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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
ACCUSED MAN TELLS STORY.
George w. Duncan of Rutland Said Wife
Had Been Unfaithful.

Rutland Oct. l4.-George w. Duncan
accused OF wife murder, took his witness
stand in his own defense in Rutland
county court yesterday and told his story
substantially as follows:
My wife went to Plattsburg, n. Y
| for visit and failed to write to me while
there, although she wrote to one Isaac
Fish, ] asked her about the matter and
told her she was driving me mad. Soon
after she served papers for divorce upon
me and tied up my bank account so that
could not pay my bills.
"a few days after the proceedings COM
menced | went to see her at the home OF
Edward Debero (where the woman was
shot and asked her to come back to me
and begin life all over. | took her in
my arms and kissed her and told her that
loved her just the same as ever. She
said that she loved me too, but had been
unfaithful, mentioning Fish's name, and
could not return.
Il once considered Fish the best man
friend | had in the world. Last April
| heard he was at my house when | was
away. One night he was walking with
me when my wife was supposed TO be
at the picture show. He remarked that
he would show me where my wife was
and took me to house which bore bad
reputation. We sat there chatting when a
knock came at the door and | heard my
wife ask if George Duncan was there.
Fish took me out the back way.
On August 1.-THE day of the shootingl
called doctor to the hotel to see me,
for | feared l was losing my mind. |
could not eat, sleep or do any business.
The physician gave me hypodermic, but
it did not put me to sleep. walked
the floor. / imagined that | saw others
in the room threatening me with sticks
and a razor | backed out of the room
and for five days my mind was blank.
remember nothing until came to my
self in the house of correction"
The states evidence shows that Dun
ran bought revolver at local store an
hour before the shooting. The respond
snt's testimony is in line with his plea
If emotional insanity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
AT WATERBURY MONDAY.
District No. S, Odd Fellows, Annual Meet
ing

The annual district meeting No. 5, l
! 0. 0. f., will be held in Waterbury Mon
day evening Oct. l6, opening with a ban.
quet in the Odd Fellows hall from 6 to
o'clock. The meeting viii be called to
order at the close of the banquet by
Alhambra encampment, No 20, of Wat
bury, after which c. c. Graves, P. c. P.
will give the address of welcome, fol-
lowed by response for district, Alex
Duncan, grand marshal; exemplifcation
.of patriarchal degree, Eureka encamp-
ment of Northfield; unwritten work,
grand officers; report of encampment;
good of the order; closing exercises by
Alhambra encampment.
The encampments in the district are:
Minnehahs No. ?, of Barre; Eureka, No.
10, Mortified; Thomas Wildey, No. IL,
Montpelier; Alhambra, No. 20, Water
bury; Granite, No. go, East Barre; Mad
River. No. 80, Waitsfeld; Hslcyon, No.
49, Plainfield.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
Bowie Passengers Said War
Vessel Was Pursuing Dan
ish Passenger Ship
A MILE ASTERN
WHEN LAST SEEN
The Endangered Hollig Olav
Left New York for Co.
penhagen Thursday

New York, Oct. l4.-When the White
Star freighter Bowie sighted a submarine
in the Atlantic yesterday morning, she
was apparently in pursuit of the Danish
passenger ship Hallig Olav, according to
observers on the deck of the Bowie which
arrived here to-day. The nationality of
the submarine was not established.
The Bowie, in fear OF an attack be-
cause of being freighter, put on full
speed and headed directly west When
she passed out of sight of the other two
vessels, the Olav still seemed to be en-
deavoring to escape the submarine, The
submarine was about mile astern. The
Olav left New York Thursdayq for Co.
penhagen and Scandinavian ports and car
ried many Americans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
Vermont State Medical Soci-
ETY. Will Hold J Con-
vention in c !, der
CONVENT > ENDS
AT IS JOHNSBURY
Officers Elected and Closing
Discussions Were
Held n

