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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Wilson Has Slight Attack of
q. ...sss Grippe==Passes Xmas in Bed.

no event in Virginia in recent years
has attracted more attention.
Probably the most spectacular fea-
ture of the celebration will be the
heralding of the arrival in Virginia
of the distinguished visitor by the
glare of bon-fir
From the time his special train
crosses over the state line, at Alex
andria until it arrives in Staunton,
Gov Wilson's approach will be sig
nalized by hundreds of bon fires.
The celebration will bring to Staun-
ton prominent members of the Unit
ed States Senate and House of Rep
resentatives, state officials. including
Gov. Mann and hosts of friends of the
President elect. The celebration will
end, on Saturday, with a parade, par
ticipated in by federal, state, and
other military organizations and civic
bodies which will be reviewed by the
President elect
Mr.. Wilson is scheduled to arrive in
Stanton, at $50 Friday evening. From
the station ne will be escorted to the
house where he was born the Presbyte-
rian manse, when his father was pastor
of the local Presbyterian church. There
he will be received by Rev. \. NJ. Fra
ger as the official representative of the
city and his host during his visit. a
torchlight procession and a local street
demonstration will be held, Friday even
ing, with addresses by prominent visitors
| to the city.
! On Saturday morning, an informal re-
ception will be held at the home of DR.
Frazer. at which the guest of honor viii
receive all state, county and city officials
honored visitors, and members of the
| Wilson celebration committee. Then will
occur the military and civic parade. II
the afternoon, DR.. Frazer will deliver
from the front porch of the Mary Bald
win Seminary an address of welcome t.
Mr.. Wilson, to which he will RESPOND
Following this, the Tresident-elect viii
hold a public reception at the seminary
At night an old Southern dinner will enc
the festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
A $4,000 FIRE
AT BANGOR, MAINE

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 25.-Fire originating
from an unknown cause in the large
wooden building on Front street owned
by c. ID. Stanford and f. w. Hill, caused
damage of $4,000 to building and con-
tents. The A. r. Hopkins Co, which
occupied the lower part of the building
as storehouse for grain and cement.
estimates it's loss at about $780, covered
by insurance; Mulvany Brothers, sail
makers, occupying the upper floor, lost
5000, with insurance of $500. and hum
dreds of awnings stored in the loft were
burned, this loss falling upon individual
owners. The damage to the building is
estimated at 5000; insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Pass Christmas at Hudson,
N. " Far from Home.
Far from HomeSick Six SurViS.
ing Members Observe Day.
General" Resale G. Jones Plays
Santa CIaus-.Makes Speech.

Hudson, y. Y, Dec. 25.-One hun
dred and twenty-five miles from their
home firesides, the Suffragette army.
which is en- route from New York to
Albany, carrying a message to Gov
Elect Sulzer, passed Christmas day in
this city.
Processing that they We're far from
homesick, the six surviving members
of the expedition observed the day
with festivity, at the same time los
ing no opportunity to advertise the
cause of suffrage Blistered feet did
not prevent the women from organ
izing a roller skating party at which
General" Rosalic G. Jones, standing
on her skates in the middle of the
rink, addressed more than a hundred
skaters.
In the afternoon. the army gather
ed at the invitation of Miss Jones
in the parlors of their hotel and We're
surprised to find a Christmas tree
agleam with candles and burdened
with gifts appropriate to the occasion.
Playing the role of Santa Claus.
the fair General" presented the gifts
10 her Troops as rewards for BRAY
cry in the performance of duty The
troops, in turn, presented their com
mander with a copy of Pilgrims
Progress" Inscribed within the COW
er was And it came to pass when
the people heard the sound of trump
cts, and the people shouted and the
walls of Albany fell flat"
THAT they WILL announced Miss Jones
as she read the inscription, land we
will march around them 10 times. once for
each state that has granted suffrage to
women"
In costumes representing women in his
tory who advocated woman's suffrage
from the 18th century to the present time
the marchers attended, tonight, a charity
ball, the city's annual society event
Miss Jones went as Abigail Adams. who
asked the trainers of the Constitution tc
grant women equal rights with men, and
Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubs as Margaret
Brent. who advocated the cause of wo.
man suffrage during early colonial days.
There being but 50 miles of the Journey
left, and, until Dec. 81, in which to COM
plete it, tomorrows march will be reduc-
ed to five miles, ending at Stockport
Tho snow was thawing. tonight and
the prospects were for a slushy tramp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
School Children tOPe-
titi0nNatiOn' sRulers.

Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 25.-One hun
bred and twenty-five thousand school
children of Buffalo and vicinity are
to sign a mammoth investigation to
be sent to the heads of nearly half u
hundred countries all over the globe.
requesting them for the sake of their
little cousins in those lands to send
as many delegates as possible to the
Fourth International Congress of
School Hygiene which will meet here,
next August.
In addition the invitation will be
signed by DIR. Charles W. Eliot, pres
ident emeritus of Harvard University,
who is president of the congress- and
Mayor Fuhrmann.
Formal invitation for the congress
will be issued through the state de-
partment at Washington. President
Elect Wilson is to be asked to deliver
the opening speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Condition of India's
Viceroy Favorable.

Delhi. India, Dec. 25.-The official
bulletin issued, this evening, concern
ing the condition of the vieeroy, Baron
Hardinge, who was severely injured
by bomb thrown by an Indian tan
attic Monday, describes his progress
as satisfactory. but adds that the ply
sicians believe that he will not be able
to resume his duties within two or
three weeks. The temperature of the
patient is normal, and the pain is
subsiding. The perpetrator of the out
rage has not been found, nor has any
clue of the others supposed to be in
volved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
FOUsN D w WRECKED.
British Schooner Aidine Piled UP On
Rocks.

st. Pierre, MID, Dec. 25,-The British
schooner Aldine. bound from Boston to
Lunenburg, n. s, but blown off from her
course by the southwest storm of. yes
terday, was found piled up on the north
coast of st. Pierre roads at daylight,
today.
No trace of the crew was to be found
but a hundred or more kerosene barrels
and remnants of a general cargo were
picked up along the shore,
The schooner was driven onto the coast
in the snowstorm of yesterday and it is
feared that all of her crew were lost.
The Aldine is a schooner of 112 tons
three-masted and carrying ordinarily six
men. She was built at LaHave. n. s.
in 1903 and was owned by A. V. Conrad
of Lunenburg, n. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Conditions and General Forecast.

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, Dec. 25.-Pressure has in
creased over Eastern, Northern and Far
Western districts and has fallen some.
what over the Southwest. 1t is decidedly
above normal over the Atlantic states,
the northern Rocky Mountain and PA
teau regions. During Wednesday the
weather was fair over practically all
parts of the country. There We're local
SHOWS. however, during Tuesday night in
north New England and north New York
The temperature has fallen over the
Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions and
it has risen generally over the region
from the Mississippi valley to the At
lantic coast. No storm of any conse-
quence is within the field of observation
The indications are that the weather Will
be generally fair Thursday and Friday
except on the North Pacific coast, where
there will be rain, aud along the Gull
coast, where it will be unsettled. Tenn
perature changes will be unimportant in
the East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
FIRE IN HouLToN.
Fire Department Do Good Work
Loss Probably $1,000.

Houlton, Ne, Dec. 25.--Fire broke out.
Tuesday. in the barn adjoining the fine
residence of L. Fl. Powers on High
street. starting in the hay. from some
cause not at present determined. Al.
though it was hard fire to fight, the fire.
department checked spread to the fine
Powers residence The damage will Prob
ably be $1,000. insured. The kennels OF
Mr.. Powers. containing many nne dogs.
was threatened bat all were rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
SNOW GALORE.
Christmas or Nantucket Island Pass.
ed In Digging.

