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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03

WOUND FATAL
William P. Peltier, Burlington Youth of
IS, Didn't Know His Chum's Gun
Was Loaded and H. Now Dead.

| Burlington, Jan. 3.--William Peter
| Peltier, Is years old, whose home is at
Lakeside, shot himself with 3s-calibre
revolver New Years night and died a
few minutes later. The young man did
not know the revolver which he was
handling was loaded. The accident hap
pened at the home Of his most intimate
chum, Edward Rocheford, with whom he
had taken supper.
The young man with his chum had
been following the New Years custom of
their nationality by calling on the vari-
GUS families Of their acquaintance during
the day and on invitation of Rocheford
Peltier went home with him to have sup
per.
Following the meal the two young
men went into the living room and
started a photograph. Peltier went into
his friends bed room, which was next
to the living room, and seeing a re-
volver recently purchased by Rocheford,
which was hanging in a belt upon the
wall, took it in his hands Others Of
the family who were in the living room
heard the revolpsr click twice as the
trigger was pulled. Then followed re-
port and Peltier fell into the room at
the same time crying ont, Il have shot
myself"
He fell to the floor ard made an at
tempt to sit up and speak before he fell
over dead. Peltier was Canadian,
born in st. Francis, Que. He had lived
in Burlington three years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
Waltham's Retiring Mayor
Has Been Missing
Since Thursday
WAS ILL WITH GRIP
WHEN HE WENT AWAY
Kearns Was to Have Partici-
pated Today in Success
sor's Inauguration

Waltham, Mass, Jan. 3.-No trace OF
Mayor Thomas F. Kearns, who left his
home while suffering from the grip last
Thursday, had been found to-day. May
or Kearns had planned to participate to-
day in the inaugural exercises of his
successor, Eben j. Williams.
The police began sweeping search
for Kearns to-day and members of the
boy scouts assisted in the work of scour-
ing the woods.
At | o'clock Thursday afternoon Mrs.
Margaret Carter, clerk in the Waltham
health department, states that she saw
Mr.. kearns in the Harvard square sub
way, apparently bound home. He spoke
to her, but did not board the same car.
George O. Farnsworth, Waltham shoe
dealer and close friend of the missing
man, states that he saw Mr., Kearns on a
car bound from Harvard square TO Wat
ertown, and that he looked extremely
ill. When he spoke to Mr.. Kearns the
latter did not recognize him and made
no response. Mr.. Farnsworth left the
car at Watertown to board another for
AhlIhaIH- ne Thinks MI. hedfis dieo
left the Watertown car, but he did not
board the Waltham car. There the trail
ends.
When he left his home Mr.. Kearns
wore a black oyercoat, blue soft hat
and mixed gray suit The description
provided by his relatives states that he
is A years of age, SIS feet in height
and l65 pounds in weight His hair
and moustache are Of grayish tinge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
BURIAL AT ELMwooD.
Body of Isaac Decamp Rice Was Brought
from Springfield.

The funeral of Isaac DeCamp Rice. a
native of Barre and for years promi-
nent carpenter in this city, whose death
occurred at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. c. c. Leonard, in Springfield Thurs
day at the age Of SO years, was held
at the home OF his daughter Mrs George
II. Bishop, 81 Washington street, sun
day afternoon at ? o'clock, the remains
having been brought here from Spring
field Friday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Bar
nett. pastor Of the Barre Congregational
church. was the officiating clergyman and
the bearers were: c. G. Leonard of
Springfield, a son-in-law, ". A. Rice OF
Altoona. Pa. Mr.. Rice's son, and VIII
liam A. Bishop and Clarence r. Bishop.
grandsons Of the deceased. There were
several fine floral tributes. Interment
was made in Elmwood cemetery in the
Rice family lot. where lies buried Mrs.
Rice. who died in 1864. and Eli r. Rice.
a brother Of the deceased, wen known
Barre tailor.
Among those who came from a dis
lance 20 attend the services we're. Mr..
and Mrs. c. g. Leonard ri Springfield.
Mrs. c. Y. Richardson Of Shelburne. and
Wilbur A. Rice Of Altoona, Pa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
BURTON M. QUITS.
Barre Man Had Been Ill a Long Time
Funeral to Be Held Tuesday.