st. Johnsbury, Oct. l4.-The Vermont
State Medical society decided Yesterday
afternoon, just before adjournment, to
year. DR.. c. II. Beecher of Burlington,
the newly elected president, presided at
the closing session.
The other officers elected were as fol-
lows; c. w. Howland, Shoreham, vice
president; w. G. Kicker, ST. Johnsbury,
secretary; F. II. Martin, Middebury,
treasurer; A. S. Patch, Windsor, audi
tor; S. w. Hammond. Rutland. counsel
or for second district; C. j. Rumrill, Ran
dolph, counselor for fourth district; o.
G. Stickney, Barre, c. S. Leach Hyde
Park, executive committee; A. S. CHS
holm, Bennington, E. p. Martin, Middle
bury, publication committee; f. w.
Sears, Burlington, w. n Bryant, Lud-
low, II. H. Swift, Pittsfed, legislative
committee; F. Il. Clark, Burlington, med
lcal education committee; F. d. Ellis,
Bellows Falls, J. d. Hanrahan, Rutland.
X. NJ. H. Eddy, Middlebury, neurology
committee; F. A. Hyatt, st. Albans, c.
F. Dalton, Burlington, Grace Sherwood,
st. Albans, J. J. Dervin, J. A. Stevenson,
Chester, medico-legal committee; J. H.
Blodgett, Bellows Falls, anniversary
chairman; w. S. Nay, Underhill, w. L.
Havens, Chester, nominees for board of
medical examiners; F. T. kidder, Wood
stock, alternate to A. NJ. A.; p. f. Nc
Sweeney, Burlington, president of the
house OF delegates; F. T. Kidder, vice
president; w. f. Lazell, Barre, second
vice president and F. Z. Steele, Montpe-
lier, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
MAY SEIZE SHIPS
IN NEUTRAL PORTS
In Order to Pay for Shipping Which Ger
man War Vessels May Sink-Many
German Ships Interned.

London, Oct. l4.-Neutral nations have
offered the suggestion that they use the
German ships interned in their ports to
compensate them for submarine losses by
shipping, says a correspondent of The
Times.
Discussing the world shortage of ton
mage, the correspondent says: "In view
of the continued wanton destruction of
neutral shipping, British owners are won
dering how much longer neutral coun-
tries are going to allow German ves-
sells to lie idle in their port" The cor
respondent then points out that there are
90 German ships in Chilean harbors and
says:
"Chile, like all neutrals, is suffering
from lack of tonnage. II she will not use
these ships to export her products to Eu-
rope, she should be asked to lease them
to some power which can employ them"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
RECTOR WILSON WINS.
Ss,625 Verdict for Breach of Promise Set
Aside.

Boston, Oct. li.~-Judge Morton in thu
United States district court yesterday
set aside the verdict of n jury which
after trial before him some months
ago, awarded Miss Laura L. johnson oI
Minneapolis $3,625, on the ground that
Rev. Charles Chase Wilson had broker
his engagement to marry her.
The venlict was set aside on the mo-
ton of the minister and on the ground
that the evidence did not establish that
there wae ~'@" my engagement to marry
Ibetwcen Wilson and Miss John
son.
The m when he heard of the
decision:
81 am happy. 1t is vindication.
shall get in touch with my attorneys, for
| | am anxious to know the full report on
the matter. Further than this | have
nothing to say"
Miss johnson is believed to be at pres
ent in her home in Minneapolis. Ralph
Willard. her counsel, declined to com
ment upon the decision at present, and
said that until he consulted with Miss
johnson he would be unable to say
whether or not there would be new
trial of the case.
The Judge in his decision said there
was no conclusive or final evidence of an
engagement and he said that the verdict
must have been due to sympathy or
prejudice"
His decision was an interesting COM
ment on the case. He said:
'No engagement to marry between the
parties was publicly announced or gen
erallv understood to exist among their
friends and acquantances; there is no
evidence of any understanding that the
alleged engagement was to be kept Sc
cret, nor of any reason why it should
have been kept secret if it existed; there
is no evidence of any public conduct by
the parties from which an engagement
of marriage can be inferred; there is no
evidence that the alleged engagement
ever was referred to by the defendant in
the presence of a third person, or by any
third person in his presence; there is no
reference to it in writing by the defend
ant nor any letters indicating affection
from him to the plaintiff; her father and
mother never mentioned the alleged en-
to him nor he to them.
at seems very unlikely that an en-
OF marriage. not understood
to be secret, could havc really existed,
evidence of it at some Of these
points. Moreover, besides this absence
Of proof, the. plaintiffs claim, both as
to the express and as to the implied en-
is inconsistent with much in
the conduct of both parties that it was
clearly established. and with significant
facts which she herself testified to. Her
testimony as to the alleged engagement |
is direct and positive, but it is without |
corroboration, is rendered i'm
probable by many facts and circum-
stances, and is denied by the defendant.
"The weight OF the evidence was so
,learly and overwhelmingly against the |
plaintiff as to Indicate that the verdict |
n her favor must have been due to sym
,athy or preiudice-a danger which Is
veil recognized in cases of this character,
nd has led in many jurisdictions to the
passage of statutes requiring corrobora-
ion of the plaintiffs testimony. Such
tatutes are in force in England and in
ome of the United States, and in sew
raj OF the Canadian provinces
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
TALK OF THE TOWN