Nantucket. Mass, Dec. 25.-Christ-
mas day on Nantucket island was
spent in digging out from under a
thick blanket of snow, which fell in
Yesterdays storm, and in an endeav-
or to re-establish communication by
wire with different parts of the is
land and with the mainland.
The northeast storm, which reached
here. at 4 a. NJ, yesterday. continued
fer II hours. Snow fell necessarily and
all the telegraph and telephone lines
on the island We're Frustrated Even
the cable to Martha S Vineyard was
put out of commission by break in
the land connection.
The snow fall averaged more than
two feet, and all the island roadways
We're completely blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Boston, Dec. PA blanket of
snow, ranging from a couple of feet
in the south to scarcely a trace in
the north made Christmas in New
England today, a white one for the
first tine in three wears. The wealth
er, however. was a repetition of the
Indian summer conditions which pre-
vailed, last year. for it was clear, calm
and warm throughout the day.
Retail dealers in Boston announced
that their sales had averaged heavier
then ever before. due, ii was believed,
to the shop arly" warning.
The fire department reported q
smaller number of fires from Christ
mas trees than in many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Harry Gunther, %, a clerk employed
in the restaurant of Caleb Prindle, was
asphyxiated by Illuminating gas, Tues
day morning. at the home of Mr. Prin-
die On Southworth street, Williams
town, Mass, where he roomed. His
body was found during the forenoon
by Mrs. Samuel Cheney, a neighbor of
the Prindles, who was caring for the
house in the absence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Prindle, who are visiting in Washing
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
MONTENEGRO PEACE
DELEGATES STARTLED,
Run1Or That Austria Will Attempt
To Hinder Taking of SCutari==Fail=
ure TO DemObiIize Causes a STIR
Turkey Decides on Proposition.

delegates were not sent to London te
commit suicide.
The Porte has repeated to the Pow
ers the demands made d month ago for
"a consular inquiry respecting the
atrocities alleged to have been commit
ted by the allies in the occupied ter
ritories.
Several marines from the United
States converted yacht Scorpion had
an alteration. today, with some per
sons in a public building, ending in
blows ore of the men involved was
Senor Sola, d military attache of the
Spanish legation.
The Bulgarian general, Iyanof, ar
rived in Constantinople recently. He
has had several interviews with Kiamil
Pasha. the grand vizier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
LlFESAVERS HELP
An unknown Craft Out of Difficult
Position.

Chatham, Mass, Dec. 25.-A three
masted schooner anchored on the
shoals off Monomy Point, flying sig
nails OF distress. today. After the life
savers had gone aboard, the schooner
was taken in tow by the revenue cut
ter Acushnet and proceeded to the
westward. probably for Vineyard Hav-
en-. The life savers remained aboard
to help the crew of the vessel. the
Identity Of which was unknown here,
to man the pumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
THEWEATHER
FAIR-WARMER.

Washington, Dec 25.-Forecast for
North New England Fair, Tuesday;
warmer in interior; Friday, fair;
moderate south and southwest winds.
South New England and East New
York: Fair, Thursday and probably
Friday: moderate temperature; light
10 moderate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
AWAITS ITS SON.
Birthplace of Gov. Wilson Ready for
His Visit.

stanton, Va, Dec 25.-With all ar
rangements practically completed,
stanton, the birthplace of Woodrow
Wilson, President elect, anxiously
awaits the arrival of it's distinguished
son, next Friday night which Will
mark the beginning of the celebration
in honor of his homecoming. The city
is in gala attire for the celebration and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Christmas Punch Bowl for suzer.

New York, Dec. 25.-A Christmas
punch bowl was gift, today, to Gov
Elect William Sulzer. member of
Congress for IS years, from his New
York colleagues in the House of Rep
resentatives at Washington, Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike joining
in the gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Chicago joe Buonomi was found gull
ty of murder in the first degree by jury
in the superior court at Bridgeport CT
Tuesday afternoon. 1t was charged he
shot and killed Jennie Gavaglieri in STRAIT
ford, last October. James Matte, Frank
Pizzichemi and James Ricco, who were
indicted and put on trial with Buonomi
for the crime, were. by direction of the
court, found not guilty. The states at
torney had previously announced that he
would not ask for conviction in their
cases, as tl.e evidence did not warrant it.
Buonomi was sentenced to be hanged in
the state prison in Wethersfleld, on April
next. He collapsed when sentence was
pronounced and had to be carried from
the courtroom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
COUNTER PEACE PROPOSALS.
Port Instructs Rachad Pasha at Lon
don to Use New Weapon.

