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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
PAST GRAND OFFICERS.
Held Annual Meeting and Banquet at
Burlington

Burlington, MAY lS.-The past grand
officers of the Odd Fellows of Vermont
held their annual business meeting at the
hotel Vermont last evening with an I'M
usually large attendance and elected the
following officers: President, HI. c. Far
rar, p. g. NJ, of Rutland; vice president,
| ). b. Waite, P. G. NJ, of Hyde Park; sec
retary. +. w. Jackson, p. g. NJ. of Barre;
treasurer, 0. i. Chilson, p. G.. M. of
Mlddlebury; historian, f. g. Nichols, P.
G. NJ, of Richmond; executive commit
tee, Calvin Endress, P. G. NJ, of Benning-
ton; Gerry Walker, P. G. NJ, of Bellows
Falls, and w. 7. Haigh, past colonel, of
Brattleboro
Immediately after tfie business meet
ing came the banquet of the Past Grand
Ofilcers association, to which all mem
bers OF the entire organization were in
vlted and which is always one of the
most popular events of state conven-
tion. More than 300 guests were present
at the one served last evening in the
main dining room of the Hotel Vermont,
which had been especially decorated for
the occasion.
After the diners had done full Justice
10 the excellent repast which had been
provided, H. C. Farrar, president of the
Past Grand Officers association, raped
for order and turned the post-prandial
exercises over to DR.. William n. Bryant
of Ludlow, who fulfilled the duties of
toastmaster in excellent fashion. Two
of the speakers of the evening were all
sent from the banquet because of illness,
but the Rev. C, V. Grismer and Rev. J.
S. Braker of Burlington made splendid
addresses. Following these speeches there
were impromptu remarkssf from a number
Of prominent Odd Fellows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
GERMAN TRENCHES
ON HILL 287 RAIDED
The Attacking Party Killed
or Captured the Occupants
of the Positions-French
Aeroplanes Dropped More
Shells on the Railway Sta.
ton at Metz

Paris, May ls.-Several attacks were
made by German troops on the Verdun
front last night in an effort to capture a
redoubt at Avocourt The official state
ment to-day says the Germans were re-
pulsed each time and lost heavily.
French troops, after severe fighting,
captured German fort on the northeast
slope of hill 3O4. Three German trenches
north of hill 2s7 were raided by French
forces, which killed or captured the occu-
pants Of the positions on the Verdun
front. East OF the Meuse the artillery
on both sides was active during the night.
Two French aeroplanes dropped so
more shells on the railway station at
Metz on the night of May l6.
The official report of last night reads
as follows
'In the region of Verdun there was
great activity by the artillery of both
sides in the sectors of Avocourt hill 304
and between Douaumont and Vaux. On
the rest of the front there was no i'm
portant event except quite lively mine
fighting in the Argonne.
"In the course of the day one of our
pilots in an air fight brought down a.
German aeroplane which fell northwest
of Rezonville. Another enemy aeroplane
shot down by one of ours fell in the re-
gion of Ban De Sapt.
TO day one of our squadrons lombard
ed the Metz.Sablons station, on which it
dropped 25 shells of large calibre
"ln the region of Verdun the aerial
activity was particularly important
Thirty three combats took place and
three German aeroplanes were brought
down. All our machines returned"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
HOUSE ABANDONED
After Having Been Undermined BY
Flood

Portland, Me, May ls.-Flood condl'
tions due to the unusual rainfall OF the
last "a hours prevailed in southern
Maine last night interrupting traffic on
steam and electric railroads and causing
other damage TO valuable stocks IN eel
lars, amounting to many thousands
Railroads and highway bridges were nn.
dermined and sections of roadbeds washed
away.
Eight acres in the village of Yarmouth
were covered with water and passengers
by trolley to Brunswick were transferred
across the water in boats. The library
was completely surrounded by water.
The business section of Kennebunk was
completely flooded and Mill street was
turned into small river. The damage
there is estimated at $4,000
All trolley lines entering this city and
Lewiston were wholly or partly tied up
by washouts. The electric car service
and steam railroad service except by way
OF the Grand Trunk between this city
and Lewiston was completely tied up.
The total precipitation for the "A
hours up to o'clock last night was 4.99
inches. This has been exceeded but once
in the history of the local bureau, 5.2S
inches in September of 1896.
Passengers from Portland on the
Worcester & Nashua division of the Bos-
ton & Maine were transferred from Port
land to Gorham by electrics and were
taken to Buxton by handcars.
A two and one-half story house on the
bank of the Presumpscot river was un-
1ermined and abandoned. At Gorham
two bridges over Little river and Brandy
brook were carried away. Rev. DIR.
James Albion of the First Universalist
,hurch of Portland and party were com
ng from wedding in West Baldwin IN
, seven passenger auto and broke through
he Brandy brook bridge, but all escaped
without serious injury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
ACCEPTS ARMY BILL.
Senate Agreed to Conference Report
Without Roll Call.

