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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
SIMULTANEOUS BLOWS STRUCK.
According to French Official cOmmuni-
cation.

london, sept. 26.-Almost simultane-
puslv the two great hammer strokes in
The battle in northern France have fall
rn and some decisive result must before
long be announced. The allies have
struck the German right wing and the
Germans on their part, have hurled them
selves against the French line between
verdun and Toul. Should every stroke
r. driven home the battle viii BE- de-
ridcd
The commencement Of these two At
tacks in earnest was disclosed by the
French Official statement issued yester-
day afternoon, but little il told Of how
they are progressing. The action against
The German right Is described as very
siolent general ore, IN which the French
teft encountered an army corps composed
81 troops which the Germans brought
from the crnter Of Lorraine and the
Nosres.
The clash cccurrsd n the district bs-
lWssn Terrnisr and St Quentin, - that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
WILL DISPOSE OF CASES.
OF Two Men Who Have Long Been in
Confinement.

Burlington, Sept. 26.-Antonio Tara
and Michele Mamone viii be taken into
Chittenden county court to-day, when
some disposition will probably be made
OF their cases. They are the two Wi
nooski Italians who have been held on
an indictment following an investiga-
ton into the shooting Of Henry Bushey
Of Winooski last winter. The evidence
against the men, as it now stands. is
said not TO b. Of the kind that will
warrant placing them on trial on the
charge Of murder. One OF the states
best witnesses. who was held in jail,
vas taken III some time ago. and re-
moved to a hospital, where he died The
Indictment for murder was returned at
the March term Of the present year.
TIE shooting Of Bushey occurred IN
February. He and = soldier named
Christopher Chandler one night gave
chase 70 some Italians who, they
thought. were stealing coal and during
the chase one % the pursued men shot
Bushev. who died in a short time An
Investigation took place which resulted
in the srrcst Of the respondents and
detention Of several witnesses
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
FATAL FALL PROM WINDOW
Dr.. John Lanson Adams, widely Known
Physician, the Victim

New York, sept a6.-Dr- John lanson
Adams. : widely ku8Wu physician and
surgeon. was klIlad Yesterday BE- fall
from e window q tte f0urth fe1r 81
his bone in Fast Fifty-First street he
had heen o. safercr from vertigo Tor
some tine, aoa1rdilE 70 relatives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
MINOR ENGAGEMENTS
According to Information Coming from
Berlin.

London, l0:l7 a. M, Sept. 26.-The
latest official announcements given out
in Berlin, according TO advices reaching
London, set forth no actual successes to
record in the western war area, where
there have been only few minor en-
gagements. Weather conditions are now
improved along the west wing of the
allies, and, according to an official Paris
communication, a battle of extraordinary
violence is raging in this locality,
Reports continue to reach London of
trouble between the Bavarian and Prus-
sian troops in Brussels, and it is said
that the German military authorities in
the Belgian capital have ordered all Ba-
yarians in Belgium to the scene of opera.
tions in France. These reports are, how
ever, officially denied in Brussels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
BASEBALL SERIES
STARTS OCT. 8
Place Of First Games VIII Be Decided
BY Toss Of Coin, II Was An
nounced To-day.

Chicago. sept 26 Play in the worlds
baseball championship series viii begin
October At two O'Clock, according to
the announcement Of President John
son Of the American league after con
ference with Chairman August Hermann
Of tire national commission. The city IN
which the frst game viii be played viii
L. decided hv q toss Of = coin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. ANNE TAPLIN
Held From The Home of Her Daughter
Friday Afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anne Han
son Taplin. whose death occurred at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. John 1. Wal
lace, 27 Franklin street, Wednesday aft
ernoon. were held at the house Friday
afternoon at ? o'clock Rev. J. B. Rear
don. pastor of the Universalist church,
was the officiating clergyman. The bear
ers were; H. P. Wiley, w. G. Reynolds,
y. L. Wallace, James Long, J. G. Cham
berlain and William 0. Hanson. Inter
ment was made at Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
zEppEIINs OVER NORTH SEA.
To Be Used In Case of Attack on Brit
ish Fleet.

