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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
Four Men Frozen to Death
Where They Had Lashed
Themselves
NINE RESCUED OFF
STRANDED BOAT
But One Died While Being
Taken Ashore by the
Life-Savers

Wellheet. Mass, Feb. l7.-Four men
including Captain Garva, perished when
the Italian bark Castagna struck on the
outer bar of Cape Cod early to-day
Seven men, all OF them badly frozen and
nearly unconscious from the exposure,
were brought ashore by life-savers, but
the frozen corpses were lett in the rig
ging where they had lashed themselves
during the hours of the darkness to
avoid being carried overheard by the
seas that were sweeping the deck.
The Castagna was from Montevideo
and was bound for Boston with phos-
phate The rock was struck during a
binding snowstorm and a 60-mile gale.
Life savers from Cahoons Hollow and
Nauset stations shot their lines over the
vessel but the men were too numb to
pull aboard the breeches buoy and finally
q surf boat was launched and the life
savers rowed to the vessel through surf,
wind and cold.
One OF the seamen died while being
brought ashore by the rcscuers, making
the total of dead five. This is the larg
est loss of life in wreck on Cape Cod in
IL years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
And Assist Mortified Fire
men in Saving a
Stoneshed
BRUSA GRANITE CO.'S
LOSS TO-DAY $1,000
Prompt Discovery Averted
Serious Damage in a
Hazardous Location

Mortified, Feb. 1.-THE plant of the
Brusa Granite Co., was damaged by fire
this forenoon to the extent OF $1,000
and was saved from complete destruc-
tion by the prompt work of the firemen
who later were assisted by. the entire
corps of cadets from Norwich university
under Cadet Major Putnam. The loss is
covered by insurance.
The fire was discovered at l0;45
o'clock in the boiler-room of the plant
and the alarm was rung Immediately,
all the firemen turning out. Shortly the
alarm was sounded at Norwich and the
cadets hurried downtown to help the
firemen Together they fought for 80
minutes and succeeded in eXtinguishing
the fire before it secured strong hold
on the main building. As it is the boil
er-house and coal shed adjoining were
burned, and one end of the main build
ing was damaged.
The Brusa Granite Co.'S plant is To-
Gated Just south of the passenger sta
tion and between the Phillips & Slack
stoneshed and the freighthouse, and if
the flames had been allowed to get more
of start il is possible that other
property would have gone also. The
cause of the fire has not been deter
mined, but it is supposed that it started
from the boiler as the flames were dis
covered near 1t.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
BASEBALL PUZZLES FRENcHMEN.
But They Applauded When Ball Was
Hit Far to 0utfield.

Nice. France, Feb. 1.-THE fine wealth.
er yesterday brought great crowd of
baseball enthusiasts, as well as many
who never witnessed game, to see the
New York Nationals and the Chicago
Americans play. The Chicagos won, 10
to Z.
Americans and foreigners of title So
iourning in Nice and along the Riviera
motored to the game, which had been
eagerly looked forward to, and the large
number of handsomely gowned women
among the spectators added to the gaiety
of the scene.
The French are somewhat puzzled at
the intricaeies of the play, but they
showed much enthusiasm when the ball
was hit into the outfield.
The American consul, William D.
Hunter, tossed the first ball to the Chi
cago pitcher. In the fourth inning, the
New Yorks scored six runs and Chicago
four, but the National leaguers were
unable to keep up the pace.
Interesting features were a series of
daring evolutions over the field by Avi-
ator Lacrouse, and an exhibition of
throwing the discus and putting the
weight, by James Thorpe, the Indian
athlete.
Word has been received that Charles
A. Comiskey, president of the Chicago
club, has reached Paris. His condition
is reported to be much improved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
PNEUMONIA CAUSED DEATH.
Isaac A. Congo Died This Morning at
His Home in South Barre.

Isaac A. Congo passed away at his
home in South Barre this morning at
5:l5 o'clock. Death followed an attack
of pneumonia, which came two weeks
ago. From the first Mr.. Congo was seri-
ously i'll. and toward the last it became
evident that death was almost inevita-
BILE. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Peter
Congo Of West Chazy, \. v; his wife,
sister, Mrs Joseph Blair of West
Chazy, and brother. William Gonyo,
who also lives in Chazy. Many more
distant relatives and near friends sur
vive.
The deceased was born in West Chazy
3S years ago. Seven years ago he was
united in marriage in this city to Miss
Mary Bodrow Mr.. Congo was bumper
by trade and had also dealt extensively
in horses Prior to his last illness, he
was in the employ of Robins Bros. Be
cause of the fact that funeral services
are not to be held here, the remains will
not be taken away until Wednesday
night Friends and relatives of the de-
ceased may call until that time. At
midnight Wednesday, the body will be
taken to West Chazy, where the funeral
will be held in the Catholic church sat
urday morning. 1nterment will be made
in that place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
CITY NEARLY DESTROYED.
Ecuador Rebels Under Col. Carlos Con
cha Arc Very Active.

