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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
FORMER pREcEPTREss GREETED.
Miss Eliza c. Isham Guest at Goddard
Reception

| Miss Eliza C. Isham whose services as
1 preceptress at Goddard seminary extend
ed over a period of IL years, from 1895
10 1919, was given a welcome reception
at the institution Friday afternoon. when
students, present members OF the faculty
and alumni assembled in the school par
loTs. Miss lsham, who is a member OF
the Burlington high school faculty, is a
guest of Prin. O, X Hollister and Mrs.
Hollister at their home on Merchant
street Her visit to the seminary was
made the occasion for reopening the
school parlors, which have been refur-
nished entirely in the past few weeks.
From o'clock until friends OF the
former preceptress were given an oppor-
tunity to greet her. In the receiving line
with Miss lSham were Principal and Mrs
Hollister, Miss Agnes Stafford, the present
preceptress. and Noah V. Barker, also of
the faculty. A number OF young women
students, who acted as ushers while the
reception was in progress, later assisted
in serving dainty refreshments Of sherbet
and waters. The service was in charge
OF Mrs. F. VI. Lynde, a member of the
class of lsSS. and Mrs. George Kent. class
of 1898. A charming bouquet Of ionquils
adorned the refreshment able. while
calla lilies were used effectively in the
reception room arrangement. During the
reception the seminary orchestra, in the
lower hall OF the administration building,
played overtures.
Since the plan to refurnish the school
parlors was first entertained much has
been achieved in the way of beautifying
the rooms that have been used at the
seminary for reception purposes through
many years Oak floors have been laid.
Steel ceilings replace the paper formerly
in evidence and new Lyon Persian rugs
have been laid. An indirect lighting sys
tenn has been added and complete set !
Of mission furniture, finished mission
style in fumed oak, to harmonic with 1
the interior arrangement. has been in 4
stalled. In short the parlors have been /
so thoroughly transformed that they will 4
be scarcely recognized by graduates re-
turning at commencement time.
Proceeds of "seven-cent fair" given
Dv the students in the autumn of 1915
and the accumulation of the Goddard
Record fund. aggregating together 500,
nave made it possible for the school au-
horities to refurnish the parlors in a
manner that entirely BELTS the uses to
which they are put with growing fire.
luency
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
FEARED ATTEMPT
TO RESCUE SPY
Schiller Was Transferred to New York
Last Night in Order to Frustrate
Any Daring Work.

Lewes, Del, April Ernst Schiller
the German stowaway who captured the
British steamer Hatoppo was taken
from jail here last night by detectives
and hurried across the country to Har
rington in an automobile. From there
it was said he would be taken by train
to New York. The detectives said they
had received information that attempts
would be made to rescue Schiller and
with the consent Of the local authorities
they decided to take him to New oYrk.
Schiller himself readily consented to
go, saying he would do anything to keep
out of the hands of the British officials.
Justice of the peace register, Immigra
ton Inspector Reiss and DR.. Messick. the
quarantine physician, who examined
Schiller in jail here, accompanied the de-
tectives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
SHOT AT OFFICER.
Is Allegation Against Sherman P. Wade
of Milton.

Milton, April /. States Attorney r.
+. Hopkins was in Milton Thursday in
vestigating the case against sherman /,
Wade, charged with assaulting an officer
and attempting TO shoot him. +. +.
Grow, the constable, had chattel mort
gage for foreclosure on the property OF
Mr. Wade, a saw mill. Wade had taken
of the governor and the throttle to the
engine and had them in his pocket.
bought a box Of shells, went home and
got a high power rifle and is said to
have started out to shoot up the men at
the mill Mr.. Grove met him and at
tempted to stop his going to the mill. a.
Wade had said he would kill William
Garrow and Edson Lamb. who worked
at the mill. and then kill himself Wade
showed fight. il is charged at the off
Ger with his gun. and then shot at him
upon which be was arrested and hand
cufed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
GIBSON NOT AGGRESSoR.
Was Important Feature of Prosecutions
Evidence in Leighton Case.

