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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
REVENUE BILL PASSED.
Was Put Through the House by Vote cf
240 to 140.

Washington, ID. C., July 1.-THE ad-
mlnistratlon's omnibus revenue bill. ere.
stlng tariff commission, imposing a
protective tariff on dyestufFs, repeating
present taxes and providing for new
taxes on incomes, inheritances and war
munitions profits passed the House late
yesterday by vote OF 240 to l40.
During the closing hours OF debate sew.
eral amendments, providing for elimina-
tion OF the bankers tax and modifying
the tariff commission section, were
adopted over the opposition Of Demo-
cratic leaders. On the fina roll call the
Democrats voted solidly for the bill and
were joined by "a Republicans, five Pro-
gressive Republicans, one Independent
and one Socialist.
The amendments adopted cut the sal
aries of members of the tariff commits.
sion from $4,000 to 81 500 annually;
struck out the provision under which no
member or former member of Congress
could serve on the commission; and pro
vided single appropriation OF 100000
to pay expenses of the commission the
first year instead of the bills stipulation
of continuing annual appropriation OF
that amount The entire section levy
ing tax of one dollar for each 81 900 of
capital surplus and undivided profits
held by bankers was stricken out.
Many amendments proposed BY the
ways and means committee also were
adopted including one under which Gig
arctic manufacturers must pay special
tax of three cents on every 10000 cigar
attes.
The bill which now goes to the Senate
Increases the surtax on incomes, rang
ng from an additional one per cent on
Incomes between $4,000 and $4,000 10 !
10 per cent additional on those above |
;5oo.000 and taxes transfers of estates !
'alued at $4,000 or more and net profits I
# war munitions manufactures, with ali
of those having less than ten
Yer cent profit.
The new taxes are expected to yield
l97 100000 annually.
The tariff commission would be COM
,osed of five members, no more than
hree. to be OF the same political party
nd would have broad powers of inves-
igat ton. The bill also carries an anti
umping provision to protect American
roducers from unfair foreign trade prac-
ices
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
TRIED TO ATTACK LAWYER.
Prisoner 0rpet Was Enraged at Attor-
neys Denunciation.

Waukegan, ILL.,, July ll.-Will H. Or
pet, charged with the death OF Miss Mar
ian Lambert, yesterday afternoon broke
through the restraint he has put on him,
self since he was placed on trial two
months ago for the murder of his school.
day sweetheart. Stung to fury by the
closing arguments of Assistant State At.
torney Eugene NJ. Runyard, who de
nounced him as condemned youth with
the brand of Cain upon his brow, and
painted in lurid colors to the jury the
story of Helms woods tragedy. Orpet
attempted to attack the prosecutor ply
sically.
1t was just after court had taken a
recess. As the prosecutor paused in the
lengthy argument Orpet lunged from his
chair between his mother and Mrs. Ed
win Taylor, his former boarding house
in Madison, and attempted to
reach Runyard
Only the quick action of the two wom-
en- prevented him from doing so. Cling
ing to his arms, they forced him back in
his seat and held him. The aged mother
soothingly until his anger sub
sided.
Runyard appeared unconcerned over
the incident. which threw the crowded
into a panic. Orpet, accom-
panied by bailiff, stslked into the wit
ness room adjoining the courtroom and
gave vent to his feelings.
THE d liar" he said "Do you
hear what he is telling about me? Lies,
al lies. ! wish | could have got to him
when | started
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
RUSSIANS CROSSING sToKHoD.
Are Closely Pressing the Teutons, Says
Petrograd Report.

