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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
FLAMES TOOK
POSTOFFICE
And Camp Store in Viii
lag ~ Adamant,
NEARBY RESIDENCE
SAVED BY NEIGHBORS
Government Safe About the
Only Property Saved
in Store

Calais, Aug. 4.--The village of Ada
mant in the southern part OF this town
sustained serious fire loss this fore
noon when Campbell's store building,
containing a general store, the postoffice
and a tenement in the second story, was
destroyed, the loss being $4,000, on
which an insurance of $4,000 was car
ried. The residence OF Leander Parker
was saved after much effort, although
slightly scorched, and Mr.. Campbell's
barn on the opposite side of the store
caught fire several times but was saved
About the only thing saved in the store
was the safe containing government
property largely, and it viii not be
known whether the contents are spoiled
until the safe cools enough to permit OF
being opened.
Mrs. Campbell and two children wei
in the building at the time the fire broke
out at T:30 o'clock the boy. Roscoe,
aged II, being in bed, while the baby
girl was playing about. The latter first
noticed the flames in the storage rooin
back of the store and she called her
mothers attention by her cries. BY that
time the fire had made great headway
in the inhammahle material in the rear
of the store and Mrs. Campbell had lit
tie more than time to seize the boy out
of bed and grasp the baby and place
them in a safe place before the exit was
cut off.
Shortly after the neighbors arrived
the whole building was enveloped in
smoke and flames and little could be
done to save the structure or its con-
tents. Efforts were then turned to saw
ing the Parker house few feet away.
The bucket brigade was driven from be-
tween the buildings and mounting lad
ders on the opposite side of the house,
they went to the roof and threw water
over the side, in that way preventing
the flames from being communicated to-
IT,
Meanwhile the flames were being driv-
en- to the opposite side of the store and
they caught on the Campbell barn sew
sral times but were each time extin-
yuished. So the barn still stands
The store had been conducted by Mr..
md Mrs. r. A. Campbell for about two
tears and half. during which time the
,ostoilice had been conducted by them
Ilso. Mr.. Campbell was not at home
when the fire broke out, having gone to
he granite quarries nearby to work.
Neither he nor Mrs. Campbell can ac-
cunt for the outbreak of the fire un-
ess possibly that it may have been
aused by spark which fell through
he stovepipe hole from the kitchen
tove into highly inaammabe material
n the storeroom just beneath the kitch
n. The building was burned fiat to the
round and probably viii not be re-
ult, at least by Mr.. Campbell. The
tore was formerly known as Sloane's
nd also as Daley's.
The Campbells carried insurance in the
ermont Mutual and the Union Mutual
ire Insurance companies. the amount in
,ch company being $500 on the build
lg and contents. The loss OF the store
aves but single little store in the
illage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
COMPOSER OF CHURCH MUSIC.
Samuel Brenton Whitney of Boston Died
at Woodstock.

Woodstock, Aug samuel Bren-
ton Whitney of Boston, one of the fore
most organists of the country, and
widely known as composer of sacred
music, died shortly after noon yester-
day at the home of his sister, Mrs.
James B. Jones of this town
Mr. Whitney, who lived on Walnut
street in Boston, had been in failing
health for year. Last Christmas he
came to Woodstock for his annual visit
and was taken worse, being unable to re-
turn to Boston. Since that time he had
failed steadily.
Samuel Brenton Whitney was born in
Woodstock June 4. 1912. the son of
Samuel and Amelia (Hyde) Whitney.
After attending the public schools there
and the Vermont Episcopal institute at
Burlington, he began the study of music,
receiving his entire musical education in
this country.
He was organist first in Christ
church, Montpelier, for four years. later
playing at St. Peters church in Albany,
and St. Paul's in Burlington, before
going to Cambridge to study under
Prof. John X. Paine, whom he assisted
as organist of Appleton chapel
In 1871 Mr.. Whitney was appointed
of the Church of the Advent on
Brimmer street, where he remained for
nearly 81 years, resigning in November,
1908 After his resignation, Mr.. Whit
ney continued as director emeritus" of
the Advent choir. Under his direction,
the choir of the Church of the Advent
became famous throughout New Eng
land. acquiring the reputation of being
the leading male choir in this part of the
His success as a trainer of
BOYS voices made the Church of the Ad
sent the mecca for thousands OF music
overs on festival days.
Mr.. Whitney was frequently engaged !
Is festival conductor in New England /
titles and towns. He had been profes- |
or OF the organ and lecturer at Boston /
University and an examiner in the /
AMERICAN College Of Musicians.
He composed several works, both /
acred and secular, among the best
.nown being The Son OF God Goes i
'orfh to War" the anthem. 20 Cod. 4
ly Heart l. Ready" and the ballad. /
Looking IN the River" Tie was the
ounder Of the american Guild Of Organ
SIS and the compiler Of "Whitney's
lrgan Album
His playing II the organ was particu-
irlv noted for has wonderful mastery y
the preludes. fugues and toecatas Of
'ach. his brilliant and pleasing style
nd his remarkably rich improvisatious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
BELGIUM'S APPEAL
To Great Britain for Assistance Against
Invasion.

