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l.ARKE, VT., .TUESDAY, APKIL 20, 1901.
THREE ARRESTS
ON ARSON CHARGE
IN PAPIN FIRE CASE
Proprietors and Clerk of
Papin Bros' Market,
In Which This Morn
ing's Fire Was Locat
ed, Placed in Custody.
EACH DEMANDED
A HEARING
Fire Threatened to De
stroy Old City Build
ing But lias Finally
" Squelched With Loss
of About $1,000.
A small blaze, accompanied by a Urge
amount of smoke, in the meat market of
Papin Brothers in the basement of the old
city bu..ding, baffled the efforts of the fire
men to extinguish it for gome time at an
early hour this morning, the alarm being
rung in at 2 50 o'clock. By good work the
firemen kept the fire confined to the base
ment, but the stores of Perry & Camp on
the first fl or of the building were tilled
with smoke. The total loss to building
and contents will be about 1000.
A rigid investigation of the scene of
the (ire was ma do this forenoon by (state's
Attorney Seiiter, Grand .Juror Scott, City
Attorney Gordon, Chief of Police Brown,
with Chief Campbell of the lire depart
ment and other members of the depart
ment. They went through the Papin
market, and discovered evidences which
led them to think that the fire was set, in
at least two places. One of them was in
the office, but this blaze had burned Itself
out, another was in a corner of the store
and here the greatest danger was done,
the fire communicating to the woodwork
and spreading all over the store. A third
place was under the sausage cutter, but
there was uot so much certainty regarding
this. 1
Fire Chief Campbell and the police
found pieces of paper which evidently had
been saturated with kerosene; it was also
stated that the sawdust on the floor hud
every Indication of being sprinkled with
oil.
A a result of the investigation made
by the officials, three warrants wereswotn
out and served just before noon, on Joseph
and John Papin, of the firm of Papin
Bros, and Philip Bell their clerk, charg
ing them with arson In setting fire to the
building. In addition, the charge of adul
tery was preferred against Joeph Papin.
Being arraigned before Judge Fay all three
respondents demanded a hearing, and the
court granted one for this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Bail in eaeh of the arson oases
was fixed at $1,000 and In the adultery
case against the older Papin $500. Beil
was allowed logo on hlsowu reougnlxanoe,
and C. W. Papin, the liveryman, was rec
ognlred as bondsman for both his broth
ers. James Wheeler, a clerk In Prindle &
AvertH's store, says that Bell, one of the
respondents, purchased of him at about
45.15 last evening' two quarts of kerosene,
carrying it away in a small lard pail
which had a brown cover. Bell Is well
known about the eity, having been em
ployed as a meat clerk In various shops.
He Is 33 years of age. The Papins have
been employed as clerks In several stores,
and about three months ago, went Into the
meat business.
After concluding his investigation
State's Attorney Senter said, "The fire
was Incendiary." Chief Brown declared
positively that the fire was set, and the
other oflieials concurred In the state
ment. The fire was discovered by two patrol
men, David Faulkner and David MoPhee,
and the alarm was rung in by the former
from box 2-1 a few minutes before 3
o'clock. The fire had probably been
smouldering for some time previously, as
John Fraser.who Is oaker for F. D. Ladd,
says that he smelted the smoke at about
one o'clock. The bakeshop Is next door
to the old city building. By the time the
patrolmen came along, smoke was seen
pouring from the basement door.and short
time was made in ringing lu the alarm.
The hook and ladder truck made remark
ably good time, and several of the firemen
attempted to extinguish the flames with
hand extinguishers. It was apparent,
however, that the fire was beyond them,
and the new chemical engine which has
not been used all winter, was pressed into
service. As luck would have It, the
chemical was cleaned thoroughly yester
day and put into commission. Aud the
chemical proved its usetutuess, no water
being turned onto the (ire from the hy
drant, although both hose companies re
sponded to the alarm.