Burton M. Cults passed away at his
home, "A Academy street Saturday night
i0:35 o'clock. Mr.. Cults had been i'll
for the past two years. Having been
benefited by the climate OF Saranac
Lake, N. ". year before, he returned
to the region last winter His condition
seemed to improve until last summer,
when his health began to decline. He
is survived by his wife; his father, Allen
L. Cults of Barre; and two sisters, Mrs
John johnson and Mrs. Ora Gregware,
both Of Barre.
Mr.. Cults was born in Barre May 20,
1870. As a young man he learned the
granitecutter's trade and was employed
by different manufacturing firms about
town until i'll health compelled him to
abandon his trade. His marriage to Miss
Winifred Kezer took place in Barre
April 80, 1897 The deceased was a
member of the Barre lodge, n. E. 0. p,
trustee of the order at the time of
his death, and he had filled all the of
fees in the local lodge at one time or
another. He was an adherent of the
Methodist church. His death at the age
of As years has brought sorrow to a
wide circle of acquaintances.
Funeral services will be held at the
house Tuesday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. L. #. Newell, pastor of the He'd
ding Methodist church. officiating In
terment will be made in the family lot
in Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
LANTERN PRoBABr X EXPLODED
Causing Destruction of Roy Harris Barn
in Middlesex Center.

An exploding lantern is believed to
have been the cause of fire Saturday
evening between and o'clock which
destroyed the barn on the Roy Harris
farm in Middlesex Center, causing dam
age which is estimated at around $1,000.
The loss is partly covered by insurance.
The burning barn illumined the sky so
that it could plainly be seen from this
city, Montpelier, Waterbury and nearby
towns. The fire was discovered after
milking had been completed and Mr..
Harris and his assistants had returned
to the house Mr. Harris believes that
the lantern fell from where he hung il
after finishing in the barn. The 10 head
of cattle and the horses were saved. but
two pigs and some hens and valuable
haying machinery were destroyed. being
in the basement. The snow, and hard
work by Mr.. Harris and his neighbors.
saved the house adjacent to the barn,
although it was scorehed in places.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
DIED IN THE DOTH YEAR.
Elam c. Lewis of Rutland Was Born in
Williamstowu.

Rutland, Jan. 3.-Elam Clark Lewis
for over half a century a leading bust
ness man of this city, died yesterday
afternoon at his home on Cottage street
after short illness. He was in his
Goth year.
Mr. Lewis was born in Williamstown
March Is, 1926. His early education
was received at Newbury seminary and
at Black River academy. In lS4s he be.
gan the study of medicine but two wears
later abandoned his medical studies 10
engage in the drug business. field in
which he was very successful.
He came to Rutland in 1853 and oper.
ated drug store here for 30 years from
that date.
Mr. Lewis had been director of the
Rutland County National bank for near
" 40 years and vice president Of the
same institution for many years. He
was trustee of the Marble Savings
bank.
Mr.. Lewis was thrice married. his last
wife dying three years ago. The fu-
neral win be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2.3O
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT.
Mrs. Sarah w. Lake, Who Passed Away
Saturday, Was Aged 80.

Funeral services for one of Barre's
older residents, Mrs. Sarah w. Lake,
who passed away at the home of John
Collins, s Hill street, at the age of 50
years, Saturday afternoon at 1890
o'clock, were held at the house this aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George H.
Holt, pastor of the First Baptist church,
was the officiating clergyman. Tonight
at 9;30 o'clock the body will be taken
over the NJ & W. r. railroad to Quincy,
Mass. for interment beside the body of
the deceased husband, Joseph Lake, who
died "A years ago. The remains viii be
accompanied by Mrs. Charles Smith of
the Montpelier road, niece of Mrs.
Lake.
Mrs. Lakes death followed long pc
riod of failing health. She was born
in Groton, Feb Is, 1888, her maiden
name being Miss Sarah Wasson. Her
marriage TO Joseph Lake took place in
South Ryegate Jan. 81, 1850. Mr.. Lake
was granite cutter by trade and most
of his life was spent in Quincy. His
death occurred Oct. |, 1871, and four
teen years later Mrs. Lake came to
Barre to reside She had lived in the
home of Mr. Collins for the past 30
years The only near relatives surviv-
ing are: Mrs Charles Smith, niece,
and Harley Nelson of Grand Rapids,
Mich, nephew. Mrs Lake was mem
Der of the Baptist church
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
MAY NOT CARRY
EVEN OPERA GLASSES
Mr.. Ford Himself Landed in
New York Last Night,
Announcing His Belief in
the Eventual Success of
the Mission, but His Out
look on War Is Changed

