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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
PROMINENT WATERBURY MAN.
Richard N. Demeritt Was President OF
Big Packing Co.

Westbury, Aug. 9.--Ricahrd n, De
merritt, one of Waterburys best knowI
leitizens and business men, being pres
dent of the Deremitt Packing Co., dice
last night at the age of 55 years Tn,
funeral will be held from his late hom,
Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Richard Newell Demeritt was born in
Waterbury Center Dec 8, 1850, the son
of Albert and Laura Smith Demeritt
lie spent his early life ON the farm and
was educated in the common schools and
later at Green Mountain seminary al
the Center. When young man he went
to Rutland and was employed as a trav-
cling salesman by his uncle, Henry Howe,
for some time. Later he went to Platts-
burg. n. Y, and entered business for
himself, although being or the road most
of the time. That business was the
bakers and confectioner's. Ten years
ago he sold out his business in Platts-
burg and returned to his native town
when he bought an interest in the De-
emeritt 4 Palmer Packing Co, which
later was made into a stock company,
of which Mr.. Demeritt became president
That business has been greatly enlarged
in recent years, having bought the Hunt
ley lumber mills and having built a can.
ming factory at Randolph, besides branch
ing out in tanwood novelties.
Mr.. Demeritt represented Waterbury
in the legislature in 1912, being mem.
Der of the committees on railroads and
the insane. He was a Mason, being
member of Winooski lodge of this place,
of the Chapter, of the Knights Tenn
plar and OF Oriental temple OF the Shrine
at Troy, n. Y. He also belonged to the
United Commercial Travellers associa-
ton He was prominent in the Method
ist church. OF which denomination he
was a member.
Mr. Demeritt was twice married. His
first wife was Lizzie D. Stearns of Wat
erhury They were married in 1875 and
she died in 1898. Three of their four chill.
dren are still living they being Homer of
Rutland. Henry and Roy Stearns Demer
lit OF Waterbury. In 1896 he married
Jessie d. Law OF Canada, and she sur
wives him, together with one of their two
children, Laura, who resides at home He
also leaves his step-mother. Mrs. Fidelia |
Demeritt, who lives with his half.sister, |
Mrs. Alice Rogers. at Hanover, \. H; |
one own brother, Alvin Demeritt Of John |
,on; and two half brothers, Charles De- |
merritt of Burlington, and William De- |
merritt, who resides in Kansas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
INJURED ABOUT SHOULDER.
George H. Fraser Had Narrow Escap
When Caught in Lathe.

George Fl. Fraser of Brook street, well
known in amateur golf circles, figured
in an accident at the plant of the Dew
ley Column & Cutting Co.. on Wiley
street, near noon to-day that resulted
in the disjointing of his left shoulder
and will confine him to the house for
several days. The young man is EN-
ployed as a polsher and it was while be
was working in the lathe room that his
apron became caught in the lathe shaft
ing The mishap brought the polisher
rudely against the framework of the
lathe, but before he could be drawn
around the shafting, the motion of the
machine tore the apron apart and he
was released. Other workmen made
haste to stop the machine and Fraser
was assisted into the office where DIR.
j. A. Wark was called. Later the young
man was removed to his home. He sus-
tanned no injuries other than the dis
iointing of the shoulder.
Shopmates were inclined to regard Fra
ser's escape from more serious injury
as being uncommonly fortunate. Had
the apron fibre been tough enough to re
sist the strain caused by the rapid rev
olution of the shafting, the polisher un-
would have been carried
around the lathe several times before
the power was shut off Fraser is prom
nent in the Meadow Brook Coli olab,
md only last week participated in the
state tournament at Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
ON TO BERLINi
Barre Board Of Trade to Conduct Thin
Tour Friday Evening.

large number OF members OF the
Barre Board OF Trade are expected to
participate Friday evening, Aug. II. in
tile third run Of the better acquaintance
tours being conducted this summer, the
objective point being Berlin, where the
grange will serve buffet lunch for p
cents each person. Secure tickets now
OF the committee. +, w Hooker. c. Il.
Varnum. !. c. Glysson and F. H. Rogers,
or of the secretary, H. A. Phelps. Those
wishing automobile accommodation viii
be furnished transportation free on sp-
piicatiou 10 the committee IT the serrc-
tary. Autos viii start from the city
uaTk at : O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
ARRANGING TO CARE
FOR DEPENDENTS
OF SOLDIERS
Gov. Charles w. Gates Named as Chair
man and Prof. M. r. Roberts of
Mortified as Secretary of
Executive Committee.

