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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
WOMAN DIED OF BURNS.
Mrs. Emily L, Watts Had 10 Hours of
Terrible Suffering.

Stowe, Dec 26.--Mrs. Emily j..
(Owen) Watts, wife of George H.
Watts, died at their home in Stowe
Hollow about 6 o'clock yesterday morn
ing after twelve hours of terrible suf-
fering from burns received when her
clothing ignited while she was placing
paper in the, stove Wednesday evening.
Her clothing was nearly all burned
from her body, and but for the aid of
Guy and Roy Stafford of Morrisville,
who happened to pass by and saw her
lying on the snow, where she had tried
to quench the fire, she would have
burned to death at once. \
Mrs. Watts was about rs years of
age. She was born in South Burling-
ton, daughter of Almon and Eunice
Isham Owen, and sister of the late
Myron W. Owen of Stowe. She was
married to Mr.. Watts in November,
1866, and since then resided in Stowe.
Their only child a daughter, Mary, died
many years ago. Mrs. Watts had been
partially disabled from the effects of a
broken hip for several years. Mr..
Watts, who is year older than Mrs.
Watts, has been in failing health for
some time. The funeral viii probably
be held at the home at l o'clock Sat
nrday afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
Man and Woman Knocked
Down by One Car, Run
Over by Another
WOMAN KILLED;
MAN MAY LIVE
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard B.
Lee, Jr., Victims in New
York To-day

New York, Dec. 26--Mrs. Gertrude
Lee, daughter of Colonel Philip +. Har-
vey, retired army surgeon, was killed
and her husband, Richard b. Lee, jr.,
was seriously injured by an automobile
which ran them down early to-day while
they were returning from a Christmas
dinner at the home of friend. The
Lees were crossing a street, struggling
under an umbrella against the driving
rain when a limousine knocked them
down and taxicab which was follow
ing ran over them before the driver
could stop his car.
Mrs. Lee died on the operating table
at the hospital. Her husband may re-
cover. The taxicab chauffeur was ar
rested but later was released The po-
lice are looking for the driver of the
limousine which, after the accident, put
on speed and disappeared from the
scene of the accident.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
WILSON TO PREPARE
ANTITRUST MESSAGE
That Will Be Part of His Work While
Staying at Pass Christian, Miss,
While Regaining His Health.

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 26.-Presi-
dent Wilson to-day mapped out a pro-
gram of recreation for his visit here. He
will sleep at least nine hours each night
and after breakfast he will motor to
the Mississippi Country club, thirteen
miles away, for game of golf with
Doctor Grayson, his physician. At noon
he viii dispose of whatever letters or
kilograms may reach him from the
White House. After luncheon he will
take an automobile ride with his fam
lily, followed perhaps by long walk
along the beach roads. He plans to
spend his evenings reading With this
preparation for rest and exercise, the
president hopes to get back his vigorous
health again.
President Wilson while here probably
win make rough draft of an antitrust
address which he is expected to de-
liver to Congress, probably on January
10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
MORE REAL SNOW.
Added to What We Had--Why, 1t Made
Considerable.

A supplement to the ten-inch fall of
snow Tuesday arrived as Christmas took
wing for another year and continued to
fall steadily to-day. At noon an ample
eight inches had snuggled down against
Jack Frost's first showing of winter
goods. In size and consequences, the
storm promises to be bigger than that
of Tuesday. Following "a hours of low
temperature, with the mercury pokng
its nose up over the 40 and so marks.
the precipitation of snow was resumed
late last evening BY midnight business
among the snow clouds was brisk. 1t
continued so with unabated determine
tion all through the dark hours of morn
ing, after dawn and right into the aft.
ernoon. The weatherwise foreeasted a
continuation until sundown.
Although the snow drifted but little
here in the city, stiff wind prevailed
on the outskirts and on the country
highways a number of crossroads We're
impossible. This condition did not OBJ
tain in the main arteries of team travel.
as teh road plows were out early and
did much to open the way for traffic.
Farmers from the r. f. DIS in the city
iO-udg sdiu lllab any kluu OF DreeZe
this afternoon would render travelling
precarious by tomorrow.
There were inevitable delays on both
steam roads entering the city. The
northbound train from Boston headed
its way through the storm an hour and
more overdue, and the Barre branch
connection did not reach the station
until SOS a. M, an hour and 10 minutes
late. Main line connections, north and
SOUTH with the ll:25 a. IN. train were
River road the G. erAlnoeunf gl0hc5
both reported late. Over the Wells
River road, the Geren Mountain express
arrived some time after s o'clock. in
stead of 1855. Barre & Chelsea rail-
road officials were perplexed by the
heavy sno wthat block their line to the
quarTies. One of the big moguls and
string of fiat cars made the ascent in
the forenoon and returned. But the
undertaking was considered hazardous.
and early this afternoon the prospects
for second trip were not glaringly
bright. Seldom in recent years has suf-
ficient snow fallen TO interfere seriously
with freight traffic on the auarU road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
George r. Robertson Passed Away Yes
terday Afternoon.

