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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
Willis H. Taft, Big Lumber
Dealer of Southern Ver-
mont, in Bankruptcy h.
HIS LIABILITIES
ARE $48,5O9
Inability to Dispose Of Lum-
Der and Large Interest
Charges the Cause.

Brattleboro, Jpli> The largest fail
ure in WindhMN anty was announced
this forsAv ,yhen Willis H. Taft of
Wes,.N 4shend was adjudged in bank
~ oy United States Judge James L.
drtin. Mr.. Taft, who was widely
known in this section of the state and
who represented the town in the legis-
lature of 1912, was a manufacturer of
chair stock and an extensive dealer IN
lumber His liabilities are set up as
$4S, 500 and his assets as S43,04T.
The real estate is heavily mortgaged
and the stocks arc of doubtful value, so
that the actual value of the assets is
thought to be considerably less than APP
pears in the list.
In the obligations are S257 due in
wages, S2l ,ls4 in secured claims, Sl4,553
in unsecured claims and Sl2,5I5 in notes
bearing Mr.. Taft's name as surety. The
assets consist of the following: Real
estate, $l9,l05; personal property. sl1,-
500; accounts receivable, S2.360; stocks,
S3.7s2; exemption claims, 500.
Judge Martin to-day appointed Judge
Fred Il. Pier of Brattleboro as receiver
of the Taft mill property because ii
was thought that the continued opera
tion would be of benefit to the estate.
Mr.. Taft operated a chair stock mill for
many years and the community relied on
him a great deal. A year and half ago
Mr.. Taft and G. H. Willard. who owned
a mill at Townshend, formed a partner
ship independent OF their two mills and
bought large timber tracts in Wardsboro
and they now have 100000 feet of lum-
ber stacked there. The market was such
that this lumber could not be disposed
of and this. with the large interest OBJ
legations, caused the failure Of Mr.. Taft.
Mr.. Willard does not expect to be Sc
riously crippled.
Charles II. Grout of West Townshend
is on Mr.. Taft's paper to large amount.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
MAN JUMPED AS AUTO sKIDDED.
He Was Only Member of Party Injured
as Auto Righted Itself.

Cambridge. July 30.--An automobile
accident. which narrowly escaped being
very serious, occurred near here yester-
day when a ear owned and driven by R.
II. Fuller of Cambridge Junction skidded
and went in a ditch.
In the car with Mr.. Fuller were G. G.
Little Of st. Albans and John Reed of
Burlington. travelling salesman. A heavy
rain was falling and the road was very
slippery. The first turn to the left
from Cambridge Junction is very sharp
and as the car reached the turn it
skidded into the ditch, tipped and then
righted itself
Mr.. Little and Mr.. Fuller, who were on
the front seat. stayed in the car but
Mr.. Reed. who was in the back seat,
Jumped, striking in his head, suffering q
slight bruise on the right side of the
forehead. He sprained his left wrist and
also complained Of severe pains in the
chest. His injuries, while painful, will
probably not prove serious. He was un-
able TO complete his trip. MIR. Little's
left shoulder was wrenched somewhat
but he completed his days trip and re-
turned home in the afternoon.
Mr.. Fuller was running the car slowly.
probably not over IS miles an hour, and
no blame is attached TO him for the ae-
cident
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
FUNERAL OF GEORGE W DODGE.
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon from His
Home on Montpelier Road.

Funeral services for George Wesley
Dodge. whose death at his home on the
Montpelier road Monday removed one of
the best known residents Of Berlin, were
held az the house Wednesday afternoon
at 80 o'clock. The officiating clergy
man was Rev. F. =. Newell. pastor OF
the Hedding Methodist church. The
bearers we're: Leon n. Dodge. Clarence
A. Dodge and Harvey Dodge. sons Of the
deceased. and Wallace Marvin. The in
terment was made in Elmwood cemetery.
Mr.. Dodge was born Jan. II, 1888. in
the house where he lived for more than
81 years. When he was p years old his
father died and he assumed the manage
ment Of the farm. During his occupancy
pf the place he made q number Of size
able additions. Possessing excellent
Judgment and financial ability, he was
a successful farmer. In his native town
be- served as selectman and 20 the last
hc retained an active interest IN town
Affairs. attending every town meeting
but two from the time be reached the
age Of 2L
He leaves BE wife. four sons. one Of
y hom resides IN Leadrilie. Col and one
daughter A brother. William Tavlor
Dodrs. died last October az the age of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
DIED ON EVE OF BIRTHDAY.
Mrs Julia A. Harris Was Native Of
Cabot

