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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
BIG CONCERN sUsPENDS
American Naval Stores Company of Sa-
vannah, Ga.

Savannah Ga, March lS.--With assets
said to exceed its liabilities by $4,000
900, the American Naval Stores com
pany yesterday announced that it had
suspended business. In a statement Civ
en- out by G. J. Deloach secretary OF
the company. he asoerts that the fight
the government has made upon the comr
pany and its officers has practically de-
stroyed the company's credit and has
made it wise to discontinue operations.
A meeting of the creditors of the COM
pany has been called for next Friday
here. The creditors are mostly banks,
numbering over sixty.
1t is believed by leading creditors that
means will be devised by which the bus-
iness of the company will be carried on
without loss of more than few days
News that the company would suspend
came without warning, as th> had not
been an intimation in the trade that
such course was impending.
After meeting of interested Savan-
nah bankers last night, it was stated
that all of the loans were fully secured.
as explained in the statement issued
by Secretary Deloach.
Before the United States supreme
court, Judge Samuel B. Adams will ar.
que an appeal from the lower courts IN
the case where two of the officers Uf
the company were sentenced to Jail for
six months and fined $4,000 each for
of the Sherman antitrust
law
A civil case filed last summer seeks
To dissolve the American Naval Stores
company on the theory that it is
trust"
In its answer. filed in federal court
a week ago, the company reiterated the
claim il has often made, that it had
not done anything contrary to law.
The suspension of operations and the
liquidation OF the company's assets viii,
il is asserted, make it unnecessary for
he government to press this case FUR
-har
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
ZAP Gutterson, Broad Jumper, and Miss
Betty Brown of Burlington.

Burlington. March ls.-Announcement
was made last evening at a party given
by Miss Edwina Brown of the engage
ment of Miss Betty Brown OF this city
to Albert l.. Gutterson of Springfield
the well-known University of Vermont
athlete and holder of the Olympic broad
Jump record made at the games in
Stockholm last summer.
Miss Brown is kindergarten teacher
in this city and has a wide circle of
friends. She is graduate OF Goddard
seminary and an accomplished musician,
both in voice and piano
"Al' Gutterson, who was graduated
from the university last year, is known
across the continent as one of the finest
athletes that Vermont ever turned out.
He is in business in his native town OF
Springfield. Gutterson is a member OF
the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
The date of the wedding was not an
nounccd last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
ST. PATRIcK'S DAY IN BURLINGTON.
Extended Observance Was Participated
in by Large Number.

Burlington, March lS-St. Patrick
day was observed in Burlington with a
parade, sermon by Rev. FIR. w. y. Lon,
ergan of Rutland in the afternoon anc
a musicale and lecture, the latter by
DIR. John g. Coyie, in the evening.
The Strong theatre was filed to ca
paeity last evening when the musicale
and lecture was given. Following an
overture by Lessons orchestra, the Very
Rev. j. +. ellis, rector of st. Mary
cathedral, introduced the speaker of the
evening, DIR. John G. Coyle of New York,
who is knight commander of the Holy
Supulchre. the rank having been con-
ferred upon him by the Pope.
Preceding the lecture, the chorus OPP
ened the musical program with Hail to
Our Fatherland.' After the lecture they
followed with kathleen Mavourneen. -
Miss Ella Mae Monague sang a soprano
solo, "Mother Machree," deeply touch
ing her audience. A tenor solo, The
Love of Yesterday" by James Bennett
of Barre, followed, and was heartily re-
ceived. Miss Bertha Dennmg was os-
pecially successful in soprano solo. "An
Irish Lullaby" All three singers re-
sponded with additional selections. Miss
Helen Murphy was the accompanist.
Christopher Mahoney was unable to be
present and his part on the program was
not filed. The final musical number,
Dear Old Ireland BY the chorus. was
made especially appealing by the so
prano and tenor parts. respectively. of
Miss Catherine MeCafIrey and William
Hale. Miss Caffrey was particularly en-
loved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
In Connection with Arson
Fraud Revelations in
Chicago
SHOWING WIDE SCOPE
OF THE SWINDLE
Warrants Were Issued on
Evidence in Prosecu-
tors Hands

Chicago, March ls.-The remarkable
extent OF the arson frauds, by means Of
which insurance companies were swim
died out of millions of dollars, was dis
closed today when Judge Wade of the
municipal court issued seventy warrants
for persons implicated by the evidence
in the hands of Assistant District At
torney Johnston. As many more war
rants probably will be sought later, and
the public will be amazed when the full
story OF the operations of the arson
ring are known.
Assistant District Attorney Johnston
said the warrants charged burning and
arson to defraud. After the arrests have
been made a special grand jury will be
called to act on the evidence presented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
A RETIREMENT FUND
FOR TEACHERS
Those In Barre Schools To Take Hold of
the Matter and Help 1t
Along.