Representatives of the towns and citiei
in the state which have sent out militia
companies for service in Texas met yes
terday afternoon at the State House ant
organized by selecting Gov. c. w. Gates
as chairman and Prof. NJ. r. Roberts oi
Norwich university secretary of an exec
utive committee. The other members OF
the committee, which will have charge
of caring for the dependents of the sol
diers now in government service, are
Edward Deschieues of st. Adams, Sena-
tor II. C. Cady of Northfield, and Col.
John Piddock of Bellows Falls.
The committee named by the governor
has been assigned to investigate eases in
the towns which they represent, as indi-
viduals, and report back the needs to the
executive committee at meeting to be
held in this city some time next week.
BY this method it win be possible TO es-
innate the amount of money needed TO
carry on the relief work until the guards
men return TO Vermont. The next leg
islature will no doubt appropriate a sum
euilelent 10 ftlmputse whoever IuTnlsnes
the funds needed at the present time.
Those present yesterday We're as fol-
lows: A. G. Eaton of Montpelier, Frank
Wilson of Rutland, Guy P. Benton, pres
idcnt of the University of Vermont;
G. L. Smith of Burlington, VI. d. Walker
OF Brattleboro, George Leland of Spring
field, Frank Brooks of st. Johnsbury,
Edward Desehienes Of st. Alhans, Col.
John F. Piddock of Bellows Falls, H. c.
Cady Of Mortified and Judge Henry Con-
lin of Winooski.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
AUSTRIA ON RETREAT
Has Fallen Back Before the Italians and
the Russians.

London. Aug. 9.-The Russians are con-
tinuing to drive their wedge westward
into east Galicia in the region about
Stanslau. Here they have taken some
half dozen additional towns and villages
from the Austro- Germans and, according
to Petrograd. are continuing to develop
their advantage. In all, says Petrograd,
territory aggregating 6lh square miles
has been captured by the Russians, and
the pursuit of the Austro- Germans is
still going on.
Nizniow, about Is miles northeast of
Stanislau; Tiumaez, Is miles to the east
Ottynia, Is miles southeast, and Mad
worna, 20 miles to the south, are among
the latest towns occupied by the Rus
SLAMS. Vienna admits that the Austrians
have withdrawn to the region west of
Tiumacz in the face of superior forces.
The Gorilla bridgehesd, the key to an
advance to Trieste and over which the
Austrians and Italians have fought many
notable battles. has at least fallen into
the hands OF the Italians. and the city of
Gotizia Is being shelled by them in an en-
desvor to drive out its defenders. The
taking Of the bridgehead came with the
capture Of Monte Sabotino and Monte
San Michele. In the fighting the Italians
took more than 1900 prisoners and a
large number OF guns, machine guns and
= quantity Of war material
Vienna admits that the Austrian
troops defending the bridgehead were
withdrawn TO the eastern Isonzo in or
der 70 avoid severe losses 70 them, but
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
TWO VICTIMS BURIED
One Man Drowned and Other Killed Be
meath Auto.

St Johnsbury, Aug 9.-The funeral OF
Gerald Dunn, drowned at Joe's pond Sat.
urday and Road Commissioner A. L
Douglass, the victim of Sunday night
automobile accident, were held yesterday
Dunns was held at Q in the morning
from Notre Dame church. Rev. John w
Dwyer officiating. Burial was in Mount
Calvary cemetery.
Mr., Douglass was buried yesterday
afternoon in Grove cemetery, East st.
Johnsbury, a short distance from the
scene of the accident The funeral serv-
ice was held al o'clock at Grace Meth
odist church. The presiding elder of the
st. Johnsbury district, Rev. r. F, Lowe,
was in charge
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
GERMANS, ATTACKING
ON SOMME FRONT,
WERE REPULSED
But They Made Further Progress in
Thiaumont Work on Verdun Front,
Although French Are Holding
Outskirts--Latter Gain
at Fleury.

