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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
Was Fitting Observed by
Barr Is .nbers and
!. riends
NATIONAL JUBILEE
REPORTED TO THEM
Banquet, Entertainment and
Dance Were Features of
Local Observance

In common with hundreds of Pythian
lodges which are just now commemorat-
ing the 50th anniversary Of Pythianism,
Nincitia lodge, No. 10, X. p, observed
the golden jubilee of the organization
with supper, program and dance last
night The festivities began in the yes
| try of the Universalist church at 7
o'clock, when supper was served to up
wards Of 200 people, including members
of Vincitia lodge, "Dokies," and invited
guests. 1t was an occasion of pleasure
for the ladies as well as the lodge men.
The supper was served by the ladies
union of the Universalist church, who
outdid themselves in preparing menu
that offered attractive features to all
who sat down to the tables in the early
evening.
At s o'clock. or thereabouts, the COM
pany repaired to the Pythian hall in the
Blanchard block. For the time being,
the lodge room was converted into an
auditorium and seating accommodations
were provided for a number above the
200 who were at the supper. A special
ritualistic service arranged in eommemo
ration Of Pythiansm's 50th birthday was
carried out as first part of the pro-
gram. Among those who participated
were: G. H. Pape, G. CT: r. S. Currier,
V. c.; G. +. Stevens, prelate; William
Mercer, NJ. of f.; Fitch r. Wylie, M.
of A. The ceremony held the closest
attention Of the audience for nearly
half hour. Afterwards Clinton Scott of
Tufts college, Aiedford. Mass, who has
recently accepted the pastorate of the
Universalist church in Northfield, en-
tertained the company with repertoire
of readings. Mr.. Scotts work is too
well known to need any new comment.
1t is enough to say that his selections
last night were given with characteristic
vigor and an inherent regard for proper
emphasis.
Among others who spoke were Homer
c. Ladd and Rev. w. j. NJ Beattie The
clergyman gave an interesting informal
talk on the Knights OF Pytbias, review
ing in small way the beginning and
remarkable growth of the order. He
spoke briefly on the principles for which
Pythianism stands and of the part it is
playing i'm the fraternal and social life
VI any NuliiihuiilS III WAiVH IL mas DceH
established. Starting so years ago, it
had increased in numbers until it has a
present membership of 100000, with
lodges in every state and territory of
the Union and elsewhere.
As one of the delegates to the golden
jubilee in Washington, ID. c., last week.
Mr.. Ladd was asked to give his impress
sion of the gathering. Mr.. Ladd gave an
interesting account of the assembly and
OF the manner in which the orders an
niyersary was so tittingly celebrated in
the nations capital
A dancing party in the barracks of
st. Aldemar commandery on the floor
above the lodge rooms brought the af-
fair to close. Fifty couples and more
were in the grand march and many 9th
ers were on-lookers. Bruce's orchestra
furnished music until midnight. The
committee in charge of the anniversary
consisted of W A. Drew, C. NJ. Wiley,
and K. S. Currier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
HOTEL GUEST SEEKS DAMAGE.
Claims That Hallway of a Leicester
Hostelry Was Not Properly Lighted

Burlington. Feb. 25.--The case of
Augusta +. Irowbridge vs.. Frank Chan
dler is being tried in United States
court, which opened yesterdsy The
plaintiff in the case is school teacher,
about SO years of age, who lives in
Brooklyn, n. u, and who has been in the
habit Of coming to Vermont to spend
her summers. In the season of 1911 she
was guest of the Silver Lake house in
Leicester, OF which the defendant is
proprietor. She arrived at the hotel
July l. and remained until August IL,
the date of her accident. The evening
of that day she went from her room on
the second floor to visit Mrs Collins,
who had suite on the first floor. She
returned to her apartment about eleven
o'clock, traversing long passage and
hall which had no light whatever. she
claims, although there had been lamps
there every night she had been there
until that time When nearly at her
own door she slipped on account of the
darkness and fell down nearby stair
case, receiving serious injuries. She
seeks damages of $4,000.
The attorneys are 7. w Moloney and
Buttles Bottsford for the defendant
and Batchelder & Bates, and Nelson IT,
Robinson of New York, for the plaintiff
Tn the case of Harry G. Allen VS.. the
Champlain Realty company, the plain
tiff claims that he is the owner OF saw
mill and dam IN the White river in the
town of Stockbridge, the same being sit
uated on an island, and that the defend
ant company. which j. engaged i'm the
lumber business. sent down drive of
logs which destroyed his dam and dam
aged bis buildings by the flood of water
that ensued. Damages of $4,000 are
claimed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
PURELY PERSONAL REASONS.
Caused Representative Plumley to Decide
Not TO Run.