London, Aug. 4.-The entire commu-
nieaton made by the British foreign
secretary to the House OF Commons on
his second appearance there yesterday
| follows:
"A message has been received from
the Belgian legation stating that Ger
many sent TO Belgium at Z o'clock last
evening a note proposing to Belgium
friendly neutrality coupled with the free
passage through Belgian territory OF
German troops promising the mainte-
nance OF Belgian Independence at the
conclusion of peace and threatening in
case of refusal to treat Belgium as an.
enemy. The time limit OF II hours was
fixed for the reply
Belgium answered that an attack on
her neutrality would be fragrant viola
tion OF the rights Of nations, to accept
the German proposal would be to sacri
flee her honor, and being conscious of
her duty, Belgium was firmly resolved
to repel aggression by all possible
means"
The Belgian reply was received with
loud cheers by the members and Sir
Edward Grey made the declaration that
the British government had taken the
information reeeived into grave consid-
Grafton and that he would make no fur
ther comment.
The text of the Belgian kings tels-
gram to King George follows:
Remembering the numerous proofs |
of your majestv's friendship and that
Of your predecessor, of the friendly at
titude of England in 1870 and the proof |
of friendship which she has just given
us again, make supreme appeal to
the diplomatic Intervention of your ma.
lesty's government TO safeguard the in.
tegrity of Belgium"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
WAITSFIELD.

Mrs. Nicll and daughters, Gertrude
and Mildred, Of Lynn, Mass. were al
Miss Abbie Minors on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fard and Mrs
Augusta Spaulding Of Warren visited
relatives IN town Monday.
Miss Alberta Ellis OF Richmond is the
guest Of her brother. Henry Ellis.
Mrs. Ned Newoomb is at G. II. New
combs.
Albert Barnard was in Burlington on
Sunday and reports Vail Tucker to Be
doing splendidly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
WELL KNOWN MUSICIAN.
Henri C. Blaisdeu Of Concord Died at
Lsoonia, N. H.

Laeonia. y r., Aug. s-Heuri g
Rlaisdell Of Concord, ono OF the best
known musicians in the state. died sud.
denly OF heart failure last night while
visiting az the home Of Everett T.
Aiding on Mechanic street He had a
summer Residence in Melvin village. He
a. survived by his wife and two sons.
CARLYLE and Victor.
Mr. Blaisdell was an accomplished Tio-
linist and had won an enfisble rcputs-
tion - a director q operas and music
festivals.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
AGAINST SPECIAL SESSION.
Washington County Republicans Would
Wait for Regular Assembly.

With II out of 20 towns of Washing
ton county represented at yesterday &
meeting at Montpelier of the Republican
committee of Washington county, the
meeting went ON record against calling
a special session and the one party in
formal primary. The meeting favored
the present ea.lens and convention sys-
tenn until the regular general assembly
passes direct primary law.
The committee adjourned to meet
September l. when the convention will
be called, Judge Eber W. Huntley was
elected chairman. in place of Dr. J. IL.
Winch OF NorthtieId, deceased.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
LUCILLE SPIER STEPS
MILE IN 2:07h
She Wins Race at Detroit, Mich.-Time
Is Near Record for Three
Year-0ld.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug f.-In the
opening of the days grand circuit pro-
gram here there were spirited contests,
especially in the 2;l5 trot in which
the winner, Lucille Spier, was forced to
step a mile in 2:071s to capture the
second heat. This is close to the record
for three.year-old mare.
Napoleon Direct in the 2:l7 pace; Bel-
win in the 2;ls trot, and Frank Patch
in the 2:l2 pace were the other win
ners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
Port Of Montreal Closed

Montreal. One Aug The port Of
Montreal vas virtually closed last night
for the first time in IT. history Nes-
terday 8 tug feet pstrolled TIE lower
harhor. Five million dollars worth Of
grain IN the elevators has beer placed
under special guard
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
GERMAN TROOPS ON FRENCH SOIL.
Cross Into Territory Near Mars La Tour
To-day.

