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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
Eight Buildings in Groton
Caught Fire During
High Wind
G. S. WEIGHS STORE
WAS DESTROYED
Hosmer Bros Stoneshed at
One Time Was
Afire

Groton, May 22.-The quiet of Sunda!
afternoon was broken yesterday by th'
alarm of fire when it was discovered that
the store of George S. Welch at the west
end of the village was on fire. Mr.. Welcf
and family were away and the fire was
first seen by DIR. ]. n. Eastman, whose
house at the lower end of Mill street
faces that of Mr.. Welch on Main street
The alarm was quickly sounded, but such
Roadway had the fire gained that before
half dozen had reached the scene the
flames had broken through the roof.
The building was two and half
story structure with ell and barn con-
neeted The ground floor was used for a
general store, with store room for
grain and feed in the ell. Over the store
was large tenement which Mr.. Welch
occupied. :
From the location of the fire when first
seen it is presumed that IL started from
summer kitchen in the ell, although it
is not definitely known. A large part of
the stock of goods was saved, as was a
part of the household goods but much of
it was considerably damaged by heat
after being taken out One horse was re-
moved from the barn but two pigs were
burned.
The chemical engine and the bucket
brigade did valiant work, not only for
Mr. WeIch but in saving other property.
A strong north wind prevailed and it
seemed at one time that the village was
doomed
The houses of E. D. Kicker, L. s.
Blanchard, f. p. Downs, George Clark,
w. n. Clark and F. NJ Page caught fire,
as did the stoneshed of Hosmer Brothers
across the river. The buildings of Mrs.
A. NJ. Heath on the west side were saved
only by the greatest effort, as they were
within 80 feet of the burning building.
The household goods were all removed
from this house, the windows broken and
the entire front badly scared.
Mr.. Welch came to Groton from Plain
field and purchased the store of $. p.
Welch Sept | OF last year and was con
iucting a prosperous business. His loss
IS partially covered by insurance, but he
IS undecided at present what he viii do.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
5000 ITALIANS AND 25
CANNON WERE SEIZED
Austria Reports Making Great Advance,
Capturing Armentara Ridge and
Occupying Several Villages

Berlin, via wireless, May 22.-Austro-
German troops have carried the peak OF
Armentara ridge. the scene of the heav-
lest fighting in the recently inaugurated
offensive along the southern Tyrol front,
according to an official Austrian report,
May 81. Over 5000 Italians were cap
tured Saturday and possession of several
villages was gained. The Austrians took
25 cannon and eight machine guns. The
Austrians extended the scope of their Of
fensive. attacking the Italians on the La
fraun highlands, where they entered the
first line of the Italian position after
severe fighting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22

ment of the roundup by the military au-
thorities of the participants in the Dublin
uprisings, after the leaders began to sur
render, a number of Sim Feiners escaped
in cofiins, according to report that
has reached here through the Sim Fen
underground railroad" The escapes are
said to have been facilitated by the mo-
mentary relaxation. in the tumult, of the
usual rules concerning death and burial
certificates. The supposed corpse would
be placed in hearse and followed by a
few friends to the burial ground After
the service at the grave the priest would
be called away and engaged in converse
ton, thus giving the grave diggers an
to surround the coffin and
lift up the Corpse" The released man
was able 10 walk TO the secluded end of
the graveyard and thus to liberty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
DEATH OF F. W. HASKETT.
He Had Been Resident of Barre About
IS Years.

Fred ". Haskell passed away at his
home. 81 johnson street. this morning
after long illness Mr.. Haskett. a gran
itecutter BY trade. was stricken in March
l0l4, and while he had alternating pc
RODS Of improvement and depression, his
condition from the outset was considered
serious He is survived by his wife and
one son. Perley FIaskett, of this city.
There are also left two sisters. Mrs.
John Turner OF Barre and Mrs. George
Harvey of Thetford, and four brothers.
Thomas Haskett Of Colorado, Stanley
Haskett. who lives in Colorado. and Al
bert and Henry Haskett Of Norwich.
Mr.. Haskett was born in Inverness. P.
O.. July Ia, 1859, and came to Barre 25
years ago. His marriage 10 Miss Jennie
Turner took place in Montpelier Dee. -,
1894. The deceased was a member OF the
granitecutters' union and adherent OF the
Episcopal church. Funeral arrangements
are not completed. Il is request Of the
family that flowers be omitted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
Selectman Oliver w. y Tin
of Williamstown V !, In
jured in a Ru. Say
HIT UNDr : INNING
OF HC USE IN FALL
He Was on the Way to His
Work as Member of
State Road Patrol

