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affairs of that country, who is at pres
ent on his way here. may succeed Senior
Don Calero as Mexican Ambassador.
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The Housekeepers' Alliance will give a
luncheon and a sale OF Porto Rican en-
brOideries and other fancy articles to-
day from l2:3o to . p. m. at the home
OF Mrs \. P. Clark, jr., 1852 Lanier
Place. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, president
OF the alliance, will assist, also Ellen
Vinton, Mrs w. D. Bigelow. and others.
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Mr. and Mrs. John B. Henderson gave
a breakfast yesterday in honor Of Gov,
Francis OF Missouri. Among the guests
were Representative and Mrs. William p.
BorIand. Lieut.. Gen. Nelson \. Miles, l.
s A, retired: Miss Janet Richards,
Nine. Louis Pastor and Mr.. William Ack-
land.
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Miss Mary Perkins Quincy. OF New
York and LitChfeld, Conn. is visiting
Mrs Austin Stickney, at her residence
in y Street.
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Mr.. and Mrs Perry Belmont enter
tained informally at luncheon yesterday.
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For n Disordcred stomach

The Misses Patton began their Sunda!
afternoons "at home yesterday.
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Mrs. Hosmer. formerly Miss Estelle de
Peyster. is visiting Rear Admiral and
Mrs. John MCGOWAN. at their residence
in Sixteenth Street.
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Lieut. Byron A. Long. L. s. n, enter
tained a number of guests at luncheon
yesterday at the Chevy Chase Club
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The many Washington friends Of Dr.
Ralph Walsh will regret TO learn OF his
serious Illness at his country home at
Jerusalem Mills, Md.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
Ten YEARS. FOX MR.. HAMMER
Convicted. o. .hooting isc- Husband in
III. Head while Hi'linc /,
AutomobiIr.

lochrurt. y. y. Dec. Eth" luly i'll
tnr case of Mrs Mary NJ. Hammer. charg-
ed with shooting her husband, GeorS"
Hammer. with intent to kill. late to-day
brought in Il verdict of guilty. Judge
Hickey imposed Il sentence of imprison-
mcnt at hard labor COR not less than 10
years and not more than II years ANA
sN months In discharging the jurymen,
Judee Hickey thanked them for their
close attention to the evidence and SAID
he did not see how they could reach a
verdict other than the one returned. Mrs
Hammer was overoo and had tn he car
ried from the court room.
Hammer was driving an automobile at
the rate of 10 miles an hour on the Nj
agara Falls Buffalo river road late one
night in September when the shooting
occurred Mrs. Hammer, sitting in the ton
mean with her four-year- boy. shot
Hammer in the back of the head. The
bullet mushroomed on his skull and
penetrated the muscles in the back or
his neck \ defect in the mechanism
of the revolver. experts testified al the
trial. probably saved Hammers life. In
irving to conceal the weapon MIR. Han
ncr accidentally shot herself in the leg.
She tlen threw the revolver under q
boardwalk where 1t was found several
weeks later,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19

n. ueaton of Montpelier; representatives
10 the ,mperial council, George II. Almon
OF Montpelier, w A. Kicker of st. Johns
bury. l.. NJ. Heath OF Bethel, Robert f.
T1nney OF Middlebury.
A ann of money was appropriated by
the members to purchase n jewel for the
retiring illustrious potentate, Joseph W.
Jackson of Barre. Dean =. Town. who
held the office of treasurer for several
Years. declined a reelection. G. II. Hea-
ton. who was reelected recorder has
held that position with the exception of
one wear since 1876. After the election OF
officers. the following candidates were
escorted across the hot sands: Joseph r.
Lance OF Mortified. Harry Il. Spring.
stead and Robert n. Darling of Bradford,
Waiter j. Adrch of st. Johnsbury,
Cicero q. Clifford of Bethel, Andrew J.
Brown of Montpelier. Irving S. Coburn
Of Milton, John H. Stewart of Middle
bury. Harold c. Mcmahon of stowe,
John f.. Weeks of Middlcbury Aiger L.
Warren Of Tarlcc, William w. Reirden
and william r. Barrows of Barton and
George ". Grant of Barre. A continuous
lunch of the Wcll-known goat milk brand
Was served
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
UNsEAT REPRESENTATIVE
House by Larger Vote Refuses TO Sea,
His Democratic Opponent.

