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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
RHEIMS PEOPLE ENRAGED
OVER LOSS OF CATHEDRAL

London $50 a. m Sept 21A Rheims correspondent to The
Daily the following account of the damage wrought
to the cathedral: magnificent cathedral of Rheims which
was national of universal fame only an empty
shell of charred backened walls 1t not known whether
the walls weakened beyond restoration but the building VIII
never be what it was before.
The fire started between and o'clock Sunday afternoon
after shells had crashing the town all day. Over 500 fell
and many buildings fired The cathedral had been turned
into hospital for the Germans and flying Red Cross flag
When the shell struck thought 1t was merely
stray but later German battery the hill four miles away
began making it particular target.
When building finally took fire. the German wounded would
have alive if the French doctors had not sked their
lives in removing them. crowd gathered outside in
troabe rage would have killed the Germans but for little
priest sprang between the Germans and rifles saying Don't
fire; you would make yourselves guilty as they
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
Russians Met With Check From the
Fortress Przemysl Which Has Opened
Fire On Russian lnvaderS-Monte-
neerins Are Within Few Miles OF
Bosnia's Capital.

London Sept 81 mWhile the fortunes OF oaue
ho+,aen the extended front
in France desperate efforts being made to execute turning
movement ON both fanks The AngoFrench left wing exrtng
every ounce strength to turn the flank OF the German general
Won Kck who reported received heavy renforceen
while the German according cautiously worded announce
en making an equally effort to outank the French
right resting on Verdun
Under ordinary weather conditions the Anglorench task
would no easier bnt on the right the heavy rains have
made morass of the valley of the Ose.
More or less definite ccnue to circulate in London
to the that the Germans preparing great retreat
France on their own border Notifications One reason for the
dearh Of news of the battle front the bad weather which has
rendered ordinary signaling and aeropane scouting unreliable
AS anticipated check has been given the operations OF the
victorious the strong fortress of Pzemys
which has opened fire with artillery the Russian invaders
According ades received here the advance Of the Sebo
continues while the Montenegrns
are reported within few miles of Sayaavo capital OF Bos
MIA and expect enter the city within week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
FOREST DONATION TO VERMONT
Redfield Proctor Deeds 400 Acres to the
State,

State Forester Hawes has recently re-
ceived deed of about four hundred
acres OF forest in the town OF Cavendisl
from Redfield Proctor. This land is tc
be known as the Proctor-Piper forest
tract in memory of the late .oi
Proctor and N. G. Piper, who ow
gether It contains good segs i stt
hardwoods, with a consideS IS xture
OF white ash, and preseg y Jest op'
portunity to study this' y of any OF
the state forests. also lots
which were former y ed which will
be reforested wi - and other val
liable species.
Forestry is at best a long time prop
osition. and it is particularly desirable
that there should be in each community
forests managed under a permanent pol.
icy 1t is to furnish such demonstra'
tion in the old home town of the Proctor
family that this valuable tract has beer
given TO the state. The donor placed
absolutely no restrictions upon the use
OF the property, other than that it be
used for forestry purposes,
The acquisition of this tract makes
the total area of state forests about s.
800 acres
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21

In addition to the cathedral, the 18th
century church of st. Jacques, the 10th
century archbishop's palace and the city
hall dating from the 18th century.
NJ. Malvy said that official reports re-
vealed that the cathedral was in ilames
yesterday, the burning having begun on
Saturday as result of the ceaseless
bombardment.
II was officially stated that the de-
struction of these historic buildings was
accepted az indicating that the Germans
considered their situation desperate and
the following editorial said to have been
published by the Frankfurt Gazette on
Sept. was given publicity. The paper
is quoted as saying:
LET us respect the French cathedrals,
especially the cathedral of Rheims, which
is one OF the most magnificent basilieas
of the middle ages and is particularly
dear ta Germans since the master OF
Bamberg found inspiration in its statues
and portieres for many of his drawings,
The cathedrals of Laon, Rouen, Amiens
and Beauvais also are masterpieces OF
Gothic art.
"All these towns are now occupied by
Germans, We consider with veneration
these grandiose editices. We will respect
them as our fathers did in 1870"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
DEATH OF E. ]. sowDEN
Followed Shock Sustained Last Friday
Morning.