Representative Frank Plumleg's deei.
sion not to be a candidate for Congress
at the coming election is given in the
following letter to the voters Of the sec
ond district:
"To the Republican voters of tie Sec
ond congressional district of Vermont:
After very careful consideration,
have reached the c. 'rlusion that | viii
not be candidate i-r reelection 70 Con
gress and come to you at once with my
decision.
you brought me high honor when you
selected me as your representative in
the most important legislative body in
the world, and | accepted the Office with
deep and grateful appreciation. of your
generous act.
ITO serve you in the Congress OF the
United States to the best of my ability
has been an agreeable task. and uk
you for your abiding faith in and un-
swerving loyalty to me.
81 am controlled by purely personal
reasons in reaching this decision which
assure you is not made without rany
and serious regrets.
'1t has been almost impossible for me
To realize that at the, close OF the esd
Congress / shall be in my fist year, btt
this is true.
"Life with my children and grandchil-
dren in the midst of my friends and
neighbors and in the environment of NV
native state is increasingly attractive 70
me. Out of conflicting sentiments,
have made my choice.
Il am, sincerely,
"Frank Plumley.
''Washington, ID. c., Feb. 20, 1914"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
ALDERMEN TALKED FREELY.
But 1t Was Not in Regular Session Of
the Board.

Last night the city fathers evinced a
disposition to call a spade a spade. Not
since the council was the scene of fac.
tional differences or individual disputes
in days long gone by have the aldermen
spoken their minds so freely on subjects
of such vital bearing on the city's vel
fare. But aIasl the bold speeches were
|expounded in the Informal conference
that usually precedes the regular session
of the council. For reasons that may
or may not be known, what transpired
is not printed here. Nor are the eolored
views which certain of the aldermen ex-
pressed reproduced to-day for readers OF
The Times.
What happened after President Brown
finally called the meeting to order may
be recited in a few words. In reviewing
the weekly warrants it developed that
the recent heavy storms in the course
of which hundreds of tons of snow were
removed from the streets, are to cost
the city less than $780, The brlint OF
the expense burden is to be borne by
the Barre & Montpelier Traction & Pow
er Co., according to the statement OF
Chairman III. G. Patterson of the street
committee.
The warrants were ordered paid as fol-
lows: Street department payroll, $33l.-
l6. streets, sewers and sidewalks ac-
counts. OF this sum, $3.50 went to the
street account and $3.50 will be REIN
bursed the city by the traction company
for clearing the highways of snow Wa
ter department payroll, $l0l.33; fire de-
partment payroll, s79.79; G. A. BeInis,
$l4, services as ianitor; Barre Savings
Bank & Trust Co.. 5000. interest due for
six months on $4,000 school notes. The
chairman of the finance committee re-
ported that Officer George X. Carle's last
weeks pay had been entered on the pay
rolls. On motion made by Alderman
Bancroft and seconded by Alderman
keefe, the officer was ordered paid full
time in spite of his disability.
G., A. Lane made application for a
permit to remodel the front OF his bus
mess block and tenement at the corner
of North Main and Seminary streets.
Mr.. Lane reported a futile search for In
spector George Rand of the building de-
partment, whereupon he had decided to
bring the request before the aldermen
The particular part of the building which
he wishes to change is now occupied by
John Berinato, the shoemaker. On AL.
derman Patterson's motion the applica-
tion was referred to the fire committee
and the chief engineer Of the fire depart
ment.
A discussion of some length ensued as
to the merits OF, consistency in issuing
building permits where a fire hazard is
involved. Most OF the members CON
CURED in an opinion that city councils,
past and present. had not steered rigid
" clear of inconsistencies in the matter
of granting permits. The meeting adj
journed early.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
HEARD CRACKING NOISE.
Investigating, Pomfret Man Found His
House Burning UP.

