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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
CRAzED BY DRUGS IS PLEA,
BOSTON ARCHITECT ON TRIAL IN
THE UNITED STATES COURT.


Columbia, Jan. 19.-Temporary de-
rahgement induced by overdoses of
drugs was the defence made here to-
day by attorneys for George Bachelor
PERKINS, an architect of Boston, on
trial in the United states court for the
killing OF r. w. Il. Hinman, business
manager of the Florida Timcs-Union
OF Jacksonville. November II, last, on
the Clyde Liner Mohawk, off the North
Carolina coast. On the day prior to
sailing, the defendant according to
the testimony, had prescriptions Of
deadly drugs filled in New York.
These prescriptions were introduced
today, as we'll as the vessels for the
medicine. Robert Anderson, New
york pharmacist, translated the for
mulae Of the prescriptions, which he
had filled, and identified the drugs.
M. X. Wentworth, who shared a
state room with the defendant, testi-
fled as to the repeated doses taken.
Just thirty-three minutes were con-
sumed this morning in empanelirg the
jury. The defendant sat beside his
lawyers when jurymen were, ch; lleng-
ed, but he indicated at no time his
preferences in the selection.
The prosecution closed it's case this
afternoon and the defence had all but
completed it's showing when court ad-
journed tonight Tomorrow morning
the defence is expected to close and
the prosecution then will present ex-
pert witnesses to combat the theory of
temporary arrangement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
NAVY SHORT OF MEN,
FLETCHER STATES ATLANTIC,
FLEET SHOULD NOT GO INTO
BATTLE WITHOUT 5000
MORE MEN.
COmmandcr-in Chief of Uncle Sans
"Armada" Says Many Officers Need
ed and Navy Lacks 10000 Men.

washington, Jan. 20.-An alarm
Ing shortage of officers and men
needed to man American warships for
battle was reported by Rear Admiral
Fletcher, commander-in-ch chief of the
Atlantic fleet, in letter to the house
naval committee, made public tonight.
Supplemt nting his recent testimony
before the committee, the admiral an
nounces that an inquiry just complet-
ed has revealed that the navv lacks
by 10000 the men to man all ships
which ought to be commissioned on
the outbreak of war.
Special boards, the admiral SAYS,
have been unanimous in their conclu-
slons, presenting a more serious
shortage than could have been antici-
pated by either the navy department
or the fleet until brought to light by
this searching investigation"
The reports of these boards he
says, "show that in the twenty-one
Oattleships in commission and now
composing the Atlantic fleet, there is
shortage Of 5,219 men and 339 Off
GERS required to fill all stations neces-
sary efficiently to fight the ships i'm
battle.
THE figures refer to the commits
stoned battle fleet alone, and this
shortage does not include 1000 or s.
900 additional to fully man the ships
which I think ought to be fully man.
ned on the opening of hostilities. as
stated in my testimony"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
COAST GUARD BILL PASSED
Sicasurc to Consolidate Revenue Cut
ter and Life Saving Services Adopt.
ed.

Washington. Jan. 2O.--A coast
guard, created by consolidating the
revenue cutter and life saving services
Is provided for in senate bill passed
today by the house. The coast guard.
With its 4.SOO officers and men, viii
be an auxiliary to the navy in time of
war. The consolidation will give life
savers retirement and long pay privi
leges.
The measure calls for an estimated
Increase expenditure of $397,7OO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
WAR INSURANCE REFUSED.
Government viii Not Grant Insurance
on Steamer Dacia.

Washington, Jan. 21.---War inSur-
ance will be refused by the govern
ment on the Hall steamship Dacia
but it will almost certainly be grant
ed on the cotton cargo it is said. The
treasury department today stated
that France brought greater pressure
than England to prevent the Dacia
sailing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23