Irving Jones, former resident o
Barre, returned yesterday to his home il
Windsor, after passing few days will
friends in the city.
Luke Gallagher, who conducts shot
shining stand in Depot square during the
summer and fall, is again employed as a
bellhop at Hotel Barre.
Mrs. F. H. Rastall, who has been Wis
! iting in Barre and Montpelier since COM
/ ing here to attend the state w. C. T. U,
convention, returned this morning TO her
home in Manchester Center.
An attractive display of antique quilts
was inspected by large number of
women in the vestry of the Congrega-
tional church yesterday afternoon, and
in the evening a sizeable audience lis
tened to the choir in an enjoyable medley
or old-time songs To many who viewed
the quilt display, the showing of so many
finely wrought specimens was a revela-
tion. After the entertainment, lunch
con of tea and pumpkin pie was served
by the members of the woman's asso-
citation.
At the Universslist church tomorrow
at l0:30 Rev. ]. B. Reardon will preach
on "The Practical and the Sentimental
in Religion" Bible study at Has; sub
ject, Paul Before the Jewish Council"
Rev Mr.. Fortier, the state superintend-
ent of churches, win meet the Young peo-
pie in the vestry at ) o'clock At the
morning service Prof. w. A. Wheaton
will play prelude in r Flat" (Bellinil
and "Postlude in d" (Guilmontl The
quartet will sing Rejoice in the lord"
tElveyl and 20 Lord, Thou Art NY
Strength" (Godsrd). Ofertory duet,
"The Lord Is Nv Shepherd" tSmartl,
Mrs. Tabor and Miss Inglis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
PROSPERITY THROUGH POTATOES.
Aroostook County Farmers Likely to Re-
ceive si5,ooo,ooo.

Bangor, Me-, Oct. l4-Glowing report:
come from Aroostook county concerning
the great prosperity of that region re.
sulting from fine potato crop, selling
at high prices Aroosteek produces from
20,O00.000 TO 2s.OO0,00O bushels Of pota.
toes yearly, of which from l0,OO00O0 to
24.OOO.OO0 bushels are shipped out OF the
county, the remainder going for seed
home consumption or TO the starch mills
This year the shipment probably will
amount to 100000 bushels, and for this
great quantity Of ~spuds" the farmers
viii receive not less than Sl2,0O0OO0,
probably Sl5,OOoOo0.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
STEAMERS ZIGZAG
OVER OCEAN COURSE
In Order to Elude the German Submarine,
Which May Be Lurking
Off Nantucket.

New York, Oct l4-The largest fleet
of steamships that has left this port
since the submarine raid off Nantucket
Sunday is due to sail to-day, while Unit
ed States destroyers are hunting along
the Atlantic coast for the secret German
submarine base. Incoming and outgoing
ships pursued zigzag course far off
their usual routes TO elude the U.53,
which, for all they knew, might still be
lurking off Nantucket. Thirteen steam
ers are also due to-day from European
ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
PRETTY WELL SHOT UP.
But Lieut.. James Brady is Ready for
More Fighting.

| Lieut.. James Brady, an aviator in th'
French army, who is on two months
leave of absence after having been in th'
hospital for two months as the result o.
machine gun wounds, left Montpelier to
day for New York City, where he vii
sail on the Baltic to re-enter the serv
ice. Lieut.. Brady, who is native o.
Dublin, Ireland, has been spending severa
days in Barre and Montpelier visiting
with school chum of his.
Lieut., Brady is deaf and practically
dumb as the result of being shot in the
left ear and in the neck but asserts that
his speech is gradually returning and
he expects to be able to talk plainly with.
in few months. He also has innumer-
able machine gun wounds on the legs and
arms and bears one scar four inches
above the heart to show where one bullet
nearly ended his life
Although terribly handicapped by be-
ing mute, the soldier aviator recounted
some of his experiences to a group of in.
terested listeners in Montpelier restau-
rant last evening. He enlisted early in
the war and was attached to the l52
Vallieris aviation corps. At the battle
OF Mons, Lieut.. Brady was instrumental
in bringing to earth Zeppelin and for
this he was given lcutensncy and
awarded medal by the French govern
ment. The last few months of his serv-
ice he had his headquarters at Verdun
fighting in that region.
He was enthusiastic about the French
machines, the Beriuett, and was confident
that the Germans could not beat the al
lied forces. Lieut.. Brady despite his
wounds, is perfect physical specimen,
and he is anxious to get back to France
so that he may do his share to beat Ger
many.
Questioned as to his opinion of Presi-
dent Wilson and Candidate Hughes, he
did not appear to be especially enthusias
tic over either and sighed for Lincoln
or Roosevelt.
He was inclined to scoff at the idea of
the German submarines preventing the
Baltic from sailing and hinted that aero
planes attached to the ship might be in
strumental in keeping a sharp lookout for
the undersea boats.
Lieut. Brady said that he, like practi-
ally all of his companion aviators, was
ighting for principle and that it is i'm
possible for the Germans to win.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
MILK PRODUCERS MEET.
In Order to Hear Sec. Pattee of New
England Association.