Petrograd, via London. July 1.-THE
Russian forces advancing in Volhynia to-
wards Kovel are crossing the river Stok
hod at various points, closely pressing
the Teutonic forces opposite them, says
yesterdays war office statement.
The passage of the river is being ac-
complished under serious difficulties. The
official communication says that the
crossings OF the river have in most cases
been destroyed by the opposing armies.
Throughout the whole, on both sides
of the front, aviators made numerous
flights. In the region of the Choubinsky
canal east OF the confluence OF the Me
men and the Beresini, our artillery
brought down German aeroplane. The
pilot and the mechanic were made pris-
oners. A group OF at least 10 aeroplanes
attacked Molodechno and dropped 40
bombs which set the hay depot on fire,
Near the villages OF Svidniki Starry
Mossor and Novy Mossor. on the left
bank of the Stokhod, lively fighting is
progressing We took German prisoners
at these points.
The total number Of prisoners taken
by General Kaledines from July 4 to
July s is 34l officers, 9l45 unwounded
soldiers. He also captured 10 pieces OF
artillery, 43 machine guns, l6 bomb
throwers, 1880 rifles, 80 limbers and de
pots of engineering materials. These fig
ures must be added 10 those given in the
of July 8. which included
300 officers, 10000 men and IS pieces of |
artillery.
"Ont the Galician front there was |
intense artillery action on
both banks OF the Dniester. In the !
Dyina sector the enemy undertook an
offensive southeast OF Lake Sventen but |
vas repulsed and thrown back into his
renches.
East of Baranovichi, in the region Of I
he village of Odochawschi, the Germans
aunched counter attack which broke
iown under our artillery and infantry
ire.
I'm the Baltic one Of our submarines,
n the course of its usual cruise, sank
arge German steamer loaded with iron
IRE in the Gulf of Bothnia.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
HILLEGAS is HOPEFUL
OF Getting Results in His Educational
Work in Vermont.

Burlington, July ll.-Stste Commits
sioner of Education Milo B. Hillegas in
troduced himself to the union superin-
tendents OF schools as body practically
for the first time yesterday afternoon
when the superintendents held their
opening meeting of the week in the VIII
liams Science hall at the university. The
commissioner told his hearers that his
policy would be not to disturb or tear
down, but continue in much the same
path as his predecessors.
The chief problem he and they had to
face, said he. had to do with supervision
New buildings or improved buildings
arose when supervision first began. and
now the students themselves must be the
object of improvement. He said he was
hopeful of results.
The commissioner suggested that srith-
metie and spelling be chosen as the chief
subjects before this years conference.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
SENDING MEXICAN
SOLDIERS HOME
Military Commander of Sonora Thinks
They Will Be More Needed There
To Till the Soil.

Douglas, Ariz., July lin state
ment issued to the Associated Press last
night General P. Elias Gales, military
commander of Sonora, said:
"Advices I received to-day from Mex
leo City were SO satisfactory and made
me feel so sure there can be no break
between Mexico and the United States
that | have ordered the demoblization
of my troops now in the border districts
and their discharge from the national
service and ordered the re-opening OF all
public offices along the border.
81 have also extended an invitation
70 foreigners to return to Sonora and
will protect them and their property
"All of the volunteers who took UP
arms for their country have been ordered
to their home TO plant their fields and
aid the government in bringing about
a return Of normal conditions
The railroads of Sonora will reopen
for public traffic immedia 'ely. l have
ordered the bulk of my troops to pro-
ceed TO the Yaqui river to take up the
Indian campaign once more in order
that life and property of Mexicans and
foreigners might be safe
Each of my subordinate commanders
has been instructed to punish any one.
soldier or civilian, who does not exteLa
every courtesy to foreigners"
The managers of several of the large
mining properties in Sonora had con
ferences with General Gales yesterday
by his request and personally received
the invitation of the Mexican govern
ment to return to work with their for
egn employees,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
FOUND BODY IN RIVER.
Evidently 1t Had Been in Water for
Some Time.

Brattleboro. July ll.-Chief of Police
George Wilson was notified about 5
o'clock last night that the body of a
drowned man was floating in the Con-
necticut river about Is feet from the
shore about half mile south OF this
village
Chief Wilson with the aid of motor
boat moved the body nearer the shore
and anchored it to a log. He was un
able to recognize the dead man and
thought that he might have been in the
water for a week or more, He was
medium sized man with working clothes
and pair OF khaki trousers.
Chief Wilson notified the board of Sc
lectmen OF Brattleboro, who immediate
ly telephoned to w T. Fay, one OF the
selectmen of Hinsdale. \, H., as the body
was considered by the local officers to be
in that town
The medical examiner of Hinsdale was
at Keene so that he did not get to Brat
tleboro until a late hour last evening
to take the body from the river
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
CONFERENCES HELD.
But No Arrangements Made for Mexican
Parleys.