Washington. d. C., May lS.-The Sen.
ate without roll call agreed last night "a
the conference report on the army recog-
milton bill. The bill provides for regu.
lar army of 2ll 900 officers and men ut
peace strength, and approximately $780,
900 at war strength, and fer federalized
National Guard Of $4,000 officers and
men at maximum strength.
Discussion of the conference report EN-.
braced a denunciation of Great Britain
for execution of the Irish levolutionists,
attacks on the administration Mexican
policy, renewed assaults on the National
Guard as political force, and various
criticisms of the provision for a govern
ment nitrate manufacturing plant.
Senator Fall asserted that General
Pershing with the $4,000 troops at his
command, could march on to Mexico City
taking every town with little trouble if
he were unhampered by orders from
Washington and that 30 per cent of the
Mexican people would welcome such ac-
ton. He also declared that representa-
tives of General Carranza were negotiat-
ing with foreign governments against the
United States and that this government
would be forced to fight foreign forces
on Mexican soil if it did not soon do its
full duty to the people Of Mexico and The
United States.
Senator Borah of Idaho renewing his
attack on the National Guard as po-
ltical force, declared that it would prove
to be more detrimental TO the United
States than an invading army. He ar
raigned Great Britain for the Irish ex-
ecutlon, declaring there had been no
greater blow to free institutions since
the European war began
Senator Lodge and Chairman Stone of
the foreign relation committee also crit
icised the army bill, the former blaming
the House for not accepting larger reg
ular army proposed by the Senate, and
the latter maintaining that the proposed
army was too great. Senator Stone said
he was so anxious 70 see the nitrate pro-
vision enacted that he would almost be
willing to agree to any size army neces
,ary, but insisted there was no need of |
IN increased army.
Senator Brandegee, author of the |
amendment for regular standing army Of |
100000 men at peace strength, which was
.ejected by the conference, declared that |
,he English language was inadequate to
Express his disgust at the conference ae-
ion and said he hoped "the good Lord
Who guards the drllnkart and the fool
will save the nation"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
DROWNED MONTH AGO.
Body of Peter F. Morency Has Just Been
Found in Black River.

Springfield, May ls.-The body of Pc
ter F. Morency. who was drowned in
Black river about four weeks ago, was
found yesterday. Mr.. Morency and viii
liam Benjamin attempted to cross the
river on the night Of April 81, near the
Fellows Gear Shaper company, where
they were employed. to their homes on
River street. but the boat became un-
manageable aud went over the dam.
Both Jumped and Benjamin was rescued.
The body was turned oveT to Under
taker W. II. Angel Mr.. Morencv left
brothers in Springfield. Mass. and an
uncle in Brockton. Mass. who have been
notified.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
CARNIVAL IN ST. JoHNsBURY
Was Started Under Adverse Weather
Conditions.

st. Johnsbury, May ls.-St. Johns
bury's big four-dsy carnival and indus
trial exposition opened yesterday. The
weather conditions have not been favor
able. but the Commercial club. which is
arranging the affair, Is going ahead with
the elaborate plans. II is a msde-in-St.
Johnsbury exhibition, and the large
building in which the affair Is being held
il devoted to exhibits OF st. Iohnsbury's
industries and the lines carried by the
towns leading merchants. In addition.
many Of the wholesale houses and manu-
featuring plants Of New England have
exhibits.
The building and booths were decorst-
cd by Mrs A. NJ Fraser Of Manchester,
n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
ITALY THOUGHT ABLE
TO WITHSTAND ALL
AUSTRIAN EFFORT
French Military Authorities State that
Italians Have Built Up Best Defense
that Engineering Skill Could De-
vise-Austrian Offensive
Make Big Advance.