Paris, Aug 4.-German troops to-day
crossed into French territory near Mars
La Tour, where one of the most i'm
portant battles of the France Prussian
war was fought on August is, 1870.
A German army aeroplane last night
dropped three bombs on the French for
titled town of Luneville, southeast of
Nancy. Some damage was caused but
No casualties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
GREAT BRITAIN MAKES
DEMAND ON GERMANY
Regarding Belgian Neutrality-King' S
Proclamation for Mobilization
Was Read To-day.

London, Aug, 4.Great Britain to-day
sent practical ultimatum to Germany,
demanding a satisfactory reply by mid
night on the subject of Belgian neutral
ity. A proclamation by King George.
commanding the mobilization of the
British army was read to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
Japan MAY PARTICIPATE.
If War Extends to Far East and
England Is Involved.

Toxic, Aug. 4The japanese foreign
Office to-day issued statement that it
the war extends to the far east and
England is involved, Japan may find it
necessary to participate in fulfillment of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
GERMANY TO USE
FORCE ON BELGIUM
Second Ultimatum Says Germany Is
Prepared to Enforce Any Measure
She Deems Essential.

London, Aug. 4The second ultima
tum sent by Germany to Belgium to-
day declared that Germany was prepared
to carry through by force arms, if nee
essary, any measure she considers es-
sential
German troops to-day made a further
invasion into Belgium territory near
Nervieres east Of Liege, according to a
dispatch to the French embassy here
from the French legation at Brussels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
BRITISH VESSELS
HELD BY GERMANY
Boats in German Ports Are Being De-
tained, According to Announce
ment by Earl Grey.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-The British con
sui general here. Sir Wilfred Powell,
to-day received from Sir Edward Grey
of London the following cablegram: 1T
is urgent that you should warn British
merchant shipping not to proceed or to
enter German ports until further notice.
British ships are being detained which
were already in German ports"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
Rsseluts wins Anolher R.o,.

Newport. z. = Aug s.-Tbe Rescluts
won THE a0-mils race frcm New London
t. this port sailed Yesterday against the
Cochran sioor kanltis u wes = Gloss
and sensational fnish eith the Resoluts
nniy li secon i shssd uasn thsy crossed
ths fnish lire 50 Buntons REF iight
vessel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
GERMANS BOMBARD
FRENCH NAVAL. BASE
Afterwards the Attacking German cruis-
er Steamed at Full Speed in West
eriy Direction.

London. Aug. 4.--The German cruiser
Brsslsu bombarded the French naval
station a. Bera, Algeria, this morning.
afterward steaming at full speed in
westerly direction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
MoRETowN.

The piano pupils Of Mrs. W. A. Re
mele viii give recital in the Moretown
u. T. church Thursday. Aug. s. al ..
M A cordial Invitation j. extended 10
an parents and fricnds uho are interest
I'd in The pupils work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
OFFERED A PLACE
ON FEDERAL BOARD
Frederick A. Delano of Chicago Is Ex-
pected to Accept in Time for Name
to Go to Senate To-day.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 4.-Frederick
A. Delano of Chicago has been offered
place on the federal reserve board. His
acceptance was expected in time to send
his nomination to the Senate to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
ACTUAL DECLARATION
ON BELGIUM RUMORED
And German Troops Have Crossed the
the Belgian Line-No Americans May
Leave Germany for the Present, the
United States is Informed

Washington D. c. Aug 4-The German embassy served
United States to-day that state OF war existed be-
tween France Germany 1t is tantamoun to declaration
of war, but technicly is different
Brussels, Aug 4-Rumors in circulation to-day that
Germany actually declared Belgium German troops
crossed the frontier Gemmeneh the junction of Dutch
Belgium and German frontiers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
scuFFLED OVER REVOLVER
Nov One Is Dead and the Other Lives
70 Regret t.