Washington, D. c.. July ll.-Eliseo Ar
redondo, ambassador designate of the
Mexican de facto government, conferred
yesterday with Acting Secretary Of State
Polk, but did not make any suggestions
regarding the prospective negotiations
for the settlement of differences between
the United States and Mexico. Mr. Ar
redondo said he had not vet received in
structions from Mexico City
Henry P. Fletcher ambassador to Mex
leo, was in the state department when
Mr. Arredondo called and was presented
to the Mexican envoy for the first time
by Mr. Polk The three officials dis
cussed Mexican affairs in general.
Major Douglas Macarthur, the mill
tary censor, issued the following official
denial of food shortage among militia
"The attention of the war department.
has been called to several articles ap-
pearing in newspapers claiming that the
militia troops are not being properly ra
toned
Although no. other official complaint
TO this effect has been received the war
department has investigated three al
legged instances and can report them alb
soutelv unfounded Everywhere the
troops are being exeellently cared for and
the men themselves have no complaints
TO make. Such rumors uniustifiablv
alarm the parents and relatives of the
and act as a deterrent upon
recruiting"
War department officials said vester-
lay they had received no formal applica-
ion from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt for
uthoritv to raise a division of volunteer
roops for service in the event of war
With MeNico
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
SIX ATTACKS WON.
Germans Finally Entered Trones Wood,
the British Admit.

London, July 1l.-After the sixth des-
perate attack yesterday afternoon the
Germans succeeded in entering Trones
wood, according to the British official
statement last night. This was at the
expense of very heavy casualties, the
statement adds, and the fighting in the
wood continues.
The British troops, however, made
some gains in the neighborhood of OWL
lers and La Boisselle, and in particu-
lsrly powerful attack on the German po-
sitions in the Mametz wood succeeded IN
winning some ground.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
SIX PRoGREssIvEs NAMED
On the Campaign Committee of Republi.
can National Committee

New York, July 1.-THE roster Of the
campaign committee OF the Republican
national committee was announced late
yesterday. The campaign committee is
composed of the Republican executive
committee and six Progressives.
The members OF the campaign COM
mittee are as follows:
John T. Adams. Iowa, Republican; Ev-
erett Colby, New Jersey, Progressive ;
VIM. II. Crocker, California, Republican ;
Y: W. Estabrook. New Hampshire, Re-
publican; James r. Garfield, Ohio, Pro-
gressive; James A. Hepenway, Indiana,
Republican; A. r. Hert, Kentucky, Re-
publican; r. b. Howell, Nebraska, Re
publican; Harold L. Ickes, Illinois, Pro-
gressive; Alvah H. Martin, Virginia, Re-
publican; Herbert Parsons, New York,
Republican; George W. Perkins, New
York, Progressive; S. A. Perkins,
Washington, Republican; Chester II.
Rowell, California, Progressive; Oscar S.
Straus, New York, Progressive; Charles
b. Warren, Michigan, Republican, and
Ralph f. Williams. Oregon, Republican.
James B. Reynolds of Washington, D.
c. was named as secretary. Mr., Rey
nolds is also secretary of the national
committee.
No announcement was made as to who
will be chosen as treasurer. Neither was
a date set for formal notification TO Mr.
Hughes of his nomination. 1t was
learned, however, that the time probably
will be July 81 and the place Carnegie
hail. New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
GERMAN GAIN
NEAR FLEURY
TEMPORARY
Attack Launched at Four O'clock This
Morning Carried Germans Into Ad-
vanced French Trenches from
Which They Were Imme-
diately Elected.

Paris, July 1.-THE situation re-
manned the same on the Somme front
last night The war Office statement to-
day says it has been ascertained that
south of the Somme the French in the
last two days have taken more than 1900
prisoners.
On the Verdun front the Germans
launched an attack at 4 o'clock this
morning on the French positions from
Fleury to a point east of Chencis. They
succeeded in penetrating advanced French
trenches at some points but were ex-
PEELED Immediately by counter attacks.
West of the Meuse there was active
artillery fighting in the neighborhood OF
Avocourt and Chattancourt. Northeast
of Veho the Germans exploded four
mines, the craters of which were eventu-
ally occupied by the French.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
EACH ACCUSES THE OTHER
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bailey are Charged
with Sending Obscene Letters.