Panama, Feb. Late adyiees from
Fsmeraldas. Ecuador, report that the
city is still in the hands of the rebels
under Col. Carlos Concha who have sue
cceded in repulsing the federals after
heavy fighting in which the losses on
both sides were large.
The greater part Of the city has been
burned, but the cable office escaped de-
struction. 1T is guarded, however, by
a rebel detachment, and has suspended
business.
The foreign residents moved into the
neutral zone outside the city when the
bombardment began, and all are safe,
but supplies are badly needed. Esmer-
aides is still under blockade and com
munication is closed
1t is reported that Colonel Andrade is
marching from Tulcan, in the north. to
the relief of Concha with one thousand
men. Tulcan is $50 miles from Esmer-
aldas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
RUTLAND HOUSE DAMAGED.
Family on Upper Floor Got Out With
out Difficulty.

Rutland, Feb. l7.-The dwelling at
300 West street, owned by Mrs. Gather
ine Mangan and occupied by Mrs. Man
gan and family, was badly damaged by
fire yesterday. Thermometers degistered
nearly 20 degrees below zero at the time
and the department, because of the deep
snow and low temperature, had to fight
the flames under the greatest difficulty.
The lower floor OF the house was un-
occupied, the Managan family living up
stairs They got out without difficulty.
1t is not known how the fire started
unless an overheated stove was respon-
sible Flames were breaking through
the roof when the hose companies came
within sight of the house and before
they could be extinguished the upper
story was nearly consumed. There was
little damage by fire downstairs. The
loss will be several hundred dollars. The
house was insured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
DRIVEN BACK
BY WILD STORM
Three Steamers, Bound for America, Dis
abled in Crossing Atlantic-0ther
Vessels Seek Shelter

Queenstown, Ireland, Feb. IL Such
violent storms have prevailed in the
north Atlantic ocean the past week that
many passenger steamers and cargo
boats have been unable to battle against
the strong winds and high waves and
have turned around and run for shelter
to ports on this side of the Atlantic.
Three large America bound steamers
are returning in severely battered con.
dition. The French liner, Niagara, which
left Havre for New York Feb. T. is
crawling slowly back, with propellers
crippled. The big Dutch oil tanker Rot
terdam, when eight days out from ANS
terdam for New York, lost her rudder
and was forced to make for Queenstown
in tow of a stream trawler. The British
steamer Tritonia, bound from Glasgow
for Mobile, is on her way back, with
her steering gear gone, after being seven
days out. Several other vessels have
also put back to different ports for coal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
OTHER FINES FOR GAMBLING.
Cases Growing Out of Raid Made Two
Weeks Ago

Gus Hirnlng, baker, was arraigned be-
fore Judge II. w. Scott in city court
Monday afternoon on a charge OF gam
bling. The respondent entered a plea of
guilty and paid S2 fine with costs OF
$5l4 attached. His arrest by Officer
Harry Gamble is said to have grown out
of his alleged association with a gam
bling joint which the men from head
quarters raided fortnight ago. The
complaint against Hirning was made by
Grand Juror A. G. Fay.
For an alleged subsequent offense of
intoxication, Daniel McAulay of Gran
iteville was arraigned before the mag
istrate last night. McAulay pleaded
guilty and paid SIS fine and costs Of
$3.50. McAulsy was arrested on Depot
square in the forenoon by Chief Sin
clair.
Joseph c. Goodrich pleaded guilty to a
first offense before the Judge this fore
noon and was sentenced to pay s. fine
and costs OF STA. Upon the respond
ent's request the court allowed him to
sign the pledge for year. The fine was
temporarily suspended and Goodrich got
off by paying the costs. He was arrested
by Officer John W. Dmeen last night on
complaint made by the grand juror.
The hearing in the case of State VS..
John G.. Brennan, set for to-day. Bas
continued until Feb "a at the request Of
the grand juror and the respondents
counsel, Brennan has retained s. Hol-
lister jackson. Henry Raymond was re-
leased from custody yesterday by paying
the fine and costs imposed on him in city
court for an intoxication offense.
This forenoon James Hayes pleaded
guilty to charge of gambling and paid
a S5 fine and costs of S5.l4. When ar
raigned on a similar charge A. j. Bart
lett entered a plea of guilty and paid
- fine with costs of S5l4. Edmund
Gardens also said he was guilty of
gambling charge. He paid so and costs
of $5.l4.
Martin McMahon was arraigned on a
gambling charge to which he pleaded not
guilty and the case was continued for
hearing to be held in the city court next
Wednesday morning at . o'clock. The
respondent furnished bail in the sum of
$50. All of the respondents were arrest
ed by Officer Harry Gamble on com
plants made by the grand Juror. The
arrests, it is said, follow in sequence
the raids on alleged gambling resorts
made by the officers recently.
For alleged breach OF peace ofenses
on the person of Ella Cali, Aldo Ro-
manis and Joseph Bianchi were arrested
last night by Officers E. L. Mcleod and
John w. Dineen on complaints made by
States Attorney j. Ward Carver. When
arraigned before Judge Scott this fore
noon both respondents pleaded not gull
ty and furnished bail in the sum of $50
each for their appearance at hearing
to be held next Tuesday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
NEVER RALLIED AFTER SHOCK.
Mrs. Frank Leclair Passed Away Early
Last Evening.