Ezra j. Sowden of sS fremont street,
who sustained a shock of paralysis last
Friday morning. passed away this after
noon at 40 o'clock. He had been i'll
for some time prior TO the shock, but
since Friday his decline had been quite
rapid.
Mr. Sowden was "a years OF age, hav-
ing been born on Sept. 3, 1870. He
leaves his wife and four daughters,
Coralinn, now in Boston, and Ruth, FL
vira and Ethel, who reside at home, also
two brothers. For some years he was
in the mercantile business in Barre, being
a member of the former firm OF SOwden
q Lyon. In public life he had served ss
an alderman from the second ward and
in the Hedding Methodist church. Of
which he was member he had served
on the official board and was for mum
Der Of wears treasurer OF the society.
The funeral will be held from his late
residence Wednesday afternoon az
O'Clock. Rev. =. r. Newell officiating, and
interment will be in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
Tells Franklin County Re-
publicans He Expects the
State Ticket Will Win
NEW SPIRIT IN PARTY <.
HAS BEEN FOSTERED
His Home County Conven.
ton at Enosburg Falls
Had But One Contest

Enosburg Falls, Sept. 2l.-In con-
vention of only one contest the Republl-
cans of Franklin county to-day nom.
mated the following ticket: For SEN
ators, Wallace B. Locklin of Richford
and George T. Stebbins of Sheldon; as
sistant judges, Ellis w. Foster of Swan
ton and c. A. Gardyne of Montgomery
Judge of probate, Otis n. Kelton OF st.
Albans; states attorney, Stephen 5.
Cushing; sheriff, G. G. Holmes of st.
Adams; high bailiff, S, b. Thomas Of
Sheldon. The single contest, was over
one of the nominatio for assistant
Judge, w. G. Greene of st. Albans being
also placed before the convention with
Mr.. Gardvne The latter won on the
first ballot, AZ to III.
Charles w. Gates OF Franklin, who re-
Gently was nominated for governor on
the Republican ticket, addressed the con-
vention predicting success for the Re
publicans in Vermont in November and
declaring that he appreciated the honor
conferred on him, although for personal
reasons be should have preferred that 1T
should not have come at this time. Mr..
Gates said he had strong feeling OF
responsibility placed on him because the
party was divided; politics is in chaotic
state but he thought the Republican
party would come through all right.
Mr.. Gates promised that if he is elect.
ed the roads of the state will not be
neglected and that he would give the
same kind OF service in the executive
chair that he had given in the position
of road commissioner.
Mr.. Gates said he believed in the prin-
ciples OF the Republican party and he
thought the party should keep abreast
of the times. Though the party had
made mistakes in the past he believed
that reform should come from within
rather than from outside the party. He
thought the result of the convention in
Montpelier showed that the people were
in power and that the Republican party
could appeal to all factions and all men.
The organization of the state commit
tee showed that young men were COM
ing into power.
In closing MIR. Gates said his chief de-
sire is to serve the state of Vermont
and not merely the Republican party.
The committee on resolutions presented
platform endorsing Republican prin-
cipies, and the convention adopted the
resolutions just prior to adjournment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21

the conquering spirit famed to fierce
fury. Here is typical description from
the trenches of the great struggle:
"'We are slowly beating them back
We have to do it foot by foot, for they
have huge guns and their shell fire is
terrible. But we keep pegging away.
Howl Well, we dig ourselves in-we
British lads have learned that lesson
and then we go on fighting and fighting
until the moment comes when we can
make a small advance. We crawl up
again and dig ourselves in. and so on.
"'At the end it, of course. comes to
cold steel We are all right there
"The scene on the river at night was
magnificent and appalling beyond words.
The whole valley was swept with a blaze
OF searehlights from darkness until
dawn. Great beams moved up and down,
searching the skies and trenches and re-
vealing masked batteries on the heights
and dark forms living along the ridges
Here and there lurid fash revealed
the bursting Of shell. or a wisp Of fire
"a vollev from some concealed vantage.
and over all rolled the perpetual thun-
der OF the gums fierce and thrilling
accompaniment.
"An incessant rain, too. flooded the
great river. making the work Of the
heroic engineers a veritable task Of Her
cules.
This was a battle Of the last ounce
Of strength. in which man and horse
poured out their whole lives in a few
frenzied moments. Day and night the
combat ragged without intermissiOn, ebb-
ing and flowing like the tide, seething
like a oauldron. And into the ulaslstrom
men went down-oh. IL was a brave sight
70 see them 80 gaily and light-hearted
u return perhaps in few hours broken
for life and il may b. never to return
st all. for the loss was terrible.
The battle westward BY the forest %
Agile has been carried hack from the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
DEFENSE ASKED FOR VERDICT.
In Case of Mccarthy VS.. Village of
Northfield in County Court

