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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
CAPTAINS WIFE HELD
WHEEL IN MUTINY
While Her Husband Fought a Negro
Sailor on Schooner Just
Come to Port.

Boston, Nov. 23--Captain George r
Poppe, skipper of the schooner Lillian
L. Kerr, came to the federal court to.
day with charges of mutiny on the
high seas against Frank Howell, ne
gro sailor, and with high praise foI
the conduct Of his wife, Mrs. Eda
Poppe, during what he said was his
fight for life with Howell. The woman
held the wheel of the vessel while the
men fought on the deck, Howell with
a knife. her husband with a pistol, the
latter said. She kept the schooner on
its course, the negro crew meantime
grouped on another spart Of the deck
offering no help.
Howells was shot in the back. He
was at the City hospital to-day, under
police guard. Physicians said that
while his condition was serious he
probably would recover. Captain Poppe
said that Howell shipped at jackson.
willie before the Lillian i. Kerr left
that port ON Nov. Q, had been malin-
gering during the voyage. After be
found him asleep across the wheel on
Nov. l3, according to the captain, How
ell attacked him with knife. Mrs.
Poppe gave her husband bis gun and
the skipper said he shot Howell, after
he attacked him second time.
The seamen said Captain Pope fired
first.
After Howell was subdued, Mrs.
Poppe was relieved at the wheek Last
Sunday night, of this port, the cap
tain and mate left the vessel to obtain
supplies. The shippers wife was left
standing guard with gun. Heavy seas
prevented the officers return and she
was in command all night.
II had no misgiyings, Captain
Poppe said. Il was fully satisfied that
my wife could cope with any situa-
tion that might arise. She is an expert
shot and fearless"
Mrs. Poppe, native of Windsor,
Ontario, has been sailing with her hus-
band on many seas for the past four
years. She was in charge of his ship
again to-day while he went to court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
MAKES ATTACK
|ON COURT ORDER
Pelletier Declares the Ac-
ton as Unconstitu-
tional.
ASKS FOR A WRIT
OF PROHIBITION
Makes General Denial of
Aliens Most Recent
Charge.

Boston, Nov. 23.--Joseph p. Pelletier
o-day attacked as unconstitutional
the court order under which the orig
inal proceedings for his removal from
office as district attorney were brought
before the supreme court.
He filed with the court petition
asking for writ of prohibition to re-
strain further action on the informa-
tion which was filed against him by
Attorney General J. Weston Allen on
Oct. 26. This information alleged mis-
conduct in office.
The district attorney in his petition
contcnded that as his was an elective
office he could be removed by impeaeh-
ment proceedings before the legisla-
ture. The statute which gives ma
iority Of the justices of the supreme
court the right to remove district
attorney after hearing is in conflict
with the l4th amendment to the con-
stitution of the United States, he as
serted, in that it tends to deprive him
of his property without due process OF
law and denies him the equal protec-
tion of the laws.
1t was under this statute that the
supreme court recently removed Nath-
an A. Tufts from the Office of district
attorney of Middlesex county. The
charges were similar in general.
Mr.. Pelletier announced that, should
the state supreme court fail to grant
his petition for a writ OF prohibition,
he would bring the matter to the fed
eral court.
The petition, which names Chief
Justice Rugg and six other justices OF
the supreme court as the respondents,
asserts that the statute under which
the action against Pelletier was
brought, SIS law which abrfdges the
right of the petitioner to be elected
to public employment, as guaranteed
by the ninth article of the bill Of rights
OF the inhabitants OF the common
wealth"
His removal, and the appointment Of
another person to the Office OF district
attorney would, the petition says, in
terfere with the freedom Of an cleo
tion and deprive the inhabitants Of the
district of their right to elect dis.
trict attorney and the petitioner OF
his right to hold that Office by virtue
of an election.
There is no remedy in law or equity
which the petitioner or the inhabitants
Of the Suffolk district have against
the wrongs and injuries proposed and
intended by the respondents except a
writ Of prohibition" the petition says
in conclusion.
District Attorney pelletier notified
the supreme court to-day that he was
ready for an Immediate hearing on At
torney ]. Weston Aliens latest petit
tion for his removal. This petition was
based on alleged statements by Pei
letter during recent speech made in
connection with his campaign for may
or. The district attorney said his an
swer to the charges would be a general
denial
After conference of the full bench,
Chief Justice Rugg instructed Pei
letter to file his answer formally and
said the court would then set a time
for the hearing at some later date.
The attorney general had said he was
ready to be heard to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
TRAFFIC AGREEMENT REVEALED
Between New Haven System and Grand
Trunk System.