when you get a definite PROPOSE
ton to submit will be glad TO hear
It," ended Gov. Manning.
The Moore resolution asking that
the disbanding order OF the former
governor be rescinded was the prop
osition upon which the National Guard
association finally hi, after discussion
at its afternoon session.
The main point at issue was the
! legality OF the order of the former
governor disbanding the militia. Ad-
jutant General Moore was of the
opinion that the order was legal and
held that the best way to proceed
now would be to reorganize the mill
tia. He said. though. that if this
were to be done, it must be done
quickly I'm order to be ready for the
inspection ordered by the war depart
ment to begin on February s. The
adjutant general said that officials of
the war department had told him that
this was the opportunity to reorganize
along the two regiment and auxiliary
troops plan proposed by the depart
ment. Gen. Moore declared that his
position as to the legality of the dis
bandment order was backed up by
the opinion Of the assistant attorney
general and j. Fraser Lyon, former
attorney general.
The association. however, expressed
by the passage OF the resolution Of
fored by Maj. w. r. Moore Of York
Vile It's preference for an order from
Gov. Manning resembling the disband-
Ing order Of the former governor.
Some Of the members Of the associa-
tion doubted the legality of such an
order while others held that what one
governor and communicating chief
had done his successor could undo.
At the final session Of the National
Guard association last night Gen.
Moore and Capt. f. b. Cantey ma de
their reports on the convention of the
National association Of the National
Guard.
Gen. Moore told the officers the
good news that the property shortage
charged against the South Carolina
militia had been cut in half already
by Investigation and that as soon as
other reports Of property surveys
could be gotten in shape the amount
still chargeable to the State would
be insignificant.
Gen, Moore also announced that
the war department would give the
South Carolina National Guard sulti.
cient funds for holding it's regular
encampment next summer.
The following committees were an
pointed before the National Guar1
association adjourned: Legislative
Gen. Willie Jones, Columbia: Gen. w
w. Moore. Columbia: Maj. w h.
Moore, Yorkvill1; Maj. Patrick ].
Drew, Barnwell; Maj. James r. Poorc
Greenville; Capt. e. III. Raines, Char
lesion. Revision Of the code, Gen. W.
w. Moore. Columbia; Capt. j. Shapter
Caldwell, Columbia; Capt. A. c. Doyle
Columbia; Capt. f. b. Cantey, Colum.
bia, and Capt. Rhett Roman, Column
bia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
ASKS FOR HEARING.
Grace Says Charleston Would Present
LIQUOR Arguments.


Charlesto. Jan. 19.--Receiving ad-
vices from Columbia today to the
effect that the senate committee on
police regulation would consider this
afternoon the Carlisle prohibition bin.
recently introduced in the general
assembly of South Carolina. Mayor
John Il. Grace of Charleston hasten
cd TO place the following message
upon the wires:
Hon. w. Fl. Sharpe. Chairman Com.
mittee of Police Regulations, Senate
Chamber. Columbia, s. c.
IL have just learned that your COM
mittee will consider the Carlisle pro-
hibition bill at 4 o'clock this after
noon. May I not ask that Charleston
he given II hearing i'm this most vital
matter? Important public business
which can not he postponed requires
my presence i'm New York on Thurs.
day. leaving here tonight. a dele
CATION of representative men present
ing Charleston's view can arrange to
appear Cn any day next week. when
l also can he there. Can YOU not ar
range hearing accordingly This
would be great and proper courtesy
and can do no harm To anybody ol
any interest.
(Signcd) John u. Crac"'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
Big Factory and Houses Burn.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 19.-The ROeb-
ling Mfg, Plant and twenty DWELL
ings were burned this morning by a
fire which caused loss of q million
dollars. Twelve hundred workmen
were thrown idle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
THE LEGISLATURE TODAY.
Delsruhl Chosen Code Commissioner
and Griffith Reelected Pcnitcntiary
Head.

Columbia. Jan. 21.-The general
assembly in joint session this morning
elected M. p. DeBruhl, of Columbia,
code commissioner, and reelected D.
j. Griffith superintendent of the State
penitentiary. AT 2 o'clock balloting
began for the election of penitentiary
directors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-23
COTTON FACTOR SUICIDES.
Crockett Warner Kills Himself II
Albany Miss

New Albany. Miss. Jan. 21.--Croc-
kett Warner, cotton factor and
planter, committed suicide with poi
son in a hotel here last night. He
was found today. He lived at Hous-
ton, Miss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
DEPENDS ON VIENNA.
Whether United States Will Seek Safe
Passage for Dumba.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 2S.-The
American government win make no ef'
fort to secure safe conduct from the
United States Of DIR. Constantin Dunn
ba Austro- Hungarian ambassador here
until the Vienna government has replied
10 the request that the ambassado be
recalled. This j. stated on high author
ity.
DIR. Dumba himself telegraphed As
sistant Secretary Phillips Of the state
depart ment, from Lenox, Mass, yester-
day giving notice that his government
had recalled him home on leave and ask
ing that the American government ar
range fer his safe conduct 20 Vienna. He
sdded that be planned 70 sail ON Septem-
bef p.
A reply from Vienna is expected with
in the next few DAYS 10 the note ask
ing that DR.. Dumba be withdrawn from
Washington in consequence Of letter
be- wrote b. his foreign minister outlin-
ing plans for disturbances In American
munitions plants.
Inasmueh as dispatches from Vienna
have Indicated that the government
there already has chosen q temporary
suecassor to Dr. Dumba Il is taken for
granted here that no attempt win be
made % send the latter back here, shat
ever may H. the manner Of his going
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
Had Been Sued by a Mont
pelier Manufacturer for
Money on Two Jobs
EVIDENCE OF TENDER
OF PAY PRESENTED
&C. SOW Granted in the
Ease of Ottanelli VS..
Zanleoni To-day