Washington, Dec. u Representative
Charles G. Bowman of the 18th Pennsyl.
vania district was unscated BY the House
to-day by the passage. 153 to lis. of
resolution declaring that corrupt practice
had been used in his election in 1910 At
the same time the House refused, ~
to IS. to seat George r. Mclean, hi.
democratic opponent, 1t was charged or
the floor that Mclean had been guilty
of the same practices as We're alleged
AGAINST bowman. The seat from the lltt
district will be vacant until March T. when
1t will be filled by John j. Casey. a demo-
crat elected i'm November.
The fight over the case on the floor was
enlvened by a bitter passage between
Representative y. Mitchell Palmer and
John r. Farr. both Of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Palmer had referred to the charge that
the influence of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western railroad had been used
for Bowman.
The gentleman must not forget the
efforts which that corporation through It's
officials made for him. at his solicitation,
observed Mr.. Farr as he mentioned that
Mr.. Palmer a local attorney for the
railroad in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Palmer replied That he was loco
counsel for the Iackawanna but declarei
that any statement that he had ever So
licted the aid of any corporation for him
self or any one else vas 'w!lful. del.h'
crate and malicious falsehood" He de
manded that Farr either apologize OF
prove his charge to the House.
The incident ended by Representative
| Heton making a point Of order and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
VERMONT RED CROSS
REFLECTS ITS OFFICERS

Montpelier, Dec l2.-The Vermont Chap
ter OF the American Red Cross held it's
annual meeting at the reception room
at the state House yesterday afternoon
at l 40 o'clock. with Charles E. Allen of
Burlington presiding in place of the presi-
dent DR.. n. ID. Holton Of Brattleboro
who was attending the American Red
Cross annual meeting at Washington. The
same officers were elected: President,
Dr. Holton; vice-president, Franklin s,
Billings of Woodstock; secretary. Charles
8. Forbes of St. Adams; treasurer. Harry
s. Howard of Burlington. The treasurer s
report showed that 12O dues had been
paid during the year, and that the society
had donated 339 to the missionary relief
fund and $l2l.a5 for the Chinese famine
fund of last summer. The Christmas seal
sale last year provided about $500. OF
which SAG was donated for tne patients
a. the sanatorium at Pittsford and 5000
10 the Bratueboro Anti-Tuberculosis camp,
for which Brattleboro also raised over
500. The report OF Mrs. W. II. Phelps OF
Burlington was read, showing that she
had raised and expended spas in Burling-
ton for local anti.tuberculosis work.
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VERMONT GRANGE
ENDS CONVENTION
Completes Election of Officer,
and Adopts Several Resolu-
tons Criticizes Fairs.

Rutland, Dec. 12.-Tho fist annua
convention of the Vermont STATE
Grange closet here this afternoon
after a session lasting since Tuesda,
morning at which the maximum at.
tendance was 900 The final businest
included the election of these officers
in addition to the more important one.
chosen yesterday; Treasurer, f. y
pier of Brattleboro: secretary a. n
Priest of Randolph; gate keeper. J.. r.
Morgan of South Woodstock Ceres
Mrs. ina Joslyn of Northhell Pomona
Miss Jennie Bell Of East 1fardwick
Flora, Mrs. r. w. Sargent of Brattle
boro; lady assistant steward, Mrs. VI
W. Hyland of Washington member.
of executive committee, H. w. Sar-
gent of Brattleboro and Orlando j.
Martin of Plainfeld
Signed resolutions were adopte tn.
gist of which was as follows That
tne Changers oppose legislation tend.
Ing to establish a fiat rate upon in
tangibles of 5-10 and 10 of pei
cent. as provided by a bill before tn,
present Legislature: that the Grang'
deplores the action of the fair man
asements regarding midways AMI pro
tests against the allowance of illega
or immoral games or attractions.
resolution providing that surplus
money of the state Grange be let out
to subordinate oranges at n rate nos
to exceed five per cent for the pur.
chase of buildings or for the paymen,
of indebtedness in building grange
hail was referred to a committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
TROLLEY CARS IN
A SERIOUS CLASH
Passengers Injured near Poultney
Wagon Pole Caused Elec-
trio to Run Away.