Woodstock, April THE tendency OF
the evidence for the state in the alleged
murder case against the Leightons OF
Sharon is to show that on the morning
Of the fracas, Charles Leighton was work
ing three or four miles from home.
When told that Mr. Gibson had gone
with four teams driven by orlo NJ.
Wheeler, Fred and Solon Spaulding and
VIII Morse, all of Sharon, to get the
logs, he pulled two sled stakes of lever
wood about four feet long. out of near
by sled and started for home with his
horse on the gallop. When he got to the
woods where the men were loading the
logs, his two sons. Waletr and Newell.
had the sled stakes and he had a five
shot rifle. L. 5. 1920, which his sons
had some time before borrowed of Wal
ter l.. Aldrich.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
GERMANY SAID
TO BE IN DARK
ABOUT ATTACKS
Ambassador Gerard Cables that Govern
ment at Berlin Has Informed Him
that 1t is Investigating.

Washington, d. G., April l.--Ambas-
sador Gerard cabed the state depart
ment to-day he had been informed by the
German government that nothing was
known officially there Of the attacks on
the steamers Sussex and Englishman, but
that investigation was being made. He
said the German government informed
him it had only the newspaper reports
on the two cases up to the present.
The contents OF Ambassador Gerard's
note was Immediately wirelessed to Pres
ident Wilson who is on a week end zip
down the Potomac on the naval yacht
Mayfower. The investigation promised
by Berlin may take week or more. The
submarine commanders at sea have to
report before the German government
can say definitely whether its submarines
the steamers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
HOSPITAL SHIP SUNK.
German War Vessel Said to Have Been
the Cause of Loss

Paris, April 1.-The hospital snip Por.
tugal has been sunk in the Black sea by
a German torpedo boat or submarine
with large number of wounded aboard
according to an announcement of the
official bureau last night 1t is said that
the Portugal had Red Cross signals con
spicuously displayed.
The Portugal was owned by the Mes
sagerie Maritime of Marseillcs and had
been placed at the disposal of the Rus
sian government.
The Portugal was 444 feet long and
had a gross tonnage of 5553 tons. She
was built at La Ciotat in 1887.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
VILLA WAS PROBABLY
NOT WOUNDED
Latest Report Says That He May Have
Given Out Report That He Was Hurt
In Order to Put His Pursuers Off
the Trail

Antonio Texas April With only brief rest Colonel
cavalry whom fell the honor Wednesday of dispensing
500 Villa Guerrero resumed the chase of the scattered
bands while the supporting forces American troops
toward Chihuahua and smaller detachment began
beating signs of the bandit leader himself
where Villa went when the Americans charged his forces
at Guerrero Unofficial reports to-day indicated
the possibility the report that Villa injured
One which from Mexican said he unn
ured spread the report his broken leg order to dis
tract attention of the Americans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
MAKE THREAT
OF BIG STRIKE
ON STREET CARS
Woburn, Mass, Trolley System Was
Tied Up This Morning Because
Men Struck TO Secure Re-
instatement of Con-
ductor.

Woburn, Mass, April mo trolley
cars left the barns Of the Bay State
street railway in this city and sone came
into the city from adjoining places dur
ing the early hours this morning About
eight conductors and motormen are ia
volved in the strike which went into ef-
feet on the Wobun division at midnight.
following the refusal of the company TO
rcinstate Conductor John J Martin, for
mer president OF the local union, who
the company claims was discharged Tor
failing TO set signal light
The leaders Of the union say that If
the company endeavors TO restore the
service with strike breakers, svmpa-
thetic strike on the entire system involv-
ing 1000 men in Massachusetts. New
Hampshire and Rhode Island will be
called.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
OTHER HEAVY ATTACK
WAS REPULSED
West of the Meuse, There
Was a Violent Bombard-
ment in the Region of Ma
lancourt, Indicating That
Infantry Assault Would
Be Made There