The tlames had scorched the interior of
Papiu Bros.' store and had eaten their
way into the partition which separates
Papin's from Parker & Tassle's market in
the same basement. This made the lire
men's work particularly difficult. The
partition had to be cut through, before the
flames could be smothered by the chemi
cal, and it was feared at one time that the
fire would eat its way to the second floor
and envelop the whole building in flames.
The building is an old one and had the
tl lines got mure hsadway.that and several
wooden structures nearby would have
been endangered. The fire was under
control an hour after the alarm, and the
"all out" was rung at 4.15 o'clock.
The Insurance carried on the building
amounts to $5,300. Parker & Tassie have
$750, and Papin Bros. 700. The Btoek of
J. M. Perry which was damaged by smoke
Is fairly well insured. Of the insurance
on the building, the city of Barre carries
$2,000 ou the upper part. Henry Wood
1,000 and the Morse estate $2,000 on the
lower portion which was uamagwu.
A FOX FARM IN WOODFORD.
Oepury nherllf Godfrey of Bennington to
Kalse the Ai m kan Variety,
Bennington, April 25. Deputy Sheriff
Fred Godfrey, who recently purchased a
twelve acre lot in Woodford, has decided
to turn the place Into a piace for the prop
agation of the blue, or Alaskan foxes, a
type of animal that is coming very much
Into pioniineuoe because of the value of
the fur which ranks next to the silver gray
fox. They propagate quite rapidly, and
some litters of young have been known to
number as many as eleven.
There is one establishment of the kind
in the slate and the demand for the furs
is largely in excess of the supply. Kach
skin is valued at from 10 to $-!.'.
MRS. JUDEYINE EETTER.
Suffered Paralytic Shock Last Sunday
Hie Keooyered Speech,
llardwick, April 25. The condition of
Mrs. M. Jeudevine, who suffered a par
alytic thock Sunday morning, Is somewhat
improved tonight. The shock, deprived
her of speech for a time but she recovered
the use of her voice today and the physi
cians hope for her recovery. Mrs. II. S.
Peck of Burlington arrived here this
morning and Dr. S. E. Maynurd arrived
this evening for consultation.
BOUND FOS IRELAND.
Kdwaid and
Alexandra
ItarKg.
Slop at the
IiOtidon, April 2!5, King Edward and
Queen Alexandra who are enroute for Ire
land, arrived otl Kingston harbor this
morning. Their majesties and suite im
mediately landed and were received with
great enthusiasm. After receiving local
oihcials the royal party proceeded to the
Ptitiehestown races.
HONOR TO LOUBET.
Twenty Thousand Troop Participate in
Military Review.
Rome, April 2d, Twenty thousand
troops participated in the military review
today in honor of President Loubet of
France. President Loubet drove with the
jue-n of Italy while King Victor and the
princesses of the royal house viewed the
review from horseback.
Granite Men Go Back.
Milford, Mass., April 25. One hundred
and fifty of the 300 granite cutters who
have been on strike at the local sheds, re
turned to work today, a satisfactory agree
ment having been reached last week. The
remainder of the men will be taken on as
soon as the work can be laid out for
them.
.-,00,000 In London.
London, April 20. Last night's fire In
the freight warehouses of London and
northavaatern railroad accused loss of
1500.000.
Frogrararne for Pipe Organ Kcettal.
The programme for the pipe organ re
cital at the Hedding M. E. church this
evening Is as follows:
Ireltide in reintroducing a hymn of Sullivan's)
liii.k
Invocation fiullmant
I'aatorale in G Wely
Mr. Whit.nev
These Are The? (from Holy tjity) Caul
Maxtor Jj'onard Scorgie
I'rocosfional Grand March S. B. Whitney
O How Amiable are Thy Dwellings Weal
Choir,
O Divine Itf riecmer Gounod
M anter Leonard Scorgie
Transcriptions
(a) 1 motto Mendelssohn
(b) Air from Louis XIII.
() i! arch from Die Moiterninger Wagner
Niiiotyand Nine Campion
Maxtor Leonard Scorpio
Let the People l'raise Thee, O God Carter
Choir.
