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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
TWO HORSES BURNED.
And Four Small Pigs in Rutland Barn
Fire

Rutland, May ll.--A hastily formed
bucket brigade saved the house on the
W. A. Sparks farm on Woodstock ave-
nue. in the town of Rutland yesterday
afternoon, but in spite of the efforts of
the volunteer firemen the flames totally
destroyed the big general barn and COW
barn, two horses and four small pigs be-
ing burned to death besides the loss of
much valuable farm machinery and tools.
The cause of the fire is not known. but
it is believed TO have been started by a
careless smoker. The cows. about 80 in
were in the pasture.
The fire was discovered at 2;30 o'clock
by John Barnes, an employe OF the lessee
of the farm, George Abury. At this time
it was confined to section of the wag
on shed. An effort was made to release
the horses. but by this time the barn
was filled with smoke and within a few
the entire structure was a mass
of flames.
The loss was estimated at $4,000,
which is partially covered by insurance.
An effort was made TO summon the chem
cal from this city, but the tenants Of
The farm were unable TO get the centra
,fice on the teleH ~s..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
ACCUSED MAN ON STAND.
George c. Averill Told of His Acts as
Banker at Brattleboro.

Burlington, May ll.--Arguments were
made to-day in United States court in
the case brought against George C. Aver
| Ill of Brattleboro, charged with irregular
methods in making reports to the comp
trollcr of the currency while president
| of the Vermont National bank at Brat
tleboro. The defendant was the last wit
ness on the stand.
He testified that he came TO the bank
as teller in 1885 and year or so later
became cashier, On tine death of the
president he took the presidency n
1897 and held that Office up to the time
he resigned at the request OF the diree-
tors, who had received orders from the
comptroller Of the currency.
The witness claimed he managed the
bank and claimed all responsibility for
the actions taken at the bank. Under
his management the dividends increased
from 10 TO, l6 per cent and the capital
stock from sl50,0OO 10 100000. The
numerous entries for which the govern
ment is seeking an explanation were
made, said the witness. so that the
city accounts should NOT appear over
drawn.
He proposed to complete the entries
made early in the day as the business
of the day seemed best He never direct
ed or made false entries His testimony
as to the visits OF Examiner kelliher and
conferences between The bank and ex-
aminer, president and directors was much
the same as that given by the directors.
tie stated that no explanation in answer
to the things brought out BY the bank
examiner was asked of him by the direc-
tors before he resigned, but that since
that time he had talked with them about |
it,
On cross examination by District At
torney Y. NJ Bullard. Mr.. Averil sad |
that at the present time, as he looks |
back, he is of the opinion that he was
not well at the time entries and checks |
in question were made. He admitted |
that ii the charges to the Shawmut bank
had not been made there would have been
IN oyerdraft.
The district attorney went into the re-
,orts which were sent to the comptrol
er OF the currency, at his request, by
he Vermont National bank which were
igned by President Averill. These re-
iorts, the witness admitted under the
ross examination, We're not correct, in
ONE cases to the amount of S52 ,6S070
Mr.. Averill admitted that there wa
70 way the comptroller on reading the
eport would become aware of this un-
ess his agents were sent to inquire. On
edirect examination the witness stated
hat the figures in the report were given
he same as the figures on the books of j
he bank.
Several witnesses testified as to the ]
xcellent character of Mr., Averill in 1914 {
nd 1915. II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
BARRE CASES ARGUED.
One Pauper Suit; Other Against Con-
solidated Lighting Co.

Cases are being disposed of as rapidly
as possible in supreme court, with the
prospect that the end of the week may
witness the finish of the May term. Two
Washington county cases were argued
this forenoon, the first being r. c. Bow
ers vs.. Drew Daniels Granite Co, the
plaintiff being the appealing party. John
W. Gordon appeared for the plaintiff and
Harry C. Shurtlef for the defendant.
The second case TO be taken up was that
OF Byron l.. Wilbur vs.. Town of Calais
psuper case from Barre city court In
the municipal court judgment for the
plaintiff was entered for S5l 80 and costs.
exceptions being taken by the defendant.
Theriault & Hunt appear for the plain
tiff.
Yesterday afternoon the case Of VIII
liam r. Richards vs.. Consolidated Light
ing Co was heard. In Washington c6un-
ty court the jury was directed to return
"a verdict for the defendant. n ". Scott
and John W. Gordon appeared for the
plaintiff and F. VI. Harvey for the de-
fcndant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
TALK OF THE TOWN

