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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
Golden Wedding Anniversary
In Rutland To-day
BY Mr.. AND MRS. C.L.L0NG
Mr. Long Il a Native Of HighgAte. While
His Wife Was Born IN Wells
: The Former Is a civil War
Veteran.

Rutland, Dee. st.-Alr. and Mrs Clarl
L. Long of West street, this city, celc
hrsted their golden wedding anniversary
today by entertaining a large number
of friends and several out .of.tawn rela.
tlscs. Mr. Long Il well known in this
part of the state a. 4 retired carriage
maker and blacksmith who wac in bus.
incss here over 80 years. lie l. a Civil
War veteran.
Alr. and Aifs. Long were married IN
this city December "a. 1857 by the late
Rev. Silss Aiken. To the couple were
born hye children. Of whom four afe
now living, Mrs. W. u. Andruss ~
Syracuse. \. y. Mrs Charles \. Thorpe
o. Chelsea, Mass..z William J. Long ~
Kansas City, Mo, and MIR. Joseph {.
Jones Of this city.
Mr.. Long was a native Of Higagate
and was born June 2. 1891. lie aas
lived in this city since 1887. At the
age Of IS years be learned his trade
Of blacksmith and earriaee maker and
worked a Il in this city until he re-
tired 4 year ago. Ile enlisted In 1864
Ia the First Vermont cavalry and was
mustered out Of the service June u,
1865.
Mrs. Long was born IN Wcils Septcm.
Der 10. 1884. and mas lived in this city
since April /, 1858. Her maiden name
was Martha r. Merriam.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
WARE LOADED DOWN
WITH CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Postmen and Expressmeu in the Midst
Of Their Busy Times Just Now,
Particularly the Former.

II could easily be seen today that
sae great gift giving season was at hand
BY glance at the crowds Of shoppers
But more copclusively was It shown by
the loads Of packages carried by post.
men and expressmcn. This year. these
Barre dispensers Of good cheer decided
TO be fore handed. rather than 20 be
compelled 70 dig themselves out from
under the aecumulations during the bus
lest period. So they worked overtime.
In the express Office, the employees were
kept on The move al day Sunday, de.
livering the articles sent BY the early
gift giycrs. By 80 doing they saved
themselves much OF the usual rush and
confusion Of to-day and tomorrow.
Uncle Sans men got things assorted
at odd times, and were able TO start out
on their deliveries on fairly good time.
Most Of them had assistants to-day, and
one Of them started out on the morn.
ing delivery with two helpers, one draw.
ing basket Of articles There was, OF
course, the usual pleasure wherever the
postman stopped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
KNp oF LoNd ILLNEss.
Miss Eisle Even Dlsd Last Evening a.
the Home Of Her Parents

Mas Elsie Even passed away AZ ~,
home of her parents, NJ. and Mrs
James Even, on Orange sirect last even
ing a. a quarter past nlne o'clock, after
an Illness ol seven months duration.
Miss Even was born III Aherdeen. Scot
land. twenty-five years aga She came
70 harfe With her parcais when quite
young, and attended school here. gfadu
ating from Goddard seminary IN the
class Of 1890 After leaving school she
taught for two years In NIlllAmstoan.
kast Montpelier and nolgon. She went
from teaching into the Evening Tele.
gram Office a. composltor. and from that
20 the Argus Office III Montpelier. IN
January, ibOu. she was taken IN and
went q the Mary Fletcher hospital lor
an operation for a humorous growth
un recovering from tbis. she came 20
work 10 Tho Times Office az hookkeeper
and cashier, aud continued Ia that work
until a return of her earlier trdtble sent
her back 70 the hospital the fret of lAsi
June. During her long Illness she was
patient and bore up under alllictlon
braycly.
Aliss Even was Of a sunny disposition,
bright and capable. and she bad hosts
n friends wherever she went. She was
a member Of Ruth chapter. Q. =. =.
The funeral will BE- hcld from the home
q her parents on Orange street. Thurs
lay afternoon AZ O'Clock, with inter.
menl IN ElmWooi cemetery. Rev. Sir.
Poole viii oihclate.
The deceased leaves, besides her par.
.nis, eight brothers aud sisters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
SEVERE WIND STORM.
Chatham, Mass, and Vicinity Had Quite
Blow,