North BELGRADE. Ne. Aug 4-George
n. Hutchins. sged n. was shot and
Killed br BE friend Wilbur 1udkius
also IS. whiis they uere ssufHiHs Over =
revolver vester,iav Afternoon After an
intestizatson the coroner iecided there
uas na MALICIOUS intent and that an IT,
Guest vas nof neccssarT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

Germans had invaded Limburg, Holland,
and that the province had been placed
under martial law.
Limburg has a population of nearly
a quarter of million.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
FRENCH COMMANDER TO FRONT.
General Joseph Jeffre Left Paris to Take
Command.

Paris, Aug. 4-General Joseph Jeffre,
commander -in-chief OF the French army,
left to-day for the frontier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
CARRY TREASURES TO ANTWERP.
Special Train Left Brussels This Morn
ing

Brussels, Belgium. Aug. "A special
train. carrying all the securities OF the
National Bank Of Belgium. left here for
Antwerp during the night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
eRANITEvILLE

A squars dancr uu b hsid IN the
gymnasium At Grsniferills THURSDAY
crrning. Aug g. Danrinr fren s tn ~
Asmsssicn - Tsdirs. FREE.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
DEFEATED WITH HEAVY LOSS.
Austrians Suffered Severely in Battle at
Semendria.

Paris, Aug. A dispatch from Nish
says the Austrian troops were defeated
with heavy loss in battle against the
Servians on Sunday at Semendria.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
Russian warship Aground.

Copenhagen, Aug. A Russian war
ship is aground at Aland islands where
the Russian feet is believed to have been
defeated Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
ABSENT FROM CABINET COUNCIL.
viscsunt Norisy Of Blackburn May Have
Vacated Place.

London. Aug. s.-Niscount Morley 81
Hiackhurn did not attend to-dav's msst
in- 81 ths British cstinet councl and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
Military Censorship Imposed.

st. Petersburg, Aug. A ukase inn
posing military censorship was published
to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

this is taken as an indication that he
has resigned his office as lord president
of the council.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK
By Part of German Garrison at Meme
lau Yesterday.

Berlin, Aug. "A body of Russian
frontier guards was driven back yester
day by part OF the garrison of the
German seaport Memelau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
VIRTUAL DECLARATION
OF WAR ON FRANCE
MADE BY GERMANY
U. S. NEUTRAL.

Proclamation Was Issued by
President Wilson Today.
Washington, Aug. 4-Pres-
ident Wilson today issued a
proclamation of neutrality.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

loontinuea On eighth page
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
FISHING SMACKS LOST IN STORM
Nearly Every Craft Was Manned BY
Members of Single Family.
Death Toll Heavy.

CHATHAM, N. B.-Conficting re-
ports made it impossible to deter
mine definitely how many fishing
smacks and lives had been lost in
the storm, which swept the gulf of
St. Lawrence, Chaleur bay and the
straits of Newfoundland. One re-
port placed the number of dead at
1875. Advices from Caraquet said 10
lives were known to have been lost,
one vessel was missing and nothing
was known of the fate of the crews
of the. vessels reported ashore on
POkesudie island.
Captain Samuel Breau Of the
schooner Warren P, said that when
he left Shippegan he heard that more
than 100 persons had persisted.
The vessels that suffered from the
gale were small schooners. Nearly
every craft was manned only by
members of a single family, with the
father in command and three or four
sons or other relates composing the
crew.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
The GREAT SNOWY CHINCHILLA
A Royal Fur From Animals of the
Andes Mountains.