Paris. April 1.-The Germon forces dc.
livered two heavy attacks last night in
the Verdun region east of the Meuse
! The war office announced this afternoon
that one attack gained the Germans II
| footing in the village of Naux and the
other was repulsed. West of the river
| there was a violent bombardment in the
region of Maancourt.
An Attack Last Evening Repulsed.
The official statement last night was
as follows:
"ln the region of lie Mort Homme,
after violent bombardment, the enemy
toward o'clock in the evening started
against our positions to the northeast
.of Cote POS, strong attack accompa-
MED with barrier of lachrymossl shells.
"The Germans succeeded for moment
in gaining footing in some elements OF
our first lines, but were driven out
through vigorous attack by our troops.
Another attack, directed a little later
to the west of the same position, failed
completely.
"To the east of the Meuse and in the
Woevre there has been moderate artil-
lery activity.
'ln the forest of Apremont we have
bombarded enemy cantonments at Var
vinay. Our fire against German bat
terry in action caused several caissions to
explode.
"To the south of the Somme the en-
emy, after artillery preparations, at
a series OF attacks in force
against our small command in the re
gion of Dompierre. All their attempts
failed.
'ln Champagne our destructive fires
shattered German trenches to the south
of Saints Marie-a-Py. A German aero
plane, which was struck by our special
guns, fell in flames within the enemy'e
lines to the north of Tahure
In the Argonne our artillery shelled
troops on the march in the direction Of
Narennes.
Zone of our aviation pilots, in the /
course of a spirited fight, brought down /
an Aviatik inside our lines at Soppe, in |
the region of Belfort"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
WILL RECOMMEND
THAT BRANDEIS
BE CONFIRMED
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Stands
Three to Two, Party Lines Being
Drawn, and Each One Will
Submit a Separate
Report

Washington. D. c., April by a vote
OF three to two, the Senate Judiciary
b-committee which has been consider
ing the nomination Of Louis d. Brandeis
for the supreme court to-day voted to
recommend confirmation to the entire
committee. Those voting for confgma
tion were Senators Chiffon, Walsh and
Fletcher, Democrats; those voting
against We're Senators Cummings and
Works, Republicans. The full committee
is understood To stand virtually even.
Each member of the sub. committee
will submit separate report, setting
forth the grounds upon which he reached
his conclusion. The entire committee
will meet Monday but it is not expected
the matter will be voted upon until
later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
METHODIST LAYMEN
HOLD ATTENTION
AT CONFERENCE
In the Discussion of Methodist Policies
Longer Pastorates Was Urged-Bish-
Op Hamilton Gave an Address
Last Evening.

The final business session OF the Yer
mont Methodist conference was held this
! forenoon at Montpelier. although this
afternoon the joint meeting Of the min
listers and laymen will take place. Brief
remarks BY Bishop Hamilton preceded
the disposal Of business and the bishop
also gave an address to the class for adj
mission.
The lay electoral conference meeting
opened at 10 o'clock in Bethany church
vestrv with devotional exercises and the
following program was successfully car
ried out: "The Functions Of the Official
Board" C. :. Andrews of Barre C. d.
Birtel Of Montpelier, and +. II. Howe Of
North Thetford; Education" President
GUY Potter Benton OF the University OF
Vermont. Rev A. w. Hewitt Of the state
board OF education. Henry Holt, trcasur-
cr OF Montpelier seminary: SUNDAY
Schools Past Present and Future, Supt.
Sherburn c. Hutchinson OF Montpelier
public schools. Mrs. A. H. Webb of Fair
lee. +. J. Hamilton OF Woodstock
Yesterday afternoon Sanford A. Dan
iels OF Brattleboro and George A. Morse
of Morrisyille were elected delegates 70
the general conference to be held at sara
toga. y. Y. with A. a. Aseltine Of Enos-
burg Falls and II. r. Robinson Of North
field. alteruates.
r. - Hale Of Windsor and Y. 4. Irish
of Enosburg Falls spoke on the question
of lay representation in the annual con
ference and Hon. Frank Plumlev of
Northfeld led in the discussion Of the
question of the minimum wage for min
sters Later he spoke on the dssirabilitv
n longer psstorates. Mr.. Plumley said
hat II was his belief that a pastor should
be- allowed To remain in a church until
The rarisbiouers wished change or until
he pastor could plainly see the advis
ability IL a change. n. C. W-hitehill of
Waterbury and ". n. Naw Of Enosbury
Fails talked on the financial problems
ind how solved.
Bishop Hamilton's Address
An entertaining lecture was given IN
De city hsll auditorium last evening by
fT0nfTrI4a1 ON cirhth mace
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
SEC. cARDI RESIGNS.
George Maker is Temporary Secretary
of c. L. U.

