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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
DRIVER OF CAR
WAS ACQUITTED
Henry Fecto, Professional Chauffeur,
Was Indicted by Grand Jury in
Case Of Mrs. Emma Rogers
OF Tunbridge, Who Was
Killed in Accident.

Woodstock, Ian. ls.-ln the case oI
Henry Fecto, professional chauffeur OF
Windsor, indicted by the grand jury for
the killing of Mrs. Emma Rogers OF
Tunbridge on the 20th of October last
year in an automobile accident little
below the village of Windsor, the jury
after being out about five hours yes
terday, brought in verdict of not gull.
ty.
The state charged the respondent with
criminal negligence, and its evidence
tended to show that Fccto was running
his machine at the rate OF fifty miles
an hour, and that, although he claimed
he had to turnout for team and thus
got off the road, his track was straight
past where he said the team was. IL
was also claimed that he ran into
tree which caused most of the party to
be thrown from the automobile, and
that Mrs. Rogers wac =. found on the
ground with severe fracture of the
right arm and with fracture of the
base of the skull from which she died
in hospital the next day. The evidence
tended further to show that the brakes
on the machine were not in first class
order.
Evidence for the respondent alleged
that he drove the party about seven
o'clock from Windsor to Claremont, and
that there they had some intoxicating
liquor to drink and that couple of
quarts were put into the auto; that
here was considerable drinking on the
way back, and that one of the party
sept offering liquor to the respondent,
which he steadily refused; that he Of
cred it just at the place where the au-
omoble left the read which was one
ause OF the respondents losing control
# it, II was further claimed that sew
raj of the party were intoxicated al |
hough the respondent was not, having |
lad only one-third of a whiskey glass
ull OF liquor in Claremont. The respond |
mt testified that he was not going more |
han about twenty miles an hour, and
hat he was compelled TO set the brakes
lowly for fear of skidding on the grass
nd turning turtle. There was also con-
iderable evidence showing the respond
nt's good reputation and character.
i
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
To Fill Vacancies in the Ma
tional Life Insurance
Company
C. C. Fits SUCCEEDS
EX-GOV. MCCULLOUGH
DR.. A. B. Bisbee Chosen Di-
rector in Place Made Vacant
by j. A. DeBoer's Death

AT the annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the National Life Insurance
company at the home offices in Montpe-
lier to-day two new names were added to
the list of directors, they being Clarke c.
Fits of Brattleboro, former attorney
general of the state OF Vermont, and DR..
A. b. Bisbee of Montpelier, who for a
long time has been connected with the
company at its offices in Montpelier.
The elections were to fill vacancies in
the directorate caused by death during
the past year, Mr.. Fits succeeding ex-
Governor John G. Mccullough of Ben
nington and the latter taking the place
OF the late Joseph A. DeBoer.
The annual meeting was called to or
der at 10 o'clock this forenoon, with a
large attendance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
JOURNALIST AND CRITIC.
Miss Jeanette Leonard Glider Died in
New York.

New York, Jan. ls.-Miss Jeanette
Leonard Glider, journalist and critic
died in her home here last night after
an illnes>sf two days resulting from a
blood clot on the brain. She was born
at Flushing, \. y, Oct. ,. ls49, and was
the daughter of the Rev William n. and
Jane \. Glider. When is years old Miss
Glider began her editorial career as 3
writer on the Newark. \. J.. Morning
Register. She was later on the staff Of
the New York Tribune and was on the
editorial staff Of Scribner's Monthly and
the Century. with her brother, the late
Richard Watson Glider.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
FREED OF LARCENY CHARGE.
Isador Strauss Was Arrsigned in St.
Albans Court.

st. Albans. Jan. ls.-Isador strauss
Of New York was araigned before
Judge \. n Post in city court ysster-
day afternoon. charged with the larceny
of S27O from Andrew hey. The Csc
vas prosecuted BY States AttQrney :.
< Gushing and the respondent Nas rep
resented hy Warren r. Austin. Mr. snd
Mrs. Pred sweeney Of FEDERAL street
we're also arrcstnd n connection with
TIE case. Bat they snf Strauss wrTs dis-
charged after tbe hearing. the evidence
being insufficient - hold them-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
CARRIES HIS 90 YEARS LIGHTLY.
Albert Johonnott, Montpelier's Oldest
Male Resident, Observes Anniversary.