Concord. N. H, Nov. 23.--The traffic
agreement between the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad on one
side and the Grand Trunk and Central
Vermont railways on the other was adj
mitted as evidence yesterday, after
strong opposition and subjection to
inspection by the defense in the trial
OF the suit Of Earl II. Fitzhugh against
the Grand Trunk, Central Vermont and
others. This agreement was made, it
was stated. at the time the Grand
Trunk and Central Vermont abandoned
southern New England railroad pro-
ject. John II. Dalyrimple, vice presi-
dent OF both roads, was on the stand
most of the time up TO recess to-day,
and was questioned regarding the traf-
fic agreement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
MRS. LEE KINGSBURY
Died at Washington at the Age Of q
Years

Mrs. Lee Kingsbury of Washington
died yesterday afternoon about 2:3a
after eight DAYS illness. An infant
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsbury was
buried Monday. Mrs. Kingsbury. Wild
was ~ years old, was born in Wash.
ington and had lived there most of hei
life, although for year or more Mr.
and Mrs. Kingsbury lived in East
Barre.
She is survived by her husband; by
five sisters, Mrs. John Mathieson oi
Williamatown, Mrs. Wallace Adams
Mrs. Frank kenney, Mrs. Arthur Mer.
cier and Mrs. Fred Lowrey, the last
four living in East Barre; five broth.
ers, Bert Fletcher Of Chelsea, I'd.
Fletcher of. Minnesota, Fred Fletcher
of Chelsea, Perley Fletcher of Wash.
ington and Orison Fletcher of East
Fairfield, also 20 nieees and nephews
Mrs Kingsbury was Il member OF
the Websterviile Baptist church. Mr.
Kingsbury has the sympathy Of all his
acquaintances as Mrs. kingsbury was
a very Iovable woman and one highly
esteemed by all.
The funeral will be held at ] o'clock
.. m. Thursday at the home, Rev. w.
A. Cooper of Websteryille officiating
Burial win be in the family lot in
the Wilson cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
Mr.. AND MRS.
WILL Y. AVERY HAVE
GOLDEN WEDDING
Former Barre Residents, Who Returned
to City for Thanksgiving, We're
Shown Honor Last Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs William v. Avery cele-
brated their golden wedding in the car
penters' hall, Worthen block, last eve
ming. Through the manoeuvres OF
friends in Barre and st. Adams, they
came to Barre for their Thanksgiving
holiday. After taking supper with Mr.
and Mrs. A. b. Curtis they were escort
ed to the hail and to canopied seat,
which they found surrounded by over
100 of their friends waiting to offer
them congratulations and best wishes.
A reception line was quickly formed
with Mr.. and Mrs. Avery attended by
Mrs. Mary Avery and Mrs. j. +. .Cros-
sett of Waterbury, Mrs. Myrtle Place,
their only daughter, Of St. AlDans and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ronald Of st. Al
bans. Mrs. Ronald, a granddaughter,
was formerly Miss Cecil Place. Mrs.
Harry Mcneil of Barre introduced the
guests, assisted by Mr., and Mrs. Z. M.
Tobin.
An informal program was given.
Mrs. w. M. Holden, accompanied by
Miss Betty Stephen, favored the guests
with several solos, rendered in her us
ual pleasing manner Little Miss Claire
Bennett gave two pretty dances, which
were greatly enjoyed. An original
poem composed for the occasion by
Mrs. Jessie NJ Pierce, formerly of
Barre, now of Hartford, Conn, was
read BY Mrs. d. c. Roben.
Mrs. Roben also presented a huge
bouquet Of golden chrysanthemums
and a gift of gold from the local re-
view OF the Maccabees, Of which Mrs.
Avery is member. A purse of $50 in
gold was presented from friends and
relatives by Mrs. Harry Mcneil Dur
ing the evening several special deliv-
cry letters, containing money, letters
and cards of congratulation, were pre-
sented to Mr.. and Mrs. Avery by mes
sengers An, original poem came from
a cousin, Mrs. d. j. Allen Of Potsdam,
N. Y.
A wedding cake and a brides cake
were cut by the bride and groom of 80
years ago and were served to the
guests, together with other refresh
ments OF ice cream and cake, Mrs.
Nicholas Veale and Mrs. Margaret
Smith serving.
The hall was prettliy decorated for
the occasion and the affair was great
credit to the committee in charge, Mr..
and Mrs. f. NJ. Tobin and Mrs. Henry
Hodgdon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery were married in
Montpelier Nov. ~, 1871, by the late
Rev. J. Edward Wright, the brides
name being Nancy Mann. They spent
Ia wears in Duxbury and then moved
to Barre. where for 80 years they
made their home. -Four years ago they
went to ST. Adams, where they are
now residing.
Many friends were present for the
event last night from st. Adams, Wa
terbury and Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
-NEw ENGLAND NOT AFFECTED.
By Ten Per Cent Reduction On Agri
cultural Products Freight.