Constantinople, Dec 25.-The Porte.
today, teiegrdphed to Rachad Pasha
at London, counter peace proposals as
decided upon by the council of minis
ters. The exact nature Of the propo-
sails have not been revealed. but the
official view Of the situation is still
hopeful.
The Turkish press is unanimous in
declaring that the allies conditions are
NOT acceptable and that the Turkish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
10000 Children Entertained In Park
City Fathers Preside.

san Francisco. Dec. 25.-There was
no snow fer the reindeer sleigh here,
today. and Santa Claus floated down in
an aeroplane from a brilliantly blue
Sky into the Golden Gate park with
candy. nuts and toys for 1900 chill
dren. Mayor Rolph and the city fa-
theirs presided over the presentation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Mcintosh Sells
To" Snowy Baker

sydney. y. s. W.. Dec. 25.-Hugh
Mcintosh announced. today, that he
had disposed Of his interest in the
pugilistic game to SNOWY Baker, a
prominent boxing promoter. Mcln-
tosh will devote his whole time to a
theat rieal circuit. Baker has purchased
the stadium where all big fights ar
ranged by Mcintosh were staged and
hopes to arrange a worlds lightweight
championship match and will offer
champions in all divisions special in
dncements to como here. be SAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Boston Hockey, 6; Toronto, 2

Boston, Dec. 25.-The Boston Athletic
Association hockey team defeated the
Toronto University seven TO at the
Boston Arena, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
1904

lee. Cigar. Factory output now at the
rate of Thrty-Five Million Annually.
BY far the, largest selling brand of lOc
ter. N II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Boston Forecas st.

Boston. Dee. 25.-Forecast: Thurs
day, fair and warmer; Friday, prob
ably fair. Moderate southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Presidents Daughter is the Hostess
And Entertains at Family Dinner.
Washington, Dec. 25.-Miss Helen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
From "A GOOD fellow

NOW, doctor, should you nave some good
certainly have my permission to show him this
letter, and if he desires, give him my address
and will gladly correspond with him, as there
Ie many oe
we can show you, proving absolutely that the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
Business Opened With a Rush.

The first great price-slaughterng,
mark down, sweeping ont sale OF the
Frank MeWhorter company opened with
q rush this morning. This large and up
to-date store was literally crowded from
early morn and all through the day with
men from every walk in life, all eager
and anxious to secure their share of the
monster bargains that are now being Of
fered to the people of Barre and sur
rounding towns. This great sweeping
out sale lasts all through next week and
every man in need of good honest made
clothing at bona fide mark down prices
should certainly take advantage of this
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
At the Pavilion.

A cracking good show of standard acts
and photoplays, all of them being fea-
lures. Court and Don are topping the
bill in perhaps the best liked sketch
"The Scotch Highhals." They are direct
from the land o the thistle and big
hit with their Scotch songs and dialect.
They have an act that the Pavilion
audience cannot get enough of. Their
parodies, all up to the minute, the last
word of the topical, We're met with the
heartiest of laughter and prolonged APP
plause. The dancing kennedys are ex-
cellent "dapper, dancing handles done
to perfection. What they do with their
pedal extremities is scarcely conceivable
The stunt polled large vote of APP
planse. Tonight is your last chance to
see these features. -Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
TALK OF THE TOWN
New gloves at Fits.
Read Haie's announcement m

Read Hales announcement on page 4
Anniversary sale. Ribbons and gloves.
At Naughan's.
Mr.. HUSBAND have you had Hooker
set that electric portable lamp aside
yet? She is expecting it for Christ
mas.
Miss Marguerite Brown OF jefferson
street, who has been spending the past
week in Boston, returned to the city to-
day..
AT "Ye Specialize Shoppe' can be found
a full line of all linen stamped towels,
in guest and full sizes. Prices from
25c up.
Some day there will surely be Vic
trola in your home. Why not enjoy
the pleasure now2 Easy terms at Bal
ley's Music Rooms, IA Elm street, Barre.
Vt, II. l., LaRoe, manager. Phone 22-W.
Notice; Swedish Order Of yasa will
hold a public dance on Saturday night
in Knights of Columbus hall. Gilbert
sons orchestra, three pieces Admis-
sion, SOC couple. Everybody welcome.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
Joint Legislative Committee, Attention.!

There will be meeting of the Joint
legislative committee in the granite emit
ters rooms. Scampini block, Saturday
evening at o'clock promptly. Business
of great Importance to the committee
will come up at this meeting and every
member is requested to be in attendance.
James Cruickshank, chairman,
Alexander Ironside secrtary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
Webster's Dictionary

describes fourteen varieties of annuities.
For annuity information, send to us,
stating exact date of birth. National Life
Insurance Company OF Vermont (Mu-
tual S. S. Ballard, general agent, Law
renee building, Montpelier. Vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
TALK or THE TOWN
Christmas slippers at Fits.