On the eve OF her 73d birthday, Mrs.
Julia A. Harris, wife of the late Charles
4. Harris, passed away at her home, II
Brook street, Wednesday afternoon at
4:I5 o'clock. death following shock
which she suffered three weeks ago last
Monday. Mrs. Harris had been in fail
ing health for a number of months and
the shock served only to increase the
gravity of her condition. She leaves a
sister. Mrs. Carrie Dixie of Barre, a
daughter. Miss Jennie NJ. Lowell, and a
son. f. L. Ward of this city. Surviving
also are two foster children, Miss Edith
Harris Of Worcester, and Lester Harris
OF this city, as well as a niece, Miss
Maude Dixie, also of Barre.
Julia Anne morris Harris was born
in Cabot July 30, lsIl. Her first hus-
band. George Lowell, TO whom she was
welded in Cabot, died three years after
the marriage The death of Charles +.
Harris. her second husband occurred in
this city in December, 1906. Mrs. Harris
came 70 Barre with her family TO reside
in 1889 and had been resident here
since She was a member OF the He'd
ding Methodist church.
The funeral will be held at the house
Friday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. +. +.
Newell. pastor of the Hedding church.
officiating. Interment will be in the
family lot at Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
Great Industries in Eastern
Pennsylvania Affected
By War
THOUSANDS APPLY
FOR PASSPORTS
More Than 10000 Will
Leave District About
Philadelphia

Philadelphia, July 30.--Fears Of q
labor famine are expressed by the heads
of great industries in parts of eastern
Pennsylvania, as a result Of the present
European crisis. Large numbers Of Aus
trians and Hungarians have applied to
the consuls for transportation to their
native country and the officials of the
big steel and coke works of South Beth
lehem have received passports for 1000
men. The consuls say that If general
orders are issued, more than 10000 viii
return from this district alone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
MoREHoUsE RESIDENCE BURNED.
Fire Started While the Family Were
Away.


The house and small barn Of George
Morehouse located on the East Mont
pelier road Just outside the city limits
were burned this afternoon, the fire
starting in the house while the family
were all away. Mr.. Morehouse being at
his work in the stoneshed Of Mcdonnell
s Sons in this city and Mrs. Morehouse
being away berrying. The cause Of the
fire Is not known.
The flames were first seen BY neigh
bors pouring through the roof Of the
house and efforts 20 check the FIRE were
OF no avail. but the neighbOrs began 20
take out what furnishings they could.
Meanwhile the ere station in this city
was telephoned TO. and Chief Glsdding
and Alderman Cook and Others went to
the scene BY automobile. carrying SIX
hand chemicals. shortly after they had
started another telephone said u was
too late and that the house and shed
were practically burned down
The buildings were located iust north
Of the Gunner brook bridge. II was a
story and half huuse and The shed was
a small structure Mr. MOrehouse was
preparing 20 build q harn, having al
ready brought the lumber there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
NEW TO REPLACE THE ANCIENT.
Barre Opera House Stage Scenery to
Change Its Spots.

Next time Sir Toby Belch or any 9th
er tippling idler OF his ilk struts across
the boards at the Barre opera house and
orders his leg o mutton an ale in the
courtyard outside 0livia's home castle,
it will be in scenes so far removed from
the present environment that even Sir
Toby, If he happens to be an ). I. who
ever played in our opera house before,
will look twice to see whether he is in
the right neighborhood. Turning to the
less legitimate, the six-more redskins in
"The Durango Dozen" will bite the dust
in completely changed surroundings when
"The Dozen" comes to town again. Yes,
the old order is to be altered for the
antiquated scenery that has formed u
background for the attractions of 10
wears is to shine forth in new reful-
gence, thanks to the city fathers.
Having obtained the proper authorize
ton from the aldermanic committee OF
the whole, the property committee has
bargained with the American Scenery
Co. of Detroit, Mich, to renovate and
renew most of the scenery in the opera
house and the work is to be finished IN
time for the opening, Aug. 25, OF what
the lessees of the theatre promise Will
be the best season in the history OF the
house. Not since Mildred Holland opened
the theatre on Aug. 23 1892 has drop
OF pigment been applied TO the drops,
wings or curtains. Much of the scenery
is in dilapidated condition and for a
long time people who are accustomed
to pride themselves in the fact that
Barre has an up-to-date amusement
house, have been making half-hearted
apologies for the unsightly appearance
of the stage investiture.
Now that the sanction of the city gov
ernment has been secured, the commit
tee plans to spend $3.50 in making the
much needed improvements. Artisans
from the Detroit company who have been
engaged in redecorating theatres at
n. H., and st. Johnsbury,
will arrive to- morrow to begin the work.
The procenium curtain will be adjusted
to operate on a slide instead of roll.
Which means that the heavy humping
Of the curtain viii spoil no more eli
makes in the more serious pieces at the
opera house; which also means that the
uPiaAs WHICH NAVE lHAtlitIta ~
often with curtain calls viii be removed.
The big curtain is to be treated with
, fireprocf material and the same proc
sss will be used on other scenery. There
Is to be an entirely new street scene;
provisions have been made for new
lrop curtain; new borders are to be
painted and the sections of the old seen
Try retained are to be newly coated
When Roekwell's Sunny South plays
| one night stand here on the night Of
Aug. -, patrons of the house will have
in opportunity to see what has been ac-
The first big show Of the
year, "The Lady Of the Slipper" which
,omes Sept 2, will probably carry most
II its own scenery. The American Seen
nv Co.'S men have recently completed
he decoration OF new picture house
or Harry T. Eaton, Of the firm Of Fox
\ Eaton, in Claremont. j. Il. Hoban.
he local manager for the lessees. ex-
,ects that the work viii be prosecuted
With vigor. once IL is started.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
FUNERAL OF CLINTON WARD.
Large Number Of Friends and Relatives
from Distance Attended.

