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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
Silent Shooting

Now that Tx-presdent Roosevelt Is
stealing through the iungles Of utter
most Africa assassinating msuspecting
lions and things with his noiseless
rifles, while factory at Hartford, Con
necticut for those who who emulate 50
distinguished an example, perhaps the
public may be able to bring itself to BE-.
lieye in the reality OF the noiseless gun
Yet it is diffieule to readiust ones ideas
TO an invention 80 completely subver-
siye Of the established order Of things
The principle on which the silencer is
based is that Of centrifugal force, or the
property possessed by rapidly rotating
bodies Of flying out from the center.
When rifle equipped with silencer is
fred the bullet passes through the slight
" larger bore Of the silencer without
any loss Of velocity, accuracy or pene-
tration Anyone who has watched the
column OF smoke and steam shoot out
of the smokstaek Of locomotive which
is working hard, the column beginning
to expand the instant it leaves the up
per edge Of the stack and mushrooming
as it ascends, has seen a rough sketch
of the way the powder gases act on
leaving the muzze Of an unsilenced gun.
The report of the rifle is due to the sud
den liberation Of these gases upon the
base Of the bullet leaving the gun. The
gases rushing out expand into mushroom
form, their impact upon the air causing
the sound of a blow, exactly as the col
umn of steam leaving the smokestacll
at much lower velocity causes the char
acteristic snort Of the locomotive.
The instant the powder gases have
pushed the bullet out Of the muzzle Of
the gun they have done all they can do
and are Of no further use, but on the
contrary a nuisance to be gotten rid Of
if possible. The expansion chamber OF
the sileneer IS placed next TO the muzzle
to trap them at the earliest possible
instant. The outer edge Of this enlarged
of the spiral yanes, which has lug on
the lower side engaging in slot in the
cylinder to keep it from turning and
this starts the periphery Of the column
to whirling very rapidly on to the next
disk. The eeentric motion due to the
spiral vanes being off center causes the
leading portion Of the gas to cut slice
at right angles off that part of the pencil
of gas which Is trying to follow the
bore, se that the mass reaches the
space between the next two vanes with
diminished velocity. More and more Of
the column Of gas is cut of and set to
swirling and expanding until its energy
Is so far spent that it is no longer
capable Of causing racket as it pours
tamelv out Of the siiencer.--Fr0m |
.fNToiseless War; in ,Iulv Technical |
World Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
wILLIAMsTowN.

The farmer and gardener were wor.
ried last night, but providence prevented
the frost
Leave items for this column either at
the post office or at the news depot,
Beckett block.
H. S. Drnry, accompanied by his wife,
left yesterday morning on vacation Of
several days
The young grangers hold promenade
in their hall this evening, where home
made candy will be in order
Mr.. Leflingwell is busy getting ready
for the opening Of the hotel; the old
Monument house sign has disappeared,
and Williamstown inn win soon take
its place.
The ladies Of the Uniyersalist church
win hold a social and promenade at
Grange hall next Tuesday evening; there
viii be a short program and refresh
ments; further notice in this column on
Monday,
Remember the Children's day exercises
at both churches tomorrow (Sunday)
morning; also the evening union service
at the Methodist church, at which pastor
Roberts will give special address to the
older children.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
MONTPELIER


The graduation exercises Of st. Mich.
ale's school win take place in Blanchard
opera house on Friday evening, june IS.
Fifteen viii be graduated from the
ninth grade, five IN the business course,
and four Of last years class win receive
their diplomas, no exercises having been
held last year.
The board Of directors of the Y. NJ. c.
A. have reelected officers as followss
President, James Fl Davidson; vice pres,
ident Frank A. Sherburne; treasurer
and recording secretary F. X. Griggs.
The directors discussed the matter Of
procuring tents for the summer camp
and other work came up for discussion.
Y. M. G. "A. work seems to be progress
ing satisfactorily in this city and fills
a big need among the boys.
The Dubois Estate company have filed
in the secretary Of states Office articles
Of Incorporation under the laws of the
state with a capital stock Of $4,000.
The members Of the company are:
Charles G., and Mary S. Dubois, Clara
Dubois Bell. Anne Dubois Hodges and
John IT. Dubois. The company is formed
for holding the real estate Of the late
William H. Dubois the late president
Of the Randolph bank
The closing session Of the state board
of Optometry occurred yesterday at the
State House. The officers in charge Of
the examinations are highly pleased
with the class of young men which APP
peared. They feel that the effort here
has been more successful than it was
expected because in New York when the
first examination took place only two
persons appeared and only six at the
second examination, while in Montpelier
seven appeared at the first examination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM STEWART.
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon, With
Interment in Hope Cemetery.