Paris, Aug. 9.-The Germans made
violent attacks last night on positions
taken by the French north of Hem wood
on the Somme front during the last two
days. The official statement says that
these attacks were frustrated
The fighting continues on the Verdun
front. Heavy fighting continued during
the night for possession of Thiaumont
work. The Germans gained further foot
ing but the French hold the outskirts Of
the work In Fleury the French made
some progress
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
WAS CHAINED IN CELLAR
Story Told by Youth in Court at Brock
ton, Mass.

Brockton Mass, Aug. 9.-How he used
to be chained in the cellar of his home
at So Perkins street by his father was
told in the juvenile court yesterday by
nine-year- old James Periso.
He said that his father used to chain
him there in order to punish him for
different offenses. The rats frightened
him and on Saturday he broke his bonds
and escaped. He slept in Salisbury park
under benches Saturday and Sunday
nights and on Monday night he climbed
into the storehouse of Representative
Orvis F. Kinney, wholesale produce deal
er, and tried to sleep in some burlap,
when the officers found him
Judge King admonished the father to
adopt a more humane method of punish
ment in the future, and then placed the
boy on probation for two months.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
SEEK MISSING FARMLAND
To Determine If He Knows Of Miss Pack
ards Death.

Brockton, Mass, Aug. 9.-Mr. and Mrs
John D. Packard of l42 Belmont street
parents OF Miss Evelyn +. Packard, the
young woman whose body was found
Saturday morning in Town river, West
Bridgewater, are not satisfied with the
theory that their daughter was aeciden-
tally drowned. Consta BILE Henry Q, Dav-
export of West Bridgewater is also skep-
teal regarding the manner in which the
girl met her death, and has started an
investigation of his own.
He states that he is particularly anx-
ious to learn the whereabouts of West
Bridgewater farmland who has been
missing since Wednesday of last week,
the day on which Miss Packard hired the
canoe and started down the river. In
formation has come to Constable Daven
port that this farmland was in the vi
cinity of ''The Camps" where Miss Pack
ard was last seen, on the day in question.
He was employed near the place where
the body of Miss Packard was found
"When | saw that both of the girls
eyes were black" said Constable Daven-
port, 81 Immediately suspected foul play.
helped pull the body from the water.
! would have started search for the
missing farmland then but for the medi-
cal examiners report, which was Facciden-
tai drowning / had been little ner-
vous about this farmland before the
body was found. | would like to know
where he is now. He hasn't shown up
since Wednesday,"
u n
and her friends are not inclined to think
even though she might have fallen into
the river, that she would be unable to
help herself out. She was strong and
athletic. The spot where she is thought
to have been drowned is lonely and desc
late.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
Started Great Conflagration
Which Threatens to De-
stroy the Place
HOUSES REDUCED TO
HEAPS OF ASHES
Shells Have Been Falling on
the French City Since
Monday

German General Headquarters, Aug. Q
Since Monday the famous old French
city of Peronne has been under French
artillery fire, resulting in great con-
fagration which threatens to wipe it out.
Already a fine collection of paintings has
been destroyed by shells which landed in
the city hall. The shells have destroyed
unreplacable collections of medieval Ger
manic silver. The houses in the streets
have been reduced to ashes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09

says the fighting in the Gorizia region
continues with unabated stubbornness
and that the Austrians have repulsed
several Italian attacks.
The surprising success OF the Italians,
who, in two days have captured 10000
prisoners, suggests that, in addition to
transferring General koevess, an able
Austrian general, from the Trentino
front to Galicia, the Austrans also ven
tured to transfer troops from the Isonzo
to the Russian front, in an endeavor to
stem the Russian advance,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
WHEAT PRICES
SHOOT UPWARD
Sensational Fluctuation Marked Transac-
tions on the Market in Chicago,
Prices Varying Three Cents
at Same Instant

Chicago, Aug. 9.-The wheat prices
shot upwards eight cents bushel to day
at the opening of the wheat market. The
sensational crop damage, confirmed by
the government report was the cause Of
the advance. So much excitement ruled
in the pit that transactions in. many
cases were three cents apart. At the
same instant, December wheat varied
from SLAP to $l.45.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
BARN CAUGHT IN FIVE PLACES
During Electrical Storm Which Struck
Saxtons River.