Edward Kingston left the city this
morning for Bristol. Conn, where he has
secured employment in a machine shop.
Mr.. and Mrs :. =. Shufelt Of l5l
south Main street will celebrate the 51th
anniversary Of their marriage bN keeping
open house Monday. May IS. from ; un-
III ) o'clock in the afternoon and again in
the evening from until ~. when they
viii be very pleased g receive ail their
friends
Events that arc to fgurc IN the track
meet at the Ayers street driving park
SATURDAY between Goddard seminary and
the Barre hose company have heen se-
lecfed ~ follows. Dlshes. Jon. 2n $50
and Ss0 wards quarter mile. one mia
and two mile runs, low and high hurllcs,
running. hici and broad jumps shut pgt.
discus throwing, hammer throw ing and
the POLE vault. lt is Interesting g. note
that the same events viii figure iu tha
fnferzrlolsstic program ~ Burlington
fortnight after Saturday. meet Eicl8
and running events wiu o. in nraeress
SATURDAY az the same tinfe. tic frst
event beginning az O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
SMALL WATER MAIN
HAMPERED FIREMEN
IN BARTON FIRE
Only Two Streams Were Available and
Vermont Butter Tub Factory Was De-
troyed, with Loss Of $4,000 and
Throwing so Men o.. of Work.

Barton, May ll.--Fire broke out in the
the boiler room of the Vermont Butter
Tub company's factory during the mo
mentary absence 81 the engineer at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, destroying
the main building, dry kiln, machinery,
and considerable lumber and material,
entailng loss Of $4,000. There is in
surance of $4,000. Fifty men are thrown
out of employment
Owing to the small size Of the water
main at this point the fremen had only
two effective streams Of water with
which TO fight the flames, which made
rapid progress. The two.s story wooden
factory was completely destroyed and
the dry kiln was also total loss The
Carey Maple Sugar company warehouse
and the T.. w. Barron Co.'S storehouse,
the coal sheds, and the st5fehouse of the
tub factory were threatened, but little
damaged, the wind being in favorable
quarter
1t is not probabia that the factory will
be rebuilt as the company had contem-
plated moving the machinery to Maine,
where it has standing timber a con
siderable stock Of logs floating in the
lake close by win probably be sold
The loss is heavy one to Barton az
the factory employed more than any one
industry in town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
WON'T INSIST ON at. R."
If Republican Party Will Name Man
Satisfactory to Progressives.

New York Nav 1.-THE Progressive
PARTY viii not insist on the nomination
.oi Theodore Roc scveli for president 81
the United States. if the Republicans
viii name a candidate al Chicago ~wbo
stands for progressive principles and Is
able e. put them through according a.
statement made here last night by
George " Perkins. after a meeting ~
the executive committee Of the Procrc--
sivc national committee
~Wc. of caursc. are tor Colonel Roose-
5clt. declared Mr. Perkins. "snd shalt
suggest bis name 60 the Republicans. IL
they reply that thcy will not agree on
tire colonel we shall ask them to name
rs their man. who ought o. b. ~ nearly
unanimous q choice - cur man Is Ne
are willing e. be reasonable for the sskc
- harmony.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
AUTO LICENSE TAKEN AWAY.
Milton Man Was Also Fined in Burling
ton Court.

Burlington, May 1T. Z. Donahue Of
Milton was arraigued in city court yes
terday and convicted on the charge Of
running his automobile in q careless and
negligent manner. The case grew out Of
a collision Sunday evening on Shelburne
road, when Mr.. Donahue drove his ear on
the wrong side of the road and struck
the ear of ID. V. Goodell of Shelburne
Mr.. Donahue pleaded guilty to the charge
brought against him and was fined five
dollars and costs, which he paid. His
license has also been taken away from
him by Secretary of State Guy w Bal
lev.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
NO CASES READY.
County Court just Pottering Along
May Take Recess Tonight.

County court was in session again to-
day but, like yesterday, no cases were
ready for hearing by the court and unless
something develops during the day it is
probable that an adjournment viii be
taken to night until next week.
Fred l.. Laird counsel for Rev. Fred
erick Mcneil formerly of Graniteville,
has filed motion with the court to
have the verdict against his client for
s400 set aside on the ground that the
balance of the evidence was with the de-
fendant and not the plaintiff, d. H. Nc.
Donald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
OFFENSIVE RESUMED
ON TWO WAR FRONTS
Austrian War Office Reports That Ital-
ians Began Attack on Gorizia Bridge
head But Were Repulsed-Russians
in Galicia Also Reported Active.