Copenhagen, via London, Jan. 3.-The
German government has granted the Ford
peace expedition permission to travel to
The Hague through Germany by special
train The party win leave Copenhagen
Friday.
The conditions under which the Ameri-
cans will travel are strict. Their train
viii be sealed, everyone being locked
within, and no one viii be permitted to
touch German soil during the journey.
The members of the party will not be
permitted to carry written, printed or
typewriter papers Of any description,
nor postcards, opera glasses and gold
coins.
1t is announced that the expedition
viii disband at The Hague on JAN IL,
most Of the members returning from
Rotterdam that day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
FORD ARRIVES
WITH NEW IDEAS
Says European People Themselves Are
Responsible for the Continuation of
the War, Instead of Bankers and
Manufacturers of Munitions.

New York, Jan. 3Henry Ford, who
| led the peace expedition which left here
Dec. on the steamship Oscar H. for
Copenhagen, in the hope of bringing
about conference of neutral nations
that would end the war, arrived here
last night on the steamship Bergensfjord
He confirmed cable reports that his re-
turn had been hastened by illness, but
said it made difference of only few
days, as he intended when he left to
come back this month.
Mr.. Ford declared his views regarding
the cause of the war have undergone a
marked change. When he left, he said
he was of the opinion that bankers, man
ufacturers of munitions and armament
were responsible, but he returns with the
belief that it is the people themselves,
those now being slaughtered, whoaare re-
sponsible. The men doing the fighting
have been too content to let those who
rule them do their thinking, and they
have not taken advantage of their divine
right to say for themselves what they
shall do and think, the pacifist asserted.
Republics are no better than monarch
les in this respect he said. Even in
the United States, we let those whom we
have elected TO office be swerved from
thir duty We do not assert ourselves.
Personally, / have been a voter 81 years,
and in all that time / have voted only
six times, and then because my wife
made me"
OF the eventual success of the mission,
Mr. Ford declared he had no doubt. "The
is now organized and under
way. People are talking about it, and,
while some criticise, when people talk
they think, and when they think, they
think right
MI. Ford's future plans with respect to
the peace expedition were uncertain, he |
said. He left the party in charge of
CASTOR Plaintiff, he stated, in accordance
with his original plans. and, despite all
to the contrary, when the party |
left the Oscar II. it was as harmonious
rs could be desired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
WAS FORMER BARRE ALDERMAN.
Patrick e. McNulty, Granite Manufac-
turer Died at Redlands, Cal.

A telegram received here early Sunday
announced the death in Redlands, Cal, OF
Patrick r. McNulty, a former alderman
of Barre, justice Of the city and a
member of the granite manufacturing
firm of Leclair K McNulty. Mr.. Nc
Nulty's demise followed a long illness.
He went to California for his health in
November, 1914. Last May he was joined
by Mrs. McNulty and their children and
when news of his precarious condition
reached Barre early last week, his broth
er, j. Edward McNulty, left for Red
lands Thursday night. The latter was
in Arizona when information of his
brothers death reached him.
Plans for the funeral are necessarily
incomplete, although the remains will be
brought to Barre for interment in the
Catholic cemetery on Beckley street. Mr..
McNulty was born in Rawdon, p O.,
Nov. z, 1865. He came to Barre in March,
1891, and was employed ASA granite cut
ter for time in the plant of Melcher &
Hadley. In 1899 he and WI. Carroll
engaged in business under the firm name
of Carroll & McNulty, with shed quar-
ters on West street, until 1906, when
they moved to Granite street. Later Mr..
became associated in the man
business with Charles j. Le
clair, who had come to Barre from Rut
land in 1891.
Mr.. AIcNulty served as an alderman
and member of the city council in 1907,
zoos and 1909, and was for several years
i justice of the peace. Members Of the
BOARD of civil authority and all Others
whose business called them to the ses-
,ions of the board viii recall that Mr..
SIcNulty was invariably selected to ad-
minister the oath to candidates for the
franchise privilege in Barre. He was a
member of Barre council, No. 40l, |
Knights of Columbus, st. John court, |
Jatholic Order of Foresters, and division
20. /, A. 0. II. st. Monica's church |
him as one of its faithful |
and in many other circles he
vas held in high esteem by his associ-
ties.
Mr.. McNulty is survived by his wife,
hree children; his brother, J. E. Nc |
Sulty, and brother living in Canada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
MoNTPELIER'S DEATH RECORD.
Ninety-Three Adults Died During Year
One Accidental Death.