In the case of Daniel Mccarthy. ad-
ministrator, against the village OF
Northfield, now being tried in Washing.
ton in county court, negligence being
claimed by the Plaintiff, a motion for a
verdict was made by the defendant fol-
lowing the conclus on of the ntroduc-
tion of testimony Saturday morning, oil
toe grounds of contrihutory negligence,
assumption of risk, and the fact that MIR.
Mccarthy was exercising governmental
function and that tie defendant was in
no way responsible waen ne met his
death This motcu was argued before
the court, Attorneys Fred L. Gleason
Ter. Fred Joslin and r, L. Britton and
and George Young appearing for the
plaintiff Judge Miles took the matter
under consideration. The jury was ex-
cused before the arguments to come
back this afternoon. Witnesses ex-
amined Saturday were George 0rmsbee
of Marshfeld, Henry orser, Fred G. Full
Ter, Fred Joslin, R. J.. Britton and
Claude Morse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
coLLIDED ON A HILL.
Two Automobiles Somewhat Damaged:
Occupants Not Hurt.

Two automobiles, one owned and
driven by Charles Kingsbury of Mont
pelier and the other registered as 2,s52
in the name OF A. O. Ferland of West
Berlin. collided between South Northfeld
and East Roxbury yesterday afternoon.
The Kingsbuiy car was ascending a hill
and the other was coming down, when
they met near a ledge. Both cars were
considerably damaged, although the oc-
cupants were not injupred. The passen-
gers in the Kingsbury car were taken
home by J. NJ Boutwell, and O. d. Scrib-
ner, while Mr. kingsbury remained while
repair man fixed the steering-gear rod
which was much damaged, The other
car was able TO move off on its own
power.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
SCHOOL ORDERED CLOSED.
Together With the Churches in Fairfax
Because of Infantile Paralysis.

st. Adams, Sept 2l Bellows Free
academy at Fairfax and the churches OF
that village are closed in accordance with
an order issued late Saturday afternoon
by Dr. S II, Phelps, the neafth officer
there being case of infantile paralysis
among the pupils of the academy, the IL
year-old daughter of Charles Wood OF
North Fairfax. The right arm and left
leg are paralyzed.
The child was not feeling well last
Sunday, but she was in school Monday
She has been going to school in a barge
with about 80 other children, but there
are no other cases Of the disease at pres
ent In the Wood family are two other
children but both are well now.
There is case OF the disease in a mild
form at Green Corners in Swanton.
Goldie. the seven-y year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs W. y. Adams. The child's
left leg is partially paralyzed and the
right arm is slightly affected.
There are no new cases of the disease
in st. Adams and the two children who
are i'll are recovering.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
WAR TAX MEASURE
is BEFORE CONGRESS
Democratic Leader Underwood Expects
Measure Will Be Passed by End
of the Week.

Washington, y. c., Sept. 2l.-The in
PRODUCTION of an emergency revenue bill,
to raise Sl05,o0,000, taxing beers, wines,
gasoline, bankers, brokers, amusement
proprietors and commercial instruments,
was on the program at to-day's session
of the House.
The Democratic members Of the ways
and means committee held a final meet
ing to-day, preparatory to the presenta-
ton. Democratic Leader Underwood
looks for its final passage before the end
of the week. The tax, with the excep-
tion of the stamp provisions, becomes
effective immediately upon its passage.
The stamp feature goes into effect
November |.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
ATTENDED FIR. coFFEYs FUNERAL
Impressive Service Was Held in Church
at Medford, Mass.