Berlin via wireless, May ll.--Increasec
activity ON both the Italian and Galicia
fronts was reported by the Austrian wal
Office in statement dated yesterday
which says in part:
"On the Italian front the enemy,
after lively bombardment yester
day of portions of the Gorilla bridge
head and Doberdo plateau, made sew
eral attacks this morning at San Mar
tino. He was repulsed every time.
At several places on the Carinthian
and East Tyrol fronts there was in
creased activity on the part of the
artillery"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
MONTPELIER
Fire Chief and Assistant Get Increase in
Salaries.

Salaries Of the chief and assistant ehiel
of the Montpelier fire department were
raised $50 a year by the city council at
| the regular meeting last evening. max
| ing Chief Pattee's yearly stipend from
| the city Sll50 and Assistant Powers 81
even $1,000 The pay of Frank Affair
Supt. Glinney's capable assistant in the
water department, was also raised TO
S3,25 per day with pay for overtime
Although the council transacted but a
small amount Of business they managed
| TO keep in session for over two hours.
the principal part of the time being de-
voted to discussion OF matters ON which
action was deferred.
The report of the finance committee
was received and accepted, the committee
estimating the total amount of revenue
to be expected at $l2317l.44, of which
Sl07,s0 will be derived from taxes. The
tax this year was fixed at S225, but
only Sl.40 of this will be available for
the general fund. making the amount
named above, estimating on grand
list of $1,000.
Following are some of the principal
appropriated for the different depart.
ments: Streets, Sl9.l3fe2 sidewalks.
$4,000; sewers. $500; state roads. s..
900; fire department. $1,000; police, a.
GOO; street lighting, $4,000; poor depart.
ment, s. 100 The committee is composed
of Aldermen Gallagher, Kent and RYAN
G. H. Whittier appeared before the
council and reminded those present Of
his offer, made several months ago. OF
deciding Whittier street to the city pru-
viding the city pay for the expense OF
surveying. The offer was laid on the
table until the nert meeting to allow
for an investigation by the engineer.
A petition for sidewalk on upper
Barre street from Granite street 10 the
Pioneer bridge was also received.
Prof, George Groat Of the University /
Of Vermont was one Of several sNeak- I
ers at the meeting Of the board of trade |
last evening in the city hall, taking o. /
his subject the Steven bill now pending /
in Congress, relating to "tie-up con 1
tracts and its effect on retail trade. /
Others who spoke were Sheriff =. II. {
Tracy who had charge Of the clean. up
and n. J. Couant of the con.
sention committee The latter discussed
The plans for the New England Fruit
show. 10 he held in the city hall audito.
-ium next November This viii he the
irst time that Tho show has ever been
leld outside Of Boston. and Montpelier
vas a successful bidder for the show
Igainst Providence. r. T.. and Portland.
de.
At the home of Mrs r n. PuTer on
Elm street last evening a miscellaneous
hover was given Miss Rcnie RAYMOND.
teacher in tho public schools. whose
marriage takes place this summer. Miss
was surprised hy q number Of 1
.er friends and bridge was cnioycd dur {.
ng the evening. Is
The h5ard Of registration ~ nurses il {
onduciing examinations in the senate 8
hanher az thr State House a large
number Of csndidates being present. The j
arr in charge of Mary E. s
eaumarher of Bratt'eboro. the secrcfarv L
Z TIE lsaard. it
The soo1nd game Tor Montpelier high q
-hcoI nfn o. r'ayol to-monur affcs- Il
san On seminary csmrus vita - Al Ia
ans high as thrir opponents. q
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
FAvoRs c. v. CONTROL
OF Southern New England Road-Latter
Blot on Landscape.

Boston, May ll.-Chsirman Frederick
J. Macleod Of the public service commits.
sion favored the proposal Of the Cen
trail Vermont Railway Co. 10 acquire the
capital stock Of the Southern New Eng
land road. now held by the Grand Trunk.
st . legislative hearing to-day. ANY con
structive plan to lead % the improve
ment and rehabilitation Of the Central
Vermont and the Southern New Eng
land roads is Of public interest. As Il
nov stands. the Southern New England
i bot en- the landscape and SERVES no
Useful purpose, he said
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
FORMER VILLISTA
PUT UNDER ARREST
Col. NORM Is Accused of Plotting Up
rising Against Americans Near
Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi, Tex, May ll.-Col.
Norm, former Villa officer. charged
with plotting an uprising against Amer
leans in this vicinity, was arrested 10
miles south OF San Antonio to-day by
United States marshal He was heavily
armed and resisted arrest. Important
papers were found in his possession.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
BURIAL AT BERLIN.
Following Funeral of W. M. Stewart IN
Barre Wednesday.