At the regular meeting of the Central
Labor union of Barre and vicinity last
evening Silvio J.. Cardi who has served
the organization efficiently as secretary
for several wears. rendered his resigns
tion to take effect at once. Mr.. Cards
request that the union comply with his
wishes was honorcd and George Maker
was elected to serve in his stead. with
the understanding that a permanent sue
cessor be elected at the next monthly
meeting. when a complete slate Of officers
j. 10 be elected. Mr.. Cardi will continue
as custodian Of the central body's library
Routine matters occupied the attention OF
the union until adjournment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
NORWEGIAN SHIP
A WAR SACRIFICE
The Memento .of 1000 Tons Has Been
Sent to the Bottom and One of Her
Crew Was Lost.

London April l.--Lloyds reports the
sinking Of the thousand-ton Norwegian
steamer Memento. One of the crew was
drowned; the Others were saved
Llovd's also reports the sinking OF the
| 200 ton Norwegian steamship Norne
and OF the British schooner John Pritard.
The crews OF both were saved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
Report of Villas Capture Not Believed

Paso Texas April 1.-The capture of Villa by the flying
squadrons cavalry searching the Sierra Mare
believed in circles to be only question of days
Villa already has been captured and being brought back
Gande the heard to-day but is not credited in
official quarters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01
Merser DOCK Strike Ended

Liverpool, April The Merzey dock
strike has ended. The men returned TO
lwork this morning,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01

CONTINUED on eighth page
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-01

Bishop Hamilton's Address.
An entertaining lecture was given IN
the eity hall auditorium last evening by
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Prince of Graustark Special Feature For Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- dav

A superb photoplay feature secured at great expense taken from George Barr McCutcheon,s famous book. the Prince of Graustark, a sequel to his ether noted work, Graustark. This picture Is, brand new and will be shown here today for the first time outside of New York city. It is need less to say much about the story as everybody knows the book. having been one of the greatest sellers ever on the market. In the leading roles are Bryant Washburn and Marguerite Clayton, two very popular movie stars. Just a hint of the interesting story follows:
 It Is the story of handsome young prince of a mythical kingdom of the continent. who Is instilled with Amer jean independence and American ideals. He upsets all traditions of his country by insisting on choosing his own wife, although his aged council iors try to force him to marry a prin- cess of neighboring Kingdom.
 The prince comes to America to raise a loan to save his kingdom from the hands of powerful nation and adventures in America fill the picture with thrills, and also many laughs. bTIe meets the girl of his dreams, pur- sues her across the sea and finally wins her love-and finds that after all she Is real princess.
 Besides this big Essanay feature, the Hearst Weekly News pictorial and 2 very funny comedy reel with Frank Daniels in the leading role will be shown, making in all nearly a two hour show. There will be three shows daily, at 2.20, and S.45 and the usual admission of matinee 10 cents, ev- ening 10 and 20 cents will prevail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13
DAVIS THEATRE.

For the first half of the week the management of this popular theatre announce another fine show of Keith vaudeville and Triangle photopla.s The headline act is The Greater City Four one of the best male quartettes In vaudeville. They sing well and their comedy is different from the or direct from Keiths Palace theatre, New York, where they made a big hit. The second act is Weimes and Burke, who present a novel comedy sl<it en- titled The Dancing Teacher This act is another Keith headliner and will be a big surprise to the patrons of this theatre. The third act is Clair and Atwood, two laughable comiques who have one of the best comedy offerings in vaudeville. they do a little of ev- erything and are big favorites wherever they go. All three acts are good and there is enough variety to the feature attraction is Bessie Bar riscale in Plain Jane, a i've part Ince production. Charles Ray is co-star with Miss Barriscale in this picture and shares honors in the picture. Bes- sie Rarriscale as Plain Jane does not really know how pretty she is until an eccentric photographer puts her wise. Then she wins not only a beau ty prize, but also a husband. Jane does the cleaning and serving at a college boarding house and she Is the butt of all practical jokers. Her ex- periences are numerous and the way original, To complete the show there Is two reel Keystone comedy called Bombs and Charles Murray Is the principal fun maker
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13