Death claimed % adults in Montpelier
during the year 1915, of whom 45 were
male residents and AZ female residents
the OTHER death being Carl Ned French
OF Stowe, who was killed April "a by an
automobile on the Barre road. His was
the only accidental death during the
year. whereas in the preceding II months
there were seven accidental deaths.
The average age OF those who passed
away was "a years and the oldest in
habitant to die was Mrs. Martha G..
Wright, aged 92, and the oldest male
resident was Heman Straw, Sc.
Nine veterans of the Civil war sue
cumbed during the year and seven gran
ite cutters passed away. OF the male
adults, 20 were married, seven were wild
overs and nine were single, while 25
married women died. 20 were widows and
only two were single.
A total of "a veterans Of the war have
passed away in the last decade and there
are now but 46 living in Montpelier, the
youngest being 6s years old.
Two Deaths in Montpelier Early in 1916
The new year started off with two
deaths of Montpelier residents on Sun
day. Mrs. Irwin L. Sparrow of "a North
street. who had been i'll long time, died
last evening at the Mary Fletcher hos
pital in Burlington, where she under
went an operation week ago, and the
body was brought to Montpelier on an
early train to-day. Mrs. Sparrow was
born in Hardwick on April 5, 1866, her
maiden name being Jennie L. Jacobs.
She was married on July Is, 1882, and
she and Mr.. Sparrow had resided in
all the intervening time ex
rept for few years spent in Calais.
She leaves. besides her husband, a son,
Ivan Sparrow of Montpelier. and a sis
ter, Mrs Harvey Burnap OF Hardwick
The funeral viii be held from her late
nome Wednesday afternoon at l o'clock.
md interment will be in Green Mount
The death of Joseph A. I.aPointe oc-
'urred Sunday noon at the home of Mr..
md Mrs. j. j. Williams on Elm street.
with whom he had made his
lome for the past three months. Death
vas due TO hardening of the arteries and
which accompany old age, |
VT. lhIolnle HdNiHp ueen ~ years olu. I
He was born in Canada MAY IA. 1896, |
nut came to Waitsfield when a youth of /
6 and learned the trade of wheelwright |
n the shop of James Newcomb in that |
own. He was married in East Mont
elier to Sarah J. Willard Oct 3. 1857,
nd shortly after they came to Mont
elier to reside. For a score of years
lr. LaPointe worked in Montpelier in
shops and he also was EN-.
loyed in Bennington for number of
ears.
The deceased is survived by bis wife
nd two daughters. Mrs. J. J. Williams
nd Mrs. Alfred Hanks, the latter of
ersey City, y. y, who is passing the
inter in California; one brother. Mar
rs LAPointe of Leominster. Mass. and
nree sisters. Mrs. Joseph Boudlaise OF
allard Vale. Mass. Mrs. Carpenter and /
Irs. Lucy Gallant of Turtle Lake. Wis.
here are also six grandchildren and II
iree great-grahdchildren II
The funeral will be private and viii !
: held at o'clock Tuesday afternoon I
ON the house with Rev. William shaw, +,
sstor Of Trinity church. officiating. 5
urial viii be in Green Mount cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

An unwelcome New Years day visitor
at the home Of G. Gokey was leaden
bullet which came through the dining
room window on the south side Of the
house, sped between the heads Of family
members seated al the dinner table and
buried itself in the wall The missile
made clean hole in the window pane
Police headquarters was notified. as the
Gokey family was not sure that the bonn
hardment had ceased. Officer John W.
Dineen went to the house aud investipst-
ed The police are Of the opinion that
the leaden messenger was spent bullet.
presumably from the rifle OF a hunter
along the west hill ridge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
SHOT HOLE IN HAT
TOLD DEATH CAUSE
Werner Davis, "a, OF Manchester, Was
Killed Early Sunday Morning and
1t is Not Known Whether
Death Was Due to Sui
eide or Murder.