Boston, Nov. 23.-The ten per cent
recently announced by the association
of railroad executives, will not apply
on traffic between points in New Eng
land on the Boston and Maine system,
it was announced yesterday.
The Boston and Maine, president
James L. Hustis said, in letter to the
American Fruit and Vegetable asso-
citation, has reduced and win continue
to reduce rates where necessary, TO
stimulate industry, but contemplstes
no general reduction on shipments in
New England. In the face Of the fail
ure of the railroad to earn its fixed
charges sluring the past year by up
wards of 81 200. 900, the management
did not feel warranted in voting in
favor of any general rate reductions, he
added.
ANY reduction determinated upon by
the railway executives, Mr.. Hustis
,said. would be applicable to the traffic
into New England and, with one ex-
ccption 10 traffic from New England.
The Bangor and Aroostook railroad
which serves the potato growing terri
tory had advised him. Mr.. Hustis said,
that the reduction would not apply to
potatoes. The crop yet 70 move, il was
explained. consists largely Of seed
potatoes under contract on which the
freight rate had no important bearing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF
Montpelier lodge OF Elks was held last
night in the club rooms and Exalted
Ruler Frank J. Shea Of Barre presided.
Plans for the Memorial day services
which are to be held in the Magnet
theatre Sunday. Dec. 4, al 2:30 o'clock,
were discussed and Exalted Ruler Shea
announced that an important Massa-
chusetts iurist has consented TO give
the Memorial address.
Plans for the charitable dance to be
held in Howland hall Dec. l3 were
also discussed. II was announced that
CAROLS. seven piece orchestra had
been signed up to furnish the music
The entire proceeds Of the dance viii
he devoted TO the Elks Christmas re
lief Of the poor and needy in Barre
and Montpelier. The Elks throughout
the country take pthis work Al
Christmas time and because Of indus
trial conditions this year IL j. expect
ed there viii be more cal for help
than ever before. For this reason the
Ells of Barre and Montpelier exhort
an 20 assis. in making the dance sue
cess.
The members Of the lodge enjoyed
the new heating plant for The hrst
time last night The entire building
from top 10 bottom has been htied
with : modern system, through The
efforts u Riley { Bowers, one % the
most tircless members in the lodge,
and !; was turned on last night Tor
The fr-+ tine. Thr members we're
pIeascd q rad q glowing and lenEthy
sf.runt II the bir meeting bed uc--
IA. uhieh aprearrd in the November
fssus ~ The Eastern Elk-- one 81 TIE
most infasntial papers in Elsdozn-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
E. ]. OWENS PRESIDENT
Of Barre Board of Trade Vice E. x.
Somers, Resigned.