George r. Robertson passed away al
bis home on Thomas street Thursday
afternoon at 1915 o'clock, death fol.
lowing an illness OF tuberculosis which
had afflicted him since last February
He leaves his wife, a son, Edward O.
Robertson, daughter, Miss haywood
T. Robertson, and an adopted daughter
Margaret NJ Robertson, all of whom re.
side in this city. Surviving also are two
sisters, Mrs. Christina McCurrah OF
Port Soy, Scot, and Mrs. William Nor
rison OF Aberchirder. Scot, and three
brothers, James Robertson, of Glouces-
ter, Mass, Sergeant Major David Rob.
Robertson of Port Soy.
Mr.. Robertson was born in Banffs,
Scot, Feb 7, 1862. He came to Ameri-
ca when a young man and worked in
Hollowell, Me-, and Cape Ann, Mass, in
1886, the first year after his arrival. In
1885 he followed his trade in Quincy
Mass, and in the following year ne
came to Barre, where he had since made
his home. His marriage to Mrs, George
Vincent took place in 1889.
The death OF Mr. Robertson removed
one of the best known Scotchmen in
Barre. For 80 years he had cut stone
and for more than 20 years he was a
member of the granite cutters union in
America The deceased was man of
retiring disposition. He nevcr sought
Office. either in the union, TO which he
Loyalty adhered for so long, or in pub
lie life. He possessed host of warm
friends who will mourn in his death the
passing of wise counsellor. Others
with whom he was personally acquaint-
ed will remember him for his qualities
OF good citizenship and his conscientious
devotion to duty, wherever he was em-
ployed. Mr. Robertson was member
OF the Foresters of America.
Funeral services will be held at the
house Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. J. w. Barnett. pastor of the Con
gregational church, officiating. The in
terment win be made in Elmwood GEM
etery. 1t was request of the deceased
that flowers be omitted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
ORGANIZED MILITIA
TO SAVE CAPITAL
Huerta Will Have 5000 Men for That
Service but Not to Be Sent Into
Other Sections of the
Country.

Mexico City, Dec. 26.President
Huerta's plan OF organizing state guards
to act independently of the federal
army is to be extended to the federal
district Announcement was made last
night that after Jan. federal dis
triet garrison of 5000 men win be en-
trusted to safeguard the capital and en-
virons. This body is not to be subject
to service elsewhere.
The federal district is like territory
in its organization and is not included
in the general plan to enlist 1000 mill.
tia in every state. The men for the
federal district guard are said to be al
ready enlisted and prepared for active
service. This will release the troops
which have heretofore been kept for
service in the capital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
REID--BLANN.
Barre Girl the Bride of a Morrisville
Man.

A very pretty Christmas wedding
took place Wednesday evening at 1880
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Blann, sr., II South Main street, when
their daughter, Miss Dorothy Edith
Blann. was united in marriage TO Peter
Reid of Morrisville. Rev. J. w. Bar
nett, pastor OF the Congregational
church, oiiiciated at the marriage.
There were present only the immediate
friends of the couple. They were mar
ried in the parlor of the Blann residence.
The parlor was becomingly trimmed
with yuIetide decorations, which in
cluded holly wreaths, mistletoe, laurel
ropings and evergreen sprigs.
The couple stood under an evergreen
arch. The bride was attended by Miss
Jennie Blann, sitter. Alexander Rob
ertson acted as best man. A wedding
supper was served after the marriage
and the couple left Wednesday night
for few weeks visit TO Boston, New
York and Toronto. On returning they
will make their home at Morrisville,
where Mr.. Reid is employed The newly
married couple are we'll known in Barre
and vicinity Mr.. Reid was employed
in Barre until few months ago
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Walter B. Johnson, One of Essex juno
tion's Best Known Men