Grand Chorus I
OtVertinre Leiiiaigre
Come unto If tin (Mossiahl Handel
Master Leonard Scorgie
Largo Handel
Mr. Whitney
In communicating with Mr. Whitney
some weeks ago regarding a boy soloist to
assist at the recital April 20, Mr. Whitney
named two boys, describing their voices
and mentioning the strong points of each.
Their names were Master Karl Fowler
and Master Leonard Scorgie. Mr. Whit
ney did not think Master Scorgie could be
induced to come so far away from home.
Master Fowler, who was decided upon as
the one who would come to Barre. bad a
great strain upon his voice about Easter
in much extra singing. It gave out so he
is now unable to fill his position In church
or to come to Barre. Master Scorgie.how-
ever, consented to come, therefore the
change on the programme from what has
been advertised. That the publio may
feel sure of the ability of Master Soorgie
we quote from Mr. Whitney's letter:
"I suppose you received my letter about
Master Fowler losing his voice. I wrote
at once for the other boy, Master Leonard
Scorgie and he came in this afternoon
and sang for me, and I am sure you will
be delighted with his singing as 1 was. I
wouldn't think of bringing him with me if
I didn't feel mire you would be pleased
with him. lie is, as 1 said, a larger boy
with larger voice than Fowler had, and
his high notes are magnificent."
In a later letter Mr. Whitney said,
"Master Soorgie sang the solos at our
choir festival service tonight and everyone
was delighted."
NOT A CANDIDATE
AGAINST J. A. DeBOER
Bat P. W. Clement Believes He Can
Win Out Against Either Bell
or Stanton.
Rutland, April 2(5. So much has been
said as to P. W. Clement's position on the
governorship in this campaign, your cor
respondent has sought out the facts, and
from one very close to Mr. Clement Is en
abled to tell me what his plans really are.
If the contest for the governorship is to
lie between Messrs. Bell and Stanton, Mr.
Clement will surely enter the race. If
Mr. DeBoer is to be a candidate, he will
not, but will do what he can to secure the
iatter's nomination. The friends of Mr.
Clement look upon Mr, DeBoer as one of
the brainiest and brightest men t f the
state, progressive, and a man who believes
with Mr. Clement In better roads, a wise
ly spent tax aud in giving the local option
law a fair chance to prove Us merits or
demerits, time being always an essential
element in the proof.
That is the exact situation as to Mr.
Clement.
CHARGES AGAINST COMMISSIONERS.
Lice ii e Hoard of Colchester Said to Have
tteeu Influenced.
Burlington, April 20. The selectmen of
the town of Colchester summoned the
board of license commissioners, Hector
Iluard, John Blais and P. S. Wolcott, to
appear before them to show the record of
the deliberations and action taken at the
session of the board Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday afternoons and Saturday
morning of last week.
Thfe' selectmen have gravo charges
against the commissioners which have not
been made public. It is said, however,
that there has beeu undue influence and
pressure brought to bear on the board In
the matter of awarding licenses, and that
after the list had been at one time unani
mously agreed upon by the board, a change
was made in the list at the Saturday morn
ing session of the board.
A private hearing was held before the
selectmen yesterday afternoon and an ad
journment was taken to this afternoon.
PLANTED MANY TREES.
Pitlstord CHIrens Celebrated
today.
Arhor
Way
Pittsford, April 20. Arbor day was ob
seryed in this town this afternoon for the
first time in years. A large number of the
eitiasens turned out and 50 young oaks and
50 chestnut trees were set out in various
parts of tne town, nearly all of them along
the highways.
The observance was carried out under
the auspices of Court Pittsford, Foresters
of America, although many people outside
of the members of the order "participated
In the work.
P. J. EUSSELL CHIEF.
Mayor Xurka'a Appointment of Chief and
Keirular Policeman.
Burlington, April 2d. Mayor Burke
last evening appointed Patrick J. Russell
chief of police for three years, ile also
appointed these regular policemen: For
three years, Edward Marengo, Milo C.