Burlington, July ll.-There was q
hearing yesterday afternoon before Unit
ed States Commissioner Claude D. Gra-
ton in the cases OF Fred Bailey and his
wife. who were arrested BY Deputy
United States Marshal Thomas Reeves
on the charge of having sent obscene
letters through the mails. The hearing
was continued for ten DAYS Mrs. Bai-
lev was allowed to 20 on her own recos
nizance and Bailey was held. not being
able to furnish surety in the amount q
his bail. which was fixed al 81 000. Each
declares that the other wrote the let
fsrs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
LIGHTNING STARTED DAMAGE.
Set Fire to Building in East Concord
Loss is $500.

st, Johnsbury, July 1.-THE house
owned by Lewis Nichols of East Con-
cord was struck by lightning and burned
to the ground Several electrical storms
at intervals of an hour eliminated in a
severe one at l:l5 Mr.. Nichols, who was
sleeping up stairs. was awakened by a
severe crash to find the supper part of
the house in flames. He gave the alarm
and nearby neighbors made every at
tempt to save the furnishings, but the
fire spread 90 rapidly that little could
he saved The barns and ut-buildings
burned and three adjoining houses caught
fire. but little damage resulted. Mr..
Nichols loss is about So 200.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
VILLA is DIRECTING
If Not Actually Leading the Bandit
Forces in Southern Chihuahua.

FL Psso. Texas, July 1.-THE Mexican
authorities in chihuahua City believe
that Villa Is directing. if not actually
leading. the bandits in their operations
in southern Chihuahua. according to an
American who Is in close touch with af-
fairs and who reached the border to-day.
He said that General Trevino. the Car
rama commander. received official re-
ports that before the clash at Jimines
the Villa forces captured and sacked the
town Of Diaz. several miles north and
cut of the ears Of the ca ptives
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
BRITISH MINIMIZE EFFECTS.
Declare Deutschlsnd's Feat Will Not AT.
feet German Blockade.

London, July 1.-THE morning news.
papers while expressing admiration edi.
torially for the feat of the German sub
marine Deutschland, insist that it can
not have the slightest military impor:
tance nor can it be regarded as a demon
strstion OF the inefectiveness OF the
British blockade.
The Daily News says: The captain
and the crew deserve oonRrs tulstions on
their pluck and luck But all the voyage
proved Is that the thing can Be done and
that has been proved before. As far a.
the war Il concerned il is quite unimPor-
tsut7
The Morning Telegraph SAYS: The
voyage is interesting as su Illustration
81 success with which physical science i
tzlunpa1E. over obstacles tat we're re-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
ITALIAN LINER HELD IN PORT.
The Roma Carries Mounted 90 Millimeter
Gun.

Providence. r. l. July 1.-THE Fabre
line steamship Roma is held in this port
because of a 90 millimeter gun mounted
on her after deck The Roma arrived
from Mediterranean ports late Saturday
and was scheduled to continue her trip
TO New York at nine O'Clock this morn
ing
Collector of the Port Frank z. Fitzim-
mons said that she will not be permit
ted to depart until authority is received
from Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
MONTE CORNO LOST
AND THEN RECLAIMED
Official Statement at Vienna Tells of
Success of Austrian Arms and the
Capture of $50 Italians

Berlin, by wireless, July 1.-The Off
cial Austro Hungarian statement of
Monday reports the continuance of heavy
fighting on the Italian front. Monte Cor
no was captured by the Italians but was
won back by the Austro Hungarians, the
statement says, and $50 Italians were
taken prisoners. The Italians attack in
the sector of Monte Interrotto failed
Austro-H Hungarian aeroplanes again
bombarded the italian military estab.
lishments at Adria.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
DECIDED INCREASE
IN THE EPIDEMIC
During the Past "a Hours Igs New Cases
of Infantile Paralysis Developed in
New York City, and There
Were az Deaths.

New York, July IA decided in
crease in the number of deaths and new
cases in the epidemic of infantile paraly-
sis was reportcd to-day. During the past
"a hours, l95 new cases developed in the
five boroughs of New York City, and
there were 32 deaths
This is an increase Of more than 100
per cent in the number OF deaths from
the plague in the "a hours ending at 10
O'Clock this morning as compared with
the previous days record The deaths
since the outbreak of the scourge number
30. There are at present over | 200
cases of the disease in the greater city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
CAPITALIZED AT 100000.
Essex Storage Electric Co. Files Articles
Of Association

The Essex Storage Electric Co. Inc. Of
:, JohnsbuTy has filed articles Of ssso-
ciation with the secretary Of state. with
capital stock Of s200OO0. The company.
a. the name implies. plans to develop
water power and storage reservoirs IN
Caledonia and Essex counties on the
Moose river and tributaries. and the
subscribers are T. w Chase - passump-
&c. Fred D. Gilman. Harry Il. Carr, Free
man 4. Pierce, Charles q. Bailey, Ell Of
- Johnsbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
INQUIRY STARTED
To Learn if Representative woolley Is
Receiving Pay.