Male Resident, observes Anniversary.
Albert Johonnott, native of Barre, j;
to-day observing the Goth anniversary o.
his birth, at his home, Is Loomis street
Montpelier. Mr.. Johonnott was the re-
cipient to-day of many birthday remem,
branees, and friends called to wish him
many happy returns of the day. Mr.
Johonnott is the Oldest male resident OF
Montpelier, where he has resided since
1863, when he moved from Barre. In the
latter place he was town clerk and treas
arer many years.
He carries his four score and 10 years
lightly and is expecting this week to re.
ceive glasses from an oculist, having new
er worn spectacles with the exception Of
a few times when reading. To-day his
vision seems as good as ever, but to re-
lieve the strain glasses were advised.
Until four years ago Mr.. Johonnott
conducted furniture business with his
son in Montpelier and took an active in
terest in the management.
Whatever the weather he takes walk
every dag and often makes trip down
town. Last spring Mr.. Johonnott was
taken seriously i'll with a cold which de-
veloped into pneumonia and his life was
almost despaired Of Until that severe
illness he was as active as man 30
years younger, the illness leaving him
without his customary strength.
When in reminiscent mood Mr. Jo-
honnott is fond of relating his expert
enees when a boy. comparing the condi-
tions three quarters of century ago
with those of to-day.
Mr.. Johonnott was the son of Peter
Johonnott, ir.. who settled in Barre in
l7os and in that part of the town now
known as South Barre and for years con-
Quoted tannery. The Johonnots owned
a leather store in Burlington and it was
the custom TO send the boy by team to
that place with load of leather and re-
turn with load of lime. 1t usually
took three days to complete the round
trip.
In 1852 when Mr.. Johonnott was town
,lerk and treasurer the amount raised on |
the grand list in Barre was 81 200. ac- |
,ording to his recollection. There were |
scarcely 200 taxpayers. Another distinc- |
ton which Mr.. Johonnott acknowledges /
s that of being the oldest man to have
Iuarried stone from the Barre quarries.
he operated on small scale in 1857 on
he Ben Thompson farm, the estate be-
ng in his charge as administrator.
The granite obtained from the surface
vas used for underpinning and the regu-
ar price paid was 32 cents running
oot for block slightly over two feet
Ugh and eight to ten inches thick.
The Thompson farm comprised l72
cres of land and included that territory /
which now boasts the Wetmore & Morse
nd other big quarries. In order to settle
he estate in 1857 after vainly trying TO
ell the farm for a paltry S2.6O0 for ,
our years. Mr.. Johonnott divided the q
arm into five parts TO distribute among !
he heirs. The farm was fairly fertile
ut Il was evidently not desired BY many
ecsuse Of the rocky condition OF the {
Ind Il
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
OLD BOARD REELECTED
At Annual Meeting of the Quarry Saw
ings Bank.

Stockholders of the Quarry Savings
Bank & Trust Co. gathered at their bank
ing rooms in the Howland block this fore
noon at 10 o'clock and reelected the
following directors: Ben 4. Eastman,
w. H. Miles. A. p. Abbott, J. NJ. Bout
wen, f. L. Scott, II. J. NJ. Jones, H. II.
Jackson, II. +. Cutler, w 6. Reynolds
and Il. W. Hooker. Afterward the di-
rectors reelected b. A. Eastman presi-
dent. p. b. Abbott vice-president and
c. NJ. Wiley treasurer. II was stated
that year Of general progress was indi-
Gated in the reports Of the officers. with
a gratifying increase in deposits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
PRATT UNDER ARREST.
And Is Charged with Manslaughter at
Derry, N. II.

Derry, N. H., Jan. ls.-Francis A
Pratt, Boston manufacturer, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by High Sher-
iff Ceylon Spinney, charged with man
slaughter in shooting Jesse Sebastian, a
colored employe on Pratt's farm in the
southern part of this town.
Mr. Pratt when arraigned before Judge
Herbert L. Grinnell here yesterday after
noon claimed the shooting was in self
defense He was ordered to>furnish ST.,
900 bail for his appearance at the May
term of superior court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
HAD TRIED SUICIDE.
But Police Came Before Gas Took Al
legged Murderer.

Haverhill, Mass. Jan. IA man
found unconscious in q gas-flled room
in hotel yesterday was identified a.
Jules Suitdus, a grocer Of Brockton.
wanted by the Lawrence police on a
charge Of murder. The man was sent
to a hospital under guard e. await the
arrival Of officers from Lawrence. His
condition = not considered serious.
Suitdus Is alleged to have shot and
killed his year old baby and 10 have
wounded his wife seriously in Lawrence
saturday night. after be had tried un-
successfully 70 induce the woman, who
had been separated from him. e. return
home. After the shooting Suifdus fed
10 this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
EUREKA RESTAURANT SOLD.
Purchaser Is Ted Theriault of Montpe-
pelier.