Mrs Amelia Ledue, wife of Frank lie.
clair died last night at 8 o'clock at her
home. corner of North Seminary street
and Maple avenue. after an illness of
less than week. She was stricken with
a shock of paralysis and never rallied.
Mrs. Leclair was born in Burlington
on December 6, 1899, and was, therefore,
in her 18th year. She spent much of her
life at Milton and after her marriage TO
MIR. Leclair went TO Essex junction.
where they lived until about 10 years
ago. when they moved to Barre. She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband
and five sons, Frank. Edward, George,
and William of Barre. and Jed of Swan
ton; three daughters, Mrs. David T..
White, Mrs. NJ. K. kearney and Mrs.
G. w. Gerard of Barre; two brothers,
who live in Milton, and one sister, Mrs.
Emma LABEL of Nechanicsville, n. Y.
The remains viii be taken Thursday
morning over the Central Vermont rail
road to Essex Junction, where the fr-
neral will be held at the Catholic church
with the burial in the family lot at Es-
sex junction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
B. ]. cRoSSETT DEAD.
well-Known Waterbury Man Had Shock
Last Thursday.

Waterbury, Feb. III Bertrand ]. Cros-
sett, who sustained shock last Thurs
day, died last night at his home place,
where he was born 80 years ago. The
funeral is to be held at his home Thurs.
day afternoon at l o'clock. and the in
terment will be in the village cemetery.
Mr.. Crossett was born in December,
1854, the son of Gary and Rachel
(WrightD Crossett, and he was married
on August IL, 1875, to Florence Smith,
also of Waterbury. They had one child.
Frances, who married William Daniels
and who died few years ago, leaving
two grandchildren, Florence and Doris,
who have since then lived with their
He also leaves two broth
ers, Lincoln and Charles Crossett, both
OF Waterbury, Mr.. Crossett was held
in high esteem in this town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
ALDEN-GAMBLE.
Barre Girl the Bride of Montpelier Man
at Home Wedding.

A pretty home wedding was celebrated
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Gamble, 20 Division street, last evening
when their daughter, Miss Edith Geanie
Gamble, was united in marriage to
Chauncey George Alden, son Of Mrs.
O. III. Alden of 27 st. Paul street, Mont
pelier. Rev. J. w. Barnett, pastor of
the Congregational church, officiated, and
the single ring service was used. The
ceremony took place in the parlof under
an attraetiyely arranged arch of cut
flowers.
Promptly at o'clock the bridal party
entered the parlor to the strains of the
Bridal Chorus from Wagner's opera,
Lohengrin," played by Miss Gertrude
Dale, a long g-time friend of the bride
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Ethel Gamble, and Orin Hills of
Montpelier acted as groomsman. The
bride was attired in white crepe de chene
worn over white silk. She carried a
bouquet OF white roses. Her bridesmaid
was gowned in white embroidered net,
worn over white silk. She carried
nosegay of white carnations. The bride
was given in marriage by her father.
Immediately after the ceremony there
was an informal reception rendered the
bride and groom by number of friends
and relatives. Refreshments were served
by Misses Hazel Hills, Gertrude Dale,
May Gamble and Elizabeth Kelly. Mr..
and Mrs Alden were the recipients of
many beautiful presents. The list in
cludes cut glass, silver, furniture and
linen.
nm Al 1. n.
in Barre. For the past two years she
has been employed as clerk in the
Woolworth store. Mr.. Alden is employed
as clerk in the Montpelier postoflice.
Both have a wide circle OF friends in
Barre and Montpelier who win unite in
extending them best wishes. Mr. and
Mrs. Alden viii make their home at 27
St Paul street, Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
SCHMIDT ADMITS
HE WAS SHAMMING
Convicted Slayer Of Anna Aumuller Is
Said to Have Made Confession
to Prosecuting officers.