Manchester, Jan. 3.-Verner Davis, aged
"a, was found dead on the floor of a
house where he had lived alone recently,
about noon yesterday ssith a bullet
wound in his head, death evidently hav-
ing occurred about two o'clock that
morning. There is no reason known to
suggest suicide and no definite indica-
tion OF foul play. The authorities are
investigating the case. He carried one
thousand dollars life insurance He is
survived by his father, Robert Davis,
and brother, Harry, both Of this place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
JUSTICE LAMAR DEAD.
Had Been on United States Supreme
Court Five Years.

Washington. d. G., Jan. 3.-Joseph
Ruoker lamar, associate justice Of the
supreme court Of the United States.
died at bis home here last night after an
illness OF several months He was IS
years old and had been on the supreme
bench for five years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
JAPANESE WARSHIPS
TO GO TO SUEZ CANAL
Two Cruisers are to Be Sent There Pre-
sunably to Protect Japanese Ship
ping, According to a Toxic
PeDort

Toxic, Jan. 3--Announcement is made
by the newspaper Jill Shimpo that a
squadron of japanese warships viii sail
for the Suez canal, presumably to pro-
tect japanese shipping. II is said that
the armored cruiser Kasuga Tokiwa and
Chitose have been assigned for this
service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03

Mr.. Ninns. cello player Of the birth
of a Nation" orchestra. and Kenneth
Gale assisted in a fine service preceding
the evening service st the Congregation
Al church last evening. Those present
expressed the wish that the young men
might be heard again in similar serv-
ice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03

mon, secretary of state for home affairs,
retires from the cabinet, thus breaking
his brilliant ministerial career for con
science sake"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
RETIREs FROM CABINET.
Sir John A. Simon Was Secretary Of
State for Home Affairs.

London. Jan. 3.-The Chronicle an
nounecs definitely that Sir John A. ST.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03

London on Nov. rs via the Suez canal
and the Mediterranean.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 3-Presidsnt
Wilson will cut short his honeymoon and
return to the capital tomorrow to take
charge of the new crisis in foreign rela-
tioDs caused by the submarine campaign
In the Mediterranean, with the loss of
the telephone between the president and
Secretary Tumulty and Secretary of State
Lansing, this announcement was made.
1t was stated that the destruction of
the British liner Persia with the loss of
American lives and of the British ship
Glengyle had put such grave aspect on
the relations of the United States with
the Teutonic powers that President Will
son considered it necessary to return.
While American officials are keeping
their minds open until they have all the
facts in the Persia case officially and
kHUW WuttutI AuuSllLdHS WtAt tuudu-
gered in the sinking of the Glengyle the
gravity of the situation is not mini
mized.
One new fact developed in the Persia
case to-day was that the American con-
sui at Alexandria reported the ship car
ried one gun, but did not state where the
gun was mounted. This may become
factor in the case
Charge of Austrian Embassy Promises
Satisfaction.
During. the morning Baron Zwiedinek, !
charge of the Austrian embassy, called |
on Secretary Lansing and asked that
Judgment be withheld until all the facts |
we're known and he expressed the belief /
that the final explanation would be sat
isfactory. He also sought any available
information for the benefit of his gov
ernment and assured Secretary Lansing
that if it were proven that an Austrian
submarine sunk the Persia his govern
ment would give full reparation and sat-
isfaction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
NO AMERICANS
KNOWN ON GLENGYLE
Consul at Alexandria Re-
ports That the Persia Car
ried One Mounted Gun, but
Does Not State Where the
Gun Was Mounted--This
May Become a Factor of
Importance

London, Jan. 3.--The British steam
ship Glengyle has been sunk. There are
1.J survivors.
The Glengyle had on board about 100
persons, passengers and crew. All with
the exception Of three Europeans and
seven Chinese were landed. So far as
known there were no Americans aboard.
The Glengyle was sunk in the Mediter-
ranean, and this was her second voyage.
The Glengyle sailed from Shanghai for
London on Nov. rs via the Suez canal
and the Mediterranean.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03
ANOTHER JAPANESE
VESSEL is SUNK
The Freighter Kankoku Was Sent to
Bottom of Mediterranean Sea by
German Submarine on Dec %.

Toxic, Jan. 3.-The owner of the Jap
anese freighter Kankoku has been ad-
vised that the vessel was sunk by a
German submarine in the Mediterrean on
December 20. The members Of the crew
were landed at Cannes, France.
The reported decision of the japanese
government 70 send squadron to Suez
follows the sinking of two steamships in
the Mediterranean recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-03

Continued on fourth paRs1