Rutland. Dec. IA series of mshaps,
which eliminated with the crashing
together of "A runa way and regular main
line electric car on the Poultnev branch,
near that town, occurred last night about
midnight.
The passengers on the rlina way car
jumped and sustained minor injuries. ana
the ~ passengers on the other car Were
bruised. while the motorman. James Nc
Dcrmott. saved his life by jumping after
setting his brakes. Vernon Heath of
Castcton Is In Jail at Poultney. pending
an investigation of the trouble. The car
due in Poultney about midnight colidcd
with "A team OF horses driven by Heath
about a quarter of mile east of the vii
lage. He was driving down the companys
right of way and it Is claimed he was
intoxicated ana he Is in Jail on this
charlc.
The team and car met head-on, and the
pole ran through the vestibulc, tearing
away the controller on its way. one hors"
was killed. The CONDUCTOR Charles NJ
Nahon. started for Poultncv to tclephon"
to this city for assistance ana while he
was gone the motorman attempted to re-
pair his car. While working about the
] controller. there was q sudden fash ana
he was knocked off the platform and IL"
car started backing MP
The passengers. some of them
women. all jumped. and in this way
they were injured The car ran along
for over three miles with not per
son aboard and hral!r crashed into
car in charg" If Notorman McDermott
and Conductor Duncan This ear con
tanned II passengers and many re
ccvcd slight bruises The vestibule'
of the car were smashed in. Amont
th,Sc injured We're. Mrs Margaret
swans. badly brrised and sufferinr
from shock. unconscious until iiv'
o'cipck this afternoon: Misses Nellie
Hrowne ..@157 akin Mary Brown
Mrs jennie Frazier and Harold Ros
crs. all If PoUltuev The last named
were nv, seriously injured All
iilDnp1 from the runaway car.
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VERDICT OF $500 FOR HUNT
Jury Awards Damages and Costs In
Assault Case.

Middlebury. Dec. 13.-In Addison
county court in the case of Pola Hunt
VS.. william ]. Lee. a suit for damages
by assault. the jury returned verdict
this afternoon for the plaintiff to re-
cover $500 damages and costs.
The case of Erwin c. Piper vs.. the
Boston & Maine railroad was begun
Mr.. Piper is Middlebury drover and
is suing to recover damages for the
roads failure to get a carload of live
stock from Bellows Falls to Boston
on time. The shipment left Middle
bury on March % and not getting int
Boston until after two o'clock the
next afternoon, too late for thA
weeks market. a. r. Sturtevant anc
James b. DonOway of Middlebury and
7. ". Moloney of Rutland appear fo,
the plaintiff and w. II. Lawrence oil
Rutland for the defendant company
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ORANGE COUNTY COURT.
Respondents In the Tunbridge burg.
larry Case Plead Guilty.