The Eureka restaurant. long one OF
the best known eating houses in the city,
has been sold by Charles NJ llawes to
Ted Theriault Of Montpelier. who took
possession OF the business yesterday.
For the past three years. OF sinec he re-
turned to Barre from Plainfeld. where
he conducted the hotel for some years.
Mr.. Gawes has been giving patrons of
the restaurant the service to which thev
were accustomed when be owned the
business several years ago.
Mr.. Theriault announces that he xiH
continue the business along the sauls
lines followed by the retiring property.
Meals viii b. served on the American
and European plans and tie restaurans
viii Be open from 6 a. m until midnigli.
Mr. Hawes dispo-es oi tire restaurant ia
order e. devote more time O. the Arcadia
block which De has converted into
ro0ming house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
MONTENEGRO ASKS PEACE.
Austria Gave Conditions Which Former
Government Accepted

Berlin. Jan. Is. via wireless to say
vile. The king and the government Of
Montenegro on January l3 asked ces-
sstion Of hostilities and opening Of
peace negotiations, il vas officially an
nounced By Austro Hungarian headquar-
ters yesterday.
The AustrO- Hungarian government re-
Piled TO Montenegro that peace negoti-
ations were only possible IL tie Monte
negrin army uncuuiitionally laid down
it, arms, the headquarters statement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
25O FACTORIES
CLOSED BY STRIKE
Garment Workers in Philadelphia Go Out
for Higher Wages and Improved
Working Conditions.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-two hundred
and fifty factories were closed to-day as
the result of strike of 5000 garment
workers for higher wages and improved
working conditions. Nearly all the strik-
ers We're women and children. The fac
tories were picketed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
BOYS WE'RE GUESTS.
At Bellows Falls Chamber Of Commerce
Banquet.

Bellows Falls. Jan. lS.-More than
100 men and youths attended the Jan
nary supper Of the Bellows Falls Cham
Der Of Commerce hast night in the par
ish house Of the Congregational church
Each member brought a boy - years
Of age or upward and tie speaking was
especially for the Youths.
The speaker Was Rev. q. p. Dclauo Of
Chester Depot. A quartet crnsisting 81
Earl Chandler. Prank n. Ladd. Eurene
Ileouari and Alvin Parker sang. Bobsrt
Bradish rsudeFs9 pane solCs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
BRITISH EXPLAIN
MONTENEGRO'S FALL
And Declare That Rome Advices Say AL
bania Is Adequately Defended and
Situation as to 1t Is More
Reassuring.

London. Jan. ls.-The press here gem
orally explain that the capitulstion of
the Montenegrin government was not un-
expected as the consequence OF the crush
ing of Serbia. They declare that Rome
advices are more reassuring from the al
lies viewpoint with regard to the posi-
tion Of Albania. They say that Albania
is adequately defended and that Italy
has taken proper measures for safe
guarding the king Of Montenegro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
Adirondack Hotel Burned.

Troy. y. Y. Jan. ls.-The Adirondack
hotel at North Greek. Warren county.
vas destroyed by fre last night loss
ss0c0. The blaze started il The kitchen.
The hotel accommodated lo1 guests and
was quite ven known a. summer re-
sort.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
SPANISH STEAMER
BELGICA is LOST
Twenty Three Members of Her Crew Are
Reported Saved-The Ship Was at
Heysham, England, Dec. II.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Spanish steam
er Belgiea has been sunk. Twenty-three
members of the crew were saved. The
last record of the Belgica slowed her
arrival at Heysham, England, Dec. -.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
DENIAL is ENTERED
FOR Won PAPEN
German Semi-official Agency Says For
mer Military Attache at Washing
ton Embassy Did Not Pay
Money for Blowing Up
Munitions Works.