Tho funeral services Of William Stew
art were held sc two o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the home Of George Diack
Of Pleasant street Rev J. y. Mckenzie,
pastor OF the Presbyterian church, oiti-
ciated at the services. Many flowers
were given as tokens OF esteem from
friends and neighbors and the services
were well attended.
The bearers were George B. Milne,
James Scott, Stuart Diack, John Morgan
Peter Thorn and Milo Bassett. The re-
mains were inferred in Hope cemetery
and were escorted 70 the grnws BY a large
delegation from Granite lodge Of Masons
The Masonic burial service was given
at the grave BY Daniel Blake, master
of Granite lodge
The following flowers were senti Car
nations, Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Milne Mr..
and Mrs r. Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watt, Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Blackmore,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ridde, Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. Hurry, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rae,
Mrs. w Reith. Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan,
Mr. and Mrs. j. Scott, Mr. and Mrs ].
Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. w. Nichols, Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Houghton, Mr. and Mrs.
J. Milne, Mr.. and Mrs, A. Baril, Mr.. and
Mrs. ,. Stephen, Mr.. and Mrs w.
Charles, Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Mcmillan;
roses, Mr.. and Mrs George Williamson;
carnations and sweet peas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Thorn; floral star, roses, carnations
and sweet peas. Moore Bros employees;
pillow, AT Rest" from the family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
FIVE YEARS SENTENCE.
Imposed on Horace ManIey For Incest
With His Daughter.


Woodstock, June 19-In Windsor
county court, the jury in the case 81
State vs.. Horace Manley for incest with
his daughter, after being out all night
yesterday morning brought in a verdict
Of guilty Manley received severe
reprimand from Judge Alfred A. Hall
and was sentenced to be confined at hard
labor in the state prison At Windsor for
not less than four years, II months, and
25 days and not more than Ave years.
This was the maximum sentence
Elmer johnson of Weston, came into
court yesterday and pleaded guilty TO
bieamy. He and his wife had lived to-
gether for eleven years and separated by
mutual consent and he, being ignorant
and unable TO read or write, supposed
that he was free and after time mar
mied Nancy Smart. The court sentenc-
cd him to hard labor in the house Of cor.
reotion at Rutland for a period Of from
six months to year.
In connection with these eases Judge
Mall incidentally expressed the opinion
that the place and time for imprison-
ment for misdemeanors within the mean
ing Of the law should be left 70 the dis
cretion Of the court. He said that in
many cases, instead Of sentence to the
house OF correction or Jail being imposed,
he would recommend a system Of pro-
bation which should be strictly be lived
up to.
George Hart, Of Weston pleaded not
guilty to the burglary Of the house Of
Edgar Blodgett, Of the same place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
AN EXCITING
EXPERIENCE
For BalIOOniSts Who Ascend
ed at Rutland
LANDED NEAR LACONIA
They Decided Not to Attempt to Sail
Over Lake Winnepesaukee, as They
Had Used Up Most Of Their
Sand.