Christmas slippers at Fits.
Read Hale's announcement on page 4
The Tourist club will meet with Mrs.
Shields Monday afternoon at 2:3o.
Don't forget the fair at Rowland hall
next week, Dec. II, ID, IA and 10.
A grafonola or victrola for Christ
mas; at Hooker's on easy terms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
TALK OF THE TOWN
moving of pianos for Christ

Elegant showing of pianos for Christ
mas, at Gould's.
Warmers Rust-P Proof and Redfern
corsets Henry w. Knight.
Select your iewelry and have it en-
graved at Holmes. the jeweler.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-10-10
WILL ATTEAD INSTITUTE
AT COLORADO SPRINGS

The ministerial Institute of the Col
oiado Springs district Of the Methodist
church Will convene a the First Al.
T. church in Colorado Springs on
Wednesday of this week for a two
days session. Besides the ministers
cach charge will be entitled 70 a
lay representative. which viii make
the convention one OF considerable
size.
Bishop Francis j. Mcconnell OF
Denver. who presided over the delib-
erations of the recent state conference
here. will have charge of the instI-
tute at Colorado Springs. DR.. \. X.
Cutting will be the lay representative
from the First Methodist church Of
this city to the institute and will go
to the Springs tomorrow. Rev. S: Il
Sperry left on Denver & Rio Grande
tram No. /" lof NoioI1u opiAhss eni9
morning and will represent his church
and work in the Wet Mountain valley
at the institute. and. with DIR. Cutting.
will look after some matters pertain
ing to the work of the First Metho-
dist congregation of this city.
The institute is one of a series be-
ing conducted by Bishop Mcconnell
throughout the state in a forward
movement along all lines OF church
ectivity which is expected to greatly
stimulate interests and accomplish i'm
portant results in the advancement o.
the Methodist church in Colorado.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-10-10
ADVERTISEMENT
MINUTES OF SPECIAL
MEETING OF CANON CITY
BUSINESS MEMS Assn.

At a special meeting OF the directors
Of the Canon City Business Mems as
sociation held at its office Monday.
October eth. at 200 p. m. the follow
ine directors were present:
T. NJ. Harding. \. f. Wilson. w II.
Dozier. Guy L. Hardy. W. NJ. Clark,
Harry Hutton. II. S. Maddox
J. p. Newell. the colonist. addressed
the board relative to the sale of "a
number OF town lots in Canon City.
giving prices at which he proposes -
sell said lots and presenting a con
tract embodying terms Of sale. 10
stated that, in his opinion. the PROPOSE
was an exceedingly attractive enc.
but that he did not desire to place
the lots on sale without first procuring
the cooperation of the Business Meas
association. After a fun discussion
OF the proposition the following mo-
tion was made. seconded aud unani-
mously adopted:
"whereAs. J.<P. Newell. the coIo-
mist. has explained his town lot selling
proposition to the Canon city Business
Mems association and desires their CO.
operation. and
Whereas. In our opinion. the pTicss
to be asked by said Newell for said
lots. are reasonable ana fair. and hls
proposition affords an opportunity Tor
the saving and safe investment cf
money.
Be 1t Resolved. That the Business
Mems association endorse his proposi-
ton and extend 10 him all possible
assistance in his endoavors and recon-
mend the proposition to the favorable
consideration OF all those who are IN
a position to avail themselves Of it
(signedl T. NJ HARDING.
President.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-10-10
WILL DIsrrLL royraTYi

A headline in Sunday paper reals
ProEressives VIII Dispeli Poverty.
What the rest Of the story was We viii
never know. although the name Of uur
fat and cnngeuial old friend Of Knr-
sas. william Allen white was recos-
nlzed down in the article.
ewnl Dispeli Poverty indeed
But it IS Just such tommy rot That
attracts . great many people TO auy
cause Some people are wlae cnoush
10 see through II but many are not
It's good campaign stun The only
trouble Is the old slogan isbeing over
worked this season by two candidates
for presidont-T. r. and r. d ... 81.