II
Chicago, Sept. 26.-The Daily News
prints the following dispatch from Ber-
lin:
at was stated by a high authority co.
dav that practically all Zeppelins retired
from active assistance in taking fortifi-
cations are eentered around the North
sea. where they are to assist in an attack
on the British feet. The outcome of
such a battle will be highly important,
for il viii determine whether a dirigible
can measure up against warship. II
a. can. the German feet will not be
greatly outnumbered in the conflict
about to take place, for the British feet
Is insufficiently supplied with balloon
guns. only few Of these being in ex-
Istence.
"The bombs used by the Zeppelins are
said to be u inches in diameter and two
feet long. The damage they can do Is
terrific. Houses in the neighborhood Of
the explosion collapse as though made OF
cards. and they can tear up streets for
= distance Of scores Of yards
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
ANOTHER DEATH RESULTS.
Young Son Of Fort Ethan Allen Officer
Died Yesterday.

Burlington. sept. 26 Converse. the
Young son Of Captain and Mrs. William
r. Smedberg. died yesterday morning
about nine O'Clock st Fort Ethan Allen
following a few dsys' illness with i'm
fautils paralysis. The body was placed
late Yesterday afternoon in the vault
az Lake View cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
The White Star Liner Cretic
Had Serious Situation
To-day
ITALIAN RESERVISTS
FLED TO PIER
The Vessel Was Due to Sail
for Liverpool This
Morning

New York, Sept 26.-The White Star
liner Cretic, due to sail this morning for
Liverpool, was found to be afre an hour
before sailing time, The blaze was not
under control after the fremen had been
fighting it an hour.
Sixteen hundred bales Of cotton stored
in the hold of the vessel were found 70
be afre, and several hundred Italian re-
seryists who had boarded the vessel last
night, were routed out by smoke and fed
in scant attire to the pier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
GERMAN RIGHT REELED.

Sent Back by Combined Forces OF the
Allies.
AT the battle front, Sept. 26.-French
and British troops, intermingled with
Turcos and Moorish, not only held their
own. but caused the strongly reinforced
German western wing to reel backwards
near st. Quentin Thursday and yester-
day and imperiled the German line OF
communication towards the frontier of
Belgium.
The German center had not been weak
ened by the rush of troops from that
point to meet the threatening movement
of the allies, and two strong forces were
engaged at close quarters yesterday be-
tween st. Quentin and Tergnier.
The military authorities naturally re-
fuse to permit the disclosure of the exact
point of the fighting, but it is generally
known that the battle now progressing
is of prime Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
CAN'T ACCEPT DEMAND.
Says General Carranza in a Public
Public Statement.

Mexico City, Sept 26.--Gen. Venus
tiano Carranza last night gave to the
press a ten-page typewriter statement
reviewing the difficulties between him
self and Gen. Francisco Villa. General
Carranza declared that General Villa de-
manded impossible changes in the call
issued for conference of constitutional
ist chiefs on October l.
Villa also demanded explanations, the
statement said, the giving OF which
would be impossible with the dignity
of the chief of the revolution. For these
reasons, said General Carranza, the stu
alton is grave, but the constitutionalists
are ready for any emergency.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
HARDwrcK YOUTH TAKEN.
Warrant Against Alden Ainsworth
Charges Arson.

Rutland. sent. 26.-Alden Ainsworth
of Hardwick. IS wears Old was arrested
Yesterday BY Deputy Sheriffs Adams
and ?. H. Patten a West Rutland where
be Vas employed by the Vermont Mar
bic company on warrant charging
him with arson IN his former home. The
osgeers found the man az work. The
local authorities have been hooking for
Afnsworth for several DAYS, ever since
receiving word from the sistc's attorney
Of Caledonia county that be was want
ed there. The 10y had been at work IN
West Rutland for about a week. and
f +. understood came here from Hard
af1k. The Csledouia county authorities
wers avcrse to divuiViug any Of the par-
firulars Of the crime with which young
Ainsvorth is charged
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
PEACE PAcTS RATIFIED.
Senate Acted on Treaties with Three
Countries.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 26.-Peace
commission treaties with Great Britain,
France and Spain were ratified yesterday
by the Senate, making 25 in the series
negotiated by the state department
which have been approved by this gov
ernment. A similar treaty with China
was favorably reported by the commit
tee on foreign relations.
No opposition developed to the agree
mepts with Great Britain, France and
Spain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
NO WASHINGTON FAIR.
Annual Exhibition Cancelled Because Of
Infantile Paralysis.