Williamstown, May 22--oliver w.
Martin, seleetman and member of the
state road patrol, was seriously injured
to-day when he was thrown from his
wagon, as his horse ran, and was hurled
against the granite underpinning of u
house. The most serious injuries are to
the head and neck but the outcome of
them cannot be ascertained ut present.
Mr.. Martin was driving from his homo
TO his work on the roads at O'Clock,
and he had not proceeded far when as it
is supposed, some part of the harness
gave way. Either the harness struck the
animals heels or the wagon was forced
onto the horse, which immediately start
ed to run down a slight declivity Tho
runaway was stopped, after short run,
by Clyle Morse
When those who had witnessed the ac-
cident went to the assistance of the pros
trate man they found that he was prob
ably very badly hurt. DIR. A. A. Cross
was summoned and Mr.. Martin was TAX
en- home Later Dir. Cross found that
there was depressed fracture of the
skull on the frontal bone. severe injury
to the ligaments of the neck and multiple
contusions about the face and the body.
1t is too early to determine whether
there are internal injuries. The patient
is in a .semi-comatose condition, into
which he lapsed about two hours after
the accident. At no time was he rem
dered completely unconscious. The out
come of the injuries is in doubt.
Mr. Martin is one of the most pr0mi-
nent citizens of W-illiamstown. being a
native here and for the greater part of
his life resident of the place, having
some years ago from Barre. He
has wife and he is the brother of Judge
Frank J. Martin of Washington county
probate court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
TO REOPEN STAFFORD MINES.
New York Capital to Dig Copper Out of
Vermont Hills.

White River Junction, May 22.-News
has been received from New York City
TO the effect that work viii be resumed
in the copper mines at Strafford and
owned bv the Vermont Copper company.
The mines have been idle for some four
wears and likewise the power plant in the
town Of sharon.
The Vermont Copper company is
financed and controlled by New York
CITY capital and the same interests also
own and control the Sharon dam and
electric power plant The mines are
eight miles 30 the north Of sharon. r.
NJ sumner of sharon is the engineer in
charge of both mines and power plant
and already be is active in getting a
foroe Of ~ men together a. the mines.
The electric power plant a. Sharon is a.
ready in condition O. start. and it is
exp-Jfei that wnrk az the mines VIII b.
gin ~ tie middle 81 the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
500 TROOPS AT NoRTHFTELD.
Mobilization of Vermont National Guard
Was Held Saturday.

Northfield, May 22.-The mobilization
OF the first infantry of the Vermont Ma,
tional Guard by means of automobiles
took place at Northfeld on the parade
grounds Of Norwich university Saturday
in the face of threatening weather and
preceded by several days of rain which
had made many of the roads unsuited
to heavy car traffic.
Eleven of the l2 companies OF the in.
!antry were represented, Co. | of Brat.
tleboro being the only Organization not
participating. Co. A of Rutland, ID of
st. Johnsbury f of Bellows Falls, f of
Northfeld, G of Winooski, II of Montpel.
ier and L of Newport had large repre-
sentations, averaging more than As to the
company. There were about 500 of the
infantrymen all told. A large number of
the business men of Rutland. Newport,
Montpelier, ST. Johnsbury, Bellows Falls
and Northfield were present.
The first squadron OF cavalry were the
hosts and entertained the many guests
with feats of horsemanship, exhibition
drills and manruvres, cavalry and infan-
try tactics.
The infantry and the business men ac-
companying them were not the only Wis
itors. Many machine loads of interested
people came from various parts of the
state, and it is estimated that $500 peo-
pie were interested observers of the en-
tertainment program.
The corps of cadets. first squadron of
cavalry, received many words of praise
from competent judges who did not hesi
tate to favorably compare their work
with that of regular troops.
Governor Gates was met at the train
with mounted escort and escorted to
the home of Colonel Reeves. whose guest
he was during his visit to the university
The mobilization was considered de-
served success by those having it in
charge. Many practical lessons were
learned in connection with loading, road
spacing, running time, etc. saying nothing
about the more intimate relations estab-
ished between the business and profes- !
sional men and citizen soldiery. 1t is |
ilso believed the concerted and co-opera-
tive effort of so many prominent citi-
zens in accomplishing specific result |
will operate to the great advantage of |
,ther efforts which may later be taken
up and which are not necessarily mill
AIRY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
WOMAN PUT UP FIGHT.
When Captured After Flight from House
of Correction.