President i. Y. Somers of the Board
of Trade resigned his office last night
at a meeting of the board of directors.
because Of illness The directors wish
TO express thanks for his faithful serv-
ice to the Board of Trade and regret
that he is unable 10 continue his du-
ties. Under the bylaws, +. J. Owens,
who has been vice president, was elect
ed to fill the Office Of president for the
remainder Of the fiscal year. The va
cancy in the vice presidency viii be
taken care Of at the next meeting Of
the directors.
With the belief that considerable
Christmas trade con be built mp in Barre
with small effort, a Christmas open
ing of retail stores has been delegated
TO the dollar day committee for action.
The general idea would be for all mer-
chants TO prepare stocks and window
displays Of Christmas goods for dis
play on a given date which will be the
signal to the public that the stores Of
Barre are ready to take care of holi-
day buyers. Prize windows as an add
ed feature viii make for greater ef-
forts among the merchants.
Plans for the entertainment of the
older boys conference which. through
the efforts Of the Beard Of Trade and
Rev. b. G. Lip=ky. Is scheduled to come
10 Barre on Jan. l3. Il and Is. viii be
formulated AZ a meeting with state Of
ficials AZ the Methodist church Friday
night at 1850 O'Clock Committees from
AL the local churches viii bc ON hand
TO help in making arrangements. The
committee from the Board Of Trade
consists Of William Barclay. Donald
smith, who Is a past president Of the
organization. and J. &. Griegs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
MANY MORE DEER.
Are Being Reported to-day. Number
Being f44.

Deer reports to-day numbered IA,
bringing the total to 1874. Addison
county sent in seven reports, Benn-
ington l3, Caledonia one, Essex 81,
Lamoille two. Orange three, Orleans l3,
Rutland 81. Washington seven, Wind
ham "a and Windsor p. Hunters who
secured bucks in Washington county
were Mark Sullivan and Clark Newton
of Moretown, David Barcomb and
Helen Blake of Woodbury., Cleveland
Webster of Roxbury, w. J. Harrington
az Randolph Center, and James II.
Anderson OF New York City.
4. L. Flanders Of Orange, a game
warden. has reported TO State Fish and
Game Commissioned II. P. Sheldon the
arrest of Alonzo Taplin Of East Barre
on Nov. l6 for having a partridge in his
possession out OF season. Taplin was
taken before c. v Emerson Of Orange
and paid fine of SIS. lie had hunt
ing license.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
COPLEY SQUARE GUESTS
CALLED OUT BY FIRE
The 44e Persons Were Assembled II
Reception Rooms While Firemen
Subdued Blaze.

4 Boston, Nov. 23.--Fire in the Copley
Square hotel early to-day caused 44s
guests to II reused from their beds
and assembled in reception rooms. The
fire, discovered in the basement kiteh-
en-, burned upwards to the first floor,
filing the building with smoke. 1t
was nearly two hours before the guests
were permitted to return to their
rooms. The loss was estimated by
Manager Edward Spraeklin at $4,000.
Policemen saw the flames through a
basement window and notified Night
Clerk John Hayes. The latter aroused
the guests and directed their assem-
bly,. Police who went up over a lad
der checked up occupants of the upper
floors There was no great excite
ment, police and fire officials said.
The fire was thought to have started
from spontaneous combustion in the
kitchen. Guests sustained no loss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
TALK OF THE TOWN