Graton, George E.Watson; for one year,
James Delaney, Christopher Miles, Wil
liam G. Collin.
ORANGE.
Miss Fern F. Peake has returned from
Barre to attend the spring term of school.
Mrs. Lewis Heath and her sister, Miss
Bertha Avery, of Corinth, visited friends
In town last week.
The sugar makers are nearly through
sugaring. They report a good amount of
sugar aud syrup aud of more than average
quality.
Miss Grace Tillotson of Hartford, Ct.,
who has been visiting ber parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. A. Tillotson for a few days,
returned home Saturday.
All the schools In town began Monday.
The teachers are, Edna Baird, Kimball
Corner; Nellie Woodruff, at the Center;
Bessie McDonald, Wilson district; Nellie
Tillotson, district Xo. 9; Minnie Eames,
Magoon district; Miss Dewey, East Or
ange and Mr. Wellington at Cutler Cor
ner. EASTER-TIDE FESTIVAL
Ladles of Episcopal Church Are Preparing
For Fine Occasion.
The Easter tide festival to beheld in
Hale's pavilion April 28th will have many
attractive features. A laughable farce,
"Striking Oil," will be presented by some
of the best local talent. The cast will be
as follows: Dr. F. M. Lynde, F. G. How
land, F. S. Williams, Alx Troupe, Thom
as Venner, Alex Trail, Mrs. W. F. Rich
ardson, Miss Mae Sexton, Miss Fannie
Draper and Miss Lou Calder.
The cake walk quadrille, which was a
successful feature of the recent children's
ball, will be repeated. Many have asked
to have the opportunity to see that feature
again, and those who have not seen It will
also be pleased to have It given. Thirty
two children will give this, and It will oe
one of the features of the evening.
A musical entertainment will be given
also, and the entire entertainment will be
attractive. The ladies of the Church of
the Good Shepherd give but few enter
tainments but always strive to make them
such that you will be glad to attend. Come
and enjoy one of the best entertainments
of the season.
UOlU Anniversary of Clan Gordon No. 13.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary
of the formation of Clan Gordon No. 12, a
banquet will be served In Hale's pavilion
on Saturday, May 21st, lOOf, at 7 p. ra.
All clansmen wishing to celebrate are re
quested to give their names, to the amuse
ment committee as early as possible. Jas.
Muteh, Secty.
Little Khody for Roosevelt.
Rrovidence, R I., April 26 The Re
publican state convention today commend
ed the administration of President Roose
veiind pledged him its support In the
coming campaign. All the delegates are
pledged for Roosevelt.
FINISH FIGHT
SAYS THE CZAR
Powers Must Not Meddle
In Far East.
OPPNSED TO INTERVENTION
Offers of Mediation Were Made by King
Edward and King Christian of Den
mark to Avoid Furthe Bloodshed.
St. Petersburg, April 2(1. The Asso
ciated Press is enabled to announce au
thoritatively that the talk of meditation
in the Kusso-Japanese war was founded
upon the personal desires of King Edward
and King Christian of Denmark to avoid
further bloodshed and end the conflict,
but that the steps undertaken have utterly
failed.
The Czar, with the full concurrence of
the imperial family and his advisors, has
firmly decided not only to reject all pro
posals looking to intervention, but to pros
ecute the war with all the resources of the
empire until victory crowns the Russian
arms, and then when the time comes for
peace to make terms directly with the en
emy. The interference of outside powers will
not be tolerated. Thnre is to be no repe
tition of the Berlin atfair.
SUNK JAPANESE STEAMER.
Kinixlan Warship Oalned a Victory YfS
terday. London, April 27. Heater's Seoul cor
respondent this morning wires that the
latest news from Gensan is that the Kus
slan warships which yesterday appeared
off that port and suuk the Japanese steam
er Govomaru have now disappeared. The
crew of the sunken steamer is safe.
RUTLAND SIGNS PLAYERS.
Three Fast Oiks Secured by Matble City
Team.