Moretown. July 3O.-The funeral of
Clinton II. Ward was held from his late
home Yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. A. Mandigo Of the Methodist church
in Moretown. Mr.. Wards pastor, was
the osiciating clergyman, assisted by
Rev. Frank Ward of Chicago and Rev. Q.
n. Gates OF Cambridge. Mass, cousins of
the deceased. A cousin and uncle also
assisted in the services at the cemetery,
Rev. c. NJ. Gates of Wellesley Hills,
Mass. and Rev Earl Ward OF Meriden.
Y. ". The bearers were Lucius Flint.
Frank johnson, Sidney Atkins and VIII
Clark Of Aloretown.M II. McAllister of
Barre and C. W. Guyette Of Burlington.
Burial was in the South Duxbury Gem
eterv beside the body Of his late father.
The HYMNS. "Nearer. Nv God. to Thee. .
and aAbide With Me-" were used for
singing, led by the choir
of the Methodist church, with Mrs. Hay
lett al the piano The Lords prayer
vas repeated in unison.
Among those present from out Of
town we're Mr.. Wards brother. Clair
Ward of Los Angeles, Rev. Frank Ward
Of Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis OF st.
Louis. Rev. and Mrs. q. Fl. Gates and
two sons OF Cambridge. Mass. Rev. G.
VI. Gates Of Wellesley Hills. Mass. Mrs.
n. r. Muuson and levi Munson Of Nor
risville. Mr.. and Mrs William Ward and
two daughters n Burlington. Rev. Earl
Ward and Jaw Ward Of Meriden. y. Il.
Mr. and Mrs. T. s Joslyn and family
nd Rev. ". RemcIle Of Waitsfeld. Rev.
q. n. Wells of Rochester n r. McAliis-
ter and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Grigrs Of
BARRE. Mr. and Mrs r. r Hart Judge
p W. Huntley. Mrs p ?. Palmer. ir-
Miss Annie Dorothy Palmer and B. Z.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
HELD ON UNUSUAL CHARGE.
OF Aiding Girls to Escape from Vermont
Industrial School.

Nergennes. July 30.-John w. Otis Of
Addison, charged with aiding and sbet-
ting four girls TO escape from the state
industrial school. has been bound over
for trial az the December term Of Addi-
son county court in the sum OF $1,000.
Rail was furnished BY Charles Otis Of
Cornwall Otis waived examination.
An the girls who lately escaped from
the Industrial school have been returned
through the efforts Of Superintendent
Rsrss. Il Is said that there has been
disposition on the part Of some people in
this vicinity 70 aid inmates - escape
from the institution. The authorities of
the school are determined n put . stop
20 the practice and the present case vii
b vigorously prosecuted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
PEDESTRIAN DRAGGED
BY SKIDDING AUTO
Carroll Dobey's Clothing Caught on Ma
chine Which Had Mounted Side
walk in Montpelier-Anoth-
er Auto Skidded.