Woodstock. Feb. %. Herman Jillson
and family OF pomfret were driven from
their house by fire in below zero wealth
cr about eight o'clock Monday night.
Mr.. Jillson, his wife and little daughter
were at home, the latter asleep. Hearing
a cracking sound and smelling smoke,
Mr.. Jillson ran upstairs and found the
upper rooms filed with smoke, the fire
having gained good headway beneath
the floors. They fought the fire alone,
having no near neighbors to call on for
help, but it was soon beyond control
and they turned their attention to the
barn, which was saved. Everything in
the house was destroyed the family saw
ing only few pieces of clothing. The
fire is supposed to have caught from an
overheated stove. The loss is about
500, only partially covered by insur-
ance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
FIVE NEW COMPANIES FORMED
Among Them Bread Loaf Mountain
Power Company.

The Bread Loaf Mountain Power com
pany of Middlebury has filed articles OF
Association with the secretary of state
having a capital stock of 5000. The
signers are Charles H. Thompson. Benja-
min Sumner and Kathleen Kellogg, all
oil Montpelier. The company has exclu-
sive right to water power on the Mid
dleburv and Lamoille rivers at Middle
bury and will develop electric energy
to sell power and light.
The Order of the Morning Star, a
Burlington fraternal organization, has
also filed articles. The incorporators
are George L. Edwards, John r. Ruell
IL. G. Hamilton, George W. Burt of Bur
lington and John kenney of Fort Ethan
Allen
Another new corporation is the
Standard Paper company OF Rocking
ham. which has a capital stock of $4,000
A fourth new organization is the New
port Cooperative association, capitalized
at $1,000. This company is formed TO
purchase and sell meats, groceries, hay,
grain. live stock and any other commo-
dities in that town. The signers are
Edward +. Puffer. w. II. Norton, c. III.
Gilbert. Thomas St German, w. Ii.
Hummel, Leon Cable and H. E. John
son.
The Evergreen Cemetery association
of Vernon has also organized. J. E. Hub
bard and eight other citizens of Yer
non and Brattleboro being the leading
incorpOrators.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
DIED OF STRANGE MALADY.
M. |. T. Athlete Played Basketball Sat
urday Night, Died Last Night.

Quincy, Mass. Feb. Harvey Field
Dewson, NJ. l. T., rs, and captain OF
the Institutes basketball team, died at
the Quincy City hospital at o'clock
last night. after three days illness
from Landry's disease, very unusual
spinal malady, closely akin to infant
paralysis.
Young Dewsou played basketball in
the Quincy H. NJ G. A. gymnasium on
Saturday evening, then apparently in
perfect health. Upon going to bed that
night he complained of feeling slightly i'll.
On Sunday he was Verse, although able
to get up for dinner, and Monday DR..
n s. Hunting was called IN on the case.
On Tuesday the young man was criti-
cally i'll, and DR.. Hunting. realizing that
he was suffering from Landry's disease,
ordered his removal to the City hospital,
where he died within a few hours. At
the time of his removal to the hospital,
Dewsons limbs were almost paralyzed.
and he was able to breathe only with
the greatest difficulty.
A rumor that Dewson had been in
jured in the game Saturday night was
dispelled by DIR. Hunting, who said that
his playing was ia no way responsible
for the disease, the exact cause Of which
has never been accurately determined.
Lee Brooks of this city, Dewson's oppo-
nent, stated that he was not injured
during the game.
Dewson, who was 10 years old, was
the son tof Edward Dewson Of New York
City. During his term at the Massachu-
setts Institute OF Technology, the young
man was living at the home of his grand
father, George Harvey Field deputy
sheriff of Norfolk county, at 1873 Frank
lin street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
DIED IN ORANGE.
Mrs. Caroline Whitney Pike Had Beer
Ill for Many Years.

Mrs. Caroline Whitney Pike passed
away at her home in Orange at 9:l5 this
morning. She had suffered from five
strokes of paralysis since January
1909, and had been practically helpless
since that time.
Caroline Whitney was born in Wor-
cester. this state March {. 1884. In
1853 she married Levi Dexter Pike, who
died in 1854. Mrs Pike was a lifelong
resident of Worcester until some 10
years ago when she came to Barre to
reside. Several years later she moved
to Orange. where she. had since made
her home She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Dora G. Durham of
West Topsham and Alice who has lived
with her; a grandson, Louis l.. Hunt
ington of Boston, and one brother Sid
ney Il. Whitney OF Hymer, Kansas.
The funeral services will be held at
the home in Orange Thursday at $50
p. m.. and the body viii be placed in
the vault at Elmwood cemetery, Barre.
in accordance with her wishes, the
friends are requested not to send flowers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
COLD WAVE PASSES
PERHAPS THE LAST
Mortified Was 20 Below Zero This Morn.
ing and Burlington Was 10
Below.