Miss Mary Gonld returned yesterday
to her home in Brattleboro for the rest
OF the week.
Frank Hatch of jefferson street has
gone to Randolph TO pass the holidays
with his family.
The condition Of W. II. Richardson,
who underwent serious operation
last Thursday. is very favorable.
Dan Driscoll Of Goddard seminary
has returned to Chicopee, Mass. TO
spend the vacation with his parents.
Leslie Ladd has returned to his home
on Orange street TO pass the holiday.
He has been attending Dartmouth col
lege.
Charles Premier. who Is seriously in
at his home at IL Academy street, il
reported a. having taken turn for
the worse.
Martin Mcmahon Of Franklin street
has returned 70 Barre. after an ex-
tended trip through the west in the
interest Of Burke Bros.
Miss Ruth Neino j. passing the rest
Of the week al her home on Trow hill.
having been in attendance at the Uni
versity Of Vermont.
Mrs.. Martha A. Perrin Of Montpel-
Ter has come to the city from White
field. y H., and i visiting al the
home q Airs. Cora r. Martin Of s3
Park street
Mr.. and Mrs Julian Rsrslia re-
turned today % the city, after a six
months soiourn DO Spain. Mrs. Ra-
raiia j. the daughter ~ Mr. and Mrs.
William Rock = Seminary street.
uhsrs the couple siLzfay for ne pres
r~t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
B4RRE,S REFUND
ING BONDS TO PAY
FIVE PER CENT
City Council Also Decided to Have
Them Paid Up 5000 Annually
Beginning in 1927.

The 100000 refunding bonds to be
issued by the city to provide funds
to take up the water bonds coming
due Jan. win be of $1,000 denomina-
tion. bear interest at the rate OF fve
per cent and will mature 5000 annu-
ally from. Jan. l, 1927. To Jan. |, 1888.
resolution TO this effect was passed
to a second reading BY the city council
act night. A special meeting will be
held this afternoon for the second
reading. The resolution was introduced
as result of the city meeting held
Monday night.
A petition was received from Zee
auil Canizo to open a poolroom at 292
Main street and referred TO tho Ii
cense committee. The petition stated
that the room was to contain one Ia
Bile.
A request to have the city remove
an unused telephone pole and connect
ed wires in front of 80 Merchant street
was referred to the street committee.
Considerable discussion was caused
by a committee report favorable 10 a
petition received recently from the
city band ffor permission to rehearse
in the room under the city clerk oihce
in city basement hall on Monday
nights. The fact that the city clerk 5
Office is open Monday night ard that
the first meeting Of the council in each
month falls on Monday night caused
several Of the members 20 frown on
the report The band now uses room
in the old city building and has the
privilege until April l. Aldermen
Shield and Mccarthy. who made the
report. talked long for granting the
permit as they pointed out the band
could save fuel it now has TO buy 10
heat It's present quarters.
IL was finally decided to allow the
musicians TO use the room on Monday
nights. commencing their practice at :
o'clock. the closing hour Of the city
clerks Office. with the exception OF the
first Monday in each month when the
council meets. Alderman Ossola voted
against the motion. holding that the
band should occupy its present rooms
until the date the privilege expires,
April I.
Permission was granted 10 the Mont
pelier & Barre Light and Power Co.
10 move a. pole on Perry street TO feet
as IL i now obstructing a driveway
being built to the street from a pri-
vate garage. The company was also
given permission to place light AT
Brown and Lawrence avenues instead
Of at Brown and Angela avenues as
bad been requested previously. This 10
cation was said 10 be more appropri-
ate.
These hills were ordered paid: d. NJ.
Miles Coal Co. Si6.6q; payroll. city
clerks Office. SSG.o7; payroll. street de-
partment. ss5S. payroll, engineering
department. Ssil6s; payroll. water de-
uartment. silo.l5. payroll. Ere depart
ment. sls4 50; payroll. police depart
ueut. SSQ.l5. Roy MacDouald- two
vear-' bauus o. fireman. SlO0s asses
sorss payroll, for one day assessing
taxes. sis: G. l. Booth. so; Granite
Cit~ Press. sil.l0s Barre Gas Co.
= %. Walworth Mfg. Co. s275; A >
Sicwart. S2.S2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
MRS. MADDELINA MARRIOTT.
Died Yesterday Afternoon. She Was
Native of Italy.