Paris, May lS.-The attack launched
by the Austrians against the Italian
front in southern Tyrol and which was
gradually extended to the entire Austro-
Italian front is being followed here with
close attention. 1t is generally believed
in military circles that the great Austri-
an offensive expected for some time past,
at last has begun.
French military authorities are salts
fed that the Austrians are doomed to
failure regardless of what efforts they
may make. 1t is pointed out that the
Italians have made every possible prep
aration for such an attack as the present
and that the most powerful defense that
engineering skill could devise has been
prepared on the Asiago plateau and in
the mountains northwest of Arsiere. IL
is on this line that the Italians are ex-
pected to make their real stand in the
event that the Austrians continue to
push the offensive.
London, May ls-lnterest in the war
operations has suddenly shifted to the
Italian front where the Austrians have
begun to attack along the whole line,
but particularly in southern Tyrol
against the Italian troops threatening
Trent.
Here the Italian troops occupied posi-
tions Just over the Austrian border from
the Adige valley, south of Royersto, to
the Astico valley. The Austrian attacks
cover front Of twenty three miles.
The Italians admit their retirement on
this front and the latest official Austrian
account claims continued gains, the cap
ture Of several enemy positions and the
penetration of the Tersgonla sector, the
driving OF the Italians from Moschere
and the storming of Zegnstoria during
the night.
The total Austrian captures number |
14l officers and 600 men besides thir- |
teen guns and seventeen machine guns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
CLASS HoNoRs ANNOUNCED.
st. JOhnsbury Academy Commencement
Week Of June II.

st. Johnsbury. MAY ls.-The class day
parts al st. Johnsbury academy. June
Ia. have been announced as follows
Prophecy for the prophecies, Charlotte y,
Bundy: presentation, Archie :. Hunter
presentation 20 the presenter, Ebert
Thomas Gallagher; class will, Roland Z.
McSweeney. all Of It. Johnsbury.
The commencement exercises will be
held Thursday morning and the address
TO the class viii be given by the former
New York congressman. Hon. ". Bourke
Cockran. of Port Washington, I. l. Con
gresham Cochran is the son-in-law Of
Judge Henry lde of this place
The commencement sermon viii b.
preached sunday night. June m. bv
Rev. Edward T Fairbanks Of -. Johns
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
BRITISH LOST MONITOR.
Admit That Turkish Batteries Fire Was
Effective.

London, May ls.-A brief official state
ment issued last evening admits the loss
Of a small monitor. the M-30. as a result
Of the fire OF Turkish batteries The
monitor was reported as having been set
on fire and sunk. in a Turkish official
statement Tuesday. The British admir-
atty denied the statement. but saws later
sdvices confirm the Turkish report Two
men were killed and. two wounded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
In Order of Rank.

The following story Is told Of the
mayor of a western city.
A small boy, who afterward proved to
be a nephew of one of the mayors ste
nographers. was wandering about in the
city hall. when one Of the officials there
happened upon him.
well. sonny" inquired the man gen
ially, "for whom are you looking17
For my Aunt Kate
Cant you find herf"
Il can't seem to"
"And don't you know where she Isl"
~Not exactly. shes in here some.
where. though. and know that the may.
or works in her Office. - -Harper's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
RETIRE FLETCHER
AS COMMANDER OF
ATLANTIC FLEET
Change Will Bring Vice-Adniral Henry
T. Mayo Into Command-Fletcher
Will Be Assigned to Strategic
Work.

Washington, D. c., MAY ls.-Plsns for
the reorganization of the Atlantic feet,
to be announced shortly by Secretary of
the Navy Daniels, include the retirement
OF Admiral Fletcher as eommander-in-
chief. Vice. Admiral Henry T. Mayo,
commander of the first division of the
fleet, with flag on the Arkansas, win
succeed Fletcher who automatically re-
turns to the line work of rear admiral
and viii probably be assigned to impor-
tant strategic work.
Rear Admiral Dewitt Coffmans is to
become vice admiral All the changes are
to become effective June 10. Admiral
Fletcher has completed his term as com
mander. in-chief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
VATICAN SEEKS END
OF SUBMARINE WAR
British Government Hears that Pope Has
Made Representations to Germany
with That View.

London, May ls.-Sir Edward Grey,
foreign secretary, announced in the
House of Commons to-day that the gov
ernment has been informed by Sir Hen
ry Howard, British military attache at
the Vatican, that representations have
been made TO Germany by the Vatican
with view to inducing Germany TO
abandon submarine warfare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
$4,000 FLOOD DAMAGE
Was Done When Main Street in Kenne-
bunk Went Under Water.