Rutland, May 22.-Two women prison
alarm of the escape OF third woman
prisoner yesterday morning and then as.
sisted the officers of the institution in
recapturing Miss Tobie Goldstein, with
whom the prison officials have had con.
siderable trouble. Miss Goldstein did not
submit to being retaken without fight
and Superintendent NJ. H. Boukes and
Assistant Superintendent p. G. Whit
comb were forced to lift her bodily into
wagon. She viii be punished for her
attempt at escape.
On pleasant Sundays the women in
mates are allowed to sit on the lawn out
side their quarters following chapel and
also in the afternoon in the summer.
Yesterday morning about 1890 o'clock,
following the usual morning services, the
prisoners were outside, where they had
been for about 10 minutes. Miss Gold
stein, without any warning, left her seat
on a bench and without many outside
wraps started for the edge of the hill
leading to State street The two women
prisoners rushed to the Office and gave
the alarm, and then directed the officers
in the direction taken by the woman.
She was finally captured near the corner
Of State and Baxter streets.
She has given the officers more or less
trouble for some time frequently, refus-
ing to obey orders without some persua-
sion and she seems to be in an unruly
mood all the time.
Miss Goldstein is about 20 years old
md was sentenced to the state institu-
Jon from Burlington for from 10 TO Ia
months for street-walking, having been
lrrested the first of the year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
WILLIAM MEARS, JR.,
SHOT IN SHOULDER
Former Barre Young Man Victim OF Man
at Haverhill, Mass, and Is IN
Hospital There.

Reports received here Sunday from
William Mears, jr., grandson OF William
Mears of South Main street, who was
shot in HaverhiIl, Mass, Saturday fore
noon, stated that the young man was
resting comfortably in hospital, with
er he was removed soon after the shoot
ing. The first information OF the afiair
came to Barre over the telephone Satur-
day afternoon, when Deputy Sheriff H. >.
| Slayton was advised of it. Efforts TO
obtain more details were not wholly sue
cessfu, but it was stated that Mears was
hurried to the hospital after bullet had
penetrated the root of one of his lungs.
Mr.. Mears is well known in Barre,
where he lived until a few years ago,
when he moved with his parents to Ha-
verhill
The following account of the shooting
appeared in Boston Sunday newspaper:
"Haverhill, May 20.-Demetris Seme-
gen, packer in a shoe factory to-day shot
and fatally wounded his wife, and then,
after running two miles, fired bullet
into the body of William Mears of No.
200 Boardman street, of whom he was
jealous, according to the police.
"The man and woman were taken to
the Gale hospital, where Mrs. Semegen
was said to be dying. Mears was badly
wounded, the bullet entering his shoulder
and passing out through his back.
"The shooting of the woman took place
in the Semegen home in Varnum street,
following quarrel between husband and
wife. Semegen is said to have objected
to the attentions which he claimed his
wife was receiving from Mears, whom
he assaulted for the same reason some
time ago.
Suddenly Semegen drew revolver
and fired at his wife, the bullet entering
her body in the abdomen. She turned
and ran down stairs, and her husband
again fred The second shot entered the
womans left lung, but she managed to
make her way into the home of neigh
Dor, on the first floor of the house. The
door was locked in Semegen's face, as he
dashed out of his own home in pursuit.
"Revolver in hand, Semegen ran two
miles to the Riverside section of the city.
Here he proceeded down Boardman street,
turning in at No. 200 where the Mears
home is located. William Mears, who is
q years old, was kneeling on the ground,
repairing an automobile tire. Without a
word, Semegen rushed up to him, placed
the muzzle of his revolver against the |
others shoulder, and fired.
"The victims father, F. w. Mears, who |
is a milk dealer, and Caleb Allen, who |
we're talking some distance away, rushed |
up on hearing the shot and overpowered |
Semaoap patrolman Dennis KeIIeher ar /
rived within short time and took Seme-
gen to the police station, where he was
ocked up"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
TOWN WIPED OUT.
Tornado Killed and Injured So People at
Kemp City, Oklahoma.