Essex Junction, Dec. 26.-Walter b
johnson, one of the best known busi-
ness men of this village and vicinity
died suddenly yesterday morning OF
heart disease. He was found dead in
bed when Mrs. johnson went to call
him.. Mr.. johnson retired Wednesday
evening in good health apparently as he
had enjoyed for some time, although ii
had been known for at least two years
that he had heart trouble.
Mr.. johnson was born in Fryeburg
Me-, February 20, 1856. He lost his
parents when young and made his way
through his own effort. After working
on farm some years, he began as
clerk in Bangor hardware store when
about 20 years Of age, afterwards going
on the road as salesman with a Port
land hardware house, for whom he trav-
eled some 10 years with marked success
From early manhood he had always
had an ambition to become the propri-
etor of hotel, and the opportunity APP
pearing he assumed charge of the Ian.
cey House at Pittsfield, Me. He con-
Quoted it for three years and then
leased the Penobscot Exchange at Ban
gor, remaining there four years, In the
summer season he also acted as propri-
etor OF Johnsons by the-Sea at Isles
boro, Me- popular summer resort on
the Maine coast,
Giving up the hotel business, Mr..
johnson again resumed work as a sales
man, engaging with Westtield, Mass,
whip mandatory, but the love of hotel
life was still with him. and when the
owners of the Weldon House at st.
Adams offered him the position OF man
ager he accepted. The Welden House at
this time had passed through various
vicissitudes, but through the skilful
management Of Mr.. Johnson the hotel
soon became one of the foremost
in the state. The house changing
hands, Mr.. johnson engaged in the rail-
road restaurant business, taking over
the cafes in the stations at Rutland,
Burlington and Essex Junction. These
he brought up to high state Of eff
cheney, relinquishing the Rutland res
taurant when the Central Vermont gave
up its lease of the Ristiand railroad.
About 22 years ago he purchased the
Central House in this village, changing
tHt AhtiiE w D9ithNhii Abbfts htih WI
Quoted it in connection with the railroad
restaurants here and at Burlington un-
til it was destroyed by fire in Novem-
Der, 1912.
Mr., johnson was a man Of tireless en-
deavor. Beside the hotel and restau-
rants he conducted a liHery stable and
built up a business in sleighs, wagons
and horse accessories. When auto
mobiles were first introduced he at once
became interested and during the past
II years he acted as sales agent
throughout the state for several makes
of cars. He was generous and out
spoken, and the deserving never ap-
peaIed to him for aid without success.
He contributed to everything that
promised to be OF benefit to the village
and took pride in all that be had TO do.
In his death Essex Junction loses a
most valuable citizen
The funeral will be he'd at the house
afternoon at one o'cock, with
burial in Lake View cemetery at Bur-
ington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
10000 IDLE MEN IN SAN FRANCISCO
Many Churches Are Being Opened for
Sleeping Quarters.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec 26-Nobody
out of work need have gone hungry in
San Francisco on Christmas day. At
the cooperative bureau of employment
the tables were set for all that would
come, and thousands did. Ten cooks
were busy from 8 o'clock yesterday
morning until noon. The number of idle
men is estimated at 10000.
Many churches are throwing open
their doors to give the homeless sleep
ing places.
"All who apply will be given food
and shelter" said Mayor Rolph. Every
man can have roof over his head and
plenty TO eat until Monday, when the
supervisors will announce a plan to pro-
vide employment"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
MADE CRITICISM
OF UNITED STATES
And Japanese Resolution Also Express
ed Disapproval of Plan to Par
ticipate in Panama-Pacific
Exposition

