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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
Flames Swept Away Area of
Buildings Covering IA
Square Miles
LOWEST ESTIMATE
OF LOSS $5,OOO,OOO
Seven Hundred Houses Were
Burned and 5000 Peo-
pie Are Homeless

Augusta, Ca, March 23.--Fire whicl
ragged more than nine hours last night
and early this morning was extinguishet
to-day after having caused loss esti
mated from S5,OO0,OOO to $7,00o,000. An
area about one and one-fourth square
miles was burned over; seven hundred
houses were destroyed and 5000 people
are homeless.
Among the business structures burned
was the twelve-story building of the
Augusta Chronicle and Augusta Herald.
Bank buildings, telegraph offices, Masonic
temple and many other buildings were
burned. Two million dollars worth of
cotton stored in warehouses was lost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
LARGE REALTY TRANSFER.
Mrs. Calista E. Bolster Sells Property on
No. Main Street.

One of the larger north end business
blocks figures in an important real es-
tate transaction of the week The Boil
ster building at 337 North Main street
ii is announced, has been purchased by
two men who are prominently identified
with well known Barre real estate
agency. Mrs. Calista L. Bolster sells
| the property, so il is reported in authen-
tic quarters at price considerably be-
low the figure which the building cost
originally. To erect the three-story brick
block 900 WAS expended in day
when building material was not as high
as il is at the present time. For several
years the two stores fronting the main
thoroughfare have been in disuse.
In the transaction the purchasers ac-
quire the steel yeneered, two-story an
mex skirting Bolster place. The build
ing in the rear OF the block will continue
in use as tenement realty, while the
purchasers, who buy the block as a rent
ing property, plan TO lower the floors
of the stores TO the level of the street
Negotiations for the purchase OF the
property were started in February, but
the transaction was finally consummated
only day or two ago. just who is to
occupy the stores is still problematical,
the purchasers state, although it is not
vacant for long
Although realty movements are not
mcommonly brisk this spring, the Boil
ster block sale being the most important
to be registered in several weeks, the
building prospects in Barre are considered
rather promising. There is said to be IA
very substantial foundation for the ru-
NOR that prominent automobile concern
in this city has acquired an option on
a vacant lot at the corner Of Washing
ton and Perry streets. The erection of a
modern garage is contemplated and if the
deal goes through work on the structure
will be started as soon as conditions are
favorable for heavy building work. The
corner lot in the district described has
long been known as favorable residen
tial site and the rumor that it is to be |
used for a garage is somewhat of sur
prise.
Perhaps prophet would not be shy |
ng very wide of the mark if he were to |
predict that an up-to-date garage will |
De erected on South Main street the COM
ng summer H. y. Cutler has desira
Die garage site near the Averill mills and
{ is stated that he has been considering
building plans for some time. Reports
lad it last summer that garage was
0 be reared on the site of a small DWELL
ng fronting the street. The name of yet
mother prominent Barre auto concern
sas connected with projected building
l. 4. l., -
ler of 1915, but negotiations for the ae-
uisition of a site not far from the Wash
lgton street corner were held up.
Whether overtures are to be resumed
his spring is matter for conjecture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
FUNERAL AT MONTPELIER.
For Bartley Roach Who Died in Barre
Tuesday.

Funeral services for BARLEY Roach OF
Barre, whose death occurred at his home
$40 North Main street, Tuesday morning,
after a prolonged illness. were held in
st. Augustine's church in Montpelier this
morning at o'clock, the curate. Rev.
Fr. Mccarthy, officiating. 4 number of
Barre people, including several members
of the granitecutters' union, were in at
tendance. The bearers were: John Roo
ney, Hugh Halligan. James Cayanaugh
and Thomas McGoff of Barre. The re-
mains were placed in the receiving vault
at st. Michaels cemetery, there to re-
pose until late in the spring when inter
ment is 70 be made
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
BAILEY THROWS FAUST.
The Bout in BrattlebOro Goes to Three
Rounds.

Bnttleboro. March 2S-George W. Bai
ley Of Brattleboro made his first wrest
ling appearance in his home town since
competing in the New York tournament
and defeated Harry Faust, claiming the
championship Of Germany, in two fall.
out Of three. Bailey has improved in
speed and science and surprised his
friends.
He won the first fall IN - minutes and
Is seconds The second went to Faust
IN six minutes and - seconds and tie
final 90 Bailey in seven minutes and -
secOnds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
GERMANS GAIN A POSITION.
Infantry Attacks Gave Them Hold on
Small Hill of Haucourt.