Boston, Feb. 25.--The crest of what is
believed to be the last severe weather of
the season passed over New England to-
day with below zero temperatures in
many sections. Warmer conditions are
predicted to follow.
Northfeld, VI, at 26 below zero, was
the coldest point in New England. Bur
lington. VT, was l6 below; Concord,
N. H., six below; Greenyille, Me-, six
below Eastport, Me-, two below; Port
land zero; and Boston two above.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
spARKLED LIKE JEwELRY STORE.
Did Annie Cohen When Arrested on
Charge Of Picking Pockets.

Boston, Feb. 25.-A great array of
Jewels bedecked Mrs. Annie Cohen OF
Hartford, Conn, when she was arrested
yesterday on charge of picking pockets.
Diamond rings glistened on her fingers,
a diamond stickpin seintillated on her
waist and diamond sunburst flashed
from her clothing. A pair of drop ear
rings, a gold locket and chain and ex-
pensive cuff links added to the valuable
collection which she wore In her pock
cts were found several other rings, an
other locket and three pocketbooks, con-
taining money
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25

ity for Vermont. He took up in detail
the farming development which he
thought should come in Vermont. Then
he launched into the railroad side OF
the situation.
In closing, the speaker said that un'
less the people of New England get to
gether to help this railroad situation
the result would be to retard all the
things for which the Greater Vermont
stands. "We must put this
railroad house in order and do better
work for New England"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
Many Firemen Injured in a
Big Garage Fire at
Lynn, Mass.
TOTAL LOSS WAS
ABOUT S275, 900
Nearly 100 Machines Were
Destroyed This
Morning

Lynn Mass, Feb. 25,-Nearly 100 au-
tomobiles were lost in fire which de-
stroyed the Essex garage, three-story
building on Broad street, to-day, with
the loss of S275,00e, and Stephen Athust
an employe of the garage, was burned to
death. The burned automobiles We're val
ned at 100000.
In fighting the fire two firemen were
badly hurt by the collapse of the second
floor and 10 other firemen were injured
by an explosion of hot air. The cause OF
the fire has not been determined,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
GIBSON A CANDIDATE.
Will Run on Progressive Ticket for
PluInley's Seat.

Vermont Progressive headquarters have
have filed with the New York office
from which the national movement il
conducted the name of Ernest w. Glib
son of Brattleboro as the candidate of
the Progressive party who will go into
the party primary for congressman
from the second district. Other progress
sives have been suggested, but Judge
Gibson's name is the only one to be
filed and the only candidate in the field
so far. Judge Gibson represented the
county of Windham in the general as
sembly as a. Republican, and while 4
member of that body was an Industrious
advocate of the direct primary He was
elected delegate to the Republican ma
tional convention by the Progressive
wing supporting Roosevelt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
ROYALTY TO ATTEND.
King George Will Watch American Pro-
fessional Ball Players

London, Feb. 25.-King George and
some other members of the British royal
family will be present tomorrow at the
baseball game between the American
teams Practically the entire Ameri-
can colony, together with the stats of
the embassy and eonsulate-general will
also attend The Americans are hopeful
that the interest displayed by King
George. who never witnessed first-class
baseball game. win assist in converting
England to the game.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
KILLS WOMAN WHO JILTED HIM.
Tacoma Man Shoots Young Bride and
Puts Bullet Into His Brain.

San Francisco, Feb. 25.--Disappointed
in love, Abraham Pepper of Tacoma
Wash, called Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, his
former sweetheart, bride of a week, tc
the door of room in the hotel where
she was spending her honeymoon yester'
day, shot her dead and then shot him.
self With bullet in his head Peppers
chances for recovery are said to be
slight
+. L. Johnson, manager of a Tacoma
music store, supplanted Pepper in his
affections of Miss Dorothy Danhouser
to whom Pepper had paid attention foI
five years. A week ago Johnson and his
bride came here, Pepper followed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25

Franklin, N. H., Mill Workers Have
Been Out Four Weeks.