New York, Feb. llama Aumuller
died from the effects OF an illegal OPP
Grafton, according to a confession which
Hans Schmidt, who recently was con-
victed of her murder, is reported TO have
made to an attache of the district at
torney's Office Sunday in the death
house at Sing Sing prison.
Schmidt's reported confession is said
to have been in effect that the woman
had submitted to the operation at the
hands of another person than Schmidt
and had died and that Schmidt had cut
up and disposed of her body.
Prior to the second trial of Schmidt
it was understood plea OF this kind
would be made the substance OF his de-
fense. The insanity defence was adj
hered to, however.
Schmidt, it is said, told the assistant
district attorney that his story could be
corroborated by three other persons.
When the Aunuller woman died, the
ex priest is alleged to have said those at
her bedside made hasty exit, leaving
to him to get rid of the body.
IL did not know what to do when |
saw her dead before me-" Schmidt is re-
ported to have said. Il have loved her
so much that / was driven frantic at
the thought of losing her. | knew that
/ must hide her death, and it was then
the idea occurred to me to cut up her
body and throw it in the river. This /
did,
so you didn't make blood sacri-
flee of herr" the assistant district attor-
ney is said to have asked Schmidt.
NO" said Schmidt.
"And you did not hear commands
from heaven to make blood sacrifice
Of herr"
no" the ex-priest replied
Then, it is said, Schmidt broke down
and admitted that all of his seeming
acts of insanity were simulated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
HELD BY CHICAGO POLICE.
Girl Who Says She Was Born in Rut-
land Was in Dazed Condition.

Chicago, Feb l7--Ella Clair, detained
by the police until her identity can be
established, yesterday told a Chicago
police woman the "story of her life
81 was born in Rutland, VT" she said,
"and became an orphan when | was six
months old. My aunt brought me up
and when she left a year ago for Ger
many | went to Troy, n y. / worked
in a store there and then was nurse
girl until my employers moved away.
thought ! could get work in Chicago so
took my sayingsI had Sl4o-and
came here. j have done nothing wrong,
and don't see why the police inter
fered."
The young woman is being held pend
ing word from Troy. She was in dazed
condition when she arrived here last
week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
CHOPPED OFF ARTERY IN LEG.
Lafayette Houston of Stowe Came Near
Bleeding to Death.

Stowe. Feb. Lafayette Houston
met with serious accident Sunday
morning while chopping wood. when he
cut a cash on the right leg just below
the knee. severing an artery. Mr. Hous-
ton lived alone at Stowe Forks in a
house across the river, belonging to his
brother. James f. Houston. BY good
fortune he was able by shouting TO at
tract the attention of the people at his
brothers house, where he was taken as
soon as possible. He lost large amount
OF blood and il was feared he would die
before the bleding could be stopped. In
the afternoon the wound began bleeding
again and again it was feared he would
die. \ physician was CARED and dressed
the wound. which is now doing well. and
excepting great weakness Mr.. Houston
is comfortable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
FIRE DESTROYED 5000 LETTERS.
Mail Car Burned Together with Two
Freight Cars at Brattleboro.

Brattleboro, Feb. l7.-Fire yesterday
afternoon completely destroyed com
bination mail, baggage and smoking car
and contents, which included an aceum-
ulation of three days snow bound mail
TO the extent of some 5000 letters in 10
sacks The car was standing in the
ward and it took the firemen a long time
to reach it, Two box cars We're also
burned. How the fire started has not
been determined The combination car
was one in use on the West River branch
OF the Central Vermont railway and no
attempt had been made yesterday to
run a train. The letters were destined
to Vermont points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
STABBED MAN WILL RECOVER.
States Attorney Is Working on Theory
That Wounds Were Self-Inficted.