Waterbury, Sept. 2l.-Miss Blake has
returned from Boston, where she at
tended the funeral of the late FIR. ID. L.
Coffey. Fr. Cotfey's brother is also here.
The funeral took place in st. Joscph's
church at Medford, Mass, thirty priests
from Boston and vicinity attending and
ten priests from Vermont, who were
personal friends OF FIR. Coffey during his
30 years pastorate in this state.
A solemn high mass was sung, the
celebrant being Rev. Francis Butler of
Somerville, with the Very Rev. Joseph
GILES of Burlington, deacon, and Rev.
ID. j. O'Sullvan of st. Albans, sub dea-
con FIR. O'Sullivan delivered the sermon,
speaking OF the cultured, quiet disposi-
tion Of the deceased, who gained souls
to God by charity and persuasion.
Although buried in Massachusetts,, his
heart was always with the state of his
adoption. Vermont He was loved be-
cause of his extreme Kindness, especially
TO Gods poor To this fact, Waterbury
people. regardless of creed, viii bear tes-
timony.
The burial was in the Holy Cross
cemetery, Maiden. Among the Vermont
priests present were Rev. Frs. i. R.
Carly OF Bennington, J. NJ. Brown OF
Rutland, John Doyle Of West Rutland,
James Channon of Bellows Falls, Eugene
Gray Of Brandon. Thomas Leonard Of
Middlebury, Joseph ellis Of Burlington,
r. J. Cahill OF Montpelier D. J. o'Sul-
livan Of st. Albans, Thomas Henry of
Wallingford.
Yesterday at st, Andrews church, FIR.
Elliott OF st. Miehael's college had the
service. The Rev. Fr. Robert Dewey
comes from Sheldon Springs to have
charge of the parish.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
ALLIES HEAR GERMANS
PLAN TO QUIT FRANCE
IN GRAND RETREAT

river bank q matter of some 10 kilo
metres (about six miles,, but at Sois
sons the enemy still hold their ground
Here in the stone quarries above the
town they have msssed powerful bat
terry of artillery of such heavy meta
that our guns have not been strong
enough to cope with it.
"For this reason and this reason alone
they have been able TO Withstand ou'
attacks. Happily the French have nov
brought up their heaviest guns and are
about to open a fresh bombardment
The one advantage the enemy possessed
he must presently lose.
Understand, this is the hardest
fought encounter of the war. 1t has
been frontal attack against a power
full foe splendidly entrenched and strong
" situated. Only the better fighter
wins such battle. To have conquered
at Aisne is to have proved oneself ir-
resistible."
The correspondent speaks Of "the
strange, almost inhnman, courage and
eternal cheerfulness Of the British the
elan Of France, that valance that makes
Ati tIpopH III uttaSh tiN hioab iAAbniob'bte
of the world" and adds;
ITO speak of lesser matters, ] have
seen great trainloads OF captured Ger
man cannon, taken during the last week,
and still greater trainloads of captured
Germans; German prisoners peacefully
at work on the railroads and elsewhere,
looking wonderfully happy and content
ed, and finally, | have seen our splendid
airmen performing their reconnaissance
work, speeding away to the thrill and
terror of great rally
Victory ls not yet, but we await the
morrow with great hope and confidence >
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
ONE NEW CASE
Caused Curtailment of Church Services
in Essex Junction.

Essex Junction, Sept. 2l-Owing to
another case of infantle paralysis ap-
pearing in the village. the churches were
closed yesterday, except the Catholic
church. Father Pouilot sent all the
children home, but held a short service
for the adults only. There have been
two other cases of the disease in the
village and one case in the town OF
Essex. So far all have been light cases
and are doing well. There are few
children. who are i'll with some disease,
but they are being watched very closely,
The health officer advised the school
trustees to close all schools, and there
win be no sessions until the disease has
subsided. He also advised that parents
and guardians do not allow their chill
dren to run at large in the streets or
stores and that the children be kept at
home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
CAR TURNED TURTLE
When Brakes Failed to Work in Wild
Ride Down Bristol Mountain.

Waterbury, Sept. 2l.-Yesterday the
children of Edison B. Palmer went 10
Bristol TO see their father, news of whose
injury in an automobile accident was re-
eeived Saturday evening.
Mr.. Palmer was driving his car down
Bristol mountain when the brakes re-
fused to work and the car turned turtle,
pinnine him under the machine. He was
badly bruised. but no bones were broken.
Internal injuries were at first feared. but
yesterday he was resting comfortably.
Although keeping his home in Bristol.
he has lived here much Of late with his
daughter. Mrs. r. W. Demer..t. Those
who went to Bristol Yesterday were Mr..
and Mrs. V. L. Perkins, Mrs. Fowler and
Mrs. Demeritt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
AZ. v. R. R. vIcE-PREsIDENr.
Frank Scott viii Also Have Charge of
Finances.

st. Albans. sept 2l.-The appointment
OF Frank Scott as vice-president Of the
Central Vermont railway in charge of
finances. is announced by President F. c.
Smith
Mr.. Smith was also recently appointed
vice president Of the Grand Trunk rail
way. succeeding the late N. VI. Reynolds
on both the Grand Trunk and Central
Na~uanuf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
EVIDENCE OF FIREBUG.
oscar Psyne's Big Barn in Cambridge
Destroyed

Cambridge. sept 2i.-The big barn on
the farm owned BY Oscar Payne Of Bur
linrton was destroyed by q fire last
night that was discovered about 1880
O'Clock II Is thought 20 have been set
as no one had been known to be in the
building and a window was broken IN.
The harm contained 20 tons Of hay. The
house. which is dnoccupied. and situated
iust across the road from the barn
vas saved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
BATTLE SCENE APPALLING
According to Description Sent to Lon
don Newspaper.