Two automobile accidents due to slip
perry streets occurred in Montpelier yes
terdav afternoon and last evening in one
of which the machine ran on the side
walk and struck two pedestrians on
Main street Carroll Dobey and Edward
Gardner were the two pedestrians and,
in addition to being struck. Dobey was
dragged several feet. as his clothing
caught on the machine He was taken
to Heaton hospital for treatment, al
though early examination failed TO show
that any bones were broken or that he
was seriously injured.
The car was No. 247s of the Vermont
registry. Buick, which is licensed to
George Gauthier of Barre. 1t was being
driven BY Gertrude Morten who was ac-
companied by Mr.. Gauthier, and was be-
ing turned around on Main street near
the intersection Of Langdon street, where
the street was slippery. The auto was not
equipped with chains and it started to
skid on the muddy thoroughfare, run
ming on the sidewalk in front of the
Farwell store. where Dobey and Gardner
were walking. Both the pedestrians were
thrown To the ground and Gardner was
NUriPu fltHN Wi NNt AMANhtt VAVEAtNH VI
the machine. but Dobey's clothing caught
on the parts of the car and he was
dragged. face downward. for some dis
tance before the machine could be
brought to a halt.
DR.. Mcclure was called to attend the
two pedestrians and he could find no Sc
rious injury on either. Gardner oom-
planned OF pain on one hip where he
was hit bv the car. and Dobey's face was
scratched and his clothing torn. A large
crowd was attracted 20 the scene.
The previous accident occurred in front
of the Montpelier city hall where a
Buick car No. o37 Of Vermont registrg
fthe number Of Connors & Green Of Ben
ninrtou. dealersl skidded into the curb
a fter making the turn from state street.
The rear axle was broken and the self
starting apparatus was put out Of COM
mission. Three young men, who we're
occupants Of the car. were given hard
Jolt but were not injured. as the auto
upright. The collision with the
curb caused a loud noise and attracted
many people who considered the three
Young men fortunate that the results
were no worse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
WANTS NATIONAL CONVENTION,
Barre Is Striving to Get Cemetery Su-
perintendents in 1916.

Barre is making a strong bid for the
1916 convention of the National Associa-
tion of Cemetery Superintendents. This
announcement was made to-day by re-
sponsible persons who are close to the
ioint committee which represented the
granite manufacturers. the quarry own
ers, the Merchants association and the
Barre Board of Trade when the New
England cemetery superintendents held
their summer outing in this city last
June. It's far look ahead but things
are expected to shape themselves up by
the time the national association meets
for its annual convention in St. Louis
this summer.
On the surface il looks like heavy
undertaking, but there are many factors
which win make for the success OF
nationwide convention here in 1915.
Barres fond dreams of a new hotel viii
have been realized, settling partially the
problem of caring for large number
of delegates. And anything that Barre
has to offer to-day in the way OF nat
lral attractions. industrial sights at the
quarries and in the cutting plants will
be intact in 1916 Already a quiet cam
paign to have the superintendent CON
slider Barre for convention city has
been started and the movement toward
the Granite City is receiving impetus
from host of cemetery superintendents
whose good will the city gained when
the New England association came here
this summer. 1t is foregone concli-
sion that the 1915 convention will be
~ 80 hat
middle west and western cities were
chosen in 1914 and 1918 will weigh in
favor of an eastern city in 'l6. 1t is
known that at least two cities have their
eyes on the convention year after next.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Involuntary Petition Against the Cutler,
Storer & Fay Co.

Rutland, July 30--The granite firm,
Cutler. Storer 4 Fay Co., Inc. of Barre,
has been petitioned into involuntary
bankruptcy by the firms n. d. Phelps
CO.. the Consolidated Quarry Co., and
the Barre Medium Granite Co., of Barre
The petition wa, filed yesterday at the
office in this city OF Clerk F. s. Platt of
the United States court and no figures
were given.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30

tiyes and officials of the foreign office
declared to-day that the situation had
grown worse, instead of better, and
pointed out that the mobilization of the
Russian army when Austria had not
moved a man toward the Russian from
tier could only be interpreted as evi-
denee that Russia was determined to
support Servis. They added that France
is also known to be making secret prep
arations. Germany has not yet ordered
a mobilization Of her forces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
AUSTRiANS WILD
OVER EMPEROR
Veteran Monareh's Return to Vienna
Greeted by Great Din from Huge
Crowd.

Vienna, July 30.-Scenes Of extraordi-
nary enthusiasm accompanied Emperor
Franz Josef's return to the Austrian cap
ital to-day. Enormous crowds. carrying
banners and led by semi-military bands,
formed into procession behind the vet
eran monarch and escorted him 70 the
castle amid a continuous roar Of cheer
ing from the populace in the streets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
BRISTOL FACTORY
BURNED; LOSS, $4,000
There Was Insurance of $4,000 and 1t Is
Not Likely That the Structure
Will Be Replaced-Cause
of Fire Unknown.