Next to the pelt of the silver fol
of Labrador and ermine, the snow
fur whose costliness has made it the
badge of royalty and riches, the chin
chilla of South America carries or
it's back about the most expensive
material used in fashionable feml'
nine attire. High up on the eastern
slope of the Andes in sections OF
Peru, Bolivia and Chile the chin
chilla has its habitat. Living at an
elevation of from 5000 to 1900
feet above the level of the sea, its
chilly home is responsible for It's
thick, warm coat, and also largely
for the exorbitant price it brings. 1t
is hard to get and not plentiful
therefore it is wanted.
1t is a hopping rodent mammal,
somewhat resem bling our common
squirrel, and when standing on its
hind legs, as it does when eating, the
similarity is even more noticeable.
Ordinarily the body of the animal
is about 10 inches in length, exclu-
sive of the tail; it is covered with
a gray fur, soft and silky, which on
the sides is about an inch long, The
animals burrow in the ground and
live together in villages like our
priarie dogs.
Since the fur of the chinchilla was
first introduced into Europe during
the earlier part of the nineteenth
century, the price of the skins has
scared until a lady's muff and collar
of only medium size made of this
material commands a price of $500 or
more.
Another fur producer found in the
temperate portions of South America
is the nutria, a little rodent resem-
bling the ordinary beaver of the Uni
ted States. 1t is usually found along
fresh water courses and its hind feet
are webbed, indicating it's aquatic
habits. Its fur is used for making
our finest felt hats, as well as for
ladies muffs, collars, capes, etc.
OF the larger fur bearing animals
the vicuda, one of the three repre-
sentatives of the camel family to be
found in South America, and which
looks something like a long-necked
sheep, is probably the most valuable.
1t is found in the highlands of Peru,
Bolivia and Chile and has a soft,
furry coat of golden brown, shading
into darker hues, which is highly
priced by travellers. Almost every
tourist touching the west coast OF
South America brings home one OF
these beautiful rugs as souvenir.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
THE JULY wOMAN's COMPANION

The July Woman's Home Compan-
ion contains a great variety of fiction
including the first installment of a
four-part mystery story entitled
"The Sound Of Water" by Margarita
Spalding Gerry. Other contributors
of fiction are: Mary Heaton Worse,
Mollie Elliot Seawell, Mabel Martin
Dill, Frederick NJ Smith and Adele
Randolph.
Special articles in the number full
of facts and interesting, practical
ideas are: The Business Girls Va
cation"-made up from letters sent
in by various contributors; why l
Shall Marry Again" written by a
widow At years DID, "HOw Not to Be
Fat" written by woman whose re-
port and suggestions are so specific
that she declines to sign her name;
How to Write a Moving Picture
PLAY by Daniel Frohman, the we'll
known theatrical manager; Fifty
one Better Babies; The Queen of
the Garden" in which F. A. Waugh,
the well-known hOrticulturist, tells
how to grow roses a UlII :
Rights in which Christine Terhune
Herrick discusses the question as to
whether a girl with a comfortable
home should earn her own living
and "a Two Weeks Vacation in Old
England" full OF practical help to
anyone who would like to take a
short trip abroad at small expense.
The regular fashion, cooking, han
dicraft, young peoples, tower room,
puzzle. entertainment and exchange
departments are full of entertaining
reading and good ideas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-16
BLIND MAN A WONDER
OPERATES TELEPHONE EN-
CHANGE ACCURATELY.
Has Been Sightless Thirty-Three
Years, But Does His Work to the
Satisfaction of the People.

Satisfaction OF the PeOpIe.
M'CURTAIN, Okla.-Several pri
vate telephone exchanges in the
eastern part of Oklahoma are oper'
ated by blind men, who perform the
work as rapidly and unerringly as
men with perfect vision. But Nc
Curtain has a telephone exchange
that is operated by blind man who
also attends to all the other work Of
the exchange.
T. M. Warrell, 35 years old, who
has been blind since he was two
years of age, is a half owner of the
McCurtain exchange and attends tt
all the outside work of the exchange
He is relief and night operator o.
the system. He keeps his owl
books, using the New York point
system, which he learned in the
school for the blind in Little Rock
Ark, where he spent eight years Of
his boyhood.
In addition to keeping the books
and acting as telephone operator
Mr.. WarreIl installs his own tele
phones, strings the wires, clears
trouble on the lines and instrument!
and oes all the work ordinarily done
by Iinemen with perfect vision.
In operating the switchboard Mr.
Warrell can answer and complete
the calls as quickly as though he
could see. He clears the switch
board of trouble by first testing and
locating the wires as nearly as pos
sible. Then he follows the wires
with his hand until the broken part
is found and connected.
If the lines are crossed from the
outside, Mr.. Warrell enlists the serv-
ices of small boy. True to small
boy nature, there is always some
youngster willing and ready to help
the blind man and trace the trouble
until the youngster sees where the
wires are crossed. Mr.. Warrell then
puts on his lineman's belt and spurs,
climbs the pole and quickly clears
the trouble.
The blind man has less complaint
from the patrons of the exchange
than many men who can see to op-
crate a switchboard have. He is
prompt and accurate and has a nat
ural bent toward electricity and a
love for his work, and he has never
asked any favors because of his af-
Fiction.