Mrs. Maddelina Mariotti, wife of
Bortolo Mariotti Of l6 Howard street,
died late yesterday afternoon at the
eity hospital. She was 3s years old.
Mrs. Mariotti, was born in Italy and
came to the United States about 20
years ago. She came directly to Barre
and has lived here ever since. Besides
her husband she leaves two children,
Angelina and Adelina; five step-child-
rem Ivo. Irma. Ida, Mary and Amedeo'
a sister and two brothers living IN
italy. The funeral will be Friday
afternoon at O'Clock and burial VIII be
in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
FIVE POWERS UNABLE
TO REACH AGREEMENT
ON ARMY REDUCTION
aYoUNG JAKE" STARS.
Beat Hopper, 400 to &C., Last Night
and Will Try to Repeat.


Chicago, Nov. 23-The worlds ls.2
balk-line billiard championship win be
decided tonight when Young Jake
Schaefer, son Of @Old Jake who was
almost invinciblc years ago, will try
to repeat his victory of last night
over Willie Hoppe, present title holder,
and for a decade looked on as unbeat-
able.
Schaefer gave Hoppe his first beat
ing since 1912 and the worst IN ms
career, when he overwhelmed the
champion last night, 400 to 26, and
went into tie with him for the first
place in the international tournament.
To-night's match is an extra contest
to break the tie and will be at 900
points instead of 400-th number
played in the regular matches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
ESSEX WOMAN
DROWNED SON
Then Mrs. Mabel Downer
IS, Tried to Commit
Suicide.
HEF g.JsBAND
RESCUED HER
Aft = She Had Jumped Into
s Browns River
: To-day.

x, Nov. 23. Mrs. Mabel Downer
35, during q temporary fit of insanity
drowned her five-year son, Gardner
early this morning by holding his head
in tub of water and then attempting
to kill herself by jumping into Browns
river near here. She was rescued by
her husba0d, Chauneey Downer, and
taken to the Fanny Allen hospital,
Winooski, where she lies in critical
condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
MICHAEL N. MEAcHER.
Died Today at Home Of Son, DR.. n
A. Mesgher.

Michael NJ. Meagher. father Of DR.
NJ. A. Meagher. passed away to-day
shortly before noon Tie had been
sncrassfui business man In past year
and had made his home with the doc.
Tor At - Merchant street for some
time. He leaves besides The doctor.
three daughters. Mrs- Norma Carri-
ran of Boston and the Misses Bess
Nrarber Of Hartford. Conn. and Yer
nniaa Mcarhtr 81 Bennington srd two
san.. joseph and Michasl Meagher oi
Benninrtor-
IT. funeral yin - hcH st Mr..
Naarhsr's former ho-e In Bennington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
EATON WINS VERDICT.
Waterbury Man Given s26s.oo Against
Fred Sweetser.

f. L. Eaton of Waterbury, plaintiff
in general assumpsit suit against
Fred Sweetser of Moretown, was
awarded a verdict OF S26560 by the
jury of Washington county court at
$50 yesterday Judge Sherman
r.. Moulton then excused the jury until
Nov. 2Sth at 2 p. m, when it was for
mally reported that the Parry alleged
manslaughter case will be begun. The
Eaton case concerned a balance claimed
to be due on lien note for the sale Of
a pair of horses alleged TO have been
sold by the plaintiff TO the defendant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-23
FUNERAL OF QUARRY VICTIM.
Was Attended BY Many OF His Fellow
WOrkmen.

The funeral Of Joseph Aquero, who
died at the City hospital Monday, fol
lowing an accident At the Boutwell,.
Milne 4 Varnum quarry. when falling
atope struck him and fractured his
slul. was held Yesterday afternoon at
st. Sylvester's church. Father Laehance
officiating. There was large atteha-
ancc Of his fellow workmen and friends
and four Of his oountrymen acted az
bearers. Burial was IN 81. Sylvesters
cemetery. a representation from the
Quarry Workers union accompanying
the body from the church to the Gene
terv.