The funeral of William NJ Stewart, a
respected resident of Barre, whose death
at MS home in the Morse block sunday
morning followed a long period of de-
clining health. was held at the mortuary
chapel of A. W. Badger & Co. Wednesday
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock, Rev. J. Z.
Reardon. pastor of the Uniyersai'st
church, officiating. Relatives Of the de-
ceased acted as bearers and the remains
were removed to Berlin corner, where in
terment was made in the cemetery. Re.
Mr.. Reardon conducted services at The
gravcside and the funeral party returned
to Barre early last evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
U. S. NOTE DELIVERED.
Germany Inclinss to Think the Nsgotia-
tions Closed.

Berlin. by wireless 90 Tuckerton. y. j..
Nav 1.-The American reply 70 the
German note was delivered by Ambasss
o'clock yesterday afternoon. With the
presentation Of the note the German
American submarine controversy is re-
earded here a. settled. and negotiations
80 fer as they concern the past. are vir-
tusliy closed. Germany holds that its
orders 10 submarine commanders were
issued without strings o. conditions. ard
that therefore there is little OCCASION 60
take up The latest note for further dis
ruesfnn-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
RUSSIANS 10 MILES
FROM BAGDAD NOW
Turks Are Reported To Be Fleeing Be-
fore Them and Pursuers Have
Captured Several
Guns.

Petrograd, May ll.-Much Importance
is attached here to Russian operations
on the Mesopotamian frontiers, both
north and east. In the latter sector the
Russians have advanced from the interior
of Persia to the frontier and have occu-
pied Kasri Shirin, 10 miles northeast of
Bagdad, their objective. The Turks are
reported as fleeing before them and they
have captured several guns during pur
suit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
BIG CROWD AT NURSES DANCE.
Rowland Hall Held One of Its largest
Dancing Assemblies Last Evening.


The general interest in the efforts of
the nurses OF the Barre CITY hospital to
equip the nurses home with many ar
ticles for comfort and convenience was
revealed in the very large attendance at
the nurses ball which was held at How
land hall last evening Probably as
many as 800 tickets were sold for the
affair and about go couples presented
themselves for an evening Of pleasure at
dancing. Carroll's orchestra furnished
the music for a dance order which started
shortly after 5 O'Clock and continued till
O'Clock this morning. At times the
floor was crowded so closely that dancing
was somewhat difficult.
The pstronesSes Of the dance were Mrs.
". T. Chandler. Mrs. F. Z. Langley Mrs.
y. W. Jackson. Mrs. F. &. Rowland. Mrs
A. e. Moore. Mrs W y. Iazell. Mrs.
William BARCLAY Mrs. w A. Drew. Mrs
q. y. Tldcn Mrs James Mackay Mrs
w ID. Reid. Mrs y w Stewart. Mrs.
William Mcfarland. Mrs y. n. Woodruff.
Miss Penelope CAN, Mrs c. y. McFar-
laud. Airs. -. y. Granger and Mrs H. !. +
Siayton.
The exact amount to b. realized from
the dance is not certain. but Il is ex- /
pcrted that about S2iO win be- available
for the purchase of equipment for the 4
aar.r-- home. This is in addition to So /
Fhirh was raised by Miss Pickup. the
for the purchase Of a
skeleton. the expenditure of that money +
7af t,ein- necessary when Dr. ". n. Reid
generously donated q skeleton
The uur-rs are much pleased II the
suteornc cf thr dauce aud uish Or thank
~ those who contributed in sny way to-
ssFd Sc success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
Three Occupants Badly In
jured and Two Others
Are Missing
MACHINE WRECKED
IN THE POTOMAC
Went to Assistance
of Endangered and
Rescued Three

Washington, d. G., May ll--One OF the
largest aeroplanes which have been flying
between Newport News and Washington
fell into the Potomac river near Mount
Vernon to-day and was wrecked. Three
Of the occupants who were badly injured
were rescued by tugboat and two 9th.
ers are missing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
PARENTS ACQUITTED.
Were Accused of Restraining Their Chill
dren From School.

Exeter. n. H., May 1.-THE parents
of five Newton children, prosecuted in
court here for restraining their children
from attending school, were found not
guilty to-day by Judge Shute. The par
ents contended that the town of Newton
should furnish transportation, as the
school is two miles from their homes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
RECRUITING IN DUBLIN
is ON INCREASE
Since the Insurrection More Men Have
Joined the British Army-Casualtie
in Rebellion Now Set at 1000.

