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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES.
Testified to Esteem in Which Ralph Gill
hertson Was Held.

The funeral Of Ralph GiIbertson was
held yesterday afternoon at 2:g0 from
the Church Of the Coed Shepherd. Rev.
Charles Il. Freeman preached the funeral
sermon and the choir. of which Ralph was
member for several years, gave sew
eral selections The interment was in
Elmwood cemetery. and the following
young men, friends Of the deceased, act
ed as bearers: Francis Ahem, Robert
Jones, Austin Mcneil, Chauncey Wiley,
Pliny Cutler and Arthus Willis.
Among relatives from ont of town
who were present were Mrs. Edward
Bruins and Mrs. Priscilla Dickie Of Man
chester, n. H., and Mrs. T. A. Courtney
of South Ryegate. Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
.bertson received a letter of consolation
from Rev Brian G. Roberts of Dofches-
ter, Mass, formerly their pastor.
The floral tributes were varied and
beautiful, OF which the following is a
partial Iist
Pillow, Ralph family; 10 roses,
Aunt Lucy, grandma, Mr.. and Mrs F.
H. Mills, G. L. Mills; 10 roses, Riley
Burgess and family; pillow, eGone
Home" Giioertson family, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. l.. Reynolds 10 pink roses, superin-
tendent and teachers. Sunday school;
white carnations, Myrtle Livingston;
carnations, Ullric Leborvean; wreath,
Thomas Cave, Chauncey Wiley, Nina
Converse; I9 white carnations, Hannah
Gilbertson; carnations, MIR. and Mrs.
Henry Ahern; wreath, directors of Ma
tional Bank of Barre; carnations, Mr..
and Mrs. james Mckenzie; carnations,
Mrs. Ranney and family: white carua-
tions, Mrs. G. B. Durkeefli white ehrys-
anthemums, Clarence j. Lease, Mary j.
Wright, Pliny NJ. Cutler, Merl B. Clark;
wreath, employees of Jones Brothers;
roses and carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ahefn: carnations, James Marion and
family; large bouquet Of pink and white
carnations, Mr. and Mrs. w. Turner and
Bertha Maunch; carnations, Mr. and
Mrs w Thayer; carnations, Wiliamina
Kesson; carnations, Misses Holt and
Williams: pink carnations, Charles Nc
Queen; large bouquet pink and white
carnations, women's guild Of Church Of
the Good shepherd; bouquet Of carna-
tions aud roses, Mr. and Mrs. William
Black and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bruce:
pink and white carnations, Kathryn and
Francis Ahern: carnations, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Hoar and family; pink carnations,
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas Watts; 10 white
carnations, james Higgins; carnations,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Andrews, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Woodworth, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Long, Bessie Spear, Mr.. and Mrs, Frank
Vania; large bouquet white carnations,
Mr.. and MRS Henry Dunton and Eugene
Nv. Dunton; carnations, MIR. and Mrs.
Given, the Misses Barclay nnrcissus,
Mr.. and Mrs o. Bly, and Miss Maud
Bly,; carnations, Mrs. j. Park and FAM
ily, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Carson, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. s. Jones; chrysanthemums Mr..
and Mrs. Z. r. Rickertj chrysanthc-
NUNS, Bugbee, Cole, Ayeriil and Reid;
carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. II, Ford, Mr..
and Mrs. II. Dale, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews
and clerks; pink carnations, Mrs. Ger
trude, Miss Valley and Rupert; carna-
tions, Mrs. Il A. Densmore; pink and
white carnations, Mrs. Fred Cults and
Chester BlakeIy; camations, Mr. and
Mrs, plaisted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
GRUES0ME EXECUTION
OF YOUNG MURDERER
Rope Broke at First Attempt and the
Body Shot Through the Trap to
the Ground.

Houston, Mo-, Dec. 20 The hanging
yesterday Of Joda Hamilton, a young
farmer, for the murder Of five Of the
family of Barney Parsons, was UNUSUAL
ly gruesome Two attempts were neces-
sary before the execution was success
full. The first rope broke as Hamilton
shot through the trap. The spectators
saw Hamilton drop to the ground and
lie there writhinp. He wac quickly pick
ed up unconscious and carried a sec
ond time to the scatfold. The rope was
hurriedly repaired and placed about his
neck, and five minutes after the first
attempt, the trap was sprung the sec
ond time. The second attempt was sue
eessful.
The attending physician expressed the
belief that Hamilton was fatally injured
by the first fall and died before be
dropped the second time. His body was
turned over to his father.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
MahOney Let Out on Bail.