Bellows Falls, Aug. "a cloudburst
and thunder shower was responsible for
much damage at noon yesterday. Elec-
tric light service was interrupted and
several large trees in the village and on
the outskirts were blown down. A barn
at Saxtons River caught fire in five places
when the electric wires were struck BY
lightning. Crops were much damaged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
WAS FOUND DEAD.
John Allen of Westford Died of Heart
Trouble

Westford. Aug. John Allen, who
represented Westford in the Legislature
and held many town offices, died sudden
ly yesterday of heart failure. He was
- years of age.
Mr. Allen arose as usual and assisted
with the early morning work about the
place. He was discovered dead in the
yard. His entire life was spent in this
place. He was a brother of the late He
man W. Allen of Burlington and an uncle
of Edward L. Allen and Sheriff J. H.
Allen OF Burlington. He leaves two
daughters, Grace and Elizabeth. daugh-
ter-in-law, and two grandchildren
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
% PEOPLE DEAD
IN GREAT RAID
OVER ENGLAND
AT Several Places Anti-Aircraft Guns
Were Effective in Driving off the
Zeppelins, Says the British
Official Statement.

London, Aug, 9.--German airships have
raided the east coast of England and the
southeast coast of Scotland. According
to the first official statement, three wom-
en- and child We're killed and Ia were
injured. A several places the airships
were engaged by the anti-aircraft guns
and driven off from their objectives.
A later statement says that % deaths
We're caused by the raid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
GIRL MAY LOSE EYE.
Was Struck BY Piece of Saw Blade a.
Stowe.

Stowe. Aug 9.-Lena Lander. the nine.
yesr-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Raymond was hit in the eve yesterday
bv piece of sawblade thrown bv
child with whom she was playing She
was taken to the Mary Fletcher hospi-
tai by DIR. H. ". Barrows. II is feared
that she win lose the sight Of the eve
and possibly the eve itself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09

On what viii be known as California
day, early this month. that state viii
undertake TO supply sufficient food for
feeding the entire population of Belgium
and northern France for one day To
carry cut the idea it viii Be necessary to
raise $4,000. with which to purchase the
necessary foOdstufs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
GERMANY TO SEIZE
RED CROSS STUFF
Decides on Such Action, Ostensibly Ow,
ing to British Treatment of Red
Cross Supplies.

Amsterdam, Aug. o.--The Nordeutsche
Algemeine Zeitung of Berlin publishes a
memorandum issued by the German gov
ernment which states that owing to the
British treatment of the Red Cross sup
plies Germany will no longer allow free
passage for such supplies but will take
such articles for her own use when they
come within her reach.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
AUSTRIANS QUIT
ON ISONZO FRONT
Pursued by Italian Cavalry, They Have
Abandoned All Principal Positions,
Says Paris Despatch.

London, Aug, o.-The Austrians, pur
sued by the Italian cavalry, have aban-
doned all the principal positions on the
Isonzo- Carso front, says Rome wireless
despatch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
EXPECT THE BREMEN
New London People Interested Because
Storage Shed Is Being Built.

New London, Aug. 9.-Interest excited
by the reports that the Bremen was to
put in here were intensified to-day when
it was learned that a storage shed is to
be erected on the pier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
SHIPPING BILL DISCUSSED
Passage Of Administration Measure BY
Senate Assured.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The administra-
tion shipping bill has been taken up for
general debate by the Senate. Its ulti-
mate passage Is virtually assured, al
though the Republicans are opposed 70 It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
BRITISH NEAR BAPAUME
British War Office Announce Advance
North of Pozieres.

London, Aug. "a further advance
by the British on the Somne front north
of Pozieres has been announced by the
war Office,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
TURKS ARE WINNING
Have Captured Two Towns in Armenia
from Russians.

Constantinople, Aug. 9,-Turkish
troops have captured ON the Russians
the Armenian towns OF Bitlis and Mush,
the Turkish announcement states.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
81 DEATHS IN y HOURS.
Greatest Record of Mortality Since the
Plague Started.

New York. Aug. 9.-The infantile psr-
alysis epidemic broke all previous Tee
ords today. when the plague killed -
children during the past twenty four
hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
RAILROAD FOUNDER DEAD.
A. A. Stiekney Founded Chicago and
Great Western.

st Paul. Aug. "a. r. Stickney.
founder of the Chicago & Great Western
railroad, is dead after four weeks ill.,
ness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
RUSSIANS TAKE TOWN
Have Occupied Tysmienitsa in Galicia,
Says Petrograd Report.