Chelsea Dec. BIN the case OF State
VS.. Byron Avery and Eugene Avery
where the respondents were charged with
S. 3. Buell's store at South
STAFFORD, and which has occupied the
attention Of Orange county court for the
past two days, the jury brought in a
verdict OF mot guilty at eight o'clock
last evening. In the case of State vs..
Leon Bates Of Tunbridge, charged with
burglary, the respondent pleaded guilty
to petit larceny,
In State W. John Bates OF Tunbridgc
charged with receiving stolen goods the
respondent this morning pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to three months in the
Orange county Jail at Chelsea and 10 pay
the costs of prosecution. The respondent S
wife, Mrs, frances Bates. pleaded guilty
to the same offense, but sentence in heI
case was suspended pending the repor;
OF the probation officer. Leon Bates, the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Bates, having
already pleaded guilty to charge OF
petit larceny, was sentenced to serve
three months In the county Jail at Chelsea
and pay he costs Of prosecution.
The divorce case OF Jennie Rattee VS.
Ernest Rattee Of Randolph was heard
but the court reserved it's decision. II
the case of State VS.. Jessie Kinney Of
Newbury, the respondent pleaded guilty
to the charge Of unlawful marriage.
In a plea for the respondent Mr.. Spragu'
said that at the time she married
Alphonse Dyott Of Newport on May 81
1912. she vas then a divorced woman will
four children to care for and was un
aware OF the offense she was committing
The court sentenced the respondent Il
not less than two or more than fou
years In the State prison at Windsor, bu
sentence was suspended and she wa
placed in the hands OF the probation OF
| ficer until further order OF the court,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
P0SIOFFICl DEFICIT $6@,ooo
Mr.. Hitchcock's Figures Are
1900, 600 Out Of the Way.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE postofhce APP
preparation BILL aggregating 3Ns, +Ss. ISL.
including $4,000 for parcels post equip
ment and $4,000 for the parcels post COM
mission. was reported to the House to-
day The total Is a decrease of 33.3ol III
from last years estimates.
Despite the postmaster-generafs report
OF a small surplus for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1911, the postofice COM
mittee reported that there was deficiency
Of about $627,ooo instead Of a surplus OF
$4,000 for that year Similarly. according
to the committee, the accounts charge
able TO this year may make a change IN
the postmaster-general's audited postal
deficit Of 81, 7s5, 523 for the hscal year 1912.
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ton. This attack, which was the sub
iect of a secret inquest few days ago
was committed in house on West street
where the men had gone after attending
a local theatre. An argument arose and
the men came to blows. Pap0tta seeing
he was getting the worse OF the fight
crew Il revolver and fired. The bullet en-
tered above the hip and proved to be
nothing more than a flesh wound.
razor was produced and the bullet was
removed this rude surgery sufficine in
the minds Of the crowd The matter had
been kept quiet up to the time of the ar
rest of the respondent to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
KILLED CRAWLING FOR HELP
Harry Young and Mis-" Martha Hulctt
struck by Freight Train.

Arlington. Doc l5.-While crawling
along the railroad track seeking aid for
himself and young woman after hay
ing been injured by freight train, Harry
Young. aged IS years, was killed by an
other train near here early yesterday
morning.
Young and Miss Martha Hulett were
ar,v,ng home from "A dance when the
horse became frightened as they We're
nearing the village ana ran on 10 the
Rrt,and railroad crossing, colliding with
a passing freight
Young was the first to recover con-
seriousness and although pad'y hurt'
started crawling up the track He had
gone about 200 Yards when second train
overlook him. the engineer falling to see
him in the darkness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
HALF A MILLION LOSS.
PatersOn's Most Destructive Fire
since COnfagratiOn Of 1902.

Paterson. y. j., Dec. 1.-THE bushes.
section of this city was visited to-da,
with the most destructive fire sinf the
great contla grafton of 1892. The entire
fire lighting force battled against spread
ing flames for three hours. A. the emo
of that time the John j. piskon depart
ment store, the j. \. Van Wrinkle com
pany's hardware store. the GersleN ofic,
building and several other important bust
ness structures were in ruins and damag'
estimated at 100000 had been caused
Joseph Pupp a Waterman, is in hos
pital with both legs broken. His iniuriea
were received by Jumping from thirc
floor window ledge
Practically the entire trolley car and
telegraph service of the city was crippled
through breaking of wires. The fire start
ed in the Diskon department store and
the causs is not known.
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FAT MEN ELECT OFFICERS.
:. :. ballard of Montpelier chosen
President Of 1920 HeaVyweights.