Chatham. Mass. Dee. ei.--for short
iime yesterday afternoon Chatham AMI
= Immediate neiphboFhood experienced
the most severe wind storm that can ~
remembered here. The wind. which had
been only moderate breeze. snddrnlv
Neeied from south 10 southwest about
! O'clock and swept along the shores -
itr'ouslg that small boats on the beach
were overturned. while further inland
trees were uprooted. fences and chimney
b'own over. and other movable things
were knocked about in all directions.
The hurricane lasted not over Eve
minutes. Then the wind died out AMI
almost calm prevailed for half an
hour, when u freshened 10 a light west.
cry wind with rain, which continued al
sunset
While the wind was AZ its height a
iue towing three light barges was sight.
ed BY the Old Harbor life savers passing
south. but a. she was outside the shoals
sid the wind was on shore. Il = ~.
lieved that she was able 10 rcache a safe
anchorage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
WILL GIVE DINNER
TO $50 PEOPLE
Local Salvation Army Corps to Dispense
Cheer in the Form of Basket Din.
ner Tomorrow.

The local salvation Army corps will
tomorrow deliver % the homes 0i Varii
ous people free basket dinner. ioi
which efforts have bcrn put forth dur
ing the pasi weeks They are now bus.
ily engaged IN getting the baskets ready
They expect 10 BE- able "a give dinners
20 100 people Each basket that will
D. delivered tomorrow will contain a
chicken, potatoes. apples. cranberies,
coffee. sugar. bread. butter, pies and .
few onions. The larger families viii also
receive vegetables Of various kinds. such
- carrots. bfcts. cabbage and squash.
Thus they viii bring JOY and sunshine
into the homes Of those who are unior
tunate or who through sickness may BE-
deprived of the chance 20 have a Christ.
mas dinner. This basket dinner takes
the place of the public dinner served IN
the Army barracks usually. The saliva.
iionists think they can do more good
IN this way.
Any who have a. yet failed 20 send
IL their contribution, either Ia food,
clothing or cash. would confer favor
by doing "a at once. ON Christmas even.
ing a. the Salvation Army hall there
viii b. q Christmas tree and treat for
the poor children. and any having toys
of presents they wish given 10 the poor
can send them at any time on Christmas
day aud the articles will he thankfully
received aud given out 70 the poor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
FOwlle &Cuttler Mcdonald Co.
Goes TO Supreme Court
QUARRY ACCIDENT CASE
Master Appointed IN AvsriiI Vs. Averill
chanoery Case, Involving $4,000
-othn Cases En-
tered.

Several entries have just been made
IN familiar Washington county court
cases. The Barre quarry accident case
Of Jane y. Fowlc. administrators for
the estate Of her husband, James Pow.
lie, v. Mcdonald. Cutler 4 Co, goos %
supreme court on exceptions. In the
county court trial of this Gaze the plain.
40 secured verdict Of 5000 for tna
death Of her husband on the defendant
firms quarry.
In the chanecry case Of f. Ella Avcril'
". G, A. Ayerill. involving property
amounting 20 100000. the court has ap
pointed +. w Smith Of Newbury a.
master. Piumiey 4 Plumiey represent
she plaintiff and Jonn G. Wing appears
Tor the defendant. The case OF Hiram
Wedge. administrator for Israel GIlmont
~. the uenrtal Ncrmknt railroad,
which has been twice tried in county
court, goes to the supreme court again.
Exceptions have been filed in the case
o. the state Of Vermont vs. the Central
Vermont railroad, IN which the plain
till charged that rates on coal deliver
ed % the insane asylum at Waterbury
we're excessive.
The demurrer OF the defendent IN tito
libel suit Of I. X. Gordon OF M0ntpel-
Ter "a. the Journal Publishing company
cf that city was sustained, and the
plaintiff was given leave 20 Gle new
G osTplaint within fifteen day on pay
ment Of IS to the defendant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
LONG SUIT SETTLED.
Breach Of Promise Action Against D.
Tomasi Of Montpelier.

the breach of promise case Of Irene
NJ. Massucco VS.. Dominica Tomasi,
which has been tried three times in
Washington county court, been twice
sent back from supreme court was set
tied yesterday by the defendant paying
SO 900 to the plaintiff, who is sister
Of his first wife. This case was last
tried at tine September term Of Wash
ington county court and the plaintiff
was awarded verdict OF $4,02s. The
defendant thus saves Sl,50O by settling
the case. The plaintiff and defendant
were married in church in Italy in 1900,
and Tomasi promised to have the civil
ceremony performed when they reached
this country. This he never did, and
eventually sent the woman back to
Italy, as church marriage was not
binding in law, and married another
woman. AT the first trial of the case
the plaintiff was awarded $4,000, at the
second $500 and at the third trial
SIO2s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
AND WIFE DROWNED.
" Tried to Row Ashore From Sink.
ing Barge.