About dozen milk producers from
various towns in Washington county
met in the memorial room in Montpel-
ier city hall to-day to listen to Secre-
tary Pattee of the New England Milk
Producers association, whose aim is to
educate them to get better prices for
their product The meeting was not
very well attended owing to the fact that
little publicity had been given to it..
When newspaper men endeavored to en-
ter the meeting they were told to come
around after it was over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
Had Been Expelled from a
Part of the Village of
Albaincourt
GERMANS DELIVERED
A STRONG ATTACK
French Immediately Coun-
tered and Recovered
All the Ground

Paris, Oct. l4.--The Germans delivered
strong attack last night on Ablain-
court, south of the Somme river, and re-
Occupied part of the village, as well as
the trenches northwest of it, it was Off
cially announced to-day. The FRENCH
Immediately launched comter-attack-
BY this move they re-captured all the
ground which had been won by the Ger
mans. North of the Somme the French
made progress on Malassisse ridge north
of Bouchavesnes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
PENNsYLvANIANS EXPECTED.
Will Be Addressed By Pres. Wilson This
Afternoon.

Long Branch, \. j. Oct. l4.-President
Wilson planned TO discuss political con
ditions in this section, particularly in
Pennsylvania, in speech late this after
noon before a delegation coming to cele-
brate Pennsylvania day at Shadow Lawn.
Four thousand Pennsylvanians are ex-
r.aaf ed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
In Behalf of Accuracy

The reporter was interviewing the
leading politician.
This" said the interviewed, lis the
age Of steel, and"
Pardon me, please" interrupted the
interviewer, "but in behalf of accuracy,
would You kindly spell that word -
Browning's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
BOSTON MAN HURT
ON FRENCH FRONT
Norman Prince Recently Decorated for
Distinguished Service, Had Both Legs
Broken, but His Condition
Is Satisfactory.

Paris, Oct. l4.--Norman Prince of Bos-
ton, sergeant major in the Franco Amer
lean aviation corps, who was decorated
for distinguished services last week, has
been wounded Both Princes legs are
broken, but his condition is reported as
satisfactory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
HUGHES IN NEBRASKA.
Will Speak Tonight in Lincoln, Bryan's
Home City.

Falls City Neb., Oct. l4.--Hughes en-
tered Nebraska to-day for two days
campaigning and will speak tonight at
Lincoln. the home of William Jennings
Bryan. and win remain in that city un-
til Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
ACCUSES RUMANIANS.
Of Atrocities and Violation ofTnterna-
tional Law.

Berlin, via wireless, Oct. l4.--An off,
cal statement from Austro- Hungarian
authorities charges violations of inter
national law and atrocities against the
Rumanians in Transylvania, according to
the Overseas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14

"Now, my son" said the conscientious
father, tell me why ! punished you"
That's it, blubbered the boy. indig
nantly. First YOU pounded the life
out Of me, an now you don't know what
you done il for.'-Americsn Boy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14

Customer-I'n pay for this drink Sat
urday, when | get paid. I'm working
over in the munitions factory making am
munitions for the Germans.
Saloon Keeper-For the Germans? How
do you get it over there2
Customer-Why, we send it to thu
English and they shoot it over.-Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14

Mrs. Mabel J. Terry of South Ryegate
was brought to this city over the VI. &
W. r. railroad yesterday afternoon at
5:45 O'Clock and removed to the City
hospital. She was accompanied by her
mother-in-law. Mrs. W. W. Terry Of
South Ryegate, and her sister. Mrs c. J.
w. Shackford of East Ryegate, who are
staying q. Hotel Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-14
Notice to Users of City Water.