Owing 70 the sPpearsnce of two new
cases 81 iafsntile paralysis in Washing
ton. and the consequent quaraufininC cf
tbe place. there VII O. no Washington
fair next week
CH. MeAuistsT, sec
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
SOUTH BARRE

south Barre grange held its regular
netting last Thursday night, it being
Ceres night. With q good program and
an ATTENDANCE 81 1E The grange viii
bold ts fair Oaf o. and l6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26

UionslG n lang 81 S. Aihsns Is spend
ina tae weekend at the home of "a.
- sRosr ea 5eferscn street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
PUTTING ON WITNESSES.
In Case of Russ VS.. Good in County
Court.

Counsel for Henry Russ in his suit
against Michael Good Of Barre put on
six witnesses in Washington county
court this morning, and it was not
thought that the case would be finished
before the first of next week. Russ is
suing Good for $1,000 damages alleged
to have been sustained in an encounter
following an argument and then an
agreement to bet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-26
Washington County Demo-
Gratis and Progressives
in Convention
ISENTER FAVORED
THE PROPOSAL
He Said That with Fusion
There Is Fair Chance
of Winning

Fusion seemed to be in the air when
the delegates to the Democratic and Pro-
gressive county conventions assembled
in Montpelier to-day to name tickets for
county officers to be voted for at the
coming fall election. Both conventions
were slow in getting under way, the
Democrats in the memorial room of the
Montpelier city hall being the first to
organize. Promptly after organizing
they took steps to consider with the
Progressives the possibility OF fusion.
The Democratic convention was called
to order by D. T. Donnelly of Montpelier
with about As delegates present. Fl. C.
ShurtleiT of Montpelier was named as
chairman and Clayton Chaplin of Mid
dlesex as secretary. Then this organ
ization was made permanent, The fol
lowing we're named as vice-presidents:
G. r. Andrews of Northield, George A.
Tilden OF Roxbury and D. 7. Harvey OF
Waterbury.
John II Senter of Montpelier made
brief speech in which he said that if
there was to be fusion with the Progress
sives there was a fair chance of success
at the polls in the election. Therefore,
he moved that committee of three be
appointed to confer with like commit
tee to be named by the Progressive
county convention to consider ticket.
This motion was carried with force, there
being several seconds to it. Thereupon,
the following committee was appointed:
John H. Senter of Montpelier, T. II.
|O'Brien of Waterbury and George n. Til
den of Barre.
Progressives Slow to Start.
The Progressive convention was late
in assembly because of the nonarrival
Iof delegates expected in the early fore
noon. F. C. Thomas OF Montpelier was
chairman, with B. A. Summer Of Mont
pelier as secretary. The sentiment of
those who gathered early was in favor
Of fusing with the Democrats in the
hope that success at the polls next No.
vember lay in that direction.
When the convention was called to
order shortly after IL o'clock, there were
II delegates in attendance. The organi-
zation as above given was effected, and
the question of possible fusion with the
Democrats was discussed.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
Changes in Personnel.

The Department of Commerce yester-
day announced the following changes in
its personnel:
James w. Burdette, clerk in the Office
of the Secretary, has been promoted TO
s1,2O0.
Asa L. Rogers has been PROBATIONARY
appointed as laboratory assistant at s.. 200
in the Bureau of Standards, for work in
the field.
In the Bureau of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce. the temporary appoint
ment of Louise Z. Bouson as expert
(clerO at $40 has been terminated: John
H. Needham and Paul L. Edwards have
been appointed clerks to commercial at
taches at $3.50 each at Paris, France,
and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. respectively:
and Stanley II. Rose has been appointed
commercial agent at 400 at New York
City.
In the Lighthouse Service the tempo
rary appointment of John K Akana as
assistant keeper of Kilauea Point light
station, T. H, has been terminated {;
Henry G. Morse, second officer of the
tender Madrone, has resigned; Francis ].
Otter, assistant superintendent of the
Twelfth district, has been promoted to
$3.50; David ]. Flynn has been proba-
donally appointed as fourth assistant
keeper OF st. George Reef light station,
Cal, and Waterman G. Phelps, has been
appointed custodian of Kalamazoo light
station reservation, Mich.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
WAR SUFFERERS CAN
HAVE FARMS In u. S.
Mrs. Lund and Mrs. Owen Confer
with Labor and Reclamation or
hcials Regarding Plan.