New Haven, Dec. 24.-Refusing Il
Tax The advice Of the captain Of the
iugbpat James McWilliams, Capt. Henry
serfhner Of the barge New Haven AMI
nia Mife were drowned in the sound
yeazerday off Woodmont, while six
ailsfs were rescued by the McWiliams
iVkfbefore the last barge in tow Of the
tis)E #oundered.
inc McWilliams with its string Of
eeaIHaden scows was making slow head
Wagon its run from New York to New
Haven and met heavy seas off Wood
noft One of the barges broke away
and soon the McWilliams was separat-
Ell from its tow The captains Of the
several barges shouted for help, and
realizing the seriousness Of their posi
ton tile McWilliams' captain called to
thein to get aboard the largest barge
OF the tow, if possible This six men
managed to do with great difficulty. but
Captain Scribner and his wife launched
4 small boat and started to pun for the
shore. After going few Yards their
beat was capsized and both were drown.
ed
Tbe crew on the McWilliams few
miaaltes later rescued the six men inst
befcre the barge went down, this one
being the last Of the seven to remain
ah0at.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
Is Charge Brought Against
District Attorney
IN ACTOR HITCHCOCK CASE
stormy Scene In q New York Court
To-day When Young Man was
PaFOled on Charge Of Black
mailing the Actor.

New York. Dee. 2s.-HuFo c. voecks
q ap'year.old youth, who pleaded guilt,
yesterday 20 an Indictment charging him
with hlaekmaillng Raymond Hitchcock
the actor, was parolcd 10 day IN custody
Of the Gerry society and sentence was
suspended By Judge Rosalsky. llis ooun.
sel presented a letter from President
Lindsay Of the Gerry society. urging that
the hoy b. LEI 20 and statings al.
though bis methods were abrupt. be has
reason 10 believe that his sister had
been ruined by this actor" The letter
then declared that thc district attorneys
Office seemed strangely lax IN the prose-
cution Of the Hitchcock case. This
brought out a vigorous protest from As.
sissani District Attorney Garyan. aud
Judge Rosalsky had to end the discus.
sion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Miss Maude Thurston Is i'll at L. j.
Beniamin's
Miss Hattie Robbins Is at work for
r.. Nj Pray
Jack Gravclin visited at A. b. Sui
hams Sunday
Glenn Sulham, who hae been confined
to his bed is now better,
Those attending school out of town
are at home for the holidays.
Mrs Grace Burnham has gone to Hope.
dale, Mass, to spend the holidays.
Albert Burnham will spend Christ
mas at the home of his son in Bristol
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Tassie and chill.
dren viii spend Christmas al the home
of J. T. Tassie in Barre.
The Ladies' Aid society realized eighty
dollars from the work sale held in the
church yestry Thursday and Friday even
ings.
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Carr Of Hardwick
visited DR.. and Mrs. Hall Thursday and
attended the work sale in the evening
at the ehuprch vestry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
~
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Chairman Taggart Issues Order For
Democratic Convention.

french Lick, Ind, Dec. 24.-Thoma
Taggart, chairman of the Democratic
national committee yesterday issued
formal announcement Of the action oi
ghe committee in selecting July Al
the time, and Denver as the place for
holding the next national convention
As To the delegates, the announcement
sayst
Each state is entitled to representa-.
4ion equal to double the number of its
senators and representatives in congress.
Each territory, Alaska, District Of Col
umbia, Hawaii and Porto Rico, shall
have six delegates. All Democratic
citizens of the United States, irrespee.
tive Of past political associations Of
differences who can unite with us in tho
effort for a pure, economical constitu.
tianal government, are cordially invited
n ioin us in sending delegates to the
convention"
Mr. Taggart also announced the fol
lowing special committee on arrange
uent for the national convention: Roger
:. sullivan, Chicago; James c. Dahl
nan. Omaha; Norman E. Mack, Buffalo:
Il NJ Johnston, Houston, Tex; John
Afc1raw, Grafton. ". Va; John Nj.
osborne, Rawlings, Wyo.; Clark Howell,
Aaats, Ga.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
TUNBRIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Warner Of
Massachusetts, are in town Tor several
weeks.
The usual number of school and
home Christmas trees win be set up,
loaded and unloaded
Christmas at the Congregational
church was observed Monday evening
with appropriate exercises.
Nine received the third and fourth
degrees at grange last Tuesday evening,
also election of officers as follows; NJ,
a. G. Folsom; O.. Vim. Miller; T., Mrs.
A. G. Folsom; secretary, Miss Hayward; !;
treasurer. Dr. Hayward; chaplain. I. "
Tuller; s, B. G. Howe; A. s., c. ".
Osborn; L. A. s.. Mrs. C. Fl. Ordway; g.
II 4. Gosss G., Mrs. C ". Osborn; p
Mrs. F. Y. Tnller; F., B. c. Howe spec.
ial meeting called for December 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
MRS. ABBIE BINGHAM.
Died Al Randolph Sunday ard Funeral
Was Held Today.