London, March 23.--lnfantry attacks
northwest OF Vcrdun preceded by Wig.
orous bombardment, have enabled the
Germans TO gain foothold on the small
hill of Haucourt, just outside the village
of Malancourt and between that town
and the eastern edge OF the Malancourt
wood.
The entire sector of about two and a
half miles from the Avocourt wood to
Malancourt has been subjected to vio-
lent artillery bombardment and several
German infantry attacks, but except in
the immediate vicinity of Malancourt the
Germans were held by the French barrier
fire and were unable to advance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
BRITISH AIR SERVICE INEFFICIENT
According to Recent Conner to the British
Parliament.

London, March 23.--Noel Pemberton.
Billings, who was recently elected to Par.
lament, after campaign in which he
demanded sweeping changes in Great
| Britain's defense methods, stirred the
House of Commons yesterday afternoon
with an arraignment OF the British air
service which he charged with inefficient
cy.
He asserted that laundering policy in
construction had been responsible for the
deaths of many officers who had been
murdered rather than killed, and he
declared that the Earl of Derby was not
qualified for appointment as chairman
of the committee on control of air de-
Tense because he was not well-informed
on the subject.
Mr.. Pemberton Billings said that with
in the next few years the big nations
would possess from 100000 to 100000
aeroplanes with which the sky would
be blackened, while even the smaller ma
tions which were unable to afford battle.
ships would be able to maintain fleets
of air craft with cost only from 100
pounds to 200 pounds apiece.
Harold j. Tenant, parliamentary nu-
der secretary for war, replied that Mr..
Pemberton- Billings charges were grotes-
quely absurd and untrue, and he argued
that the commander in-chief at the front
was thoroughly satisfied with the air
service while the word murder" in con-
nection with the deaths of airmen never
should have been used. Mr.. Pemberton-
Billings again sprang to his feet, saying:
81 repeat the statement, and if Mr..
Tenant wishes to challenge it ! will
produce such evidence as will shock the
House"
Mr.. Tenant retored that the member
had done little to justify his charge OF
murder"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
SPECIAL GRAND JURY.
Called to Hear the Sharon Homicide on
Feb. "a.

Woodstock, March pa special ses,
sion of the Windsor county grand jury
will be held here Monday to consider
the cases of Charles Leighton and sons,
Walter and Newell Leighton, charged
with killing A, L. Gibson in Sharon on
February "a, last, during a dispute over
the ownership of logs.
The Windsor county court viii con-
vene in special term on Monday and
if an indictment is returned against the
Leightons, it is expected that the men
will be tried at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
POLICE CLEARED CROWD.
After NOn-Union Workers Had Been
Stoned in New York.

New York. March 23.-one man was
sent 10 q hospital and ten prisoners were
taken after police reserves had charged
a crowd Of 20 striking workmen Of the
National Biscuit company here last night.
The reserves were called after the strik-
ers had begun bomhardment with
bricks and stones Of non-uuion workers.
who had taken their places ~ they were
leaving the factory for their homes. The
strikers are demanding higher uaces and
that the scale shall Be uniform.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23

termined is over the Central Vermont
railway to White River Junction and
from there to Philadelphia, Pa, over
what is known as the Federal Express
route, which is through Willimantic,
Conn., over the Poughkeepsie bridge and
through New jersey to Philadelphia.
Fort Myer is located just outside of
Washington, d. G., and the trip from
Philadelphia to Washington will be over
the Pennsylvania lines. The regiment
has been in readiness for instant move
ment for some time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
ALL NORTHERN MEXICO
IS SETTLING IN REVOLT
GERMAN ATTACK
AGAIN SHIFTED
EAST OF VERDUN
Violent Bombardment Took Place East
of Meuse River-West of the Me-
use the Fire Has Slackened.

Paris, March 25.--The French official
statement, published this morning, says
that during the night violent lombard
ment took place east of the Meuse river.
West of the Meuse the fire diminished
in intensity and the general situation is
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
FROM VERMONT TO WASHINGTON
Troops Sent from Fort Ethan Allen
Nearer Scene Of Trouble.