Wells River, Dec. l5.-The annual
meeting OF the New England Fat Mems
sinh which has "A membership of 300,
was held here Yesterday The follow
inc officers were elected; 5. 5. Bal
lard Montpelier. president H. T. ia'
ker, Bradford. secretary d. r mar
Wells River, treasurer A. H. bichi''"'
Portland, Me, and w. f. Lawrence
Haverhill \. H., executive committee
r. w. Glover Lisbon. n, H. vice-pres-
ident for New Hampshire other VICE
nresidents will be elected later
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
SPIRITUALISTS TO MEET
AT CAPITAL JANUARY "a

MONTPELIER. bee. 12.-Tho annual con-
venton of the Vermont State Spiritualist
association will be- held here in Grand
Army hall January q. % and &c, 1918
Or. George r. Warnc OF Chicago. prcsi-
dent of the National Spritualist associa-
ton will be the speaker from out of the
State. Mrs Fffio I. Webster will serve as
message bearer. Other State speakers
who are invited to he present and con-
duct symposums during the session are
Mrs. Sarah Wiley Mrs. Abbc Crossctt
Mrs Emma Paul and Mrs. : Y. V. Booth.
PETITIONS N BANKRUPTCY.
Rutland, Dec l2.-An Involuntary
petition in bankruptcy against tn"
Crescent creamery comrany Of Hart
ford and Milton was fled to-day IN
the office nero Of Clerl, +. :. Plat sc
the United Statca court. The petition.
! inr creditors are Carl L. White VI
Georgia. A. - Maynard and Il. g.
Neal OF Hartford and H. !. Miller o.
Iiartland. Their claims aggregate
ss7940
4 voluntary petition has been nlcl
by Elihu Z. Icrrick If Swanton. His
liabilities are given as $S,0G7 and he
claims to have asset Of $@.i5e, Of
which $500 's exempt.
HONOR FOR VERNDNT WOMEN
! Waterbury,. Dee. l2.-Mrs. W l.. Was
son, president of the State Federation
Of Wom1n'a clubs tells of the honor
/ paid the federation by iienry Turner
Bailey Of Mas .rhusetts, editor of the
School Arts Meoa2inc. who has asked
10 use tn outire Cor art study prepared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19

Wash,ngton, Dec ITO prevent insane
men from, running wild and endangering
live, IN Alaska, sherman p. Allen, as
s,start secretary Of the treasury. to-day
recommended to Attorney-General Wick
arsho,, that United States commissioners
-, hoa,d the revenue cutters. patrolling
uo-,n~ sea. he empowered to try in
so,,.v cases. Because Of the absence Of
oour, facilities. the territory is facing
n problem in disposins of its insane
through judicial process
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
CROUPY COUGHS AND WHEEZY
COLDS

The quickest simplest way to rid the
.hildrer OF dangerous croupy coughs and
wheezy stuffy colds Ia to give them
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. II
gives almost instant relief and stops a
cough promptly II soothes and heals
Contains no optates J. w. O'Sullivan. p
Church Street. Adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
DEATH OF PAUL SMITH.
Venerable Adirondack Hotel Man Falls
to survive Operation.

Paul Smiths, n Y, Dec. lb.-Pau
Smith. venerable Adirondack hotel man
aged s.. died tonight in the Royal VIC
toria hospital Montreal, from the effect
Of surgical operation performed SOM
time ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-19
Reunion OF THE
1910 LEGISLATURE
Presiding Officers, 81 Senators
and 90 Representatives Pres
ent-Tributes to Dead.