Randolph. Dee. 2f.-Nrs. Abhie Ring.
nnm entered the higher iift at the Ran.
dolph sanitoriuri on Sunday evening, at
about o'clock. Mr.. Bingham hsd long
been a sufferer from rheumatism. and
in the last few months. causing her 70
be nearly helpless.
AIrs Abigail Mndgctf Bingham was
born in Luncnburg. and had reached the
age Of IS years. For more than thirty
years she had been a resident Of town.
her husbanr and only son having died
mere Mrs. bingham was member Of
the Oil Christian church and for many
years vas constant and devoted a..
tsndsit vt the services of the church
She Is survived BY nieces. two Of whom
Miss Ada Burroughs. who lived near,
has given her all the thoughtful love
have watched over her with especial
care and kindness. and one Of whom
and care Of a daughter Toe funeral
was held from her late home in the
Howe block this morning at II O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
TO MAKE SKATING RINK
FOR 1HE CHILDREN
City Fathers Win Flood The ossOIa Lot
at No. Seminary Street Corner.
with Permission Of The Owner.

As a result of the action taken by the
city council last evening the city + 70
construct a free skating rink for the
young people Of Barre. The vacant tri-
angular lot owned by j. d. 0ssola at
toe corner Of North Main and North
Seminary streets will be flooded BY the
city and when frozen over a good sired
rink viii Be az The disposal of the chill
dfen. The free Use Of this lot for a
rink was extended 10 the city by Mr..
Ossola few weeks ago aud the matt sr
was referred by the city countil to the
water committee 10 investigate and re.
port. On their first report the commit
tee reported unfavorably, but the coun-
ell referred the matter back to the com.
mittee again for further investigation
and az the meeting last evening the
committee made a favorable report and
il was accepted by the council.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
EAGLES IN THEIR AERIE.
Elect officers, Smoke and Listen to En-
tertaining Speeches

Officers for the coming year were elect
ed at the regular meeting Of Barre aerie,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, last evening.
The officers elected are Us follows. Pres
ident, James r. Couttsi vice-president,
Elmer N. Bean; chaplain, Walter Grear
son; secretary, Len Averill; treasurer,
@ q. Mascott; inside guard, W. w. Me-
Auley; outside guard, Joseph Keneiicls; !;
trustees, Charles Lundgren, James Black
and 0. G. Averill; physician, DR.. Joe w.
Jackson.
Two candidates were initiated into the
mysteries Of the order and at the con
clusion Of the degree work the retiring
president. Fred $. Bruce, was presented
handsome gold emblem charm, the
presentation being made by ?. +, Me-
Carthy.
Refreshments We're served at the con-
clusion OF the meeting and the company
enjoyed general social time and smoke
talk. and various members of the order
We're called upon for stories and songs
BY Mr.. Mccarthy, who acted as chair
man Of the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
TRAIN CREW NOT HELD.
For Manslaughter in Train Wreck in
District Of Columbia.

Washington, Dec. 2i-A verdict Of
not guilty avs rendered BY the jury
last night IN the case Of Engineer Hi.
derbrand. Conductor HofFuIycr, Fire-
man Mcclellan and Brakeman RuiIer.
the train crew, who were indicted for
manslaugater following the train wreck
at Iarncottn, y. G., on the baltimore
4 Ohio railroad. December 20. 1905, IN
which 43 persons were killed and up.
wards Of three score injured. The trial
had been in progress for three weeks
and the verdict WAS reached after four
hours delibcration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.

E. n, Jones OF Burlington was in the
city on business to-day.
]. L Burns Of Northfeld visited with
friends in the city to-day.
". M. Cooper of Richmond was a
business visitor in the city to-day.
4 daughter was born yesterday to Mr..
and Mr., Elmer Culver Of Summer street.
Ernest Hutchinson went to his home
n Berlin, n. IL. to-day to spend Christ.
mas
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Prindle went to
Waitsiield to-day to spend Christmas
with relatives,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
Postmaster For Topsham.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 24.--James r.
McI.am has been appointed postmaster
in Topsham, Orange county, Vermont,
vice A. G. Wormwood. resigned
The following postollices will become
domestic money order offices on Jan. 2
Vermont -Andover, Bomoseen Burke
Dummerston, East Dover. Larrabee
Point, Morgan Centre, North Wolcotf.
South Lunenburg, West Corinth and
West Newbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
NEW GRANITE CONTRACT.
Senator Swenson Will Put All His Men
Back at Work.