A verdict for the defendant to recover
his costs was returned by the jury in the
case Of @. r. Bianchi company OF Mont
pelier against the Terre Haute Monu-
mental company at o'clock last even
ing, after brief consideration. The case
occupied three days in trial, the plain
tiff seeking to recover for two granite
jobs which the defendant claimed were
defective and were not accepted by his
customers The evidence tended to show
that the defendant had made offers of
settlement to the plaintiff which were
refused Theriault & Hunt represented
the plaintiff and John w. Gordon the
defendant.
After jury had been drawn and ey-
erything was ready for trial, the defend
ants attorney, S. Hollister Jackson, this
morning asked for continuance in the
case of r. 0ttanelh vs. Charles and Mary
Zanleoni Of Barre This case was simi-
lar to suit tried last week when the
plaintiff sought S45 for rent and the de-
fendant won the verdict In the second
case the plaintiff sought ss5 for subse-
quent rent. The court granted the re.
quest of the defendants attorney
This result knocked the bottom out of
the calendar for the time being mas
much as there was no other case ready
for trial
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
JUMPED FROM WRECKED AUTO.
One Man Has Skull Fracture and Anoth-
.er May Be Likewise Injured.

Brattleboro, Sept. 23.--Two men are
| in very critical condition in the Me.
mortal hospital as the result of the
breaking OF the rear axle of an automo-
bile three miles south of Brattleboro
yesterday and the subsequent jumping
OF the men from the machine. They are
Fred Thomas Of Chicopee Falls, Mass,
and Arthur Gardner of Springfield, Mass,
both employees OF the Springfield Street
Railway company. Thomas has badly
fractured skull and Gardner has prob
able fracture Of the skull. Both are
married and have families. Mrs. Card
ner reached the hospital last night.
H. r. Wright, chauffeur Of the car,
a resident Of West Springfield, Mass,
said that he had been engaged by Thorn
as to take a party Of three to the fair
here. The fourth man, who was unin-
jured, Wright does not know. He said
he got puncture and iammed on his
brake and as he did so the left rear axle
snapped. Gardner. who was on the rear
seat, jumped and was instantly followed
by Thomas. Both landing in the road.
The car did not oyerturn and was
stopped within 20 feet of the point
where the axle snapped.
Two ears that soon appeared brought
tho men to the hospital, where it was
Immediately seen that they were criti-
cally injured. Wright reported the ac-
cident to States Attorney O. b. Hughes
and was allowed to 90 home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
MACKAY-,SEXTON.
Barre's City Clerk and Well Known
Young Lady Married To-day.

Miss Mary Il. Sexton OF "a Averill
street and City Clerk James Mackay
were quietly married at the Mackay
home, 4 Park street, this forenoon at
1890 o'clock, Rev. w. j. NJ, Beattie
rector of the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, performing the ceremony. Those
who witnessed the ceremony included
relatives OF the bride and groom in
Barre, Brattleboro, Burlington and Mans
| field, Mass, and intimate friends of the
bride who assisted during the ceremony
and at the informal reception immediate
lly aftt- the wedding. AsterJ, hydran-
geas and ferns were used with simple
but charming decorative effect in the
room where the ceremony took place.
The single ring service was used and
neither the bride nor the groom was at
tended. Miss Hazel /. Maekay played
the wedding march, the bridal chorus
from Wagner's opera, "Lohengrin." The
bride wore a gown OF ivory crepe de
chine and carried bouquet of brides
roses. After the ceremony the wedding
party repaired to the dining room, dain-
tily arranged in yellow chrysanthemums,
where a collation. was served by the
brides sister, Mrs. Charles II. Stearns,
and three friends OF the bride, Miss Myra
A. Bagley, Miss Penelope Gall and Miss
Alice Pape. Mrs. c. N. Benedict catered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mackay left ON brief
bridal tour and will reside at 4 Park
street on their return to Barre. No
cards were issued
Among those who attended from out
of town were: Miss Katherine Sexton
of Burlington, Mrs. Frances r. Cutting
of Brattleboro and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
II. Stearns OF Mansfield Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
DIX-FoRcIER.
Marriage Took Place in Burlington Yes
erday Afternoon.