Franklin, y. H.. Feb 25.--The strike
at the Sulloway Hosiery mills was de-
elared OIL yesterday afternoon and the
striking toppers and knitters will re-
turn under the conditions that prevailed
when they struck. Thirty-four topper
girls and more than 100 knitters left
work four weeks ago demanding an in
crease in wages. Many employees We're
thrown out OF work when the strikers
quit and good part of the factory was
shut down for about two weeks.
Labor Commissioner j. S. b. Dsvie,
who came the day following the ssrike
and for several days conducted an ex
haustive investigation, advised the
strikers to return to work, declaring
that they had no good reason to strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
60 PEOPLE TAKEN
DOWN LADDERS
When Flames Damaged An Apartment
Building in Boston's Fenway
This Morning.

Boston, Feb. 25. The necessity of bat
tling against the flames for several hours
in zero weather, faced by the firemen a
number of times this winter, was their
portion again to-day when fire caused
$4,000 damage to the Riverside View
apartment house in the Fenway Sixty
persons were carried down ladders, but
none of them was injured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
Boys THIGH BROKEN.
When Schoolmate Jumped on His Back
and Bore Him Down.

South. Ryegate.. Feb. 25.4William
Davidson, aged 10 years, met with a
serious accident while returning home
from school yesterday, another boy in
a playful mood jumping ON his back and
throwing him down in such way as to
break one thigh bone. DIR. Darling and
wife were on hand as soon as possible
and did all they could for the little fell
low. The situation is more serious be-
cause the boys mother is sick. Mr..
Davidson is working in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
ACTORS NERVE AvERTS PANIC.
Audience Quietly Leaves Theatre While
Adjoining Block Burns.

Putnam, Conn, Feb 25.--An actors
coolness averted possible panic in tho
Bradley theatre yesterday, when he
quietly announced to a large audience
that there was a small fire in an ad-
joining block and requested all to leave
the theatre as soon as possible. Two
minutes later the building was emptied
As the last of the crowd was filing out
a small boy rushed into the building and
shouted Sire
One woman tainted. In the meantime
the Bradley block, containing two stores
and number of Offices, was being de.
stroyed by fire. The loss is $4,000
The lobby of the theatre was damaged
by water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
LONDON AWAITS REPLY.
From State Department at Washington
in Benton Affair.

London, Feb. 25.-The British govern
ment, it was announced to-day, is still
awaiting an answer from the state de-
partment at Washington to the request
TO secure from General Villa a guarantee
OF safe conduct to enable Consul Perce-
val OF Galveston TO Juarez to partici-
pate in the investigation Of the death
OF William S. Benton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
MANS DEATH DUE
PARTLY TO COLD
John Lambert Had Complained of the
Weather just Before Starting Work
on Hotel at st. Iohnsburv.

st. Johnsbury, Feb. 25.--John Lam
bert, carpenter employed on the re-
building of the st. Johnsbury house,
dropped dead yesterday morning just as
the men were gathering for their work.
1t was bitter morning, 40 degrees be-
low zero and the man complained of
the cold to his fellow workmen.
As he started to work he dropped
dead due. physicians claim, to heart
trouble, aggravated by the cold He
was 60 years old. The body will be sent
to his home in the Province of Quebec
when the town address can be learned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
PASToRATE CHANGES.
In Church in st. Johnsbury and vi
cinity.

st. Johnsbury, Feb. 25.--The Third
Congregational church, East st. Johns
bury, has extended call to Rev. A. v
Fisher of Gilsum, who will begin his
work here March 8.
Mr.. Fisher succeeds Rev. E. E. Grant
who has served the church for several
years. The North Congregational church
of this place, some weeks ago, extended
a call to Rev. Fraser B. Richards OF
South Boston. Mr.. Richards has resigned
the pasorate of the South Boston church
and it is expected that an acceptance
will soon be received to the st. Johns
bury call.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
SNOW IN SOUTH.
Mississippi and Louisiana Had Rare
Experience.

New Orleans, Feb. 25.-Snow fell
over large portion of Mississippi and
places in Louisiana to-day, affording the
residents OF the section an unusual sight.
On the Gulf coast it was much colder
and sleet fell but no snow 1t is the
first time snow has fallen in this vicin-
ity since 1905.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
AN OvERHEATED FURNACE.
Caused Partial Destruction of Plymouth,
N. H. High School Building.

Plymouth, N. H., Feb. 25.-The high
school building here was damaged to the
extent of $4,000 by fire to-day The
blaze was due to an overheated furnace.
The pupils We're in the building at the
time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-25
Weather Forecast.

Fair tonight and Thursday; slowly
rising temperature; moderate southwest
winds.