- Three more well known players have
been signed by the Rutland Base Ball as
sociation, contracts having been received
yesterday. They are A. J. Coakley, a
termer Holy Cross a' a American league
pitcher, Fred L. O'Brien, a Manhattan
pitcher, with St. Albans last year, and
Thomas F. O'llara, a Manhattan College
fielder.
There is a possibility of the managers of
the local association entering a protest
against the action of "Bobby" Brown,
Rutland's third baseman last season, who
has just signed with the Plattsburgs. The
local managers will uot discuss the matter
at this time but it has been learned that
Brown wrote them a letter stating that he
would come to Kutland for a certain sala
ry each week. A telegram was Immedi
ately gent hitn accepting his terms and a
contract followed soon afterwards. The
next letter from Brown contained the in
formation that he had signed with 1'latts
burg. LEAGUE BASE BALL.
Boston National White-washed Brook
lyn.
yesterday's American League scores:
At Philadelphia, Philadelphia 2, Boston
0.
At Washington, New York 4, Washing
ton 1.
At Cleveland. Chicago 7, Cleveland 4.
At Detroit, Detroit 4, St. Louis 2.
American League Standing.
Won. Lost. fct.
Ponton i -77
l'hiladchilua ft 3 .
Chicago 6 4 Xi
New York 6 ..V6
Detroit 4 .0
Cleveland 4 ft .444
St. Jjouia 4 .444
Va.-.Uiii(;toB 0 8 .000
Yesterday's National League scores:
At New York, New York U, Brooklyn 2.
At Boston, Boston 5, Philadelphia 0.
National League 8taudlng.
Won. I-oat. Pet.
New York 7 1 .816
St. Louis 5 3 Jhfb
i inoinnati' 6 4
Hrooklyn 6 5 .too
I'ittsuurj; 4 6 .400
Chicago 5 .X5
Boston 4 .44
i'UilaUelphla 2 S .aoo
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Standing of Candidates in Tlmea Worlj'a
Contest.
The vote today Is as follows:
Ctaaa 1.
W. II. F.ager, Barre, . 5017
Thos. Mercer, Barre, 4874
Geo. W. Gorman, Barre, 39:15
Kobert Gordon, Barre, 1(15(1
Mrs. Laura Wescott, Barre, 904
Miss Flora Ylnoent, Barre, 230
Miss Maude E. Harris, Barre, 90
George Howe, Barre, t3
Class S.
James Wark, Graniteville, 4077
Mrs.M. L. Town, Barre town, S3 1 8
- A. L. Foster, Graniteville, 2404
Geo. A. Wales, So. Barre, .624
G. II. Adams, So. Barre, 671
Mrs.J.lI.MoArtbur, E. Barre, 2'J
Class 3.
Jas. IotiI, Orange, 1089
F. arnest Seaver, Washington, 700
K. K. Ludlow, Boltonville, 2.13
G. II. llight, W. Topsham, 115
Class 4.
Henry Wescott, Montpelier, 10,10
B C. Alexander, Berlin, C:S8
Charles Dudley, Kast Mtpr., 115
SIRS. ALEXANDER GOPDON.
Died
Sight Afti-r
iiemi-
Mrs. Alexander Gordon, wife of the
well known granite manufacturer, passed
away at midnight last nU'ht at h-r home
on Spaulding strett. Although, Mrs. Gor
don was atiiioted with consumption the
immediate cause of death was pneumonia.
The deceased was a devoted wife and
mother and a patient sufferer. The be
reaved family have the sincere sympathy
of the community In their sorrow.
Mrs. Gordon was born in Aberdeen.
Scotland, in 182, w here her mother and
one sister survive her, alao three sisters in
London, one brother in Glasgow, one sis
ter, Mrs. George Ingiis, and her husband
and five children in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon went to England a
year ago this spring on account of her
health but remained only a short time.
The funeral will be heid from the late
home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
F. A. Poole ofliciatiog. The luterment will
be In Elmwood cemetery.
FAVORS FORMING CLUE.
ftev. Mr. Mitchell Advocates Organized Ef
fort for It. for in.