Kennebunk, Me, May ls.--Damage es-
timated at $4,000 was caused late yes
terday by the flooding of Main street
from the postoffice TO the Mousam river
and 300 feet on Water street, in the prin-
cipal business section of the town, due to
the effect of ive-inch rainfal.
The postoffice and theatre were sur
rounded by water Is inches deep and all
business came practically to standstill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
WILL BEING CONTESTED
On Ground That William Mckee Was
Not Mentally Capable

In Washington county probate court
to-day hearing was held in proving the
will of William Mckee, late of Calais,
and then a continuance was taken to Sat
urday Some of the heirs are contesting
the will on the ground that Mr.. Mckee
was not mentally capable of making the
will
Zeba H. McAllister of Waitsficld to-
day settled his accounts as guardian for
Michael Gotta.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
AUSTRIAN BODIES
FLOAT DOWN RIVER
Heaviest Fighting for Year Is Taking
Place on Austro-Italian Front, Where
General Austrian Offensive Has
Started

Geneva, Switzerland, via Paris, May 49,
Innsbruck reports indicate the heaviest
fighting between Italy and Austria dur
ing year is in progress in the Reyerete
and Sugana valley regions, while there is
every evidence that the Austrians have
begun general offensive from the Alps
to the Adriatic.
A large number Of bodies of Austrian
soldiers, killed during the fighting, are
said to be floating down the river Adige.
The AustriaDs are using several batter
les, the heaviest guns being brought from
Germany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
TO TRANSPORT BY SEA.
Serbian Troops from Corfu to SaIoniki
Front.

Berlin, via wireless, May ls.--A settle
ment of the dispute between Greece and
the entente allies regarding the transpor-
tation OF Serbian troops from the Corfu
islands to the Saloniki front is reported
from Athens to have been reached by the
decision TO transport the troops by sea
and not by rail, to which Greece objected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
oBREGoN DENIES REPORT.
That He Made Public Declaration Of Con-
fidenoe in President Wilson.

Mexico City, MAY ls.-General Aaro
Obregon, minister of war, yesterday de-
MED reports in circulation in the United
States that he had expressed confidence
that President Wilson did not contem-
plate war with Mexico.
please deny the report that | have
made a public declaration of confidence
that President Wilson does not contem-
plate war with Mexico" said General OBJ
regon. II have made no declaration,
public or private, regarding international
since leaving FL Paso.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
ITALIAN TOWNS
BOMBARDED BY
AEROPLANES
Official Dispatch Tells of Great Activity
by Austrian Air Forces But that No
Military Results Were Ac-
complished.

Rome, via Paris. May ls.--An official
dispatch from Italian headquarters at
Udine yesterday reports that Austrian
aeroplanes are displaying great activity
and have made several attacks on towns
in the vicinity of Venice. 1t is stated
that these attacks caused insignificant
material damage, that no lives were lost
and that no military results were ac-
complished.
Several Italian cities, in addition to
Venice, were attacked in the recent aerial
raids, which were effective, the statement
adds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
SWITZERLAND GIVEN
INDEMNITY PROMISE
Germany Announces That Money Will Be
Paid for Loss of Two Swiss People
on the Sussex.

Berne, Switzerland, May ls.-The fed
eral government has announced that the
German government has expressed regret
that two Swiss citizens lost their lives
when the Sussex was torpedoed. The
Germans promised to indemnify the vic
Tins families.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
Grand Lodge of Vermont Is
Reported in Good
Condition
1900 MEMBERS
NOW ENROLLED
j. G. Roy of West Barnet
Was Elected Grand
Master III

Burlington, May ls.--The annual
session OF the grand lodg y 4ependent
Order OF Odd Fellows, was i. id here to-
day with record attendance. The total
membership is 1900 and there are 76
lodges. During to-day's exercises IS can
dldates were initiated and j. G. Roy of
East Barnet was elected grand master,
Z. A. Spear of Woodstock deputy grand
master, and l.. c. Grant of Burlington
treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
VERMONT PASTOR CALLED.
Rev. A. P. Pratt Of Bellows Falls to
Greenfield. Mass.