The teachers in the Barre schools met
last evening to consider the matter OF
the teachers retirement fund Aftcr
some discussion of the matter it was
voted almost unanimously that the
teachers of Barre take hold of the mat
ter of raising fund to entitle them to
participate in the teachers retirement
fund of the state. A committee was
appointed to have charge of the mat
ter
At the last session of the legislature,
law was enacted creating the Vermont
state teachers retirement fund, and I'M
der this act the state will contribute a
like sum to that contributed by teachers
and teachers associations to not exceed
$4,000. The fund is to be distributed
to teachers who have taught for. periods
of from 25 to 30 years or are retired
because of infirmlties in sums not to
exceed $500 annually
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
AS Permanent Memorial to
President Grover
Cleveland
NOTABLE CEREMONIES
AT CALDWELL, N. j.
A Distinguished Company
Was in Attendance
There To-day

Caldwell, n. j., March lS,-The little
wooden house, where Grover Cleveland
was born, was dedicated to-day as a
permanent memorial to the dead presi-
dent before distinguished company OF
people. After the Grover Cleveland
Birthplace Memorial association has
turned over to the trustees of the First
Presbyterian church check for Sl7 ,6lD,
III payment for the house, Richard +.
Cleveland, the presidents son, will re-
ceive the key and open the front door
and his sister, Esther, will be the first
TO enter the room where their father was
born 10 years ago.
Mrs. Thomas j. Preston, the widow Of
President Cleveland, was among the spec
tators at the ceremonies to-day. At the
time of Mr.. Clevelands birth his father
was pastor OF the Presbyterian church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
WOMAN LOST LIFE
LEADING A CHARGE
Modern Joan of Arc Made Spectacular
Appearance in Battle in Mexico
Yesterday.

! Laredo, Texas, March lS-Defeated in
their first attempt to capture Nueyo
| Laredo, the little band of Carranzistas
who surprised the federal garrison of
the Mexican border town early yester-
day, encamped in the hills several miles
to the south last night. II is reported
that more troops are hurrying to the aid
of both forces, In this event renewal
| of the battle is anticipated at day
break Machine guns and ammunition
are being hurried to the federals, it is
reported.
The rebel attack yesterday morning
was vigorous and was marked by the
death of a woman who led one of the
fiercest assaults in spectacular fashion at
the head of the band of insurrectos. The
woman, identified as relative OF Cara
Rivas, rebel leader, died when charging
the federals and waving a red flag in
encouragement to her countrymen.
Twenty rebels and Is federals are
known to have been killed About 40
wounded are being cared for at an i'm
provised hospital by American physi-
clans and women from Laredo.
The rebels, numbering about 200 fol-
lowers of Carranza, entered the city dur
ing the night and opened the battle at
daybreak with fusillade fired from a
factory building. The federal garrison
of $3.50 men was in action within few
minutes, and the battle continued for an
hour and half, the rebels finally being
driven to the hills. A number of rebel
wounded were shot to death by the fed
erals, it is said.
A few bullets fell on the United
States side of the Rio Grande. but no
one was hurt. The l4th United States
cavalry is patrolling the border and the
police force at Laredo has been aug
mented
joaquin Cantu Gardenas, prominent
lawyer of Nueyo Laredo, was captured
by the rebels Sunday and forced to sign
a note requesting the surrender of the
city. He still is prisoner.
Nueyo Laredo is deserted at midnight |
and there is no indication of another |
attack before daybreak at least.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
PRES. WILSON FAVORS
BUDGET SYSTEM
His Position Revealed in Letter Written
on January 80 to Senator Till
man-Wilson Has Quiet
Week Ahead.

Washington, March ls.-President
Wilson favors the budget system for con-
ducting the government finances. This
was made public to-day in letter writ
ten January 80 to Senator Tillman, in
which he said: "One of the objects
which | shall have most in mind when
reach Washington viii be a conference
with my legislative colleagues. with a
view of bringing some budget system
into existence. The business of build
ing up the expenses of nation piece
by piece viii certainly lead to error and
perhaps embarrassment"
This week promises to be quiet so
cially The White House president is
observing Holy Week and has declined
a theatre invitation. -Four hundred
school girls from Brooklyn. and North
boro and birmingham, Mass. will be
received in the East room to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
Civic Work in Small Towns.