Burlington, March 23.-After the or
ders for the first squadron Of the second
cavalry az Fort Ethan Allen 10 proceed
q Fort Myer, Va, 10 relieve the troops
81 the ffth cavalry ordered from that
post 70 the border had been counter
nlanded. orders were received late YES
terday afternoon for the squadron TO
prooeed a. originally commanded. The
squadron q composed Of troops A. B. G.
and d. numbering about 600 men aud
under the command of Captain George a.
Purinefon of a trc0p. VIII leave either
late to-day o. early FRIDAY morning for
Fort MEer- The rouie ~ previously de-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
FRENCH LINE THREATENED
By Advance of German Troops Near
Ayocourt.

Berlin, via wireless, March 23.--Lokal
Anzeger says that in view of the prog.
ress made yesterday by German troops
near Avocourt, the French line between
Bethincourt and Malancourt is now men
aced. IL asserts that French positions
there are threatened by German victory
in the wooded region northeast of Avo.
court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
STRUCK HEAD ON STEP.
P K. Carney Of Cabot Fell on Street in
Montpelier.

=. X. Carney Of Cabot. a juror At the
present term Of Washington county
court was walking 81 the street in
Montpelier this forenoon when he whirled
about twice and fcll face foremost
against stone step in front 81 the store
al Richard II. Standish. Dr. G.. n. Burr
WAS called aud the man vas taken T.
Heaton hospital in q hack Mr. Carney
j. au elderly man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
MAN AND WIFE TO PRISON.
Sentenced for Breaking and Entering a
House

Middlebury, March 23.-Enrioue Eldra-
do and his wife, Isabelle Eldrado, who
have been confined in the Addison eoun-
ty jail for the past few weeks in de-
fault of $1,000 bail, charged with break
ing and entering the home of Burt Coun.
ter and the larceny of some wearing ap-
parel, were brought yesterday before Side
Judge Henry L. Day of Ripton and Will
ber +. Hanks of Bristol and sentenced.
Elrado was given not more than three
nor less than two and half years and
ihis wife not more than two nor less than
one and half years in the states pris-
on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
80 SURVIVORS
OF NORWEGIAN
SHIP BROUGHT
The Lindfield Bark, Bound from Port
land, Oregon, for United King
dom Ports Was Sunk OFF
n~.+.nL Tel.
British Isles

London, March 23.-The Norwegian
bark Lindfeld has been sunk. Thirty
of her crew were rescued and are aboard
the Norwegian bark Silas approaching
Queenstown. The Lindfield was last re-
ported on November z when il left Port
land, Oregon. for United Kingdom ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23

the Kentish Knock. A London dispatch
of March s said that according TO British
naval circles German submarines had
been laying anchored between the mouth
of the Thames and the Galloper light
ship. Many disasters occurred in the
last few months in this neighborhood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
LIGHTSHIP ToRPEDoED.
Was Located at the Mouth of Thames
River.

London, March 23.-The Galloper light
ship at the mouth Of the Thames has
been torpedoed and sunk, according to a
Lloyds report.
The Dutch steamer Amstelland. from
Buenos Aires for Amsterdam. reports
according TO a Reuter- dispatch from
Ymuiden. that she set her course for the
Galloper lightship, but found on the
spot only q mast above the surface OF
the sea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
BURLINGTON COMMISSIONERS
And Also for Colchester and Shelburne
Named.

Burlington, March 23.-License COM
missioners were appointed to-day, as fol-
lows; Colchester, George T. Graves,
Charles H~Shipman and H. G. Hathorn;
Burlington, c. A. Barber, ]. M. Clarke
and J. H. Middebrook; Shelburne,
George Palmer, Horace f. Saxton and
T. B. Webster.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
NO ADVANCE BY RUSSIANS
According to the German Official State
ment,

Berlin, via London, March 23.-The
Russians in spite Of their great offensive
on the eastern front, have made no ad.
vance. says the official statement given
out to-day by German army headquar
ters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23

The GaIloper lightship was one Of four
vessels marking the limits Of the fa-
nous Goodwin sands. &C the entrance to
the strait of Dover in the North sea and
"a few miles from the Eentish coast of
England. The other liehtshiP- are the
North Goodwin, the East Goodwin and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
FRENCH BARK SUNK.
Twenty Three Members of the Crew
Picked Up.