Bristol, July 80 Hewitt 4 Wright's
turning factory at this place was burned
this morning with a loss Of $4,000, on
which there was an insurance of $4,000.
The factory probably will not be rebuilt.
The cause OF the fire is not known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
ARTILLERY DUEL
is IN PROGRESS
At Point 20 Miles South of Belgrade,
Where Austrian Troops Had
Advanced

Nish. Servia. July 30.-Invading Aus
trian troops advanced to-day some 20
miles to the southwark of Belgrade, ani
an artillery duel was in progress this
morning near Kicznicy and Zemendris.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30

Wallace Of Waterbury and Mr. and Mrs.
e. ". Guyette Of Burlington
IN the passing of Mr., Ward another
has gone Who VAS deeply interested IN
,he good n his state and Who felt that
here vas q chance for any young man N
make good
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
FRANCE RAISES DISCOUNT.
Bank Increased Money Rate to -Four and
0ne-Half To-day.

Paris. July 30.-The Bank of France
has raised its discount rate from three
and one-half TO four and one-half.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
SITUATION WORSE,
BERLIN REPORTS
France as Wei IS Russia Reported to Be
Preparing to Assist the Serv-
isnS

B.IIIn. e,rn.Eg. July . - !
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30

IcOntinaea On fourth Psgei.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-30
Federal Money Not Misused.

As 10 The misuse of federal appropria-
tions. the commission finds that the ap-
preparations received under the first Nor
rin act 1882 for agricultural expert
ment stations have not been improper
" expended. but that under the acts Of
Congress Of 1890 and 1907. "a dispro-
portionately small part thereof" has been
applied 10 agriculture, Nermont's pre-
dominating industry of life
II also finds that the college Of medi-
cine in the University of Vermont does
not perform q public service sufficient
10 warrant It's receiving a state appro-
priation. calling attention % the enter
ing class of rs in 1913. only eight Of
whom were from Vermont.
The commission lays great stress on
Vermont - an agricultural rather than
an Industrial state and quotes literally
from United States census reports. which
show that although there are more per
sons engaged in manufacturing. mere
capital is invested IN farms and more
fC-~ffuaed On fourth rarp5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-23
ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN
RUSSIANS AND GERMANS

New York. Aug, 2e. Tho military
atlaehe at the Russian embassy at
Washington has issncd the following
statement through the consulate at
NEW York.
An cngagement has taken place
between the. Russian and German
troops near liildeWltEehen IN eastern
Prussia The Russian troops have
captured eight field guns, twenty ans
munition wagons. two machine guns
ana many nrinoners.
In the fight near kfasnick and
Goradok, on the Gallcian border. The
Austrian advance was repnlsed the
enemy suffering heavy LOSSES and ieav-
ins IN the hands Of the Russians six
officers aud 260 men
Another statement issued az the RUS
sian consulate tonisht says;
In Belgium the German advance
Is developing very slowly, being much
hnmpcrod by difficulties In the cun~
strAction Of military bridges across
tho Mcusc. between Liege and iIuy
The German cavalry guard after
tile unsuccessful reconnaissance IN
fufce toward Dinant retired Ia com
plete disorder.
III 4hNkNnl 10 nlttf ~ htAHHofn
fight the BavArian army corps was
forced Ia abandon the line between
RlHnont-clrey und retired. being fol-
lowed hy the French. who advanced
for a considerable distance toward
Saarburg. The trophies taken by the
French during that time were.
The colors Of tho t3gih German
infantry regiment, ten field guns.
mauy rifles ana nineteen motor
Trucks
On the eastern front OF the gers
mans aud in tialacia the situation re-
mains unchanged
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-23
GOVERNOR ISSUES A
LABOR DAY MANIFESTO

Santa Re, Aug Ex-Governor Nc
Donald today issued the following La
Dor day proclamation:
The custom of annually setting aside
a day known as Labor day has been
established by desire ON the part of
the people of the United States to en-
phasize the dignity and Importance
of all labor. As good citizens we
should recognize that ii is to labor,
both of the hand and the BRAIN that
we owe our marvellous industrial de-
velopment and our wholesome pros
perity as a nation. Toll of the hand
and toll Of the brain are compliments.
one to the other. ana one is as inn
portant as the other In attaining and
preserving a peoples welfare Prop
erly directed labor and thrift are the
greatest moral and material assets a
community or state can have: while
idleness and extravaganza lead to ruin
and moral degradation. Those who
know what 1t is TO ''eat bread in the