"a certain old lady, so the story runs
upon. returning from visit to the farm
remarked, L wonder why they didn't build
the big cities out in the countryf Per-
haps one might ask with equal grace,
after visit to the city, with its parks,
Fairgrounds, operas, and other recrea-
tons, why didn't they place the coun-
try within the big citiesr Therein lies
problem"
So writes S. c. Britton, in The Survey.
He is director of the Harmon foundation
which has established civic trust in
Lebanon, Ohio. The success of the
work has led the donor, William L. Har
mon. native of Lebanon and now a
member of one of the largest real estate
firms in the country, to offer 81 900 each
TO five Ohio towns which will start sim
liar work. Mr.. Britton continues:
'The country boy, longing for excite
ment, is going to the city. Probably his
departure is to be lamented. but more
serious feature of the situation is that
he is lifting a curtain which reveals new
tcenes-scenes for which he is not pre-
pared. To assist the growing generation
to appreciate the real happiness that
may be found in the country and to
hcuualnt tnem Win tue environment OF
the city is the work of the civic trust OF
Lebanon.
For this reason the trust is establish
ing in Warren county some Of the worth
while attractions of the city. An eight
acre field has been secured. Some may
doubt the need of a recreation field in
the country. Let them ask Farmer Jones
for permission to play a game of ball
In his pasture. Let them explain the
popularity OF Harmon park in the vii
lage Of Lebanon. Country bows as well
as their city cousins enjoy American
games. and appreciate a public play
ground.
This park Is used much. II is not
uncommon to see the park alive with
several hundred bows and girls from
six to twenty yes, some from twenty
to sixty. for all are young here. Former
~ the BOYS went 'swimmin' in Null
ford's Hole which resembled a crowd on
election night. Now they 20 swimming
IN the Kids Dam where they have
more fun and less mud. Skating was
q neglected art. But with the new water
source as slick a. glass, many are the
plans and boasts. and often j. proved the
proverb. Pride goeth before a fall Many
u the outdoor activities win be trans
ferred 70 the gymnasium aud clubhouse
shich is now under construction This
sill be q social center"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
TUFTS COLLEGE GRADS.
Held Second Annual Banquet in Vermont
at Burlington.

Burlington, March lS.--The Tufts Col
lege Vermont Alumni association, which
was formed in this city year ago
held its second annual banquet at tn,
Ethan Allen club house last evening
with an attendance of 25. G. H. Darling
of this city, who was elected president
last year, presided, and the principal ad.
dress was made by w. l.. Hooper, act
ing president of the college, who spoke
on the finances of the institution. The
banquet was served in the small dining
room. the tables bearing cut flowers and
st. Patricks day flags, and the menu
being especially attractive.
During the evening a business session
was held, j. G.. Sargent of Ludlow being
elected president of the association, +.
Il. kimball of Burlington vice president,
and S. Il. Darling of Hardwick secretary
and treasurer.
The following were present; President
w. L. Hooper, III; Il. II. Aldrich. '73, of
Rutland DR.. A. d. Bush of Burlington; I;
DIR. L. 0. Blanchard, IS, of Randolph;
+. II. Chessmore, 05, of Jonesville; c. E.
Cleaves, IL, of Montpelier; c. II. Dar-
ling, 's4, of Burlington; S. L. Darling
100, of Hardwick; ID. 4. Deering, '04 of
South Royalton; A. +. Halves, '0l. of
Burlington; $. w Hamilton. II, of New
port; II. S. Hammond, 'l2, of Richford;
w. G. Hazelton, '0l, of Burlington; Har-
vey Hersey, 81, of Barre; f. j. Hewitt,
'97, of South Royalton; B. A. Holmes,
06, of Brandon; o. X. Hollister of Barre;
Ford Flagg of Richmond; F. +. Kimball.
92, of Burlington; +. NJ Lynde, '95,
Of Barre; w. Il. Mack, 81, of Wood
stock; j. NJ Paige, 'O3, of Winooski;
W. B. Robinson, II, of Burlington; j. G.
Sargent, 81, OF Ludlow; S. C. Wilson,
OIL, of Chelsea,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
BRIToNs RESENT SPEECH.
Call Bryan's Home Rule Utterance a
"Blazing Indiscretion."