Montpelier. Dec. 22,--Sylvester Ma
honey, who was arrested last Wednes-
day evening BY Sheriff Tracy, after a
search had been conducted at his home,
where the officers found quantity Of
liquor, was given hearing yesterday
afternoon before Judge Horvey on the
charge Of illegal keeping. intoxication
and in respect to the condemnation Of
liquor. TO the first be waived exami.
nation and was bound over TO await
action Of the grand jury. To the sec
ond he entered plea Of not guilty and
was found guilty and took an appeal
to county court. In the third he was
adiudged costs and did not pay. The
court thon went 10 the house of his
mother on Court street and bail was
furnished by his mother for the sum Of
$3.50 and he was granted his freedom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
HAS NO SALARY.
Sergeant-at-Arms Ferrin Left in Bad
Way.

Montpelier, Dec. %. The neglect Of
Governor Proctor to sign the bill which
passed both houses making the salary
Of the sergeant alarms at the State
House $500 per year leaves that official
with absolutely no compensation for
his services after July next.
The bill which was approved by the
governor some two weeks ago, which
provides that the sergeant at arms shall
have charge and distribute the office
supplies to the various State officers, In
fact, making him State store keeper,
repealed the act which gives him sal.
airy Of $50 per year, with SO per day
during the session OF the Legislature.
This act takes effect July next, and
to increase the compensation OF that of
fetal because Of the enlarged scope OF
his duties, the bin making his salary
$500 year went through both houses
bnt It failed to receive the executive
approval.
If Mr.. Ferrin remains in his present
position after next July he must look
TO the Legislature Of 1908 for pay for
his services. Until that time he viii
receive pro rata on the munifeent sal
airy Of $3.50 per year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22

CRAWLED OUT
Clad In Night Clothing They
Got Out Of Wreck
NOT ONE WAS KILLED
Wonderful Escape from Fatality in a
Wreck on the Rutland Railroad
at Shelburne at Mid
night.
NOT ONE WAS KILLED

Shelburne, Dec. 22.-Two sleeping
cars on a sonthbound train on the Rut
land railroad were overturned and we're
thrown oh their side by d defective rail
at Burritt's crossing last night shortly
before midnight. Not one Of the Az pas
sengers on the two cars was killed and
only one OF two persons we're injured
20 any extent. The escape from serious
accident was remarkable. A wreck train
containing four physicians came from
Burlington early this. morning.
The defective rail which was the cause
of the accident was broken out for a
distance Of five feet. The train was
going at the usual rate Of speed when
the two sleepers on the rear left the
iron. The cars bumped along over the
ties for 100 yards, finally stopping on
their sides in the ditch. The last car
was partially across the track. while the
other was dragged some distance further
before the train was topped. The pas.
sengers, clad in their night clothing. then
hastily crawlcd from the overturned ears
in the best way possible One woman
received a slight sprain and one porter
was also slightly injured. Brakeman
H. j. Miles was thrown or the last
car when it left the iron He was not
injured, and walked to Burlington.
The second sleeping car was full and
the other had twelve occupants. Ten
of the AZ occupants Of the two cars were
ladies. The forward cars Of the train
did not leave the track and after de-.
lay Of IN hour or more the remainder
of the train proceeded to Rutland, the
sleeping car passengers having been
transferred TO the coaches.
The track was badly torn up, but the
two cars were not SO bodiy damaged,
az would be supposed from the nature
of the accident. Conductor Wyman had
charge OF the wrecked train and Engi.
neer Sweeney was at the throttle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
MAIL CAST TO WINDS.
Train Failed to Catch Pouch at Depot
at Barton.

Barton, Dee. 22.-- While DIR. Z. NJ
Nichols and Ray Underwood were hunt
ing yesterday, they crossed the railroad
a mile north of tnis village and discoy-
cred package of letters beside the
track Search revealed several more
packages and they telephoned Postmas.
ter E. II. Webster, who Immediately be-
gan investigation.
He discovered that the pouch which
should have been caught bv southbound
train at 1882 Thursday night had been
missed and drawn under the wheels Of
q northbound train. The pouch was
found at Barton Landing, six miles
north, and letters and packages were
strewn all along the way.
Barton National bank had more than
$4,000 in checks and notes In this mail
while many other letters contained val
uables. A part Of the checks and some
mileages were found, but much is still
missing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
OF GRANITE
AND BRICK
MontpeIier's New City HaII
Will Be Built
PLANS NOT SETTLED ON
Site Which Is Most Favored by Citizens
Is Said to BE the Old Exchange
Place, Located on State
Street.