Washington, D. C. July ll.-Repre-
sentative Moore of Pennsylvania Ire
publicanl introduced a resolution yester-
day, inquiring of Secretary McAdoo as
to whether Director Woolley of the mint
bureau has been given leave of absence
to act as publicity director for the Dem
ocrstic national committee and whether
Mr.. Woolley Is TO continue on the gov
srnment payroll during such absence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
VIOLATED FISHING LAWS.
One Man Had Short Trout; Another Had
Night Line.

Middlebury, July ll.-Lloyd Long of
Warren, rural mail carrier arrested
by County Fish and Game Warden
George Chaffee of this village, and War
den H. Murray on charge of having
short trout in his possession, was taken
before Justice of the Peace George Sar-
gent, who fined him S35 and costs,
amounting to s3955 which he arranged
to pay.
County Fish and Game Warden Chaffee
and Warden Floyd Tatro of Addison.
searched houseboat on Lake Champlaiu
belonging to Alexander Blake Saturday
and found night line $50 long, which is
against the law. They arrested Mr..
Blake and took him before Justice of
Peace Millard Barnes who fined him 500
and costs, which he arranged to settle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
PORTLAND WANTS 1T.
Next Convention of the Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine.

Buffalo. y. Y, July ll.-Imperial Po-
tentate j. Putnam Stevens of Lewiston,
Me, arrived here yesterday afternoon
and opened headquarters for the ADD an
nual session of the Imperial Council, No
bles of the Mystic Shrine.
Minneapolis was regarded by many
delegates as the most probable meeting
place for next year. Other cities seek
ing the honor are Atlanta, Portland, Ore,
Portland. Me-. and Atlantic City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
OF Crews Of Four or Five
British Patrol Boats
Sunk
AUSTRIAN CRUISER
DESTROYED THEM
Austrian Admiralty An
nounced the Loss of Them
in Straits of Oranto

Berlin, by wireless, July 1.-THE Aus
trian admiralty announced to-day that
the Austrian cruiser Novare has sunk
four or five British armored patrol boats.
Only nine men from the British vessels
were rescued. The patrol boats were en-
countered near the Strait of oranto, con-
Meeting the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
GERARD TO HAVE REST.
United States Ambassador at Berlin Co.
ing to Denmark.

Berlin via London, July ll.-United
States Ambassador James w Gerard is
planning to leave soon on much needed
vacation, the irst real rest the ambassa-
dor will have had since the beginning of
the war
Ambassador Gerard is unwilling to
leave his post long enough to visit the
United States and will take a rest cure
in Denmark and Scandinavia, Mrs. Ger
ard will probably accompany him.
With the exception of an abortive at.
tempt at vacation last winter, which
ended at the start with skiing accident,
the ambassador has been on duty every
minute since the war cloud appeared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
BREMEN is ON WAY.
Another Submarine Said to Have Left
German Port

Amsterdam, via London. July ll.-An-
other commercial submarine. the Bremen,
panv that built the Deutschland. now in
American port, has already left its hsr-
Dor. according 10 the Berlin Nossisehe
Zeitung.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
Is Told That Negotiations
Need Not Await Lam
sings Return
AMERICAN E : 4CIALS
ANXIOI 80 END IT
They $ Accede to Any.
thing That Assures
Quick Action

Washington, D. c., July ll.--General
Carranzs has been notified that the nego,
tiations for settlement OF the border diff.
iculties need not await the return OF
Secretary OF State Lansing from his va.
cation. Ii is expected that Carranza will
propose formal rather than informal con.
versations between Ambassador Arredon.
do and the state department. American
officials will aceedc to any plan which as
sures quick action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11
WOMAN SENTENCED.
Mrs. Amanda Clary Gets Two Years in
Windsor for Adultery.

st. Alhans. July ll.-Mrs. Amanda
CARY Of Fletcher was arraigned before
Judge y. y. Post in city court Yesterday
charged with adultery. She was found
guilty and sentenced 10 serve from two
to three wears in states prison at Wind
sor. where she VIII probably be taken to-
dav. She vas arrested in Fletcher sun
day by Deputy sheriff {. r. Corse OF
that town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11

London. July 1.-THE British captured
Contamaison last night, the war Office
announced to-day Several lines OF
trenches in the Mametz wood were taken
by the British and heavy fighting con-
tinues in the Trones wood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-11

He has limited number Of friends "
Hes lucky then" In what wav -
He's kept down the number Of fellows
who want 70 sell him stocks. real estate.
and mining propositions to the mini
mum Detroit Free Press.