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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
TALK OF The TOWN

Bart Humphrey visited relatives in
Waterbury yesterday
w. HI Gale left to-day for business
visit in ST. Johnsbury.
w. II. Gale went 70 Wells River to-
day on business trip
Thomas Foley went to New London
Conn, yesterday to work.
Don't forget the a. NJ Morrison auc.
tion sale See the qdy. on page Y
John Howell went to Randolph this
afternoon for a visit with friends
John Rowan returned I'd Bethel last
night, after visit at his home III this
city.
Mrs. L. L. Boyce left to-day for Lyn-
donyille, to attend a district meeting Of
the Rebekahs
Election of officers will be the principal
business Of the regular meeting Of the
Z. G. D. A., which viii be held at 1880
Tuesday evening,
H. Q. Gitchell Of Montpelier has taken
the contract to rebuild the house owned
by George W. Mann on Foss street, which
was recently burned.
Are You unmarried There are others.
Come to carnival Tuesday evening at s
o'clock and hear the experience Of others
Admission, 10 cents.
All those having articles for the earni
val at the Congregational church will
please take them to the church Tuesday
morning.
Regular meeting Of the Jumpers, box
ers and derrickmen's union, to be held
in Carpenters hall Wednesday evening
at 7;30 o'clock, December s Important
business Per order corresponding sec
retarp, I. r. Holder
Among arrivals at the Hotel Otis yes
terday were H. j Daigle. Burlington; 4.
r. Simpson, II. F. Frederick, Mrs. s. NJ,
Hutchins. Boston; John DAILY, Detroit
Mich; Charles Sleetby. J. }. Thompson,
Newport; w A. Rice, Waitsield: i. c.
Jadine, Detroit, Mich; Fl. H Hathaway,
Springfield
G. A. Dodge, a conductor on The elec-
trio cars between this city and Mont.
pelier. was the victim of a painful acci
dent while working at The car barn yes
terday afternoon Mr. Dodge was split.
King d board on A circular saw. when
the saw caught the fore6nger Of the
left hand mangling it so badly that it
Is thought that he win lose a portion
of it. He went to the Office Of DR.. G r..
Hunt in Montpelier, where the wound
was dressed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
WOUND MAY BE FATAL.
Four-Year-Old Boy Shot at Home in
Exeter. N. H.

Exeter, n. III, Dec. g. The four.year
old son Of John Page Of fpping road shot
himself yesterday afternoon with 81
calibre revolver, and the attending physi.
clan thinks the wound fatal.
His father was about to clean the
revolver which the boy seized and drew
toward him, in the act diseharging IT,.
The bullet struck Just above the heart
and, DETECTED by the chest bone passed
downward Strange To saw the boy did
not fall and did not lose consciousness
even while the physician attempted to
probe for il
This operation was unsuccessful, and
will be renewed to-day If the bov lives.
Twice he has received accidental burns
SO severe recovery was considered impos-
sible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
SHY ON talk.
Calhoun Preferred to Let State Depart
ment Announce It

Chicago Dec Q. William 9. Calhoun,
Chicago attorney and diplomat last
night admitted that Secretary Knox had
offered him the post Of minister to China.
The admission came in denial Of re-
port that he had declined to accept the
offer. Mr., Calhoun explained that
he had been induced by Sec
retary Of State Knox to reconsider a
determination not to accept the appoint
ment which was offered two weeks ago.
1.-TWO weeks ago in Washington | dis
cussed with Secretary Knox the min
istry TO China" said Mr.. Calhoun. The
offer was made to me and / asked for
time in which to consider the matter.
came back to Chicago and early last
week I telegraphed Mr. Knox that
could not accept. received a reply urg
ing me to reconsider my decision. FL
nIIy on Friday ! telegraphed Secretary
Knox stating that if my acceptance was
urgently desired by the President,
would consider the offer further.
since my last communication to Mr..
Knox have heard nothing further aud
do not wish to state at this time what
shall do, because the post has not been
formally rendered me BY President Taft
President Taft was not in Washington
during my visit there and have had
no direct communication with him con
cefninF this affair"
Mr.. Calhoun spent much Of the day IN
consultation with his law partners at
his office, and among his friends the
opinion prevailed that he would 20 to
China.
Mr.. Calhoun rendered conspicuous SER
vice to the United States in the culmi-
nation Of troubles in Venezuela acting
as commissioner in the adjustment
Of difficulties with President Castro.
From 1900 TO 1908 he was a member Of
the Interstate Commerce commission,
appointed by President Mckinley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
classical rEAcHERs MEEr.
M. D. chittenden, Burlington, President;
H.H. Jackson, Barre, Secretary.