States Attorney j. Ward Carver re-
turned last night from Plainiield, where
he went to investigate an alleged assault
on an itinerant Finnish woodsman, which
the Finn claims was committed Saturday
night. Mr.. Carver found the man con-
fined in bed at the home OF Solomon
Bartlett one mile out of Plainiield i
lage. With the aid of an .interpre y
was learned that the mans is
Nelhem Sahlsten. He has : 6nite
slashes ON either side of tt :, icut
in the stomach, and We s on either
arm. All We're made W a pocket
knife, the authorities believe. DIR. Wheel
er, who is attending the man, says he
will recover.
Yesterday Sahlsten regained conscious
ness long enough to tell his story OF
what transpired Saturday night. He
claims to have been chased into the barn
on the Bartlett farm by three men. In
small room under the bay, they con-
fronted him with three black revolyers
and relieved him of $50 roll. which
he carried in his trousers. After that,
he was attacked and badly mutilated
with a knife. Against Sahlsten's story,
the authorities have built mp theory
opposite to the story of the deadly as
sault described by the wounded man.
States Attorney Carver and Deputy
Sheriff T.. G. Bartlett visited the barn
and conducted minute examination OF
the interior. They are of the opinion
that Sahlstein did not visit the barn
until early Sunday morning. Tracks
visible soon after Sahlstein staggered
into Bartlett's house were fresh, the au-
say. and give evidence of hav-
ing been made after the snowstorm
abated. 1t is the opinion of the officers
that the wounds were self-infieted.
Sahlstein appears irrational at times and
is unable to tell him his story without
a number of variations in each version.
Sahlstein was in Barre last Saturday.
He came to this city from Montpelier
seeking work. Prior to his arrival in
he worked two DAYS in Con-
cord, n. III. For a number of months
he had been employed in New Jersey
He came north with the idea that better
wages prevailed in this section. In
he learned that one Peter
whom he had known in
Jersey, lived in Barre. He arrived in
this city only to learn that the Peter
mentioned in Montpelier
was not the Jersey Pete. He started
afternoon for Plainfeld, ex-
peetng to find employment in the woods
The man is 32 eyars old and has been in
America three years. He speaks Eng
lish fairly well. In his old home in
Roma, Finland, his wife is waiting for
him to write. Until his wounds are
healed, Sahlstein viii remain at the
Bartlett farm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
TWO JUMPED FROM ROOF.
Thought to Have Been Fatally Injured
at Albany N. Y, Fire,

Albany. n. Y, Feb. 1.-TWO men
were probably fatally injured when they
jumped from the top floor of burning
building in the business section here at
1890 this morning. The firemen were
exhausted from answering Is alarms
since midnight Saturday. Chief Bridge
ford called for additional apparatus.
The building was occupied on the first
and second floors by dry goods store
and the two upper floors were apart
ments. b. Edwin, owner OF the build
ing, who occupied rooms on the third
floor, said he thought that some of the
occupants had not escaped How many
were caught in the burning structure,
he did not know.
Firemen experienced great difficulty
in fighting the flames on account of zero
weather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
SECRET INQUEST
IN ST. ALBANS CASE
Investigation of Chin Kim's Death Prob
ably to Determine Whether Case
Will Be Brought Before the
Grand Jury,

st. Albans, Feb. ia secret inquest
in the Chin Kim murder case is being
held to-day before Assistant Judge E. w.
Coster. 1t is being conducted by States
Attorney G. F. Ladd and Attorney Gen
eral r. Il. Brown Of Burlington, prob
ably TO determine whether the case will
be brought before the grand jury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT.
New Trustee Must Be Appointed in the
C. H. Kendrick & Co. Case.

Owing to pressure of other business,
Charles II. Wishart has resigned as trus-
tee in the bankrupt estate of c. II. Kend-
rick & Co., and suggestions for the APP
pointment of new trustee will be re-
ceived at a meeting to be held Feb. 25.
H. j. Slayton has filed his final ac-
counts in the case of o. II. Hale and
the final meeting is set for February 81,
when small dividend viii be paid. Five
per cent has been paid.
Albert Laird has filed his final ae-
counts in the case of jesse Kellogg. and
it is expected that a dividend of 20 per
cent win be declared, bringing the total
up to 40 per cent.
Albert Laird has filed report of the
sale of the Jacob Hyman business to
Edward Gill, the appraisal being $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-17
ALLEGED TO BE coUNTERFEITERs.
Three Men Arrested Near Center of City
Of Rochester.

Rochester, N. ", Feb 17.--In the
raid on barber shop near the center of
the city yesterday afternoon, the police
arrested three foreigners on charges of
making and passing counterfeit coins
and found a bag containing nearly
$1,000. The milling was poor but other
wise the coins appeared to be genuine.
Other arrests are expected
The arrests followed four last week,
the quartette being accused of having or
passing bad money but not of making
it.