Final action on the site and specifca-
tions for the new city hall in Montpelier
was again postponed BY the city han
committee which met last night with
the intention of settling the matter.
This action was delayed until Wednes-
day night because Of the absence of two
members Of the committee, and also 10
allow the entire committee to visit the
Barre city hall on Wednesday, to Get an
idea Of the construction Of the building.
While in this city they will plan for
the size of their various rooms according
to the size of the local building.
II has been decided, however, that the
Montpelier structure shall be Of brick
and granite line specifications present
ed last night by Mayor Haley call for
q ground floor auditorium capable Of
seating 1000 people in the body of the
house and 500 in the balcony There Is
some sentiment in favor of an even larg-
er auditorium. This hall win be in the
rear of ene administration building.
This latter win contain Offices for prac-
tically all the city officials, including
a city council room capable of seating
forty citizens, a city court room and a
memorial ball These specifications may
be changed somewhat before they are
sent to New York architect for final
plans.
The committee is still silent on its
choice for site for the proposed build
ing, the choice lying between the Hay
market square site and State street
property. 1t is said that there is a
strong sentiment among the citizens of
Montpelier for the selection of the land
which lies on State street between Christ
church and the Y. NJ. c. A. building, be-
ing that now occupied BIZ the old Ex-
change hotel and one or two other struc-
\ lures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
TALK OF THF TOWN.

The funeral Of Elmer r. Williams, WHO
died in Colorado early In the week, viii
be held at IA Fullerton avenue, Mont
peler, on Monday afternoon at one
o'clock This announcement il e0ndi-
tional on there being no delay in the
train service, BY which the remains are
being brought back 10 Vermont,
Home made muslin underwear, suit
able for Christmas gifts Be sure
and see this exceptional line Of daintilv
made garments. Veale & knight
Joseph w. Kidder. who has been vis-
ting relatives in town. returned today
to his home IN Port Chester. NJ "
James Carswell and Allan Reid came
from Norwich university at Northfeld
last night to spend the holidays nt their
homes in town.
George Kent came home from Albany
yesterday to spend the holidays.
r. NJ Rock left for Boston yesterday
for a weeks vacation.
G. Bisson left for Boston and Lowell
last night 60 spend the holidays
E II Miller left this afternoon TO
spend the holidays in Shelbufne.
Y. Canton went to Boston today for
q lew udNS WISH.
A daughter was born yesterday after
noon to Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Stevens
OF % South Main street
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vania and Mr.
and Mrs. David Wanna left yesterday 60
spend the holidays IN New York state.
Mrs. f. NJ Tayntor returned last
night from Erie. Pa, where she was call
ed by the illness OF her father
Mrs. G. W. Perry is i'll at her home
on South Warren street.
Miss Mamie Sexton, assistant city
clerk, went TO her home in Pittsford to.
day to spend Christmas.
On account Of the crowds at the mid
night mass at St. Monicas church, al.
mission to the Christmas eve services
TINS year will be strictly by ticket. Tic
kets will be distributed free
Miss Rose Donaway, stenopapher in
M Nj. Gordon's office, went 20 her home
in yergennes today for a few days
visit.
Andrew Rennie went to Boston today
to spend the holidays.
Miss Aurora blanchard, who has been
visiting relatives in GranitevilIe, left
this noon for her home in Waterbury
Conn.
Miss Margaret Hunter left this moor
for a two weeks visit with relatives in
Boston and Hartford, Conn
On Monday evening the Barre opera
house viii have as an attraction Mr.
Charles K. Harris and the Harcourt CON.
edy company, ptcsentine.a brilliant rep
ertoire OF standard and classic PLAYS
This season Mr. Harris besides SUR, nd
ing himself with clever company, new
plays, all of which are scenic produe
tions, staged with lis own beautifu
scenery. has many pleasing and up.to
date speeialties including The MORN sis
ters. Parisian dolls; Raymond Barry
singing and dancing comedian; Fritz q
Fritz in monologues and songs VIM
Roland and Isabel Fritz, song illustra
tors; Edison's latest moving picture,
and the Johnsons, pocket edition sketei
artists.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS DAY
SERVICES TOMORROW
Most Of Barre Churches Will Have Spec
ial Music in Anticipation Of Great
Church Day Next