Toxic, Japan, Dec. ga so-called
Japanese national welcome was extend
ed this evening to Francisco De La Bar
ra, special envoy from Mexico to thank
Japan for participation in the Mexican
centennial. Several thousand people
carrying lanterns were assembled in the
city park, where speeches by prominent
men were followed by brilliant dis
play of fireworks and miniature bon
fires.
At the imperial palace later resolu-
tion was adopted, criticising the United
States for discriminating against the
Japanese and expressing the dissp-
proval of Japanese participation in the
Panama Pacific exposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
ASKS AID FOR REFUGEES.
Terrible 'Privations Being Suffered by
100000 Destitute Bulgarians

London, Dec. 26.-The Sofia corre-
spondent of The Times makes an appeal
in behalf Of 100000 refugees scattered
throughout Bulgaria, the majority of
whom are totally destitute and suffer-
ing terrible privations. The government
has done its utmost to relieve the refu-
gees, but its means are limited.
In one district alone, where there are
5000 fugitives, it is officially reported
that from thirty to forty are dying
every week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
SNOW is WIDESPREAD.
Reports of Heavy Fall Received from
Many States.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 26.--Christ-
mas, 1913, has been entered in the annals
of the weather bureau as one of the
most unusual and unsettled Yuletide
holidays on record.
Dispatches received showed that the
central southern states, from southern
Arkansas northward through the Mis-
sissippi, Missouri and Ohio valleys, re-
ported snow. Rains were recorded in the
Pacific coast states with light SHOWS
in Washington. Throughout New Eng
land and northern New York the condi-
tions were unsettled. Rains were re.
ported generally through the Gulf states.
Miami, Fla, reported the highest tenn
perature for the day, and Devils Lake,
n. d., was the coldest, the thermometer
registering IA degrees below zero.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
NATIVE OF STOWE.
Charles G. Fuller Died Yesterday at
Age of "a.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Dec 26.-Charles C.
Fuller died yesterday in the House of
Mercy hospital, aged 81 years. He was
native of Stowe, Vt, and went to
Gardner, Mass, when boy. He was a
carpenter and 20 years ago came to
Pittsfeld and became a mover of build
ings. He leaves son, F. NJ. Fuller of
Pittsfield. and three daughters, Mrs.
Charles f. Leonard, Mrs. f. II. Good
speed and Mrs. Albert E. Coleman of
Gardner The funeral services and bu-
rial viii be in Gardner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
LAWYER COMMITS SUICIDE BY GAS
Victim Was Connected With Office of
Judge Parker.

New York, Dec. 26.--George F. Par
ker, an attorney formerly of Brookline,
Mass. who Nas connected with the law
Office of Alton B. Parker, committed sui
eide yesterday by inhaling gas.
He was not related to Judge Parker.
His friends here could assign no rea-
son for the act.
The attorney came here last summer,
expecting to bring his family as soon
as he was admitted to the New York
bar. A letter from his wife. express
ing her regret that he was unable to
spend Christmas with her was found
among his papers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
RoBERTS-THoMPSoN.
Quiet Home Wedding on Beckley Court
Wednesday Evening

On Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock
at the home of James n. Roberts on
Beckley court, home wedding took
place, the contracting parties being Mr..
Roberts and Mrs. Selma Thompson. The
officiating clergymen were Rev. w. j. III.
Besttie of the Church of the Good Shep-
herd and Rev. f. f. Newell of the He'd
ding NJ. f. church. The single ring serv-
ice was used. a large number of the
friends of Mr. Roberts and the relatives
of the bride were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts will be at home
after December 20. All their friends,
and they have many such, wish them
happiness and prosperity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
Tragedy Marked Close of
Christmas in Lin
coin, Neb. ..L.
MRS. CARLSON
..,,..,, WAS THE VICTIM
She Stepped Out on Porch
and Son Thought Her
a Marauder

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. pa trag-
edy marked the close of Christmas in
Lincoln when Carl f. Carlson at mid
night shot and killed his mother, whom
he says he mistook for burglar. The
mother and son lived alone and they
were in constant fear of burglars; so
when his mother stepped out on the
porch, unknown to Carlson, he saw the
shadow through the window and fired
at the supposed marauder The young
man inflicted wound from which his
mother died an hour later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
"HUMMING-BIRD" TYLER.
Well Known Bookmaker Passed Away of
Pneumonia