their own destiny free from foreign interference. developing spontaneously a national unity and strength which has made us from relatively small beginning one of the mightiest nations of the earth in less than a century and a half. With this extraordinary growth the time has passed when it is possible to follow this policy of na- tional isolation Fast steamships, the cable and wireless. have made us practically contiguous with countries from which in Washington's time we were separated by great stretches of time and space. Our trade with other countries has reached an immense to- tai of several thousand millions of dol lars @ year. Within the past twelve months foreign countries have foated York. In an Increasing multiplicity of ways we are intimately associated with other peoples. This means that in the future we shall have to play our part in international politics as well. that circumstances preclude the possibility of continuing to follow, Washington's advice. America and the World State" is subject which must occupy our attention whether we will Charles F. Aked, one, of the country's most brilliant and successful speakers. will lecture on this timely subject. In addition to his characteristics of ag- gressiveness and forcefulness E as a speaker, Dr. Aked brings to the lec- ture platform a very unusual experf- ence in Europe, where he has recently been received by the leaders and great men in all the principal countries. To- nights lecture promises to be one of the most interesting ever heard in Norwich, @, .l
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13
ANY MOTHER TO THE VIRGIN.

Sweet Virgin Mary. may I touch your May we be friends. and may I speak
 with you? Your little son grew -up-ah, mine is
 growing, too! A finer lad is not in all the land. Tonight Rnd@ he crept into my arms you The joy of that dear evening time, When golden curls lie soft on
 mothers breast And baby feet are still that scamper sol Tell me-oh, mother of that little With what strong love and faith
 that never failed You sped Him forth where tempests
 fierce assailed When clouds hung low and paths were
 steep and wild. Tell me. that I may speed my laddie, Buckling those sandals on his tender Teach him with sturdy heart to
 scorn retreat To do all things as your Lad would
 dol My baRy; aIsf Must he also bleed and Sweet Virgin Mother. come you. bend
 you near
 When we for long have choked away
 the tear, May we not grieve at nightfali. you Louise V. widener. in The Queens
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13
HUMOR OF THE DAY

'sMagda broke her engagement"
 T thought so. She was always thinking of ways of making her fance happy - Munich Meggendor- fer Blaetler.
 Tell me- said tEe lovelorn youth. whats the best way to find out what a woman thinks of you?"
 Marry her." replied Peckham promptly.-Dailas News.
 Crawford you found new apartment yet?
 Crabshaw No; my wife won't take a place unless there's a room large enough to tango in.-Life.
 Mudge-Heres man figured out that if all the money in the world were divided equally each adult would get about s30. Meek-He's wrong My wife would get $60.-Boston Transcript.
 Our minister" said Mrs OIdcastie, appears to be a real aitruist.'' "Oh, I think you must be mis- taken" replied Mrs. Gottalotte. "It seems to me by the sound of his voice that he must be a bass" - Judge.
 Chaperon-You oung man, you have your arm around that young lady's waist!
 Young Man Thanks! I've been trying to find the spot all evening, but with the new gowns fellow hardly knows where hes at-NeW York Globe.
 You don't mean to say your gar den is already a successi"
 'Yes, sir
 "But a garden is not supposed to produce so early"
 Mine does. I have dug six cans of the finest fishing worms I ever saw."-Washingto Star.
 Counsei-How do you know this night letter was forged by man and not written by the woman whose name is signed to it?
 Expert-Because it contains 1ust AS words, and woman would have used two more to get her moneys worth Birmingham Age
 Surprised Person-How did you get in to see Bignobs?
 Nonchalant Person-Easy. gave the elevator boy five to hand the junior office boy and ten to slip the senior office boy a twenty to pass a gold watch to the doorman to let me sneak in and wait. St. Paul Dis patch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-13
PRACTICAL, CONVENIENT MODEL.
Ladies' House Dress With Long or
 Short Sleeve.

For utility. comfort and convenience this design has muck to commend it. It closes in coat style, with the entire fronts overlapping. This assures easy and practical adjustment. An ample pocket is arranged over the side front. The waist is finished with a neat col lar, and with cuffs for sleeve in short length. The long sleeve is dart fitted. The dart fuliness may be cut away and the opening thus made be finished with facing and underlap for buttons and buttonholes. or other fasteners; then the sleeve may be turned back over the arm when desired
 The pattern is sood for. gingham, percale, lawn, seersucker, soisette ma dras, dimity, drill or linen. It is cut in seven sizes: 32. 34, 36, 3S. 40, 42 and A inches, bust m measure. It requires 1-4 yards of S6-inch material for, a 3G-inch size. / Y --s
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of +10t cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept. Norwich. Conn