Middlebury, Dec. 6--The fourth an
nusl meeting Of the Vermont section Of
the Classical Association Of New Eng.
land was held Saturday al Middlehury
college, with morning and afternoon ses-
sions.
The speakers were Principal E G. Ab-
bott Of Montpelier high school, +. u.
Jackson Of Barre high, Principal r. WI.
Palmer 81 Lyndon high, Principal N. p.
Chittenden Of Burlington hfehs Mrs II.
M. Deyatt Of Shelburne high. R. II.
White Of Middlebury and Prof r. D.
Collins Of Middlchury college, Principal
r.. q. Ham Of Randolph high, Professor
NJ. R. Sanford Of Middlebury college,
Principal J. Ii. Fuller Of Brandon high,
Professor S. r.. Basxett Of the university
81 Vermont O. s. Billings Of Troy Com
ference academy.
Principal NJ. d. Chttenden OF Burling-
ton was elected president Of the asso.
cIation and II. H. jackson Of Barre sec.
retary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
BACK BROKEN
BY TREES FALL
Gilman G. Martin Was Killed
at Norwich
WAS PINNED TO GROUND
So That 1t Was Necessary to Chop the
Tree Through Before Body Could
Be Extricated- Was Promi-
nent Citizen.

Norwich, Dec. e.--oilman g. Martin
was killed Saturday afternoon by a
tree which he was emitting down on his
woodlot. falling On him. Mr.. Martins
son, Earl and w. B. Warren OF this
village were working with him and the
tree was partly sawed of, when with
out the least warning it fell to the
ground, striking MFR. Martin. 1t was
necessary to cut the log in two before
it could be removed. and the man died
before he could be extricated, his back
and several ribs being broken
Mr. Martin was G2 years old and was
born and had always lived in the same
house in this village. lie had held many
town offices and was road commissioner
Tor several years. He is survived BY a
wife and four children living ia this vii
lage and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Barrett Of
Somerville, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
MINISTER CENTURY
OLD IN PULPIT
Rev. S. w. Bidwell Of Middlebury
breaches Sermon at Services in
Celebration Of His tooth
Birthday.

Bfiddlebury, Dec. 6.--The Rev. Sedge-
wick w. Bidwell preached sermon ~
the Methodist church IN Fast Middle
bury, his home, yesterday, in observance
Of his Tooth birthday, which came to-
dav He is said to be the oldest living
minister, and has record OF 76 years
ais a preacher.
While not in active service, he has
appeared in the pulpit at various times
during the last decade, and yesterday
he gave an address that would have done
credit to much younger man. The Rev.
Mr.. Bidwell is so we'll preserved that he
still enjoys being out Of doors the greater
part Of the day and he cansread and
write without glasses.
As evidence that he was destined for
the ministry, he relates an incident that
happened when he was five years old At
the close Of school one day, he mounted
stump and invited his schoolmates to
listen Go him while he gave speech.
AT the age of he could declaim better
than many older scholars, and he won
prize
Mr.. Bdwell il a native of Starksboro.
where he was born December 9. 1909
His parents were English and were
among the first settlers OF that town
Ile attended the schools in that section
until the age Of Is, and during the win.
ter Of 1880 and 1882 he taught the
district school
During this time there was religious
revival in the town, and he became con-
verted at meeting at his own school.
house. One year later, he attended the
Jlinesburg academy, and the same year
was admitted to the Methodist church
on probation for six months, subsequent
~ being admitted to full membership.
In 1894, he was given Il license to
preach BY the presiding elder He was
then 25 years old, and for nearly three
quarters Of a century he has been serv-
ing his church During this time he
has preached in 22 towns ii Vermont
aud New York. Mr. Bidwell was twice
married. He has oficiated at more than
1890 funerals and about 400 wedding.
Several occasions he performed the msr
fiage ceremony when he only received
In return bushel Of potatoes OF a bushel
OF corn.
Ms BidweIl has a wonderful memory,
ex lending over three generations He
Yeealls hearing the boom Of cannon dur.
Ing the battle Of Plattsburg.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
RUNAWAY HORSE
KILLED ITSELF r
And Driver, Battista comolli, Sustained
Broken Leg in Spectacular Incident
Last Night.