AT nearly all the churches special
Christmas services will he held in antici
patton Of the great church day the fol-
lowing Tuesday Some Of the choirs
win render special programmes Of mu-
sic.
AT the Universalist church the follow
ing programme has been arranged for
the morning service;
"The Night Song Of Bethlehem,
.......s.s- ....... Dudley Buck
Mr.. Sberitfs and Quartette
"The Angels Message" Dussler
Mr.. Davis and Quartette
Response, ~Sleep, Holy Babe
........ Charles Pickells
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Choir
HThe Babe Divine e....... Dussler
Mrs. G. r. Scott
The choir will be assisted by Mr.
Harris, violinist, and Mr.. Self, clarinet
ist. In the evening the following Sc
leetions win be rendered.
eBethlehem.r s...... Coombs
Mrs. Scott and Quartette
Birthday Of the King ....... Solo
Mr. Davis
lnere were NhepnernS
Miss Morse and Quartette
The usual services viii be held at st.
Monica's church tomorrow. On Monday
night at 12 o'clock, mass will be cele-
brated.
Church Of the Good Shepherd.
4th Sunday in Advent. Holy com
munion at 9:45 a. M; morning prayer
and sermon, 1880 a. M; Sunday school,
~ M; evening prayer and sermon at Z.
Christmas seryices.--Christma eve.
midnight celebration of the holy COM
munion, special music, choir assisted by
orchestra; second celebration Of the holy
communion and sermon, 1880 a. M; /;
children's service and Christmas tree,
% b. NJ.
Music for Christmas day midnight
celebration;
Pastoral symphony from sThe Messiah
Professional hymn, ~While Angels
Watched Their Flocks by Night"
- 1870. Willis
Kyrie Fleison ............ Hall
Offertory anthem ~. Noel-A. Adam
Sursum Corda,- -.............
Sanctus ...4..s... Merbecke
Agnus bel st.4......s...... houh0d
Recessional "Shout the Glad Tidings'
The Rev. +. A. Bishop Of Montpelier
will preach at the Congregational church
tomorrow, both morning and evening.
At the Presbyterian church the pas
tor viii preach morning and evening.
The sermons aud music viii be appro-
pirate to Christmas
Uniyersalist church, morning, "a
Christmas Story; evening Scenes in
the Childhood of Jesus" presented with
the stereoptieon.
Christian Science serviees tomorrow
at 1o45 a. M. Wednesday evening at
7.3o; reading room open Tuesday, and
Friday from 2 to 4 o'clock, at I Summer
street
At the Baptist church the pastor win
preach in the morning. The subject will
be "Christmas Bells" In the evening
there will be concert by the Sunday
school, consisting OF songs and recita-
tions.
AT the M Il. church, morning worship
at i0.s0. sermon by the pastor entitled
eThe Shepherds Of Bethlehem" Bible
school at H. Christmas concert at 2
D. ri. There viii be Christmas tree
Monday evening at p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
BUY A STORE.
George Boyles and Leon Smith of Mont
pelier Embark at Mortified.

Montpelier, Dee. 20. George o. Boy
les Of the carpet firm Of Wells 4 Boylcs
Of this city and Leon G. Smith, head
clerk for Il p. a II. G. Gleason, have
bought the dry goods and shoe store Of
Fred w. Dutton in the Mayo block, in
Northfeld, and will assume possession
on February ] Mfr. Boyles will retain
his interest in the firm Of Wells s Boy
les Of this city, with which be has been
connected for five years, having come
from Cabot. Mr.. Smith has been a pop
ular and efficient clerk in the Gleason
store for ten years. He win give the
Northfeld store his active management.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
TOOK SOLID FOOD.
Rescuers 50 Near Hicks That They Can
Touch Him.

Los Angeles, Dec. 22.--A telephone
message received at the Edison office
last night says;
I'VE have had TO abandon the project
of reaching Hicks underneath the car
and expect now to reach him over it,.
The man il SO near that the workmen
have actually touched him. Solid food
was handed him this morning. He says
that he is all right and we expect To-
notify You any time that he has been
taken out.
"A narrow passage is being built of
timbers over the car and the man win
be carried out through that
Hicks laughs and jokes constantly
with the workmen. He seems very high
spirited, although not hysterical.
"The whole camp is grouped about the
mouth Of the tunnel to watch him when
he comes out
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
MAKING UP TIME.
Train Jumped Track But No One Was
Killed.