| London, March lS-'A blazing indis
cretion" is how the Morning Post de
scribes the speech of William Jennings
Bryan, the secretary of state, at the st
Patriek's day banquet given by lrlsl
Americans at Washington on Saturday
evening.
The Post reprints the portion of thu
speech in which Mr.. Bryan congratulated
the irish nationalities on their success
in the matter of the home rule bill and
referred to the virtual end of hereditary
rule in the British empire. The post says
that while it does not suppose that MI
Bryan intended to give oilense, he should
understand that his speech is regarded
with keen resentment by many people in
Great Britain and in their opinion is a
gratuitous and unwarrantable Interior
ence in the domestic affairs of the United
Kingdom.
AS on the prudence and sagacity with
which the secretary Of state discharges
his task depends the relations of the
United States with other countries con-
tinues the Post, "it behooves him to OBJ
serve caution in his references to other
nations"
Chicago, ILL.,, March l7.-Secretary of
State Bryan in his address here last
night at the st. Patriek's day banquet
of the Irish fellowship club reiterated
his words of Saturday at the st. Pat
rick's banquet in Washington,
1.-TWO years from now Ireland will be
celebrating home rule" he said. "There
is every reason to believe that the
House of Commons in London will pass
the bill again and make it law"
Mr. Bryan declared the victory for Ire
land would be victory for the world
and would mark the end of aristocratlc
rule.
When the House of Lords is compelled
to bow to the people" said Mr. Bryan,
sit will mean the beginning of home
rule for the whole earth"
Mr.. Bryan confined his address to con-
gratulations on the prospect of home
rule. He did not refer at any time dur
ing his stay here to national or state
politics.
Immediately after his arrival here last
evening Mr.. Bryan had conference
with Governor Dunn. Another confer
ence between two followed Mr.. Bryan's
address TO the Fellowship club. The sec,
'etary of state left for Springfield Short
V before midnight. This evening he viii
tart for Lincoln, Neb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
UNIFORM MOTOR LAWS.
New York Wants to Join With Vermont
and Other States.

Albany, n. Y, March ls. With a view
to making uniform the laws governing
the use of motor vehicles in this state
and Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecti-
cut. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Maryland. Senator White, last
night, introduced bill designed to au-
thorize the governor to appoint com
mission of three to confer with similar
commissions. of the states mentioned.
The measure carries an appropriation of
$1,000 for expenses, although the COM
missioners are to serve without compen-
sation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
WOODSTOCK MUCH TRIED
First Grippe, Then Measles, and Now
Chickenpox.

Woodstock, March ls.-An epidemic OF
the grippe in the early winter was fol-
lowed by an epidemic of measles, there
having been nearly 200 cases and 30
houses quarantined. There are still a
few cases of the measles in town.
In addition, there are about dozen
cases of chickenpoX and four houses are
quarantined. 1t is said that we'll
developed case of chiekenpox was found
in large gathering of people here re
Gently Schools have been closed earlier
than usual and the holding of Sunday
schools has been forbidden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
DIED AT MIDDLEBURY.
Edward McHugh of Rutland Was On
Way Home from Canada.

Middlebury, March ls.--Edward Me-
Hugh Of Rutland former well known
and much respected citizen of Middle
bury, who was taken i'll Saturday while
returning from two months with Il
daughter at Canada and stopped off here,
died last evening at six o'clock at the
Sargent house. His body was taken to
the undertaking establishment OF A. J.
Blackmer and was sent this morning. to
Rutland where the funeral will probably
be held Wednesday. Mr.. McHough was
IS years old and is survived by his wife,
a brother Dennis. sister, Mrs Katherine
Sales, a son. Dennis J. McHugh. and
three daughters, Mrs. James Foley. Mrs.
Katherine Deavitt of Rutland and Mrs.
p. Fl. Cassidy of Phiilipsburg, p. Q.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY SUPPER
Was Attended BY 400 People at ST. AL.
bans Yesterday.

st. Albans, March ls.--About 400 per.
sons attended the st. Patricks day sup
per and entertainment last evening at
the city hall under the auspices of the
women of st. Mary's congregation. Sup
per was served at 6 and was followed
BY addresses by Rev. ID. j. O'Sullivan
and j. +. Maun, formerly city repre-
sentative. An orchestra furnished mu-
sic and played Irish melodies during the
evening. The decorations were appro-
pirate TO the day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
NEW LINE OF INQUIRY
HAS DEVELOPED
Following Examination of MotheT-In-
Law of the Late Rear Admiral
Joseph G. Eaton.