Denison, Tex, May 22-Nine persons
were killed and 3s injured and Kemp
City, Okla, eight miles east of Denison
was wiped off the map by a tornado
which Saturday night swept path three,
quarters of mile wide and five miles
long in the Kemp City section.
Only three small dwellings remain
standing in Kemp City.
Twelve business houses, a two,story
hotel and 90 residences were demolished
in Kemp City. This is the second time
in recent years that the little town OF
800 inhabitants has been visited by a
tornado Merchants said that the town
probably would not be rebuilt.
Eight we're killed in the town while the
other victim, child, was killed in the
collapse Of its fathers home just across
the Red river in Texas.
The dead:
Mr. and Mrs. f. u. Cox.
DR.. and Mrs. William Brinson.
Cnaney Battle, cashier OF the Bank of
Kansas.
NJ. f. Thomas, postmaster.
Artile Pleasant
Mrs M. J. Hively.
Six yearold daughter Of Or. ]. J. Nc
Cullough.
OF the IS persons injured, SO are resi-
dents OF Kemp City. Most of those in
jured were caught in the collapse of
buildings while trying to reach storm
cellars shortly after the storm broke at
9:23 p. M, Saturday.
The bodies OF the dead in several in
stances were found hundreds of yards
from where their houses had stood
The two-year-old child OF DIR. and Mrs.
Brinson, who were killed, was hurled
500 feet with flying debris, but the child
suffered only minor injuries.
After the storm passed emergency
treatment was given the injured in dark
ness with rain falling in torrents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
aFIeHTINe PARsoNr DEAD.
Rev. Edward Anderson Was Associated
with John Brown.

Quincy. Mas. May 22-Rev. Edward
Anderson. known in Grand Army Of the
Republic circles a. The Fighting Par.
son died last night At the scc Of -
years He was an associate of John
Brown. and az the outbreak Of the Civil
var enlisted as q private rising % the
rank of colonel Later he vas pastor II
q church In jamestown. y. Y. IN lss7
Be was chaplain chief Of the g. A. r.
and held a similar position ID the Loyal
Legion Of New York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
RUSSIANS JOIN
BRITISH ON TIGRIS
AFTER BOLD RIDE
Prospective Junction of the Two Armies
Will Make Serious Outlook for the
Turks in Bagdad.

London, May ga force of Russian
cavalry has joined the British army OF
the Tigris in Mesopotamis. An officia
communication issued last night concern
ing the situation along the Tigris fol
lows:
General Lake reports that on the 10th
the enemy vacated the Bethacassa sd.
vsnced position on the right bank of the
1igris. General Gorringe following UP
the enemy attacked and carried the Du-
pailam redoubt. The enemy is still hold.
ing the Sannayyat position on the left
bank of the river.
"A force of Russian cavalry has Joined
General Gorringe after a bold and adven-
turous ride"
The first news of the operations on the
Tieris since the fall OF kut FL Amara
sent yesterday by Lieut.. Gen. Sir Percy
Lake. commander Of the British forces
in Mesopotamia. although il shows that
the Turks are still holding the Sannay-
vat position on the left bank Of the Ii
girls, where the British check made il i'm.
possible to carry out the relief Of Gen.
Townshend, brings the astonishing intel
ligence that a body of Russian cavalry
has succeeded in joining Gen. Gorringe's
forces.
How this important junction was ef-
fected is still unknown and the story
win be awaited with intense interest.
The supposition is that this detachment
came from the Russian army which is
threatening Khanikan, but il still re-
mains = puzzle where and how the Rus
SLAMS succeeded in crossing the river.
Their sudden appearance with General
Gorringe has also raised the question
whether the Russians have already cut
the Bsgaad railway az Mosul.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
BATTLE OF VERDUN
ON FOURTH MONTH

Paris, May 22. - The Verdun
battle, the longest and most bit
terly fought individual struggle,
enters upon its fourth month to.
day. The Germans are still ham
mering Dead Mans hill. where the
bloodest fighting of the conflict
has taken place. Clinging desper.
ately to the trenches captured, the
Teutons have hurled their 10000
men, backed by 60 batteries, for
ward along the seven-mile front
from Avoeourt wood to the Meuse,
in an effort to seize the summit.
The Germans succeeded in gain
ing a footing in the French first
line at severe loss, but, Judging
from past experience, it will not
be difficult for the French to dis
lodge them before the Germans fol-
low up their advantage. That the
Germans must continue the on
slaught or abandon the idea of
taking Verdun seems obvious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
INFANTS BODY IN SACK.
Taken Out of Millpond at Middlebury-
Autopsy Performed.