Berlin, wireless, Jan ls.-A denial
that Captain Won Papen, the recalled
German military attache at Washington,
paid money to individuals in the United
States in connection with attempts to
blow up munitions factories or bridges
was made to-day by the semi-official
Overseas News agency.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
KAISER GOES TO FRONT.
Is said to Have Completely Recovered
from Illness

Berlin. via London. Jan. 1.-THE fol-
lowing Official communication was issued
Yesterday:
After complete recovery Emperor
William rstmrued Sunday afternoon 70
the var heats"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
WESTFIELD FACTORY
REOPENED TO-DAY
Over 100 Policemen Were Present and
No Disorder Was Reported-0nly
$50 of 1,1oo workmen Resumed
Their Places.
Their Places,

Westfeld, Mass, Jan. l7.-Over 100
policemen were on guard to-day at the
reopening of the Smith compsny's foun
dry, which was closed several days ago
on account of a strike. No disorder was
reported, and the police stated that $50
of the l,l00 employees returned to work.
Efforts are being made to reach set
Element
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18

Sadlier. Keith avenue. has Just rrsoitel
by express. large shipment cf ladies.
misses and ciiiireu's furs anl costs #f-
January sale. Te b aoid at - rcf rr5l
below actual value. adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
AN ACTIVE FACTOR
THUS ELIMINATED
A New York Woman Now
Known to Have Been Lost
in the Sinking of the Ital-
ian Steamship Brin disi
When 26O People Were
Drowned

The Balkans continue to be one of th'
chief centers of interest in the war news
although Montenegro's plea for peac
means the elimination of one active fac
tor in the military situation there. Mon
tenegro's military collapse seemed wei
nigh inevitable after the Teutonic allies
had crushed Serbia.
An Austrian aeroplane squadron has
again raided Ancona, Italy. One person
was killed and Rome declares the prop
erty damage was unimportant.
Late reports show that 26o persons
were drowned in the recent sinking of
the Italian steamship Brindisi. Miss Ste
fania Hample, nurse among those
drowned, lived in New York. She left
Canada in December with a Red Cross
expedition.
The entente allies are paying small at
tention to the report that allied troops
have been landed near Athens, as the
German press indicates.
London, Jan. Is.- Reports to-day from
German sources say the allies have land
ed forces at Piraeua, besides those
which have diaembarked at Phaleron
daily. The Nails correspondent says
the allies are continuing to land troops
at Orfano, so miles northeast of Salon
Xxi.
Berlin, Jan. Is, by wireless to Say
vile.-Berlin newspapers, according to
the Overseas Agency express the belief
that the landing of allied troops at
Phaleron, five miles southwest of Ath-
ems, is considered as supplying proof
that the entente powers intend using
extreme means to force the hand of
Greece.
The foregoing contains the first inti
nation from any source that the allies
have effected landing at Phaleron.
The news agency's statement says:
Berlin newspapers commenting on
the latest news regarding Greece, unite
in stating that the entente seems to
have abandoned all regard for Greece |
neutrality and sovereignty. The landing
at Phaleron is considered as proof that !
the entente is now going to use extreme i
means for forcing Greece.
According TO private reports the /
Greek government has transferred part .
of the state archives to Larissa, in
northwestern Greece, where eventually
the Greek government likewise viii be
transferred.
"The fact that the British are block
aiding the Greek coast most tightly and
are subiecting Greece to other incon
veniences is interpreted by the papers
as meaning that the entente is foment-
ing and preparing to overthrow the
Greek government in order to substi-
tute republic with Venizelos at its
head. Gratitude is unanimously ex-
pressed by the newspapers that the
army and the majority of the Greek
population are on the kings side and
will Illustrate all attempts against the
sovereignty and the kings life.
"The Zeitung An Mittag declares that
the entente intends the assassination of
the country which refuses to commit
suicide"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-18
cANNoNADING ON WEST FRONT.

But No Events of Importance Took
Place.
Paris, Jan. lS-The French official
statement announced to-day that there
was intermittent cannoading last night
at various points on the front. 1t says
the evets were unimportant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
LAST TRY0UT TONIGHT
FOR BASKETBALL TEAMS

last official tryouts for the Com
mercial Basketball league will he
held this evening IN the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium. Players viii not be
picked for the six teams composing
the league until Friday afternoon.
Suits donated by the merchants en-
rolled in the league may be ready
for distribution the early part of
next week. According to announce
'ment made last evening by ]. 3.
Miller. physical director. registration
for the league will close at 9 o'clock
Thursday evening. Entries up 10 the
present time number So.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
ARMY SUB QUARTER
Is ROUGHLY HANDLED

WEST POINT, y. Y. Nov. 2-.-
For 20 minutes Tuesday the Army
varsity and scrub elevens engaged in
one of the most spirited scrimmages
of the year. Play was so rough that
Murrill. substitute quarterback. was
hurt and il is doubtful if he will be
able 10 play in the Navy game at
New York Saturday.
Buffers return to the squad SEEM
ed to put new life into the work.
out He played tackle Tuesday and
will be in the game Saturday. Vidal
who appeared for the first time
since the Springfield contest. kicked
q field goal and Ohphant made his
usual daily touchdown. Stensel and
Kilburn were used TO pilot the re-
serve string men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
NORTHWESTERN
To RELY ON LINE
Expect Front Ranks to Hold
Ohio and Give BaCkfieId
Chance to Perform.
International News service :


CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-Even money
that Ohio State defeats Northwest
ern for the big nine" championship
on the football field is going begging
around Chicago for some unknown
reason. Just how good the purple
is has not been revealed in any Of
the northwestern games so far and
when the team lines up against the
Buckeyes next Saturday some sur
prises that are not down on the
books are quite likely 10 be unlim-
bered. If the line holds Ohio will
find itself in a serious predicament.
If il does not the puppies chances
will be greatly diminished. There
seems TO be the situation in a nut
shell.
Meanwhile real interest is center
ed in the Chicago Minnesota game
here Saturday The GOphers un-
doubleday are one of the best teams
ever developed in the conference. a
team that was prevented from grab
bling the title by a defeat at the
hands of Illinois, which hasn't done
anything since. The Gophers are
strong in every department and the
forward passing Of the team, appar-
emily reckless, has been one of the
most perfect eXemplitications Of
this method OF advancing ever
shown on a field in the middle west.
Just what the Maroons will be able
70 do with such team is the abb
sorbing question just now.
Meanwhile Illinois is working des-
perately TO beat Wisconsin at Madi-
son and redeem itself for what has
not been a brilliant season. The
team leaves Urbana for Madison to-
morrow night. WiscOnsin's practice
this week is married by sluggishness
on the part of the regulars and the
ability of the subs to run over them
at will.
Indiana and Purdue are getting
ready to battle each other. but the
game is not attracting any except
local interest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
u. S. ATHLETES BACK
FROM SWEDISH GAMES

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Members
OF the American Athletic team, who
competed recently in the information
competed recently in the interna-
tIonal track and field contests held
in Stockholm, Sweden. returned here
Tuesday night on board the steam
ship Stockholm. They were Ted
Meredith, Joe LOomis, Bob Simpson.
Fred Murray and Andy Ward.
The Stockholm was detained at
Kirkwall on her way here while the
British authorities removed all mail
from the vessel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
N. D. FRESHMEN TO MEET
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE
Michigan Team Among Strongest of
Smaller schools i'm
State.

Coaches Fitzgerald and Lee will
take the NOtre Dame freshman
team to Kalamazoo. Mich. Saturday
10 battle the strong Kalamazoo coll
lege eleven.
The Kalamazoo eleven is champion
among the smaller colleges of Michi-
gan and a victory for the Hoosier
Yearlings would be a big feather in
their cap.
Fitzgerald and Lee have moulded
together "a strong team, however.
and a victory over the Kalamazoo
outfit would not surprise local fans.
To date this season the first year
men have defeated St Viator's col
lege and western State Normal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22
TWO N. D. STARS
BACK IN PRACTICE
PheIan and Malone in Good
Physical Shape Again
For Final Game.

Totre Dame football stock took
a big jump yesterday. with the ap-
pearance OF two stars. Phelan and
Malone 10th men ran signals dur
ing the afternoons workout and
their condition pleased the coaches
highly.
'Phelan Is IN the best shape he
has been in since the start OF the
season and Malone looked good in
signal practice" said Coach Harper
at the conclusion OF the days work
out
Although Phelan was in a suit on
the bench at the Notre Dame Michi-
Lan Aggie game. ne vas not allowed
TO get into the game. Yesterday
was the first time he had appeared
for practice since the South Dakota
same He has apparently rounded
into good shape again. however, and
fans look for "a classy performance
from him i'm the Nebraska game
Thanksgiving.
Malone Looks Good.
Malone made his first appearance
IN a suit since the NaDaSn game ana
from the way he ran signals and the
energy and speed which he display
ed. il is evident that he will be in
condition to hit the high spots in the
battle w.:h the Cornhuskers.
capt Cofall was not out for prac-
tice yesterday. but his injury is
rapidly healing and the coaches eX-
Eect to have him back in the line
up before the end of the week.
The Hoosier freshman team will
probably be called upon to work
Nebraska formations against the
varsity this afternoon. The first
year men have mastered the fifth
style OF play in which they have
Leen coached this season and they
should be able to give a good ac-
count of themselves in the scrim-
mage with the regulars. During the
fore part OF the year. the yearlings
were coached in their own forma-
riOns. Then in rapid succession they
were drilled in the Wabash. Army,
Michigan Aggie and Nebraska styles
and they have acquitted themselves
Creditably in all scrimmages.