That the unemployed in America n
cities because of the war and the flood
of immigrants who arc to follow 1t may
be placed on small farms which they
Will ultimately own. the Foreward- to-
the-Land League is completing ar
rangements forSthe operation of its
practical charity on a large scale.
Mrs. Haviland II. Lund. the organizer
and secretary Of the league and Mrs.
Thomas NJ Owen. daughter of Senator
Bankhead. of Alabama, were yesterday
in Washington consulting with officials
OF the Department of Labor and the
Reclamation Service with relation to
the scope of the work to be inauSu-
rated in January. Both have pledged
their support TO the league.
This organization, however, is going
much further than this cooperation
with the government for il is with
drawing extensive tracts OF unoCcuplrd
land near the great cities. converting
these tracts into model farming COM
munities operated under scientific di-
rection, and giving the man who is
willing to work a chance to go on the
land even though he may not have a
cent. This is made possible through
the cooperation of a large number of
millionaires who have ad-
vanced money for the working out of
the idea. Men and women Interested
in the work will meet in New York
early in January.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
COMMISSION ORDERS
TRANSFER EXCHANGE
Capital Traction Company and Wash
lngton and Maryland Railway
Mentioned IN Decree.

Probably tho first step in compelling
universal transfers was taken yesterday
by the Public Utilities Commission when
it issued an order requiring the Capital
Traction Company to honor transfers of
the Washing and Maryland Railway
at Fourteenth and Kennedy streets north
west
The act of August = 1894. stiru!ates that
every street car company in the District
having lines connecting with other COM
panies shall make reciprocal transfer
arrangements" II was upon this ground
the commission issued lis order. This.
however. is backed up with the act Of
lSgS. which provides that the Washington
and Maryland Railway company may
receive cents for each passenger for
continuous ride over its route and the
route OF the Capital Traction Company
The question OF universal transfers he
tween all connecting lines in the District
is regarded as a rate question. and will
not be determined until the commission
has completed its valuation Of the proper
ties Of the street railway companies.
The commissions order goes into effect
January l.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
BELLS TO PEAL CALL
TO Community XMAS
Committee Plans Novel Feature for
Ceremony About Great Tree on
Capitol Plaza.

Every church bell In Washington will
peal out on the hour of I O'Clock Christ
mas Eve to summon the people OF the
city to the community Christmas festival
commencing one hour later on the plaza
OF the Capitol. II the present plans Of the
executive committee are carried out.
Letters are being sent TO the pastors Of
the city churches with requests that the
bells be rung.
Prof. Otto T. Simon. choral director OF
the festival. has announced that rehear-
sails are now being held by all OF the
organizations which will join in the great
chorus. Tho general chorus rehearsals
Will be held in the Columbia Theater at
O'Clock on the afternoon of Decem-
Der 20.
The committee on arrangements for the
tree promises that the tree will be much
larger than last years. II will be sixty
feet in height, brilliantly Illuminated with
white lights only and decorated elabo-
rately.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
FRISCO MAY get
RIVERS MEETING
Members Ask Congress for
$50,000,0 900 Each Year to
Aid Waterways.
BELIEVE In CONTRACTS
Ransdell Reelected President-Galli-
her and Weller, of This City. Hon
ored by Ele-t:cn to Offices.

San Francisco was predicted as the
probable site of the 1915 convention Of
the Rivers and Harbors Congress, fol-
lowing a meeting of the board of di-
rectors elected at the concluding session
of the congress at the New Willard yes
bers at the meeting TO permit action, so
the question was referred to the president
and advisory committee.
Not less than $jO,OOO000 a year for
waterways improvements was recon-
mended in a resolution passed by the
congress at its final meeting yesterday.
The wisdom of a national policy as
opposed to the advancement OF individual
projects for rivers and harbors improve
ments was emphasized by the congress
in the resolution.
Bills Essential to improvements.
We regard the policy of annual river
and haTbOT bills as most essential to the
economical prosecution OF Improvement" "
said the resolution. I'VE firmly aver
that real progress in building up COM
prehensive plan of water transportation
requires appropriations OF not less than
SJO.OOO.OOO annually.
The advantage of the contract system
rs the best means of insuring that ef-
iciencv, economy and sped in construc-
tion OF government work which is man
ifest in private enterprise is outlined i'm
the resolution. which also declares Un-
qualified conhdSpce in the corps of en-
Eineers as the safest rliance for recon-
mendatiors as TO economy and feasibility
Of Improvements, and as to actual con-
strUction.
Senator Ransdell, of Louisiana. was re-
elected president of the congress. and s
a. Thompson was reChosen secretary and
treasurer. William T. Galliher is vice
president for the District. NJ l. Weller.
of this city, was elected director of
the South Atlantic seabCard division.
5. A. Thompson. secretary and treas
urer, read his report at the concluding
meeting. Expenditures of 81 2S7.9S and
receipts of S32.5l2n were shown.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
HUTCHINS CONSIDERED DIVORCE
Robert F. Rogers Tells Court of
Talk with Millionaire.