London. May 1.-The latest casualty
estimate in the Dublin rebellion is 900,
Of which 400 were killed. Lists contain
ing over 400 names of persons arrested
have been published. The fact is noted
that since the insurrection recruiting has
increased in Dublin. Many are urging
Lord Hardings for lord Lieutenant of Ire
land.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
Berlin War Office Claims
That Two Tries We're
Repulsed
ONE WAS DIRECTED
AT DEAD MANS HILL
Paris Official Report Says
That the German Attack
Near Vaux Pond Failed

Berlin, May 1.-Two French attacks
one on the Verdun front near Dead Mans
hill and the other southeast of hill 304
broke down with considerable losses un-
der German fire, the war office announced
to-day.
On the eastern front heavier fighting
Is under way. In one engagement the
Germans captured 500 yards OF Russian
positions and took 800 unwounded pris-
oners.
French Claim German Repulse.
:, Paris, May ll.--German troops made
an attack last night on French positions
near yaux pond ON the Verdun front,
east of the Meuse, the war office an
nounced this afternoon. This attack was
repulsed. West of the Meuse, the state
ment says, there was vigorous artillery
action in the region of the Avocourt
wood.
The official communication issued by
the war office last night reads:
"On the loft bank of the Meuse, after
a violent bombardment, the Germans
launched strong attack on our posi-
tions in the neighborhood Of hill 2s7.
This attack was completely repulsed.
Some prisoners remained in our hands.
"a small offensive action carried out
by our troops on the slopes west OF lie
Mort Homme permitted us to occupy
sonA parts of German trench. We
made 81 prisoners and captured two ma
chine guns.
@The day was comparatively calm on
the rest of the front"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
U. S. MAIL SEIZED.
Taken from Norwegian and Danish Ships,
Says Copenhagen Dispatch.

Berlin. May IA Copenhagen dis
patch saws that mail from the United
States aboard the Norwegian steamship
kristianiafiord and the Danish steam
ship Hellig Olsv was taken of by the
British at Kirkwall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11

can government will consider the case OF
the Sussex ss settled by these state
ments, the undersigned avails himself uf
this occasion to renew 10 the ambassador
the assurance OF his highest consider
alton.
"Non Iavow."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-11
BANKER KILLED HIMSELF.
James B. Miller of Springfield, Mass,
Was. in a HOSPITAL

Providence. r. l., May ll-James B.
Miller. president Of the Chaplin National
bank OF Springfield. Mass. shot himself
through the head at the Rutlcr hospital
yesterday He was found unconscious by
a workman and died last night.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

WashIngton.-U. ). supreme court
agreed to review OregOn-California
land case, involving millions of dol
lars worth of land granted by gov
eminent to railroads in two states.
FL Paso. - State dept trying to
learn fate of 10 Americans known to
have been in ParraI when town was
raided by bandits.
DenVer.-CoIorado Democrats are
so confident of carrying state for
Wilson they are betting even money
presidents plurality will be $4,000
votes.
New York. = Mary Pickford rises
out of a bathtub in her latest pic
ture. At her shoulders, however, she
remembers the national board of
censorship. -...
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

SElND EON TN 7 INOCD NJ En-
!. w. w. RIOT IN WASHINGTON
Seattle, Wash, Nov. 8. - Local
I. w. w. leaders and Everett citizens
prepared today to charge each other
with wholesale murder, following the
battle in which Z persons were killed
and 81 wounded at Everett yester-
day.
L w. W. officials here today wired
Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, for
mer chairman of the U. S. industrial
relations comm, requesting him to
defend arrested members. They also
wired an appeal to w. D. Haywood of
Chicago to come to their aid
None of the wounded in Seattle is
expected to die, but E. P. Buehrer,
janitOr Of the Everett high school, is
thought to be fatally wounded.
Although peace reigned here to-
day, 100 armed business men re-
manned all night in the Commercial
club rooms to be ready for any emer-
gency which might have grown out
of Sundays battle.
Coroner A. E. Maulsby is dragging
the water about the pier today in the
belief that some of the L w. WIS said
to have fallen overheard when shot
persisted. Estimates of the number
who fell overheard vary from two to.
twelve.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

OUR DIPPY DICTIONARY
Glass blower-One who blows the
foam off a schooner.
Freshman-He that knoweth not
and knoweth not that he knoweth
not.