London, March 23.- -Lloyd'e reports the
French bark Bougainville has been sunk.
Twenty three members of the crew were
picked up.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
BOSTON CLUBS
FEATURE WEEK
Work Is Big Factor In Pen
nant Race In Both
Leagues
BY 4. c. HAMILTON.

tSton Correspondent tinted PreSSD
NEW YORK. Aug 26.-The phc-
nomenal work of the two Boston
clubs in the American and National
leagues this week. stands out as TIN"
prominent feature in the two big
pennant races.
In the American league the Red
Sox. worlds champions. played Aya
games, winning four and losing only
one, In the National league tn"
Braves. aided by some wonderful
pitching, won all Of the five games
they played. These figures include
games OF last Sunday. All Ameri
can league teams were IN the east
last Sunday, 50 figures for that cir
cult begin with Mondays contests.
The Browns. by winning -four
games and losing two, worked their
way into a tie for second place. The
Browns have been on the road all
the time this weel, and their rec
ord. therefore, is even more remark.
able. Next week they VIII Doe az
grips with the Red SoX in what
probably viii be the crucial series
OF The campaign.
The Red Sox show no signs of
cracking, Their pitchers have held
opposing teams 10 FIVE runs for tn
week and have Gished ont only 50
hits in the FIVE games played The
wonderful PITCHING stan OF the Car
rigan team Is beginning TO work H.
top-notCh form.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Jennings viii Send James
Or Mitchell After Final
Either One Is Due To
Work Against Mays
This Afternoon

BOSTON. Aug. 2G-WIth the
series one and one now, unG de.
taots pennant chances rising slow.
ly. James or Mitchell Will be
Hughies selection TO annex the final
round with the Red SoX TINS amer.
noon. Mays will probably DO the
mound work for the Bostouians.
The magnificent hurting OF George
Dauss is practically all that kept
Detroit in the race. for II II had lost
Fridays contest il would have been
eight games behind the leaders and
In NTH place Eyes OF the entire
league have been on the Detroit
Boston series and tho game this AZ.
ternoon will probably draw The
greatest attention.
The Tigers appeared in their old
form. fielding and smashing the pill
al the right moments. Dauss allow.
ed but four hits, while his team
mates got l. blows II was one OF
the best games DaUss has twirled
A base on balls issued az the
wrong time Is all that prevented
George from getting q ,hutout Vic.
tory was gained. also. through
George batting The change came
in the seventh after Boston had
scored with the aid OF a base on
balls. Here IIeilman iited a Texas
Lacquer 20 riEht and Dauss sent thc
ball into the field for two bases.
Heilman scored Burns. tying the
runs. and Dauss sent IN The winning
tally
The game never should have ap.
peared close, as the Juugalcers
pounded Shore until II looked as il
he was about 10 b" Knocked out of
the box only one hit was made OF
Dauss in the first five innings and
Shore. one OF the poorest batters on
Carrigan's stan. got This one You
could have knocked Dauss down
with a lettuce sandwich.
This afternoon little engagement
will be the last Detroit plays here
this season The Ifughicltes have
won three and lost seven. but they
will get another chance AZ the Bean
Vile boys In Detroit in september
The attendance was better Friday.
and big crowd is expected ont TO
see the final contest
Detroit will spend sunday In New
York. where II opens four gam"
series with tho Yanks. Monday
with the conclusion 81 these games
the JunEalecrs VIII return home,
where they will open the Detroit
stay with the White Sox
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
What May Happen
In Scores Today
TRADING STILL
ON FOR "ZIM"

CHICAGO. Aug 26.-Heinie Zim-
norman, Cub third saCker. will prob
ably figure In a thrcc-cornered deal
in which the Cubs, Dodgers and
Giants will participate. The deal
Was being held mp Friday afternoon
pending word from Manager Nc.
Graw. who has conferred with Pres.
idont Wccghman OF the Cubs Nc
Graw asked Weeghman not 20 dis
pose Of Zimmerman until he had a
chance 20 communicate with PRIEST
don't Ebbot's OF tho Dodgers. II Is
believed that Brooklyn will get a
new first bascman ont Of the trade
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Billy Peer Says
KiIbane Go Will
Be Great Battle

Billy Peer. one ~ the promoters
OF the Kilbane-Chanoy bout 10 %
staged at Cedar Point labor Day,
arrived Friday might from. Cleveland,
and is conducting a ticket sale FOR
the match AZ the Hotel s, Clair and
George Mcintosh Billy rays the
fight will be tn greatest feather
weight championship Brittle in the
history OF the ring Both men are
in the beat ~ condition and IN"
bout promises 10 draw record
crowd Peer declare
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Motor Speed Boats To
Make Mile a Minute
On Detroit River