Burlington, Sept. 23.-The marTiag,
OF Thurman w. Dix, assistant profes
sor OF civil engineering at the University
OF Vermont, and Miss Mary d. ForcieI
was solemnized at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at st. Mary's cathedral rec
tory, the Rev. J. f. Gillis officiating.
The bride was given in marriage by
her uncle. Lawrence BARLEY. and was
gowned in white panne satin covered
with silk tissue with pearl trimming.
She carried white roses and lilies OF the
valley. Her only attendant was her sis
ter, Miss Katherin Forcier of Hudson
Falls, y. v. who was dressed in yellow
silk, carrying yellow roses The best
man was Harold Moreland of llion, n.
Y. Besides the attendants, onx the
immediate families Of the bride and
groom were present at the wedding cere-
mony. The brides gift 10 The groom
WAS gold watch chain; the groom's
gift TO the bride was brooc Of sap
phires aud diamonds; the brides gift
10 her maid Of honor was pearl cres-
cent brooch; and the groom's gift to the
best man was a scarf pin.
AZ 8 o'clock a reception was held AZ
tho home Of the bride on College street,
n which many out-of-town guests were
present. The house was decorated with
palms yellow pansies and as,ers. In
Tho dining room were yellow roses, and
yellow ribbons were hung from the
in streamers. In the rcceiy-
ng line were the bride and groom Mr.
ind Mrs. Iawrcnce hartley. the groom's
mother and sisters, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Moneland Miss Lucinda Smith
altered The bride received many beau
iiul presents
Mr.. and MIS-. Dix lcft On an evening
rain for parts unknown and after 0c-
obef ! will he AZ home AZ u Hanger
ord terrace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
TWO MURDER TRIALS.
On Calendar OF Supreme Court for oc-
tober Term.

The trial calendar for the term OF SUI
preme court, which opens Oct. 5, has a
total Of 50 cases, of which number eleven
are state cases, including two murder
cases from Rutland and Windsor coun
ties.
There are ten cases from Washington
county as follows: In re Homer w.
Heaton. est, Montpelier Savings Bank
e. Trust Co., apt; Henry Russ VS.. Mi
chael Good; trespass; Dennis Pocket VS..
George H. Almon, ct ux, apt, general
assumpsit; Mitchell Gosland vs.. Town of
Cabot, general assumpsit; State of Ver-
mont ex ret. Heman L. Reynolds, re-
lator, vs. Frank c. Lee; Parry & Jones
VS.. Empire Granite and Quarry Co, ct
al; state VS.. Wesley North, adultery;
State VS. Lucy Weston, adultery; State
VS. Eben G. Gitchell, breach Of city ordi-
nance of city OF Montpelier; State vs..
Eva Shadroui, selling and furnishing
with intent to sell intoxicating liquors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
WELCOMED TO BARRE.
Goddard Students and Faculty and the
Teachers in CITY Schools

Faculty and sfudnnts Of goddard sem
mary sud the teachers IN the city schooll
were the ruests ~ : dsiiqhtfui rcoeptior
ltsu4rrrd fi,em In the vestry II the Uni
ssrsaiisi church last evening. when near.
ilr g1e ueupls we're entertained hv ths
llafies' uuiun II the thurth The restry
uns urstfiit dsc8rste8 uith rut aowfrs
anH throughout ths evening nrthiur Was
ieft unaone IN thr way 81 providing
nsacumars and thuse If ths teaching
sfsFs uhs wsrr iu Barre lnst Frsr e
become anauafntff- ln tts reeaitinE line
wsra Esr. y D. HsErdnn NJ aud Mrs.
FrHnE vs. Iaeksnn. Mr. and Mrs. 0- k.
Hrf'rsfrf snf Mrs Mstsl Code a rmm-
~ ~ stuEsnts a5tea ns ushers.
After are guests he'd hsan rseeiVsd
there Wns ~ Hrirfatif FrrEram a. HlieA
Mrs. VI u rafiHri eurtFItirts8 q Fiaun
srl4 Miss Mora sf tks senirsrv t1usi-
81 H.,fr-friets rnrai srl1. end Gegrgs
IL UsrEar q $40 AM ttFee rHusieiets
ns-r s-rru7r r-erasf ~ nfr -ssrest-
saafts rs-t srsref VI ~ ladiss' nniat
M-1 EfErir Eft.asrr wus rast-.sr ef
- sssr-safrrisrf ersnnttes Eu8 H-lls1
ssran ft+sss uir~ tsaaaz 81 49, folru-
- fsaff EFs. nrnrf A. lHrs tis
H.-r-sttsr.s -7snsnifsrr W-E A Mar
f=n 50 r~er-wH. ssa-r7rsfsst. Nre d. s.
fsns- ratrss 81 49, luresssn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
STUTTGART BoMBARDED.
French Aviators Dropped About 100
Shells On City.