Montpelier. Dec. 12-The first re-
union of the Vermont Legislature Of
1910 was held in the state House to-
night with II senators and 95 repre-
sentatives present.
The Senate of 1910 was called to
order by Lieut.. Gov. Slack, devo-
tional exercises being conducted by
Chaplain Farnham. President Slack
welcomed the members and paid a
feeling tribute to the two departed
members. Senators CUTS of orwell and
Sever OF Williamstown. a resolution
carrying greetings to Senator Lyford.
who Is ILL., was carried by rising
vote. The present reunion organza-
ton was called In office and after n
few words OF greeting the mem bcrs
repaired to the House where Joint
session was enjoyed.
At 7:45, Speaker Frank r. Howe
raped for order. exercises being CON
Quoted by the chaplain. the Rev. Mr..
ford OF Windsor. AS soon as the
! prayer was finished. Mr. Gage Of
Weathersfleld and Mr.. Fletcher OF
Cavendish addressed the chair. Both
out Of order" said the speaker. the
clerk will call the roll" The calling Of
the roll by Clerk Charles A. Plumley
showed a5 present
Mr.. Gage called up II 9MS, a fat
rate bill for revenue only. debating at
length upon its merits.
Speaker Howe called on Mr. Miller of
! Bethel for list OF deceased members
| which was given as Mr. Stevcns nj
Watervllo. Mr.. Dodds Of North Hero and
NJ. Wall o. Dorset. 4 committee of six.
coinposed of Mcssrs. Abbott Of Land
grove. Orvs Of Manchester. Clar,, Of
Morristown. FACE Of HYDE Park. French
of Grand Isle and ,Virhtn,at, of ,lb,,r,
was appointed by the chair to draw IL,
suitable resolutions on the doc.oso.
mcmb. rs. these to he publiehcd in tho
county papers
For n half hour the assembly indui,ed
in hearty lau,,hs at tIa cv,on.o ot 49,
members, the sneaker ,al,in,. I'm the
spe akcrs and SUGGESTING their vo,l.
known hobby. as their subi.c.s
Mr.. Peck of burlington. NOR. eor,ous
than som. others said ,ba, - ra,,nior
means moro than the shake nf ,b, ,,i,,,a
L.. hand ard the kindly yords :, r,..or,
tn. nut,inc ~. b,,,,, ,,,o,,,,,. ,.. 49,.
common c,,icihlo n,,t or r.,i,, ,,,.,o, -,
ncs, of human ,o.io,, ,n1 ,t, -, ,..
tiruI enoacb y r,,,rs ,,o ,,.,,- =.
rothor of r,o, vino ho,.a ie,u, g.
time IN oor,ror s.r,.,o, ., ;,
moan. mara :, ,,,.,o,,, .,.
eo,,, 90 ,.,,,a 49,, .., ''''''' 10
,b, fa,,ov.,,i, y
too1
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RAZOR REMOVED BULLET.
Rutiawd italian Now Held 4" New York
ON Assault Charge.

Rutland. Dec. l5.--Stephano Papotta OF
this CITY ia being held in New York on
charge of assault with intent to XIII, the
,f.rso having been committed November
% against another italian by ''e n'"o
of Guiliani. Special offic"r James i''"h-
iello is arranging Tor the man eA''a''-
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MT. SINAI TEMPLE MEETS.
G. H. Gibson Of bellows Falls Elected
IIiustrious Potentate-Thc Initiates.

Montpelier. Dec, l3.-The Seth annual
meeting Of Mt Sinai Temple. No g. An
Client Arabic Order Of Mobiles OF the Mys.
tic Shrine. was held this evening In ar
mory hall with large attendance,
The new officers elected are: Illustrious
potentate. Charles II. Gibson os Bellows
Falls: chief rabban, Elroy y, Whitaker Of
Barre; assistant abban, Edwin $. Meigs
OF Burlington; high priest and prophet
Collins Blakey Of Montpelier; oriental
guide, George l. whitney Of Bellows
Falls; treasurer. David A Elliott of
White River Jupctiazs recorder, Charles