New York, Dec 26.--Turf men heard
with regret to-day of the death of Frank
L. Tyler, bookmaker known from
coast to coast as ''Humming- Bird" Ty-
Ter, who died yesterday of pneumonia at
his home in the Bronx. He got his
nickname on the New York courses be-
cause of his peculiar method of calling
off bets to the sheet makers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
STORM FROM GULF
HIT NEW ENGLAND
In Southern Part 1t Brought Copious
Rain and in the Northern Part
Plenty of Snow

Boston, Dec. 26, The western edge Of
a gulf storm swept the New England
coast to-day, but as the disturbance
brought along some southern warmth
the greater part of the precipitation was
in the form of rain. Moderate gales
prevailed during the night and early
to-day in southeastern Massachusetts.
There was some snow north OF Man
chester, n. H., and east of Portland
The rainfall at Boston was the heaviest
of the month Most of the coastwise
shipping remained at anchor in shell
tered harbors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
NEW VERMONT PoSTMASTERS.
Putney, Manchester Depot and Manehes-
ter Center Appointees.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 26.-The fol-
lowing Vermont postmasterships have
been announced:
Frank A. Burditt to be postmaster at
Putney, Vt, in place of Lyman +.
Bailey. Incumbent's commission expir-
ed December "a, 1912.
Herbert S. King to be postmaster at
Manchester Depot, Vt. Office became
presidential October ], 1918.
Carl A. Mattison to be postmaster at
Manchester Center. Vt. Office became
presidential October /. 1918.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
WOMAN AND CHILD SURROGATE
Charred Bodies Are Found by Firemen
in Providence Blaze.

Providence, R. l., Dec. 26.-Mrs. Mar
garet Daley, 6s years old, and her
granddaughter, Miss Margaret Murphy,
is years old, We're suffocated in a fire in
the home of Martin NJ Murphy on Shell
don street early yesterday. The bodies
were discovered by firemen, who had
forced an entrance through the dense
smoke. The fire damage was slight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
sTABBING AT A PARTY.
One Dead, One Dying and Another In
iured at Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass, Dec 26.-George
Janus Auky, 30 years old; was stabbed
to death; John Palubesky, 27 years old,
lies at the point of death at City hospi
tai, and Mrs. Anna Stiles was stabbed
in the face last night during a Christ
mas celebration in Mrs Stiles boarding
house. George Notacarage, p years old,
was arrested The dispute that led to
the murder was over the use of a word
in the English language.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
BLIZZARD TIED UP TRAFFIC.
Thousands Were Forced to Walk in
Rochester. N Y

Rochester, N. ", Dec. ga blizzard
which ragged all night paralyzed street
car traffic, and thousands of persons
were forced to walk to their work. The
steam cars entering Rochester were an
hour late, and the country roads were
almost impossible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
Weather Forecast.

Probably heavy snow this afternoon
or tonight; colder; Saturday clearing,
and colder: northeast to north gales.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-26
Large Crowd at Congregational Church

CONTINUED on fourth uaRel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-06-20
Church Affairs

Thursday afternoon the members OF
the Alpha Delta society Of the First
Methodist church entertained with a
Japanese garden party at the home OF
Mr.. and airs W : Valentine. on LaS4
Rio Grande street. The entertainment
for the evening was postponed until
tonight. on account Of the lnclemency
oE the weather Music was furnished
during the afternoon by Misses Mary
and Ruth Heating, Isabel Valentine,
Madeline Fisk, Nora LOunE and others
Refreshments of ice cream and cake,
also tea and waters, were served Beau
tifuI japanese paintings were exhibited
The Baptist Young Peoples union
will have a moonlight picnic on the
north mesa this evening They Will
meet at the high school building at $50
this evening and viii so to the mesa
in wagons
The sock social, which was to have
been held on Thursday evening at the
home Of Mrs A. F. Howard, by the
women Of the Calvary-IiOustOn Square
Baptist church. was postponed until
Friday night, on account Of the in
Clemency Of the weather. 1t viii be
held at the home OF Mrs. Howard, 5li
Portland avenue
The members fthe Philathea and
BaraCa classes Of the First PresDy terrain
church enjoyed "bcefsteak supper
recently on the Mesa NJ and Mrs T.
j. Jones chaperOned the party A big
and stories told around the fire