When the high-class power boats
line up for the word in the great
race next Saturday, no matter which
one captures the gold cup one thing
seems certaln-the record FOR speed
attained In this annual event OF the
American Power Boat association
will be broken
In the IA yearly contests for the
coveted trophy. sos miles per hour
is the fastest clip the speed craft
have reached. Standard was the
winner when the event was run
off for the first time in June, 1904,
and she created something OF sen
sation by setting up the mark Of
236 miles. Ten years later Baby
Speed Demon II. annexing the cup,
raised the record for speed up 20
sos miles per hour Miss Detroit,
TO whom Detroiters owe the oppor-
tunity Of seeing the great annual
motor boat classic on their home
waters. in winning the cup and
bringing II TO Detroit in 1915. touch
ed an even so miles per hour at
one point in her triumphant three
day grind.
Miss Detroit will, OF course, be q
big factor in the race which start:
Saturday, and in which she will en-
deavor to do her part in keeping
the gold cup in this locality. Muci
is expected of her by her sponsors
much more even that last year. wher
she made all the eastern cracks ST
up and take notice. This confidence
that she will shatter all the old rec
ords is due to the fact that she ha!
been greatly improved since 1915
a thorough overhauling, many mi
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
MATTY TO HURL
AGAINST MORDECAI
ON LABOR DAY

CHICAGO, Aug 90 Christy
Mathcwsou versus MOrdecai
Brown will Be the Labor day Of
fering at the Cub baseball park.
according 20 an announcement to
day at cub headquarters Word
has already been received from
Matty that he was willing TO
fling against his old rival II
the program goes through it will
he the first time I'm years that
the two former star slabmen
have FLASHED.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Irish Relief Pug
Card DraWs Big
CroWd at Armory

Sammy Taylor had it on Jerry
Dalton in the main lOround bout
staged in the Detroit armory. Friday
night among other excellent
matches, for the benefit of the Irish
relief fund
A big crowd turned out. and the
satisfactory showing of the clean
mills and fast going was RESPONSE
he for rumors that boxing might
again come back" TO Detroit
jimmy Brady had tough time
with Willie Doyle. but finally got
away with him. Paul Mathea shad
ed Sammy Krause Matt Brock, OF
Cleveland. and Jimmy Biff, OF De
troit drew much applause for their
three fast rounds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
KNOCKOUT BROWN
BOOKED FOR GO
WITH LES DARCY

CHICAGO, Aug Is Knockout
Brown. Chicago Greek. viii be given
a trip to Australia and bout with
Les Darcy Australian champion
Eddie McGoortv and Jimmy Clahby,
II he comes out victorious in his
battle with Battling Leyinsky at
East Chicago, Labor day.
Tom Andrews. Of Milwaukee,
American agent for Snowy Baker,
Australian fight promoter. made the
offer 20 Brown today. Brown said
hc would accept tho offer II he won.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Wien1ann and
Pat Smith Are
Now Eligible

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Aug 26-Ac-
cord!ng 10 the best OF authority
"Wally" Niemann and Pat" Smith.
Mchigan's two football stars whose
eligibility for playing this fall was
in doubt. and who were forced 10 at
tend summer school to make up the
necessary credits, have passed their
work satisfactorily and will be on
hand when YOst marshalls his
forces next month. To say that this
sends Mlchigan's stock booming
would be putting II mildly.
No official action has been taken
as yet in declaring the men eligible
for the team, but Niemann passed
his work, and all he needed was a
few units which he secured by sue
cessful work. Smith was in a poor
er condition and was forced TO at
tain extra high grades in order "a
get back on the team. His record
shows one "A" and three BIS" a
most excellent showing and fan
above what he needed 10 get back
The understanding Smith had with
the eligibility board was that such
marks would make him eligible.
Niemann and Smith are sorely
needed this fall. since both are won
derful players, and two of the few
veterans Yost will have on hand
Niemann plays center and Smith
fullback. The fans we'll remember
how last fall this duo with "Mauly'
helping, formed the nucleus of the
attack and the backbone for the de
Tense OF the Wolverine eleven. with
the experience of 1916 and the added
weight and fight they both have
Smith and Niemann are going Il
prove a big help TO the Michigan
eleven this fall
American League bntters have
taken n straw vote or Babe Ruth
- au,oug Ieff-hnndara The,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
MRS. F. G. LET'S is
NEW GOLF CHAMP

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Aug. &c
Mrs. Fred c. Let's, Jr, OF Cincin-
natl won tho women's western golf
championship. Friday afternoon.
beating Miss Laura Il. Kaiser, OF
Flossmoor. Chicago. 3 up and | to
play, in The finals al the Kent Coun.
try club