Dear Mr. Editor: As one who, during
the past year, has advocated by voice and
pun the principles enunciated by Kev.
Francis Poole in his sermon of Sunday
evening last, I am anxious that more than
a passing notice should be given to his ad
dress. Our city already has a multiplicity of
organizations and because of this I hesi
tate to propose the formation of another,
but would it not be a good thing to invite
all citizens who favor some modilication of
the Scandinavian system to Institute a
club, the object of which will be to agitate
and work for such an amendment of our
present law as will give us the further op
tion Mr. Poole suggests?
Vermont has indeed an opportunity to
take a forward stride. Why should not
the movement begin here and now'.' J am,
sir, truly yours, Thos. II. Miteheli.
First Pres. church, Barre, Vt., April 20,
1004.
MARCEISIA SKIPPED.
Failed to Id rcllr Men Smith Had War
ranis For.
Montpelier, April 20. Deputy Sheriff
C. A. Smith went to Barre yesterday to
arrest several Italians who it is believed
are Implicated in the Granite street row
In this eity Sunday evening. A. Catto
was arrested, but L. Marehisia, who the
deputy took with him to Identify the men
for whom he had warrants, disappeared.
Ile returned to Montpelier with Cat'o,
who was held by City Judge Woodward
in $75 today. Bail was furnished by 11.
J. M. Jones, for whom Catto worked.
HEARING SATURDAY.
II.il!i Hi ath aud Willard Afnanrorth Uli
in Worcester Murder Ca.
Montpelier, April 20. -Ilollis Heath
and Wllliard Ainsworth, charged with
the murder of JohnMcLane of Worcester,
will bavea preliminary hearing on Satur
day in the ollice of State's Attorney John
Senter. The hearing will be private. The
coat belonging to Ainsworth aud which
was sent to Burlington for chemical analy
sis, has been returned. The chemist says
the stains were only iron rust and not
made by blood.
EIGHTY-THREE YEARS YOUNG.
Mrs. Sarah A. Mower Receives Friends on
Birthday.
Mrs. Sarah A. Mower of South Main
street observed her 83d birthday yester
day afternoon and received her friends
from 2 to 5. Over 40 called to extend their
good wishes and many more sent flowers.
There was a profusion of these. Every
one remarked on bow well Mrs. Mower
carries her years. Kefreshments were
served.
EDWARD McKAY.
Topsham Man Die at Hanover Hospi
tal. Groton, April 25. Edward McKay, a
resident of Topsham, near Groton, died at
the Mary Hitchcock hospital at Hanover,
N. 1L, this morning. Mr. McKay was
73 years of age and was a member of Clan
Farquharson of Byegate. The body will
be brought to Grotou tonight.
A Pleasant. Surprise.
Friends to the number of from 20 to 30
surprised Mr. and Mrs. Pyper of Smith
street Saturday evening. After a few
songs had been sung, James Sievewright
in behalf of the company presented Mrs.
Pyper with a set of dinner knives and
forks aud Mr, Pyper a handsome briar
wood pipe, which were greatiy appreciat
ed. Dancing was enjoyed until a late
hour, when the company broke up after a
most enjoyable evening.
Arranging for District Convention.
Montpelier, April 23. The second dis
trict Republican convention for the pur-1
pose of nominating a congressman has not
yet been called, aud Geu. J. II. Lucia, the
committeeman from Washington county is
now in communication with the chairman.
It is expected the convention w'll be held
in this eity on June 20th, the day before
the state convention.
Card of Thank a.
C. W. McMillan desires to extend to the
neighbors and friends siucerest ihauks for
the many kindnesses done and the sympa
thetic helpfulness extended in connection
with the Illness and death of his beloved
wife. He desires to especially thsnk the
many who donated the flowers which came
In great profusion for the funeral. In
this expression of heartfelt thanks his fa
mily sincerely join.
C. W. McMillan,
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Coutts,
C. W. McMillan, Jr.,
Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Burnham.