bingham. Mass, March ls.-Ernest $.
Parrell. the Norwell undertaken, who
prepared Rear Admiral Josepfrtiiles Eat.
on's body for burial. Deputy Sheriff
George w. Conant, Deputy Sheriff Con-
don. State Officer Scott and other Off
GERS. who have been conducting an in
vestigation of the sudden death of she
admiral on March s. were waiting to APP
pear when the inquest IVES resumed 10.
day.
The afternoon session of the court yes
terday was held at Admiral Eatoa's
home in Norwell and the examination
OF Mrs. George Harrison, mother-in in law
Of Admiral Eaton. opened a new line OF
investigation, making several additional
witnesses available. II is not certain
whether the proceedings viii be complet-
ed today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
Over the New England Rail-
road Situation at
Present
SEND DELEGATION TO
MEET NEW HAVEN MEN
To Gain Information Before
Submitting Plan to Cham
Der of Commerce

Boston March ls.--The New England
railroad situation was the subject of
conference to-day of the directors of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford rail
road and the Boston Chamber of Com
merce. The officials of the latter organi-
zation are anxious to secure informa
ton before framing policy to sub
NIT to the members of the Chamber
of Commerce for adoption or rejection
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
Carried Mad Dog Out of a
Schoolhouse and Was
Himself Bitten
FRED PIEPER, AGED Is,
SHOWED COURAGE
Schoolmates Had Taken the
Dog to School as a
Joke

Chicago, March ls.-Fred Piepers aged
Is years, of Strausburg died at hospi-
tai here yesterday of rabies, being the
victim of practical joke which might
have caused the death of twenty others
had he not risked his life.
Pieper's schoomates brought stray
dog to school as a joke. Pieper noticed
that the dog was frothing at the mouth
and he pushed back girl who was about
to pat the animal. Then, ordering his
schoolmates to stand back, Pieper picked
up the dog and carried it outside. While
he was doing SO, the dog bit the boy, tle
injury resulting in the youths death
Yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
NEW GRAND TRUNK LINE.
Rumor in Brunswick, Me, of a Road
from Yarmouth to Bath.

Brunswick, Ne. March lS.-An inter.
esting rlImor in circulation here is that
the Grand Trunk railroad is contemplst.
ing running a branch line from Var
mouth to Bath. passing through Freeport
and Brunswick. The line would BE- south
Of Brunswick village. the rumor stating
that il would cross Main street near
Merebrook. Il y hinted that Charles
W. Morse is interested in the proposed
road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
APPOINTS NEW POLICE CHIEF.
Mayor Brislin of Rutland Names Louis
A. Durivage.

Rutland, March ls.-one of the first
official acts of Henry c. Brislin. Rut-
lands new mayor, was to appoint Louis
A. Durivage. a machinist, as chief OF
police last night in place of Thomas C.
Elworth, who has held that office for
many years. Francis Tracy, plumber.
succeeds Darrell +. Martin as commits
sioner of public safety. Frank r. Blansh-
ard is reapPOinted commissioner Of pub
lie works
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
MRS. LEVI S. SMALL.
Morrisville Woman Died Sunday Night
After Months Illness.

Morrisville. March ls.-Mrs. Levi ;.
Small. who had been seriously III for u
month with heart trouble. died Sunday
at 1880 p. m. Martha Norris Harris,
daughter of the Rev. Horatio and Mary
/. Glines Harris, was born at Wheeloek,
April p. 1874 She was united in mar
mage October 26. 1868. 10 Levi :. Small,
and with him passed her married life on
the present home farm Besides her hus-
band. she is survived by four sons. Wal
ter small Of Boston. Henry II. Small q
Morristown. Frank Small Of Boston, and
Allen r. small Of Morristown.
Funeral services = conducted BY the
Rev. ". =. Baker. viii be held Wedne.-
dav afternoon az ls39 O'Clock at her
home The four sons viii act a. bar
ers. Intermcnt viii be made in tie
South cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-18
HIS CONDITION CRITICAL.
James z. Kilbeck Hurt at Richmond
Yesterday Afternoon.

Richmond March ls.James +. Kill
beck was seriously injured yesterday
afternoon while helping operate wood
saw driven by gasoline engine and
last evening was said to be in a critical
condition at the Mary Fletcher hospital
in Burlington. In adjusting the belt he
was thrown violently against the bal
ance wheel of the engine. He was taken
to Burlington by DIR. Jacob Ross and
rushed to the Mary Fletcher hospital,
where late last evening he had not re-
gained consciousness. His condition is
critical, and it is thought that he is
suffering from concussion of the BRAIN
He is % years old and is the son Of
John Kilbeek OF this place