A horse was instantly killed and the
driver, Batista Comolli, had very lucky
escape from serious injury as the rasulf
OF runaway on Washington street At
1880 last evening Mr.. Comolli was
driving down the Washington street hin
in an express wagon when his horse be.
came frightened By passing team slip.
ping on the ice in the street The horse
got the bits between its teeth and boIted
down the hill at fearful rate. The
driver pluckily kept his seat and put
forth all his strength to pull in the
frightened beast, but his efforts were
all in vain. The horse kept in the street
until it reached the foot of the Hill
when 1t turned in close to the sidewalk
In front Of the Baptist church and rar
heaa nrst into the large electric Hight
pole directly in front Of the City Hotel
The animal struck the pole with such
force that the crash was heard all around
the square and large crowd Of people
were attracted to the Scene The horse
dropped dead beside the pole and Mr..
Comolli was thrown high in the air and
landed in the street several feet beyond
the team He was quickly picked up
and carried In the hotel, and Dr.. w.
d. Reid was called. Mr.. Comolli was
dazed for a short time but soon recovered
and on being examined by the doctor
it was found that his only injury was
10 his left leg He was taken to his
home on River street in Joseph Papin's
team and on further examination the
doctor found that his leg was broken at
the ankle.
The dead horse was loaded onto
wagon and carted away by Fred Mears.
The only damage done to the express
wagon was the breaking of the cross.
bar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
BOY Sion FELLow HuNTER.
They Cried "Blaze Away and He Fired
Load Of Buckshot.

South Bend, Ind, Dec. 6. .sT'm going
to shoot both Of you,' said Charley
Lichty l4 yenrs old. to his companions,
Donald Foster and Carl Mccormick, each
- years old. while the three were hunt.
ing yesterday
Blaze away replied Foster and Me-
Cornick as they stood close together,
not thinking that he meant what he said.
Lichty fired load Of buckshot and
brought down both boys. Foster Ii IN
a critical condition but Mccormick IS
not seriously hurt.
Lichty said that he VS. seized with 4
sudden unexplainable impulse to shoot
hls companions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
William ]. Calhoun Of Chicago
Has Accepted
SAYS STATE DEPARTMENT
He Is One Of the Leading Attorneys in
His City and Was Formerly on
the Interstate Commerce
Commission.

Washington. d. G., Dec. William ,.
Calhoun Of Chicago has accepted the post
Of minister to China, according to an
announcement at the state department
to-day
Chicago, Dec. 8.--Attorney William j.
Calhoun Of this city, who according TO
the state department has accepted the
appointment al minister to China, il one
Of the leading attorneys OF this city, be-
ing a member Of Calhoun, Lyford q
Slieean, He has been practicing law ever
since 1875. He practiced FIRST at DAN
willie, ILL., From March S, 1893, to Octo-
Der l, 1900, he was member Of the
interstate commerce commission. He
was born in Pittsburg on October ., lsAs,
and received his education at Union SEM
mary, Poland, Ohio, after leaving the
public schools.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
BISHOP GooDsELL DEAD.
Methodist Presiding Officer Passed Away
in New York.

New York, Dec, 6.--The rev. DR.. Dan.
iel Ayres Goodsell resident bishop Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, died
yesterday at his residence in this city
bishop Goodsell had been III several
weeks and death followed all operation
for carbuncle, from which lie suffered
greatly. The members Of the bishops
family were at the bedside when the end
cnme
Dr. Goodsell was born at Newbmg
N. u. ii ls40 and entered the ministry
in 1859. From 1880 to 1888, he was
literary editor Of the Christian Advocate,
ln the latter year, he was elected bishop
BY The general conference, and three
years ago w- appointed resident bishop
Of New York city to succeed the late
Bishop Fowler EIe celebrated the 50th
anniversary Of his ordination to the
ministry last year.
The funeral services viii be held Tues
day afternoon at the Madison avenue
Methodist Episcopal church
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
DID REPORT RESOLUTION.
Pres. Powers Of Northfeld Union Clears
UP a Wrong Impression.

Mortified, Dec. 6.Presdent Powers
Of Mortified branch, q. G. i A, re-
quested The Times to state to-day that,
contrary TO the general impression, the
Northfield union committee did report
fayorably the resolution which was con-
sidered by the manufacturers committee
and the union committee at North6eld.
but that the meeting voted unanimously
against It, the committee remaining neu-
trail when ii came 20 voting
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
RESIGNS As school, pRINc1pAL.
Miss Bessie Lewis of Royalton Academy
Going to Concord, Mass.

Randolph, Dec. 6.-Miss Bessie Lewis,
who for the last year and half has
been principal Of the Royalton academy,
has resigned her position there to take
up special work as teacher ia large
school at Concord, Mass, her teaching
at the latter place being confined to q
class Of %, who will enter the fresh
man class Of the school proper as soon
as Miss Lewis has them prepared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
PLANS MAPPED OUT.
Executive Board Of Vermont Branch A
F. Of L. in Burlington.