Laconia, N. IL, June lo.-About one
o'clock yesterday afternoon the balloon
Massachusetts, made q landing at Gil
manton six miles from here in a gale Of
wind Of forty-fye miles an hour after a
thrilling trip Of little more than two
hours from Rutland, Vt. The balloon
was in charge Of William Van sleet Of
Pittsfeld, Mass. as pilot, and the pas
sengers were Professor William II. Pick.
ering Of Harvard university and Jay b.
Benton Of the Boston Transcript.
Charles ]. Glidden, owner Of the bal.
loon, had intended to make the flight,
but owing to the high wind he dSAded
not to act as pilot on this trip
The start was made at 10i4o a. m,
from the park in Rutland under auspi-
cious circumstances, although a. stiff
northwest wind made it improbable
that the object Of the fight would Be
accomplished. This was to cross the
White Mountain range and land in
Maine.
The early part Of the flight was very
enjoyable, but when fifteen miles from
the Connecticut valley, a little after
eleven o'clock, the balloon struck an ad-
verse current and fell at the rate Of
1000 feet per minute. Pilot Van Sleet
warked as be has seldom had to work
before in his many flights aud a thrill
ing drop was checked Just in time to
prevent the aeronauts from being dash
ed to destruction on a high Hill. Il was
a very narrow escape and seven bags Of
ballast were dumped overheard before
the huge bag stopped its abrupt fall aud
slowly rose again.
The Connecticut valley was crossed
about sixteen miles from Windsor, and
the balloon, proceeding almost due east,
passed over Lake Sunspee. A change in
the direction Of the wind shifted the
course more 10 the northeast and short
~ before one o'clock, with Lake Winni-
pesaukee coming into view, Pilot Van
Sleet decided that II would be hazard
Gus to attempt the crossing. So much
ballast has been expended in checking
the unexpected fall that It would not
have been safe to attempt further fight.
A landing was picked and the descent
made. With the gale that was blowing
this threatened to be a hazardous pro-
position. Pilot Van Sleet finally brought
the huge bag close to the ground and
threw out the anchor Through mud
and trees the bag was dragged for fully
three hundred feet when the rip-cord
was finally pulled and the landing safely
made.
Vixen passing over Laconia the aero
nauts were sighted BY the townspeople
who had been on the watch. and automo.
biles chased the Massachusetts, through
Gilmanton to the scene Of the landing,
The Massachusetts, was packed up and
the party taken into Laconia, where the
bag was shipped to Pittsfeld and the
passengers started for Boston. Professor
and Mr.. Benton were greatly
pleased over their trip, and could not
say too much for the skill and eoolness
of Pilot Van Sleet. who safely conduct.
ed them through what might have been
4 disaster and safely landed them close
10 civilization after trip that was both
thrilling and delightful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
In Order to Whlten the Rep
utatiOn Of the Accused
TRIAL WILL END TONIGHT
Witnesses for Defense Testify as to Good
Character Of Thomas Harris, Who
Is Charged with the Murder
of Oscar Turner.

Bennington, June 1s.-The trial o.
Thomas Hams, who is charged with the
murder Of Oscar Turner Of Pownal
which was begun before Judge Water
man last Tuesday morning, is likely tt
go to the jury late today as the argt
ments promise to be short and the ew
dence was practically all submitted
yesterdays session.
During the morning session yester-
day number Of the acquaintance of
the respondent were placed on the stand
to testify to the character Of Harris and
they were unanimous in the opinion
that he was quiet, peaceable man eveE
when be had been drinking.
Another witness was Dr.. J. E. Coeh'
rane Of Dorset who was used 10 show
the possibility that Turner might have
been able to move and travel after he
was hit over the head with a pick ham
die by Harris near the South PownaI
mill pond on the night Of April II.
The physician was followed by Frank
A. Goldthwaite Of Athol, Moses Adams
OF North Adams and Christopher Jen-
nings Of Adams, Mass, conductors and
motormen on the Bennington & North
Adams electric road, who testified to
two different occasions when they had
trouble with Turner on the cars. In each
instance Turner, who the witnesses tes-
titled had been drinking, attempted to
strike and used vile language. Edward
Pratt Of Pownal also testified that he
saw Turner engage in fight in the pool
room at Pownal with man named
CoOdv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
SERVED DURING WAR.
John ]. Chase Of Essex Junction was
Old Railroad Man.

Essex Junction, June l9e-John j.
Chase, for many years resident Of
this village, died at the home Of George
Clark on South street Thursday evening
Mr.. Chase was borne at Burke, N. ",
November 20, ls4s. He served in the CT
vii war two years and ten months, as
a member of the Eighth Vermont regi-
ment He enlisted as teamgter and serv-
ed one and half years as a locomotive
engineer on detached service. Before his
enlistment. Mr. Chase was fireman
on the Central Vermont railroad and at
one time was employed as engineer at
the city water works in Burlington.
Three Of his brothers have also been
railroad engineers. He suffered shock
several years ago. since which he had
been in feeble health and had been cared
for at the home of his sister, Mrs. Clark.
for 16 years He was member Of
r. s. Sherman post, G. A. RI, and had
pension Of $72 month
He is survived by three brothers,
George Of Burlington, Edward Of Ottawa
and Herbert Of Winooski, and three sis.
ters, Mrs. Timothy Rivers, Mrs. Claude
Wallace and Mrs. George Clark Of this
village The funeral viii be held at his
late home Sunday morning at nine
o'clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
cRAupArIoN Ar 81. MlcAAEps.
Diplomas Were Presented to Number
Yesterday Afternoon.