Petrograd Aug. 0.--The Russians have
occupied Tysmienitsa, in Galicia, the war
office announces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09
ROBERT GRAU DEAD
Was Wen Known Figure in Dramatic
Circles

Mount Vernon. Aug. o.-Bobert Gran.
formerly 4 theatrical concern manager
and q well known figure in dramatic cir
cless is dead
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-09

CONTINUED On eighth 7age-l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-08-16
GOLDEN WEDDING.


mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Brown, Of
Ellsworth, Fifty Years Married.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Brown observed
the nttieth anniversary OF their wedding
at their home on Fourth street Friday
evening, Aug. II. The lawn was decor
ated with japanese lanterns, and the
mouse was decorated with plants, cut
flowers, golden glow and golden rod.
An informal reception was held At s
O'Clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were as
sisted in receiving by their three daugh-
ters- Mrs. Frank l.. Heath, Mrs. Monroe
McGown and Mrs. Willis Dunn, all OF
Ellsw orth.
During the evening there was vocal and
Instrumental music, and selections on the
victrola. Delicious refreshments were
served by three granddaughter, Misses
Julia and Doris Heath and Miss
Dorothy McGown, assisted by Miss Alice
Scott. Punch was served during the
evening by Misses Ethel Brown and
Maud Brooks.
The guests from out OF town were Mrs.
J. M. Williams, Prospect Harb Dor; Mr.. and
Mrs. Shepard Rideout, Bucksport; Mr..
and Mrs, Seth 0. Smith, Bluehill; Mrs. H.
). Mitchell, Seal Harbor; Mrs. J. Keefe
and daughter Barbara, Boston; Mrs. A. q.
Lyons, Orono; Miss Lucy Osgood, Pen
body, Mass; Miss Maud Brooks, Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown received many
presen -, d china,
and purse OF gold, and cards and tele-
grams OF congratulation from friends
and relatives unable to be present.
Both MIR. and Mrs. Brown are life long
residents Of Ellsworth, and are held in
high esteem in the community. Mr..
Brown IS seventy-fhree years Of age, and
a veteran OF the Civil war. Mrs. Brown is
seventy-two. Besides the three daugh-
ters mentioned, they have nine grand
children, all OF whom were present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-08-16
FOR WEST POINT.


r.,g. Peters to Hold Competitive
examination for Appointment.
There 10 q vacancy at West Point to be
allied from the third congressional dis
,r,ct. the cadet to be examined by officers
:, the academy the third Tuesday Of
March, 1917, and to enter the academy
lime ID, 1917; age limit seventeen to
,veuty-two, inclusive.
ON application to the military academy
at West Point, circulars Of necessary in
tormation will be sent, or It can be OBJ
tanned by applying to Congressman
ps.ers. whose Office will be glad to furnish
ali necessary information.
On account of the number Of appli-
cations for this position and the difficulty
Of making proper selection while knowing
lint little about the qualifications OF the
applicants, MIR. Peters has decided to hold
a competitive examination, open for all
eligible in this district, to be held in the
fall Of 1915. at some point In the district as
central as possible. The examination will
be held by board OF impartial, competent
and experienced teachers who will con-
duct the examination much on the lines
Of the West Point entrance examinations
and make recommendations OF three men,
from W hom will be chosen principal and
two alternates, to take the regular ex-
aminations in March.
Asa result OF the mental examination
alone might not disclose the best man,
through accident or otherwise, it Is prob
able that ratio something like the fol-
lowing will be used: say IS per cent for
scholarship, us shown by the written ex-
animation, 10 per cent for physical ex-
csllence and 10 per cent for personality.
These suggestions are tentative, with the
idea OF avoiding the rigidity Of mental ex-
animation alone.
In order to save the boys trouble aud
expense, Mr.. Peters will endeavor to have
an army medical officer make a pre-
liminary physical examination Of all who
desire, so that any not qualified to enter
would know it before going to the trouble
OF taking the preliminary examination.
The examining board to be appointed
would PROBABLY consist OF two principals
or ex principals OF high schools or
academies and, perhaps, one man from the
faculty OF one OF the colleges or 9 board
OF similar standing.
The competitive examination will be
held about October, 1916, time, place,
personnel OF board and other regulations
to be designated by Mr.. Peters.
Mr.. Peters will be glad to communicate
with any boys who are eligible and who
desire an opportunity OF taking this ex-
animation.