The city system viii be flushed out on
Sunday, Oct. Is. Water win not be sup
piled between 9 a. m. and p. m.
City Of Barre Water Department.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-22

this fact that we are making here our
status there. Death is the commence
ment OF greater effectiveness for life.
That stone is rolled away from our
sepulchers.
It is also true that Christ gave
ground for believing that our loved
ones gone are still with us. He told
his disciples that where they were,
there he would be in the midst OF
them. He spoke Of q home he had
gone to prepare and Of coming to take
them to It. Enframe this as one may,
the picture is the same-reunion with
the loved ones gone. You come home
from trip abroad. AS you draw near
the pier the hands of loved ones wave
to you, the steamer ties up to her
wharf and you are again in the arms
of those SO dear. So 1t is at death.
You have been long away from those
at home. but the vessel that has car
ried you--your body-ties up some
day to the little green wharf on some
quiet hillside and you again are with
your dear ones.
There rolls the last stone away.
Rev. John Britain Clark.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-22


him who is risen from the dead. And
man. looking up from his work, re-
joices.
In city and country; in art-domed
cathedral and isolated church; In
mansion and cabin is sung in har-
monious cadence, sometimes soft and
low, and, then again. in accelerated
movement, the glad tidings of Easter
tide, with its message of the day and
to the days toilers. Christ Is risen!"
So man must ever seek to rise
superior to the destructive forces
around him. He must measure up
to his ideal II he would escape the
debasement wrought by the domi-
nance of his lower self. In no other
way can he expect to live the ideal
life. His inspiration and ideal are
found in Christ. His entrance as an
amateur into the Christian life 10
but indicative OF his growth into that
Of an artist. And in this progressive
cumulative ascendancy he IL con-
scious of the leadership Of One, who,
by one decisive stroke Of matchless
power, In the resurrection from the
death. proved his Sonship. authority.
superiority and divinity.
Therefore, however wfld and steep
your path may be: however mighty
the sweep Of sinful propensities and
habits; however dark and threaten
ing the clouds that Cross your path,
take heart and press onl Haster's
message b Tor the world. II puts =
song IN the individual heart. 30 -
nature roopouds 70 Tie touch q
eDe1ns. mey rnankind GyeEywhers en-
Ter no the eDtrit o. Easter y
Albert ~ Ewsrl
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-22
FROM GIRLHOOD TO OLD
AGE WOMEN ARE HELPED

At the first symptoms Of any do
rangement Of the feminine organism
at any period Of life the one safe. really
helpful remedy is DR.. Pierce's Favorits
Prescription for every conceivable all.
ment and disease OF womanly nature
1t is woman's temperance medicine
and It's ingredients are published On
wrapper.
DR.. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription -
a true friend to women in times Of
trial and at times Of pain when the
organ0 are not performing their ft1no-
tons. For headache. backache, hot
flashes, catarrhal conditions, bearing
down sensations, mental depression
dizziness. fainting spells, women
should never fail to take this tried ana
true women's medicine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-22

thou be with mo IN paradise" he was
opening the door Of heaven to all the
wide. storm-tossed world; and AZ the
angel Of God came and rolled away
the stone ON that Easter morning of
long ago. so he comes to every worn.
bodily casket and sets the soul free
to find glory, perfect life, perfect hap
piness In some fair haven OF God.
And we vex our souls with wonder
ing where that haven may be, We
reach out eager hands and cry: What
is immortal LIEF"
Friend, It Is that live vital spark
that spells life to you and to me; that.
when the angel rolls away the stone
for us, shall rise, free and untram-
meled, to enter the city Of God.
\ We are living in eternity today
you and /. We are SO close to heaven
that at times faint echoes OF its music
reach us--faint. far-off, waited by
some close, sweet vibration between
our heart and the heart Of the eternal
God-faint, but sure! And we still
our souls in wonder and in awe, for
we understand with knowledge
born Of God that we have caught o
tune from the heavenly choir, and
have for a holy instant. verify felt the
touch of God. And as the lily, pure
and spotless, pushes its way from the
dark earth and unfolds into glorious
life, 30 one day. from out all these
earth environments, shall the soul un-
fold itself into broader life.
For the angel of the Lord descend
ed from heaven. and came and rolled
back the stone"-rolled 1t back,
friend, for you-me-that light might
burst from the darkness which holds
IN, pointing the way to clearer
vision and a truer faith; and the
music that started in heaven and In
earth when Christ came forth-victor
over sin, death and the grave-has
never ceased, and will never cease,
but go rolling on, grandly triumphant,
as long as earth shall last.
~, L. D. stearns.