Concord, n H., Dec Ex-senator John
Swenson has secured the contract to
furnish the granite for the new city hall
to be erected BY the municipality of
Yonkers, n Y.
Work will be begun at once on the
contract and the force at the Swenson
quarries and shops: which has been re
dnced considerably during the dun sea
son, win be recruited to its full strength
once more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
NORTH MONTPELIER.

The story family gave their moving
pictures here Monday night.
Joe Brothers is stopping in town and
being treated by Dr. Wheeler
Miss Esther Cate is visiting at her
uncIe's, Wester Cate. during the holi.
days.
Inc Ladies circle held an apron sale
Friday night, which was very well at
tended
Mrs. Frank Blodah Is in Burlington
for treatment. Mr. Blodah visited her
over Sunday.
Mr. Kennedy Of Montpelier was in
town Saturday; he is setting up mon
umcnt on Mrs. Little's lot.
a Mack. who has been stopping at
Z. y. Lawless' for some time, returned
to his home in Lyndonville Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
ENDORSE HUGHES
FOR PRESIDENT
Republican Club in New York Last Night
Called Upon Republican ofranisa.
tons Throughout County
70 Cooperate.

New York. nce. et-The Republican
ehlb last night endorsed Gov. uuaaes
e. candidate fof the Republican plesl.
1'ntial nomination ana called upnn Re
publican organizations throughout tho
country = cooperate towards his noml.
nation and election.
Over 500 members of the club were
present and all bat nine voted for the
resolution which vas a. foliowst
he.olsei. fnat the Republican club
q tais city ~ New York rndorses Gov.
1hafles Evans Hughes a. the Repubi.
can candidate for the presidency Of tao
United States of America, n zoos and
Invites the corporation II kindred o..
ganisatlona and Of tho people generally
throughout the city and state and ma.
ton 70 secure his nomlnation and elcc.
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24

Washington. d. G., Dee. el.-fn a
copyrighted article. prepared Cor the
United Press, Richard 4 lloh.nn. rep.
rtscntatisc from Alabama, ami former
nHval constructor. replied o. recent
ctiticlsms Of the navy BY Henry Reuter-
thai aud Others. Captain Hobson soys
Dc believes that people should be kept
acquainted with the elements II na.
tional defense. Of which the most I'm
poFfant now IA the navy. The chief
culacism tnat should L. made public
ht says. Il the navy's insufficient size
We are able 10 assemble only Que great
fleet while We have thrcc oceans 70 de-.
fcnd When our fleet reaches the Pacific
We ahall be defcnsclcss in the Atlantic
and unable 20 guarantees the enforce.
nlcnt Of the Monroe Doctrine.
ReutcrthnI and others be- says, are
doing a public service IN turning the
scarchlights upon the element Of inei-
flcioncy. The question Of armor belt j.
largely technical While the belt may
be submerged when the ships are heavily
laden, he says that ships are not sup.
posed 20 BE- in deep laden condition IN
a fight. II a battle were approaching
the captain would undoubtedly throw
part Of the coal overheard. lie believes
many foreign vessels have gone too far
IN making heavy belts wider and car
rying them higher above the water. The
question Of free boards depends upon the
Individual ship or particular class Of
snip.
lie agressswith Reutertbal regarding
the faults Of magazine construction ana
open tiIrret ports. The lack Of torpr
does and dcstroyers Is woefal We have
been too late in preparing for their man
ufacture by the government. Criticism
regarding the age Of commissioned Of
feefw and lack OF battle drills and in |
sufficient encouragement for American /
inventors we'll Is taken lie advocates
seE.e changes IN the administration of /
he navy department but no sweeping /
eafeanization.
The article concludes: "AIr. Renter
Ill has certainly rendered distinct
sefyiee. But this criticism should not
shake the confidence Of American people
II Their navy. In the last analysis a
baffIn j. the only test. | fully concur
IN Ihiz statement that battles are won
lon before they are fought, but so far
as my meage acquaintance and knowl-
Ell 81 our navy extends ! believe II x
weft put to supreme test Of battle Il
voEild give the same good account OF
II self That it gave in wars Of the past.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-24
A srABBING AFFRAY.
Dispute in Italian Boarding House at
Rutland Ends in Fight.

Rutland, Dec. 24.-During an argu.
ment over small money matter here
early Sunday morning at an Italian
boarding house, Giovanni Niincelli was
stabbed in the side by Charles Parcella.
The wound is three inches deep. Nicola
ia in hospital and his condition is
serious.
Police have not yet found Parella who
Is thought to be hiding in the Italian
settlement.