Boston, Dee. 22. While running az
high speed. an express train drawn BY
two engines. which left New York at
four o'clock yesterday afternoon for
this city. was deTailed last night near
Allston station on the Boston s Albany
division Of the New York Central sys-
TEN, Although one Of the two loeomo-
tiyes and seven Of the eight cars left the
track, nobody was seriously injured. a
brakeman had an arm broken and a
number Of the passengers were bruised
and shaken up.
The accident was caused by the break
ing Of the driving rod on the second
locomotive, q big mogul. The train was
making up lost time. Traffic was
blocked for several hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
A DOCTOR
ARREg TED
In Culpepper, Virginia, Affair
Of Short Time Ago
ACCUSED BY WOMAN
He Is Charged With Performing Illegal
Operations On the Widow-Bride
Whose Husband Was Shot
by Her Brothers.

Washington, D. G.. Dec. s2.--Dr Leon
was arrested this morning on the charge
Of having performed an Illegal operation
upon Mrs. Viola Strothers Bywaters Of
Culpepper, Va, the widow bride. whose
husband was killed by her brothers. In
her testimony before the coroner, the
woman said that three operations wse
performed upon her at Washington.
The two brothers were arrested after
they had notified the authorities that
the body of Bywaters was lying on the
roof Of their house. They reported that
following the marriage of the man to
their sister, which they had forced to
be solemnized. Bywaters attempted to
leave by the window They admitted
that they then shot him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
30TH ANNIVERSARY
WAS OBSERVED
Mr. and Mrs. I. r. Densmore Of Middle
sex Have Resided in That Town
All the Time Since
Marriage.

Middlesex, Dec. 22.--The homie Of Mr..
and Mrs. |. r. Densmore was the scene
Of pleasant party yesterday in honor
of the fiftieth wedding anniversary Of
the host and hostess Only the rela-
tiyes and immediate friends were pres
ent. A fine dinner was served. and the
day was spent very enioyably. The
guests left several presents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Densmore were married in this
town in 1856 and have since resided
here, the former coming from Charles
town, N H., where he was horn. Two
children were born to them, Irving K.
Densmore, who resides in town, and Mrs.
Frank Summers OF Moretown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
RUNAWAY DASHED
AMONG SHOPPERS
Remarkable Escape from Death Or In
jury on Main Street This
Forenoon.

A runaway horse with the thills Of
sleigh attached dashed down Main
street and into crowd Of holiday shop
pers in front of yaughan's and Drown's
stores this forenoon That no one was
injured was quite remarkable The
frightened animal took the sidewalk and
was stopped Just as he was about to
make q dive down an open hatchway
in front Of browns. A number of Ia.
dies and children were standing on the
sidewalk, but they scattered to places
Of safety on the warning of people fur-
ther up the streets. Several babies ia
their vehicles were also in the path of
the horse. The animal had left the
sleigh on South Main street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
DIED AT AGE OF ss.
Chester c. Chase Well Known in Town
Of Calais.

North Calais, Dec. 22.-The funeral Of
Chester G. Chase, who died Wednesday
was held yesterday afternoon from The
home Of Mrs. Milo George, his daughter,
Mrs. Dean Holt officiating Burial was
in South Woodbury..
Mr.. Chase was born in Woodbury. and
was IS years OF age. His early life was
spent in his native town on his fathers
farm AT an early aye he married Miss
Elmira Cilley, and 70 them seven chill
dren were born, only one Of whom sur
wives him, Mrs. George. Mrs Chase died
some IL years ago. For many years
Mr.. Chase has resided in Calais, and he
was known throughout the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
ALL UNDER WHITE HOUSE.
Presidents Family is All Assem-

Washington Dec. 22.-The President
and family will spend Christmas under
the White House roof, but on Wednes-
day or Thursday will 90 to Pine Knot,
Mrs. Roosevelts country place, Abe
marie county, Virginia. They win re-
turn TO Washington for New Years day.
Kermit Roosevelt returned today from
Groton, Mass. school and all the family
are now at home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-22
onick Work br consolidated.

a new 35-horse power electric motor
was installed at the Avelill Mills yes
terday in place Of the gas engine which
has been in use. The motor was fur
nished and installed BY the Consolidated
Lighting company, which had il run
ing in the mill in Just three and half
hours after commencing 70 unload it
from the freight car.