Winooski, June ia large number Of
relatives and friends of the graduates Of
St. Mchael's college assembled yesterday
afternoon at two o'clock in college hall
to witness the annual commencement.
The exercises opened with a march by
the college baud, followed by a hearty
welcome given by J. Doyle as sultatorian.
The commencement essay, Joan Of Arc.
Maid Of France" BY d. Ryan; lie Jour
nal de Cbamplain." by G. Dubrlue. and
rs Religion a Theory or a Lifep by
w. j. Corbett, were well given. The
program was interspersed with selections
by the orchestra, quartette singing and
recitations Thomas Ryan gave a very
interesting address as yaledictorian.
After the presentation Of diplomas and
award Of prizes by the Rev Jean Marie,
the Rev. Fr. Barrett Of St. Mary's catbe.
dral gave a very instructive and inter-
esting address to the graduating class.
He showed the students how failures in
life are impossible if they always work,
persevere, are honest and loyal to their
religion The exercises closed with a
march by the band. Among the visiting
were the Rev. Frs. Barrett Of
Rand Of Winooski, Coifey Of
Bristol. Vezina Of Vergennes, Beauchene
Of Shelburne, Crosby OF Burlington, Ar
ehambault Of Shoreham, and Herrouet Of
Swanton.
The graduates weres Comercial di
plomas, A. Hatin, A. Scanlon, G. Stew
art; business certificates, NJ. NJ. Meag-
her. J.. Myers, O. Courville; classical
b. Anger, ] Doyle, W. Char
honneau. FL Ledue, A. Nolin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Murdo Patterson went TO Wells River
to-day on business.
George Murray went to Boston to-day
on few days business trip,
Thomas sberifFs went to South Rye
gate to-day on business trip.
William Johnston began work to-day
in the Office Of Attorney =. !. Scott
win spend few days ae the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs F, G. Wells.
Miss Belle Webster has returned from
a few days visit in Woodsville, n H.
D. Vernon Wells arrived yesterday
from the university Of Vermont and
Miss Beatrice Mann Of Randolph IS a
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
S. Whitcomb.
A. Albinola from Washington state
is visiting at the home Of bis sister,
Mrs. f, Prestini.
Miss Louise Webster has returned
from 0rmond, Fla, where she has been
for several months.
Miss Agnes Nelson is taking months
vacation from her duties at the New
England telephone exchange.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Morse and son
left to-day in their automobile for Old
Orchard Beach, Me, 70 spend the sum
mer at their cottage.
A large party of Cutler Corner-ites,
with lunch baskets, went to Dewey park
this forenoon for the annual reunion Of
the Cutler Corner School association.
The pastor will preach at both services
tomorrow in the Presbyterian church.
In the evening his subject will be, WAS
Man Evolved n The male quartette will
sing.
The "Cuban Giants" defeated the RED
Sox" yesterday by the score Of ii to o. |
for Cuban Giants. Brown
and Garabaldi; for Red Soxa Reddy |
and Tangueay.
Mrs. Alex. Cameron Of Robinson, Que,
and Kenneth Mccaskill Of Keith, Que, |
were called this city yesterday by the
condition Of their brother, Alex McCas- |
kill, who is seriously i'll.
Among arrivals at the City hotel last /
evening were A. p. Stewart, Chicago; |
Alice Beaufor, Boston; T. S. Carrigan,
I. b. Evens, Mansfield, Ohio
$. J. Brown, Providence, r. L; j. 4.
Summers, Providence, r. I
The funeral services over the remains
Df Charles Peltier, who died at the city |
farm Thursday after long illness with
were held at ST. Monica's
.hurch at nine o'clock this morning. Rev.
P. NJ MeKenna oilieiated and the service
was well attended by friends and rela-
lives. Interment was made in the Cath
bic cemetery.
The A. P. Abbott and company won
he second prize in the New Idea window
display contest given by the New Idea
Fashions" company fer the best windows
displaying their patterns. The window
vas trimmed by James Robertson. ir..
ind that it was the second best in com
petition with many of the largest stores
n this country and Canada speaks we'll
or the quality Of the work and the abil-
ty Of the trimmer The window was
displayed last March and q picture Of It
vas sent to the judges.
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HENEY AssA1Is CALHOUN.
Makes Closing Argument admits He
Has Ambition to Be Dis. Atty.