Middlebury, May 22.-The body of a
fully developed female infant was found
in bran sack in the water at the Green
Mountain Pulp company's mill here yes
terday by Clarence Taylor, foreman, and
George Sears, mill hand. States At
torney Allen R. Sturtevant was notified
and accompanied by Deputy Sheriff No
BILE j. Sanford and DR.. Stanton 5. Eddy,
took charge of the case. The body was
taken TO the undertaking establishment
of A. J. Blackmer, and later to Burling-
ton, where an autopsy will be performed
by the state laboratory. 1t is thought
that the body had been in the water two
or three DAYS. but decomposition had not
set in. The body was garbed only in
red dress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
10-YEAR TERM
FOR JERRY LYNCH
Official Confirmation Made To-day of Re
ported Sentence of the American
Charged with Completely in
Irish Revolt.

London, May 22.--Official confirmation
was obtained to-day of the reported sen
tence of 10 years in prison given Jere-
miah c. Lynch, the American charged
with participating in the Irish rebellion
Lynch was originally sentenced to
death, but the British authorities com.
muted the sentence to imprisonment aft
er consideration of requests from the
state department at Washington that the
man be not executed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
FOUR KILLED; -FOUR SCRATCHED.
When Train Wrecked Automobile Near
Newoomstertown Ohio.

Newcomstertovn o. May e2.-Four
persons were killed yesterday when a
psssencer train wrecked an automobile
driven by Prank Wilson at q crossing
two miles west Of here. The dead.
Mrs Wilson. wife of the driver.
Pauline Wiisru. a daughter.
Mrs r. p Pmdy and her 5sughter.
Lorraine Purdv.
Wilson wss thrown - feet and serious
lv injured. Four others in the machine
escspo3 uith scratches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
STRENGTHENING BAGDAD.
German and Austrian Troops Being TAX
en- There.

London, May 22.-"Four thousand Ger
man troops are expected at Bagdad in
June" says the Times Bucharest cor
respondent. Twelve thousand Austri-
ans already are there. The Turks are
weakening the defense of Constantinople,
sending all possible reinforcements to
Asia Minor and concentrating large force
at Marash, three days march northeast
of Alexandretta ton the Mediterranean
in northern SYRIA where they fear on
attempted landing by entente allies"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
ROOSEVELT HEADQUARTERS.
Opened in New York City to Work fol
His Nomination.

New York, May PA committee of
Republicans headed by George Won l..
Meyer has opened headquarters here, il
was announced last night, to conduct a
campaign for the nomination Of Theodore
Roosevelt for president
The committee will be enlarged and
viii extend its activities 70 every state in
order to bring together all elements in
the party for united action saws a
statement issued by the committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
Hostile Mexican Movements
Near Col. Sibley's Troops
Are Reported
NO CONFIRMATION
HEARD OFFICIALLY
Endangered Soldiers Said
to Be South of Bo-
quillas

San Antonio, Texas, May 22.-Some
anxiety is felt over the situation of the
American troops south of Boquillas al
though no official reports indicating hos
tile movements Of any band near Colonel
Sibley's two troops of cavalry have been
received. If it is established that the
punitive column is in danger force of
the sixth cavalry, which has just arrived,
will probably be used as reinforcement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
FOUGHT FIVE AERoPLANES.
Then Georges Boillot Died with Bullet
Through Heart.

Paris May 22.-Georges Boillot, auto
mobile racer and aeronaut. has been
killed in fight with five German aero
planes. He succeeded in bringing down
one of the German machines before
bullet pierced his heart.
NJ. Boillot served earlier in the war as
chauffeur for General Joffre. He won the
grand prize of the Automobile club of
France in 1912 and 1918.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
SUBMARINES BUSY IN BALTIC.
Russian Vessels are Destroying German
Shipping.

London, May 22.--Russian submarines
continue to harass German shipping in
the Baltic. The German steamship Worms
is believed to be the latest victim. The
Swedish steamship Rosalind is reported
to have struck a mine near Stockholm
last night and was sunk. The crew was
saved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-22
TRIBESMEN DEFEAT
BRITISH FORCES
Turkish Advices State That Darfur Reb-
els in Anglo-Egyptian Soudan Con-
quered Troops Sent Against
Them.

Berlin, via wireless, May 22.--Constan-
tinople adyices report the defeat of the
British forces in battle with rebellious
tribesmen in the province of Darfur in
Anglo Egyptian Soudan. 1t is said the
British sent two transports with Eng
lish and Hindu troops to Port Sudan on
the Red sea, whence they advanced TO at
tack and were defeated.