Burlington, Dec q. The executive
board of the Vermont branch OF the
American Federation Of Labor held a
meeting Saturday at the hotel Burling-
ton. Legislative members were discussed
and plan of campaign was mapped
out. Both the morning and afternoon
sessions were secret The following Of
fieers were present: President Robert
Honeyford Of fIardwicl; vice presidents
George Wilkins 81 Burlington and ]. a..
Long of Brattleborn; secretary and
treasurer. y. A. Malmgren Of Rutland;
state organizer, P. +. MeCarty Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
CHURCH SOCIETY AGED.
Universalists Of Northheld Celebrate
Tooth Anniversary.

Northfeld, Dec 0.--The Universalist
church and society is this week celebrat-
ing the Tooth anniversary Of the preach
ing Of that faith in Northfeld and the
50th anniversary Of the building Of the
present house of worship a special
service was held yesterday forenoon in
which the Rev. K. A. Green Of Lowell.
Mass. the Rev. /. p Booth Of Chester
and the pastor, Mr.. Fortier, took part.
The anniversary sermon was preached
by Rev. !. P. Booth. Both he and Mr.
Green are former pastors. The church
was crowded at this service.
In the afternoon at $50 a special sery-
ice for the celebration Of The holy COM
munion was held, which was largey al
tended. At this service the Rev. r. A.
Green preached; other clergymen assist
ing in the service were the Rev, Mr..
Booth, the Rev Mr.. Forteir and the Rev.
]. Edwnrd Wright. The church and so-
ciety on this week Tuseday, Wednesday
and Thursday win hold q fair in the ar
mory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
MONTPELIER MUSICIANS
Have Elected Earl Sherburne as Pres
ident Of Union.

The Montpelier musicians union has
elected the following officers: President,
Earl SherburneI FIRST vice e-president, Ber-
nard Marshall; second vice president,
George Elmore; secretary, Harold Hay
lit; financial secretary and treasurer,
James A. Jerome; examiners, Harold
Haylitt, Miss Blanche Kidder and Ber,
nard Marshall; auditors, George McMas-
ters and r R. Merrill; sergeant-at-arms,
" al Pattee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
SENSATIONAL DEATH
OF ARMENIAN
II Did Ny Duty to My Country; Jesus
Save Mel" He Cried, as He Went To
the Electric Chair at ossining,
M " IT, L..
N. Y, To-day.

ossining, n. II, Dec. 6.--4I did my
duty to my countryi Jesus save me"
said Bedros Hampartzoomian, the Ar
menian patriot" who was electrocuted
in Sing Sing at six o'clock this morning
for the murder of Hoyhannes Tavshen-
jan, whom he shot and killed in Union
square, New York, in July. 1907 after
the victim refused to pay money to the
Hunchakists to dethrone Abdul Hamid.
The shock killed Hampartzoomian in
stantly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
FOR cHAsTEsING BOY.
Winifred Stone Paid Fine and Costs in
Court To-day

Winifred Stone. aged 20, was arraigned
before Justice Of the Peace Bailey in
Montpelier to-day on the charge Of
breach Of the peace in striking Edward
parizo aged Is, the blow in the back
making Parizo H. so he claimed The
row started over group Of youths
throwing apple cores, and when one hit
Stone he administered corporal punish
ment to Parizo He pleaded guilty to-
day and was fined SO, with costs Of
S6.4l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
HATHAWAY.
Wedding of Waterbury Man and Mont
peIier Woman in Barre.

Charles s. Hopkins Of Waterbury and
Alice L. Hathaway Of Montpelier we're
married Saturday afternoon at the home
Of the brides daughter Mrs. Richard
Attridge, ! First street, in this city. The
room In which the ceremony took place
was tastefully decorated with evergreens
in the form OF bower, which was sur
mounted by marriage bell, under
which the ceremony took place. The
happy couple were the recipients Of 4
large number Of handsome gifts from
their many friends, and after Joining
with them in bount.ful repast they
left in the evening for Waterbury, where
they viii make their home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
CONSULTATION in KINGS CASE.
viii Have Operation Performed for !
Throat and Ear Trouble.