That Stlson Hutchins. whose will is
being contested, once contemplated di-
vorce or separation from his wife was
the substance of the testimony of At
torney Robert F. Rogers, of New York.
before Justice Anderson in Probate Court
yesterday.
Rogers. son-in-Iaw of the late million
aire. and father of Miss Mildred Rogers.
who is bequeathed 10 per cent of her
grandfather's estate, testified that he
had a conversation with the aged mil
lionaire relative to divorce or separation
before he and his wife sailed for Europe
in 1909. Mr.. Hutchins said he was de-
termined to get either a divorce or a
separatio Rogers testified.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
HARRY LAUDER AT BELASCo.
Comedian Draws Distinguish ed n nd
EnthusiaStic Audience.

You don't know when your country
may need you and every man should
prepare himself in time of peace to make
good soldier" remarked Harry Lauder
to distinguished audience which filled
every seat in the big Belasco Theater
yesterday. while our genial Secretary Of
War Garrison smiled assent from a
right-stage box and number Of ladies
in the playhouse continued knitting gar
ments for the stricken Belgians.
The favorite comedians latest song.
TIA Ia! NY Bonnie Maggie Darlin," in
connection with which he remarks at
length in humorous vein on the life OF a
soldier. was the inspiration for the warm
ing advice, and from the applause ac-
corded it the American nation is evil
IDENTIFY awakening to the truth of the
statement
Even at this belated day and date per-
feet candor compels us TO say that Harry
Lauder is one of the most delightfully."-
wholesome personalities on the stage to-
day. There are other comedians just as
amusing, but none get quite so close TO
the hearts OF their audiences as this
diminutive Scotchman with the pleasant
voice and manners. whose appeal is so
universal. In addition. he has been most
fortunte in securing a number of excel
lent songs, a really humorous monologue.
and his makeup and costume changes
are all they should be. 1t is pleasant to
note how the whole Seven Ages of man
and womankind become more genial in
LADDERS company. II laughter and mer-
riment be exhilarating and hygienic.
Lauder certainly is an efficient tonic for
the whole tired human family.
Theater folk who talk OF bad season,
with empty houses. should have seen
LADDERS audience yesterdNy. To say
that 1t was large and enthusiastic when
he sang. "Roamin' in the Gloamin." and
"A Wee Deoch-an-Doris," is phrasing It
far too mildly, and It's Nice to Get Up
in the Mornin', but Nicer to Lie in Bed
She's the Lass for Me- and Same as
His Father Did Before Him. were
equally popular Lauder gems.
A number of vaudeville performers pre-
ceded the appearance Of Lauder on the
bill, among whom Jed and Ethel DOoley
(who do a number of things welD were
perhaps the best.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-12
MILITIA OFTEN OF NO
VALUE, GEN. MILLS SAYS
Urges New District Ahmory in Annual
Report-Necessary for Prop
erty Protection.

4 new armory for the District again
is urged in the annual report of Brig.
Gen. Albert l.. Mills, chief of the di-
vision of militia affairs of the War De-
partment. in his annual report given
out yesterday.
The need is still felt and will con-
tinue to be felt until the want is sup
Piled" said the report. The handicap
placed on instruction by inadequate
armory facilities is exceedingly difficult
to overcome. Also where the armory is
poor. the care and preservation of prop
erty will be found usually to be un-
satisfactory.
'In no State" says the report. speak
ing OF general militia conditions, ''is
the prescribed minimum peace strength
OF all organizations of the organized
militia maintained. and in many in
stances the organizations are of no
value as a military asset to the gov
ernment."
\ remedy. it is said. is for the gov
eminent to compensate militia organi-
cations