NefAN"tA+A@f
San Francisco, July l0.-Francis j.
Heney half completed Thursday night his
closing argument for the prosecution in
the case Of Patrick Calhoun, charged
with bribery. During his address Nj.
Heney admitted having an ambition to
become district attorney under the new
administration in San Francisco He also
outlined the theory Of the prosecution
designed to connect the president Of the
United Railroads with the accusation Of
bribery which has served as the basis of
a five months trial. Mr. Heney declared
the prosecution had no course open save
10 grant immunity TO the supervisors
who gave the most direct testimony
against the defendant
Isn't there enough here Of evidence
Of guilti" said Heney, ito sink Patrick
Calhoun to the bottomless pit OF hellg
Every hair on his head is guilty.
Caught in one crime, Ne has been back
OF a dozen more to prevent his conyic.
tion and obstruct the course Of judg-
ment.p
Reaching a discussion Of the activities
Of William Abbott of the legal force
of the United Railroads, Mr. Heney said,
Il am talking about William NJ. Alb.
bOtt, than whom no milder villain ever
cut a throat or seuttled ship. In ap.
pearance a Sunday school superintendent,
he is yet one Of men who were responsi-
BILE for this record Of black iniquityn
Mr.. Heney expected to conclude yes
terday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
LYNN MAN KILLED.
Joseph B. Breed Victim in Automobile
Accident.

Lttleton, Mass, June ia,--Huried
against a tree when his automobile skid
ded and overturned at sharp curve
near the centre Of this town yesterday
Joseph B. Breed OF Lynn was killed. His
wife was thrown to the ground and sus-
tanned fractures Of one ankle and one
wrist. The other occupants Of the car,
Mr. Breeds son.in-law, Henry Burraee,
Boston lawyer, and the chauffeur, es-
capped with only slight bruises. Mr.. and
Mrs. Breed had spent yesterday at the
summer home Of their daughter. Mr.. Bur
rage's wife, in Templefon Early yester-
day forenoon they started in the auto
mobile on the return trip 10 Lynn, ac-
companied By Mr.. Burridge Coming in
10 Littleton, the chauffeur was driving
the car at high rate Of speed whom he
suddenly came to sharp turn in the
road. The early morning rain had made
the road muddy, and the machine slid
along and finally was upset. Mr.. Breeds
head struck against q tree and he was
dead when picked up, Tho Others land
ed on the ground. As soon as possible
Mrs. Breed was removed to the Lowell
General hospital, whore her injuries were
stated TO be serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
PRINT PAPER DUTY
Senate Adopts s4 Rate By Vote Of n
70 20.

Washington, June i9.--Just before ad-
iournment last night the Senate adopted
BY a vote Of "A 70 90 the amendment
Of the Senate committee on finance FIX
ing a duty Of s4 a ton on print paper, ID
place Of the House rate Of So a ton but
the other amendments to the wood pulp
and print paper schedule had not been
acted upoH when the Senate adjourned
at seven o'clock.
After the vote was taken there was
an effort to reach an agreement upon
time for voting for the various income
and corporation tax propositions Mr.
Aldrich sought to obtain general agree
ment to postpone the further considera.
tion Of this question until after the dis.
posal of the tariff schedules, but Sena-
tors Bailey and Cummings insisted upon
coupling with the agreement an under.
standing that there should be taken a
direct vote upon the adoption Of an in
come tax amendment and no agreement
was reached.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-19
A GRAND WIND UP.
Capt Collins Pitched The Game Of His
Life For Vermont Yesterday.

Burlington, june 19.-cept. Ray Col.
lins wound up his four ytsrs' base bali
career the university of Vermont
yesterday afternoon by pitching his dol-
lege to a 4 10 ] victory over Pennsyl.
yania State college Collins struck out
nineteen men and allowed but five hits,
while he didn't pass a single man. Collins
will Join the Boston Americans after
his graduation from college Yesterdays
was the last game for Vermont, the team
closing with a record Of thirteen vic
tories and nine defeats.
Following the game the members Of
the Vermont team met and elected NJ. J.
Burlington Of Pownal as their captain
for next season. The election was I'M
animous. burlington has caught for the
varsity team three years and is con.
sidered the best catcher that Vermont
has ever had and, by many, the best
catcher in the college world. In throw
ing bases burlington has always excell-
ed, particularly this season, and his
Judgment Of the different situations
that quickly arises In base ball has al.
ways been excellent. His election, no
doubt, will unanimously please the
teams admirers.