUEDUCT
NEARS COMPLETION
Last Barrier Was Broken To-day in
Construction of 111-Mile Chan
mel to Supply New York.

New York, Jan. l0.--After nine years
labor, the last barrier was broken to-
day in the Catskill aqueduct tube, the
longest water tunnel in the world, which
extends from Ashokan dam at Esopus
to Brooklyn, distance of Ill miles,
and when in operation will supply New
York with 500,0O0,O00 gallons Of water
daily. The cost of the construction was
$l60,000,000 and 200 lives. The tube
for the most part is 500 feet under
ground and in spots dips to 700 feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
CLEMENT--FRASER.
Barre Young Woman Is Bride of Maine
Hotel Man.

Miss Jessie Thompson Fraser, second
daughter of Mrs. Jessie Fraser, and John
Caldwell Clement of Mount Desert Is
land, Me-, were quietly married at the
home OF the brides mother, 6 Murray
street last evening at 8 o'clock. Rev
Duncan Salmond pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, performed the cere.
mony and the single ring service was
used. The couple were unattended and
only the near relatives witDe : the
ceremony, which took place par
lor. The decorations preser s spirit
of the Christmas season - and mis-
tletoe being used with - ng effect.
The bride wore - messaline,
trimmed with sha ~ zee and caught
up with pearl y .gs. She carried
bouquet of ons. Following the
ceremony, th> : as an informal recep-
tion. A dainty funeheon was served by
number OF young women friends of
the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Clement left
on the Green Mountain express at $50
o'clock for Boston, whence they will 90
to New York for stay of three months.
They will be at home at Seal Harbor,
Me-, after April l..
The wedding occasoned considerable
surprise among friends of the bride in
Barre. 1t is the outcome of an ac
quaintanceship which began when the
couple met for the first time in Pine
hurst, n. c.. three winters ago. The
bride has also been frequent visitor
at Seal Harbor, Me- Mr. Clement is
son of Amos T. Clement, the well known
Maine hotel man, and with his father
he owns the Seaside inn one of the most
select as well as one OF the largest sum
mer resorts on the Maine coast. He is
the manager of the hotel and the newly
married couple will occupy house which
he recently erected near the hotel
The bride is a popular Barre young
woman, who has lived here all her life.
She formerly attended Spaulding high
school. Mr.. Clement was graduated from
the Belfast, Me-, high school in 1902
and is also a graduate of the Chauncey
Hall school in Boston. For some time
he has been associated with his father
in the hotel business. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clement We're the recipients of many
wedding gifts, a list of which includes
silver, cut glass, linen, hand painted
china, furniture and sums of money.
Among the people who came from
distance to attend the wedding were Mr..
and Mrs. Amos T. Clement of Belfast,
Me-, parents of the groom, their daugh-
ter, Miss Louise Clement, and DIR. j.
Donald Clement of Portland, Me-, a
brother of the groom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
ADMINISTRATION ANTIoUATED.
Present Municipal Government 81
Characterized.

Rutland, Jan. IO.-About 600 Rutland
people turned out last night to hear
John A. O'Keefe of Lynn, Mass, talk on
the commission form of government He
came here under auspices of the Rut-
land Commission Government club. He
styled the present government as anti
quated.
Mayor Burke of Burlington was one
of the speakers. He said that under
commission government he could have ae-
complished his reforms in Burlington
without the hard knocks and opposition
he has met.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
TRACED BY CORRESPONDENCE.
Youth Arrested on the Charge of Forg,
cry at Biddeford Bank.

Boston, Jan. l0.-Correspondence with
Biddeford, Me-, high school girl led to
the arrest yesterday of Lloyd W. Walker
as a fugitive from justice. Walker, who
is only Is years old, is wanted, the
police say, on charge of forging his
mothers name to check and cashing it
at a Biddeford bank Dec. 81 for 81 800.
For a few days, according TO the police,
the boy lived luXuriousiy at hotel,
Later he disappeared, and upon his re-
turn to the hotel yesterday found police
inspectors waiting for him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-10
WOMAN MURDERED
ON BOARD SHIP
Mutilated Remains Were Found in Bunk
of Vessel at New Bedford, With
Axe Nearby-CharIes Mat
rony Charged with Murder.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 10.--A bru'
tai murder was disclosed early to-day
by the finding of the body of Annie
Walsh of this city on board coal
barge lying at dock. Charles Matrony
captain of the barge, was arrested
charged with the murder.
The woman's head was gashed in sew
eral places, the legs were partly cut off
and the body was otherwise mutilated
There was little clothing on the body,
which was in bunk in the cabin. On
the floor nearby was an axe covered with
what appeared to be blood stains.
Matrony is alleged to have told the
police after his arrest that he had been
drinking heavily last night.
The woman was 80 years old.