London, sept. 2l.--A correspondent Of
The Times sends the following dispatch
from behind the British lines" dated
Sept. 10;
@The great battle draws 70 q close.
Exhaustion. rather than shot and shell.
has wrought = terrible peace along the
rivor banks peace which my expert
enoes Of the last few days lead me to
believe may Be the hersld Of victory.
That at least is how I read the situs-
tion.
u have seen ogfr troops and the
French 20 into hattie these last days
not AZ worn and weary men. but as con
ouero-s. have seen them return
wounded from this valley Of death With
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
BOSTON WOMAN KILLED.
When Automobile Crashed Into Stone
Post Yesterday.

Nantasket. Mass. sept 2l.-Mrs Jennie
Snyder Of Boston was fatally injured
yesterday when an automobile driven BY
Edward Maeann Of Brighton crashed
into q stone post at the foot Of Green
hill. She died in a Hull hospital
Michael Freeney, also Of Boston, who
Was in the car. was taken to the same
hospital with fractured skull Four
Others in the automahile we're thrown
out but uniniured Magsnn was ar
rested and held in S3.5o0 bail Mrs.
snyder vas 52 years Of age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
RHEIMS CATHEDRAL IN RUINS.
All Other Historic and Public Building
Laid Waste.

Bordeaux. sept. 2l.-The minister Of
the interior. Louis J. Malvy, announced
yesterday that the famous cathedral Of
Rheims had been destroyed and al the
other historic and public buildings either
laid in ruins OF seriously damaged dur
ing the bombardment OF Rheims by the
German artillery.
Coupled with this announcement was
a statement that the government has
decided to address 70 an the powers a
note Of indignant protest against this
act Of vandalism"
The structures which the minister said
had been destroyed or ruined included,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
FIRE ENGINE HOUSE BURNED.
St. Johnsbury's Loss About s4,ooo-Fire
Apparatus Saved.

st. Johnsbury. Sept. 2l.-A building
on Mill street containing the village
stable and sub-ire station WAS burned
early Sunday morning with a loss of
about $4,000. fully insured. The fire
started in the hayloft probably from
electric wires. Practically all the con
tents, including the fire apparatus, seven
horses and some swine, were saved.
Joseph Mcdonald, who occupied a room
on the second floor, was caught in this
and had tn be taken from the building
on a ladder. Benjamin Bennett. fisher
man. was thrown in attempting to jump
aboard the passing motor truck and suf-
fered a bad scalp wound and other
bruises.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
ALLIES LEFT BEARS
BRUNT OF FIGHT
But There Is Said to Be Little Change
in Situation Along the Whole Front
of Battle of Aisne.

Paris. Sept. 2l. $3.50 a. m.-There is
little change in the situation in the great
battle of Aisne. according to the latest
official announcements. The extreme left
of the allies continues TO bear the brunt
of the fighting.
A copy Of a letter said to have been
found on a German prisoner reads: "Our
life is not a gay one. For nine days
camped in water. living on beets and
sugar bread luxury, the tension is
frichtful and the losses are enormous"
Wonder is expressed here how men liv-
ing on raw vegetables have still courage
10 fight in such desperation under the
most TRYING weather conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-21
DROWNED AS CANOE cAPSIZED.
John w. Classy Lost His Life in Small
Pond in Windsor.

Windsor, Sept. 2l.--John w Classy,
about p years old, of Providence, r. J.,
was drowned about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon by the capsizing of canoe
in small pond near the Kennedy golf
links. His companion, Edward Dishay,
was rescued. II is believed that Classy
suffered an attack of heart trouble. He
was employed by the Cummings Con-
struetion company of Providence, which
has force Of men at work on changes
being made at the state prison Glas-
sey's body was in the water about an
hour and half, and when found heroic
efforts were made at resuscitation.