Madrid, Dec. g. 1t was learned to-day
that an operation on King Alfonso for q
serious throat and ear trouble, from
which he has been suffering for some
time. il il preparation. Or. Moure OF
Bordeaux was called in consultation with
the kings physician Ii is believed that
the doctor will perform an operation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
10 PREVENT MERGER"
Middlebury Business Men Opposed to
Sale Of Marble Business

Niddlehury, Dec. 81. President Upham
81 the Brandon italian Marble company
is in town from New York On business
connected with the proposed sale to the
Vermont Marble company Of Proctor A
meeting Of business men 81 Middlebury
was held on Saturday afternoon at the
MoosaIamoo club to discuss the situation
and "a consider what steps could be
taken to prevent the proposed change
in the ownership of the plant Inn
portant developments may be looked for
early in the present week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
DAMAGE WHEN TRAINS COLLIDE
Express Crashes Into Freight-A Few
Passengers Slightly Injured.

Clinton, Conn. Dec g. The first sec
ton Of the 0wle express, leaving Boston
for New York, al midnight, struck
freight engine switching in the local
yards to-day, The engine was thrown
from the track and several cars or
freight were demolished. while a few
passengers received slight cuts and
bruises.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
ANOTHER WEEK
OF lDLENESS STARTS
No Move Made BY Either Side Since the
Failure Of Negotiations Last Week
Between Northfeld Branch and
the Manufacturers.

The opening Of another week Of the
granite industry suspension finds the
situation unchanged to-day. A move has
not been made by either side to reach
settlement Of the differences, Some
Of the manufacturers who have been
running their sheds with only appren-
tices have decided to cconomize on heat
and have "bunched up" that is, they
have grouped the apprentices Of num-
Der Of plants into one shed thus closing
down an but one shed. This is being
tried by the firms on the Smith meadow
and also BY few in the south end Of
the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
HOSTILE FORCES
FACE EACH OTHER
ZeIaya Has More Troops But Estranda
Has Better Position So
That the Advantages
are About Even.

Bluefelds, Nicaragua, lee. with
O, cry road and stream leading 10 Rama
heavily mined, Estranda is waiting at
tack by zelaya. The former has 1000
men and Zelaya has from 5000 to 10000
The advantages Of position, however,
are all with Estranda. and the battle
which II expected to begin Immediately
il likely to result in 2elayass end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
LABOR LEADERS GET
THEIR CONTENTION
Justice Wright Jail Order viii Be Re-
viewed by United States Supreme
Court, Says Chief Justice
Fuller.

Washington, D. G., Dec. 6. The deci-
sion Of Justice Wright Of the district
court IN ordering President Gompers,
Mitchell and Morrison to Jail for con.
tempt Of court on account Of alleged
violation Of an injunction in tho Buck
Stove and Range case, viii be reviewed
by the supreme court Of the United
States Chief Justice Fuller announced
to-day that the court had granted the
application for writ Of certiorari ask
ing for review Of The judgment Of the
circuit court OF appeals, which affirmed
Justice Wrighi's decision
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
MORSE HAS LOST
ON FINAL APPEAL
New York Financier Must Go to the
Federal Prison at Atlanta to Serve
Fifteen Years for Wrecking
Bank

Washington. d G., Dec. 6.Charles w.
Morse loses his appeal to the supreme
court Of the United States which body
today refused his petition 70 grant re-
view of the case. This means that Morse
must 70 to the Atlanta prison to serve
fifteen years for wrecking the National
bank OF North America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
TROUBLE EXPECTED.
Unless State Board of Arbitration Takes
a Hand Strike Breakers Imported.

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 6.--All the
strikers furniture Is now off the streets
and the town is apparently quiet A
hundred strike breakers were imported
to-day, and, if the state arbitration
board fails to intervene, outbreaks are
expected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
Membri del Barre Brancha. g. c. IA.

Colori che non hanno riceyuto Ia paga
del lockout della settimana scorsa. No.
vember %. riceveranno la paga dimand-
ando al tesoliere del comitato dell lock-
out.
James McAdams, Tesoliere,
VIM w. Russell, Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
NotIee.

Members Of Barre branch, G.. c. |. A.,
who have not received lockout pay for
week ending November 20 will receive
the same upon applying to tbs treasurer
Of the lockout committee.
James McAdam, Treasurer
VIM. W. Russell, See
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06

Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day were =. A. Dugan,
c. r. Fellows, 7. D, Simmons, Bostons
E. j. Smalley. G. J Harvey, Burling.
ton; a. w LaFountain, Springfield; a.
H. Nesbitt, Troy, N. Y, X. johnson,
Oakland, Cal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-06
FLYING NOT ALL PLEASURE.
Another Aviator Meets Death When
Aeroplane Drops Forty Feet.

Paris, Dec. 6.--An aviator named Fer
naudez was killed to-day by the fall Of
an aeroplane at the Delabrague aero.
drome near Antilles He was irving A
new machine, and defect in the mech.
anism caused fall Of forty feet.