Paris, Sept. 23 French ayiators have
bombarded Stuttgart, capital OF the
kingdom of Wurttenburg. according to
the French official communication is.
sued last night. They dropped about 100
shells on the royal palace and the sta
tion. They also dropped bombs at diff
ferent points along the way. The text
of the statement follows:
"The same artillery activity contin-
nes north and south Of Arras as well as
between the Somme and the Disc.
"North OF the Aisne violent bonn
bardment has been delivered bv MS in
the region Of Vile aux Bois, where we
compelled the enemy 20 evacuate a for
titled post, which we have occupied
'In Champagne both sides have been
employing their heavy guns AZ large
number of points. An enemy patrol
which attempted 10 penetrate our lines
was completely destroyed.
An artillery action OF particular in
tensity has been in progress in the Ar
gonne on the western outskirts and in
the region Of the Haute Chevsuchee.
"On the heights Of the Meuse, north
west Of Bouehet. our batteries demol-
ished the works and caused an explosion
in the lines of the enemy
"The cannonading likewise has been,
violent in the forest Of Apremont, on
the Lorraine front and in the Vosges,
in the sectors Of the Meurthe and the
Fave.
In retaliation for the bombardments
by the Germans Of open towns and civil
ian population Of France and England a
group OF aeroplanes set out this morning
h lombard Stuttgart. capital Of Wurt.
temburg. About loo shells were dropped
pn the royal capital and the station. Our
aeroplanes. which cannonaded different
points along the line, returned in safety
10 their base"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
VERMONT SEAL IN GRANITE.
A SkllfuI Piece of Carving Is Attracting
Attention.

Craven in Barre granite probably for
the first time is perfect replica of the
great seal Of Vermont at the plant of
Novelli & Calcagni on Blackwell street,
and trained and discriminating Judges Of
sculptured hard stone who have inspected
the work are referring to il as one of
the most unique pieces of carved work
ever produced in this city. Ernesto Mall
natl. one Of the expert carvers in the
employ Of Novelli & Calcagni, executed
the seal. which is the property Of the
T.. L. Smith company and viii be used
BY that well-known quarying concern
as a part OF its exhibit in the company's
Offices here. When the seal is enclosed
in glass case against a background Of
velvet, connoisseurs in carved Barre gran
ite will be able to see the work TO its
best advantage.
some idea Of the size Of the seal may
be gained from the dimensions Of the
oVal-shaped slab on which the carving
has been done. Lengthwise Il measures
three feet and six inches and across the
middle Il has q width Of two feet and
ten inches. To the last detail the replica
of the state seal has been finely chiselcd.
Those who have been privileged 70 see
the work in its completed state have ad-
mired Il foT the rare fidelity to intricate
detail which the sculptor has shown.
Every idea expressed IN the original Of
the seal a. conceived BY the fathers of
this commonwealth has peen most faith
fully Reproduced. The border j. 4 rev
elatiOn to those who are not Intimately
acquainted with what the carvers are
doing every day with Bsrre granite and
ihe detail work within the oval. the pine
Tree. the animal and mountainous hack
rround are leverlv brought ont By the
reafor of TIRE granite COPY.
Even TO the inscription. Vermont
Freedom nud Unity. the csrser has
worked unsrinVly ~ serure 3 perfect
-epIira of fhe seal n j. Doubtful If
Iftistie talent and ths ahilitv 81 use to
.hisei have ever figured iu Q fneF "a
rmrif NJ the souiptpfs an IN Earft thrn
n mr Mainatis stone version uf ker-
nert's state srai The ftriira wss made
rom q plaster noarl and nieffu1a graz
ts from the ~ T. smth roupanys
PARRY uns used
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-23
VALLEY FAIR RACES
Were Witnessed by About 5000 People
on First Day.

Brattleboro, Sept. %. Nine thousand
people were present at the opening Of
the Valley fair yesterday. Last night
the carnival opened, and the streets were
blaze of light.
The racing was marked by two minor
accidents. While the horses were scor.
ing for the third heat of the 2;25 pace,
Sister Hal, In turning, threw her driver,
w. j. Upton of the Newport stock farm.
He hung to the reins and dragged back
up the track to the upper turn, where
the horse turned into a gate and was
thrown heavily. Upton was calked on
the calf OF his left leg, but the horse
was able to pace the heat.
One OF the jockeys in the second heat
of the running race was thrown on the
upper turn and badly shaken up, but
not seriously injured.
Summaries;