Greenfield. Mass Nav lS.-Ths Second
Congregational church extended unani-
nous oali last evening O. Rev. Arthur
BODY Pratt. n. D.. 81 Bellows FaIlsNt.
Dr. Pratt Is graduate of Boston uni
xers8tv ls9a. and has flled the Congre-
-at.onsl rassarstc az Bcilo~s PANS for
tie pasl tsn Nears.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
WILSON WILL SPEAK.
Before League to Enforce Peace Next
Week.

Washington, d. G., May ls.President
Wilson to-day accepted an invitation to
speak Friday or Saturday OF next week
at meeting OF the League to Enforce
Peace with former President Taft. Pres
ident Wilson, in speaking to an anti-pre-
paredness committee recently, suggested
that after the war all the nations might
combine in a league to enforce peace
with common police force.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
REJECT DANIELS PLAN.
House Naval Committee Maps Out Build
ing Plan of Its Own.

Washington, d. C., May ls.-The House
naval committee to-day voted to abandon
the five-year building program recon-
mended by Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels and to build five battle cruisers, no
dresdnoughts and about % submarines
by the current naval bill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
PAID sie..so FOR FISH.
Fred Murphy Of RiPton Settled With the
Court

Middlebury. MAY ls.-Frcd Murphy Of
Ripton. arrested Monday night by George
II. OhaTse. county and game warden. Tor
having in his possession 35 short length
trout. was brought % Middlebury and
pleaded guilty. Murphy vas fined s5 for
each FISH making Sis. vita Sia61 costs.
in an slaa60. Thc am-uHt VS. immodi-
ately paid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
ARTILLERY IN USE
On AustrO-Itslian Front, Says Austrian
Statement.

Berlin, via wireless. May ls.-Artillery
engagements are in progress along the
Austro-I Italian front. where the Austrians
began their offensive movement several
days sgo. An official Austrian state
ment 81 Wednesday reports the capture
Of new positions on the Doberdo plateau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
n AIR BATTLES
Reported By the British ofscial cOmmu
nicstion.

London. Nay ls.-The British oficial
statement last night on the campaign in
Frsncn and Belgium reads.
There have been considerable artillery
and trcnch mortar actions to-day about
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
FRENCH REPULSED.
Germans Claim to Have Put Down Three
Attacks.

Berlin, May ls.--Tbe repulse to-day of
three attacks by the French against Ger
man positions on hill 304 was announced
by the war office
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-18
nsrkf Notir

There wili ba clrrks' meeting Friday.
Nav le. al 3. nj Don't forget 70 reg
istcr.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-07-29
NEW LAWS NEEDED TO GIVE
JOBS TO JOBleSS MEN.

II Is estimated that fully 5000 en-.
ginecrs are more or less affected by
the staguaiion which for three years
has existed In water power develop
meut Up 90 three years ago plants
under construction. begun before the
Op-rnti0n OF the new laws had put a
stop 70 planning new enterprises gave
work 10 these engineers and to hun.
dreds Of thousands Of skilled and un.
skilled workm.n. Today engineers Of
long experience are haunting the Of.
fees Of power companies and contrac.
tors begging for jobs.
one capable engineer recently an.
nounccd that he had written 1900 let
tiers asking for employment without re-
cciving nn offer Pages Of advertise
meuts Of Positions Wanted appear
regularly In engineering papers. with.
there are practically no Help Wanted
advertisements. one manufacturing
plan, In Philadelphia with 100000
Invested In buildings and mac hinery
for the building OF water wheels was
shut down for ten months last year
and this year has had only one order
for one small wheel.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-07-29

midst.
We do not see how clash on a
large scale can much longer be
postponed notwithstanding the last
flabby and skulking note OF Carran-
"a
The hesitancy Of our government
has made the Mexicans believe that
the Americans are afraid of them,
II the crash comes our hope is that
the Mexieans will mass their forces
into big army where our forces can
get at them. One overwhelming de-
feat Will about do the business. Az
ter that the work VIII be to find
them. And Americans VIII never be
safe In Mexico or along the border
until that object lesson is given
them ,--Goodw Weekly.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-07-29

The public needs both steam power
and water power. II Is TO the interest
Of the whole country that our water
power should Ice developed rs rnpidiy
aud rs efficiently ~ possible This de.
relopm.nt can bc carried on only In
one of two ~nys-cither by govern.
men, ownership and operation or by
the employment Of capital worked un.
der the incentive Of private property.
Nobody but n visionary proposes today
'hni III. government should build and
operate water power plants. Some -ys.
ten must. therefore, be devised for
the development Of water powers a.
n natural Resource by private genius
and private capital.