Children's shirt waists and blouses, all
the new patterns, at MeWhorter's.
COUNTY
POLITICS.
Candidates Coming Up
All Over County.
F. S. WILLIAMS OF BARRE
Also M. M. Gordon ztd C. L. Moody
Candidates For State's Attorney.
Candidates For Senators.
This is a late season late in more ways
than one but the special lateiios to
which The Times here refers to is that in
political matters. This lateness, however,
does not promise to interfere with the crop
of political candidates. This is especial
ly true of candidates for county ollices, of
which there are now enough to (ill all the
offices three times round.
The most important county olllee is that
of state's attorney. There are already
three candidates for this Frank S. Wil
liams and Matthew M. Gordon of Barre
and G, L. Moody of Waterbury. As the
Barre caucus will probably eliminate
one of the two Barre candidates It is prob
able that there will be but two candidates
before the convention, though it is barely
possible there may be a candidate from
Montpelier.
The candidate most likely to receive the
support of the Barre delegation Is Frank
S. Williams. Mr. Williams is a hard
working young lawyer, who has made his
own way against many obstacles, lie was
'tiWTWJ!3'Vt.,
4
FRANK S. WILLIAMS,
Candidate for Nomination for fit.'iti'S Attorney.
born in Xo. Troy in 1872. In his thirteenth
year he attended the graded school at
Milton aud for several years thereafter
worked out for farmers In that vicinity,
but attended the Columbus, Wis., hiuh
school In 1880. He came to Barre in ISiW,
learned the carpenters trade and at 20
years of age had a welll paid aud responsi
ble position at his trade.
Meantime he devoted every spare hour
to study, and actually passed his examina
tion in the four years' course, with only
four terms' attendance at Goddard, where
he graduated In theclass of LSU5
lie began reading law In the office of R.
A. Hoar and was admitted to the bar iu
the fail of 18iH. He has been .In active
practice since. Mr. Williams will have
the support of nearly alt the Barre attor
neys In his caudldacy for the office and
expects to secure the Barre delegation
with little opposition, though Mr. Gordon
is makt" a vigorous tight for It. Mr.
Moody, the candidate from Waterbury.has
served one term as state's attorney in La
moille county. He is now Iu Washing
ton tryiug to secure the pardon of Farrer,
the Waterbury bank embezzler.
Jt is said the latter will meet opposition
to his candidacy iu his own home from C.
E. Moody, who it is reported Is a candi
date for state seuator. The candidates for
senatorial honors are very many. Mont
pelier will have a canditate, who will also
have he support of the Barre delegation,
in the person of W. A. Lord; Mad River
Valley will also have a candidate, proba
bly Oscar G. Eaton, a prominent merchant
of Waitsfleld. Mr. Eaton was representa
tive from his town in the last legislature.
Dr. Winch of Northlield has beeu men
tioned as has Arch. Batchelder of Plain
field, Mark Mears of Marshfleld and li. A.
Hoar of Barre. There has also been some
talk of a fusion ticket on similar lines of
two years sgo. If one Is formed O. II.
Richardson of Montpelier and Dr. C. N.
Barber of Barre town will be candidates
for senator on It.
Some mention has been made of F. G.
Ilowland of Barre as a possible candidate
for senator, but Mr. Ilowland informs The
Times he is not a candidate his business
affairs will not permit htm to enter the
contest this year.
For the office of sheriff," Frank U. Tra
cey of Montpelier, seems to have the call.
If a fusion ticket Is formed Mr. Evans
will probably be a candidate for re-election
on the same.
E. W. Huntley of Duxbury is promi
nently mentioned as a candidate for side
judge and will doubtless be one of the
nominees. W. O. Nye of East Barre is
another name mentioned in this connec
tion. The list is by no means complete, and
other names may be added to it daily.
Knamltiutlona for Iteywnue Service.
S. W. Hampton and J. C. Conlunde of
Norwich University, NorthfieUl, are tak
ing examinations today at the court house
for entry into the revenue cutter service
of the United States.